Our guidebook for Seattle
Food
A welcoming French bakery with a wide selection of wonderful desserts and pastries. Pick up a few croissants, macarons, or even just a religeuse au cafe, you are guaranteed to love it. Just make sure to swing by earlier in the day before all the good stuff is gone.
35 locals recommend
La Parisienne French Bakery
2507 4th AveA welcoming French bakery with a wide selection of wonderful desserts and pastries. Pick up a few croissants, macarons, or even just a religeuse au cafe, you are guaranteed to love it. Just make sure to swing by earlier in the day before all the good stuff is gone.
this place takes reservations and is crowded for brunch/dinner
European-style bistro & bar offering an eclectic, seasonal menu in a casual, stylish space.
99 locals recommend
Tilikum Place
2701 5th Avethis place takes reservations and is crowded for brunch/dinner
European-style bistro & bar offering an eclectic, seasonal menu in a casual, stylish space.
family owned coffee shop with great selection of lunch menu. Serves Counter Culture coffee
35 locals recommend
Cherry Street Coffee House
1223 E Cherry Stfamily owned coffee shop with great selection of lunch menu. Serves Counter Culture coffee
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StPortage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
391 Terry Ave NHot Cakes
1650 E Olive WayTaylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveThe Crab Pot
1305 Alaskan WayLola
2000 B 4th Ave
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave Nspecial occasion with great view
Palisade
2601 W Marina Plspecial occasion with view
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar that specializes in craft beer. Ample seating and an even more bountiful selection of beers, this is a great place to swing by if you want to try some of the local brews.
TeKu Tavern
552 Denny WayA bar that specializes in craft beer. Ample seating and an even more bountiful selection of beers, this is a great place to swing by if you want to try some of the local brews.
Here you'll find a modest selection of beers (about 10 or so on tap), but the choices are well curated. On the menu you can also find some finger foods if you are hungry.
Little known fact: The bar is run by one of the people behind Proletariat in NYC.
6 locals recommend
No Anchor
2505 2nd AveHere you'll find a modest selection of beers (about 10 or so on tap), but the choices are well curated. On the menu you can also find some finger foods if you are hungry.
Little known fact: The bar is run by one of the people behind Proletariat in NYC.
Sightseeing
An exhibit in the Seattle Center showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. Also known for his installation at the Bellagio lobby in Las Vegas- Fiori di Como
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StAn exhibit in the Seattle Center showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. Also known for his installation at the Bellagio lobby in Las Vegas- Fiori di Como
an observation tower and Seattle icon. Reservation Is recommended to skip the lines
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad Stan observation tower and Seattle icon. Reservation Is recommended to skip the lines
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveSeattle must-visit!
Starbucks with roasters- only a few in the world with Seattle location being the first.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StStarbucks with roasters- only a few in the world with Seattle location being the first.
The Gum Wall
1428 Post Alleyit's a wall of gum :D
Arts & Culture
Family friendly, science museum. An ASTC museum- free admission if you have a membership to another city's museum that is in the ASTC association. Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor on exhibit until Sept 2017.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NFamily friendly, science museum. An ASTC museum- free admission if you have a membership to another city's museum that is in the ASTC association. Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor on exhibit until Sept 2017.
also known as EMP museum, dedicated to contemporary popular culture. Current exhibits include Star Trek, Jim Henson exhibit and We are 12
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave Nalso known as EMP museum, dedicated to contemporary popular culture. Current exhibits include Star Trek, Jim Henson exhibit and We are 12
Armory
305 Harrison Streetlocal dining experiences, free festivals and cultural celebrations.
Entertainment & Activities
Fountain with water programs synchronized to music. Children can play in the fountain bowl and venture right up to the smooth silver dome. By day the fountain is a favorite lounging area and delight for young and old.
24 locals recommend
International Fountain
305 Harrison StFountain with water programs synchronized to music. Children can play in the fountain bowl and venture right up to the smooth silver dome. By day the fountain is a favorite lounging area and delight for young and old.
Parks & Nature
contains 11.81 miles of walking trails. Forests, beaches, prairies, and bluffs dominate the landscape of the park.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvdcontains 11.81 miles of walking trails. Forests, beaches, prairies, and bluffs dominate the landscape of the park.
The general attitude in Green Lake seems to be Get Off Your Lazy Bum, Son! The most popular activities include walking or jogging around the 2.8-mile track, renting kayaks, or playing in one of the many sports leagues that meet here
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
The general attitude in Green Lake seems to be Get Off Your Lazy Bum, Son! The most popular activities include walking or jogging around the 2.8-mile track, renting kayaks, or playing in one of the many sports leagues that meet here
Kerry Park
211 W Highland Dra great area to enjoy the Seattle skyline