Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Beach in West Seattle where you can walk along the water, enjoy restaurants, rent bicycles, and see views of the Seattle skyline (amazing view at night!)
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Beach in West Seattle where you can walk along the water, enjoy restaurants, rent bicycles, and see views of the Seattle skyline (amazing view at night!)
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrStunning view of Seattle from the Queen Anne neighborhood.
Space Needle
400 Broad StWhat needs to be said?
Near the Space Needle and Chihuly Glass Museum, The Seattle Center has activities, amusement park rides, a children's museum, etc.!
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StNear the Space Needle and Chihuly Glass Museum, The Seattle Center has activities, amusement park rides, a children's museum, etc.!
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveA Seattle tourist must-do!
Drinks & Nightlife
Award winning best burgers in the area! Our neighborhood dive bar filled with a mixed local crowd - can't go wrong.
34 locals recommend
Loretta's Northwesterner
8617 14th Ave SAward winning best burgers in the area! Our neighborhood dive bar filled with a mixed local crowd - can't go wrong.
The Nest Rooftop Bar
110 Stewart StAmazing view + cocktails!
The Triple Door
216 Union StA popular place for live music and drinks in Seattle!
Parks & Nature
Such a big beautiful park - walk down to the water and have a picnic!
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StSuch a big beautiful park - walk down to the water and have a picnic!
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveGorgeous falls, easy hike and a fun touristy outdoor adventure.
Awesome sculpture park where you can walk and see gorgeous views of the Sound.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveAwesome sculpture park where you can walk and see gorgeous views of the Sound.
Go for a hike, spend a day wandering or take a tour - you won't regret it.
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Go for a hike, spend a day wandering or take a tour - you won't regret it.
Gorgeous park area with trails - awesome way to get out in nature in the middle of the city of Seattle!
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EGorgeous park area with trails - awesome way to get out in nature in the middle of the city of Seattle!
A nice area in North Seattle where you can walk/run around the lake or just hang out for a picnic - great people watching!
148 locals recommend
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NA nice area in North Seattle where you can walk/run around the lake or just hang out for a picnic - great people watching!
Gorgeous Japanese-American garden in Seattle - great place for a relaxing walk in nature.
202 locals recommend
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave SGorgeous Japanese-American garden in Seattle - great place for a relaxing walk in nature.
Food Scene
Best Chinese dim-sum - if it's the weekend just call ahead and put your name on the waiting list!
41 locals recommend
Harbor City Restaurant
707 S King StBest Chinese dim-sum - if it's the weekend just call ahead and put your name on the waiting list!
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayMediterranean seafood with an amazing view!
Great modern Vietnamese restaurant in Capitol Hill area, open late!
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueGreat modern Vietnamese restaurant in Capitol Hill area, open late!
In West Seattle (check out Alki beach at the same time) with Hawaiian-Korean food and views!
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWIn West Seattle (check out Alki beach at the same time) with Hawaiian-Korean food and views!
I love their Indian lunch buffet! It's a bit of a drive from our home but if you're in the North Seattle area you gotta check this place out! Also serves regular dinner.
25 locals recommend
India Bistro
6417 Roosevelt Way NEI love their Indian lunch buffet! It's a bit of a drive from our home but if you're in the North Seattle area you gotta check this place out! Also serves regular dinner.
In Chinatown/International District - a cool contemporary spot for coffee and baked goods. Grab dim-sum/Asian food in the area and check out the Wing Luke Museum and local shops too!
14 locals recommend
Eastern Cafe
510 Maynard Ave SIn Chinatown/International District - a cool contemporary spot for coffee and baked goods. Grab dim-sum/Asian food in the area and check out the Wing Luke Museum and local shops too!
Whisky bar/amazing craft cocktails and delicious food in Capitol Hill neighborhood.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th AveWhisky bar/amazing craft cocktails and delicious food in Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Delicious Vietnamese food in Chinatown/International District!
45 locals recommend
Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant
418 8th Ave SDelicious Vietnamese food in Chinatown/International District!
If you're in the South end area or near the airport, this Japanese restaurant is amazing with delicious sushi! About 15 mins. from our home.
14 locals recommend
Miyabi Sushi
16820 Southcenter PkwyIf you're in the South end area or near the airport, this Japanese restaurant is amazing with delicious sushi! About 15 mins. from our home.
Delicious Fish and Chips about 10-15 mins. south of our home - if you're at the Seatac Airport it's a great place to stop!
17 locals recommend
Burien Fish House
133 SW 153rd StDelicious Fish and Chips about 10-15 mins. south of our home - if you're at the Seatac Airport it's a great place to stop!
Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StIf you're into museums - definitely check out the SAM.
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SSuper close to our home - an aviator fan's dream!
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NContemporary popular culture - very fun!
Asian Pacific American museum in Chinatown/International District neighborhood - very cool and interesting! Grab dim-sum for lunch or have some awesome Asian food in the area at the same time.
97 locals recommend
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StAsian Pacific American museum in Chinatown/International District neighborhood - very cool and interesting! Grab dim-sum for lunch or have some awesome Asian food in the area at the same time.
History of Seattle, the region and the nation.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NHistory of Seattle, the region and the nation.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StGorgeous Dale Chihuly art gallery/art museum.
Benaroya Hall Artists Entrance
200 2nd AveHome of the Seattle Symphony!
Huge architecturally and aesthetically pleasing library in downtown Seattle! A very cool place to visit.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveHuge architecturally and aesthetically pleasing library in downtown Seattle! A very cool place to visit.
Essentials
QFC
2500 SW Barton StOur local grocery store about 7-8 minutes away in a large shopping center!
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic Seattle great wheel - do it on a clear day for best views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding landscape.
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayIconic Seattle great wheel - do it on a clear day for best views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding landscape.