Downtown Seattle guidebook
Sightseeing
Go early in the morning to beat the summer crowds. Watch fish throwing, sample foods, buy glorious flowers. Iconic - so much to browse. Many restaurants in and around the market.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveGo early in the morning to beat the summer crowds. Watch fish throwing, sample foods, buy glorious flowers. Iconic - so much to browse. Many restaurants in and around the market.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSteps from our condo, a lovely art museum in our city.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveBeautiful waterfront park great for a walk
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayWaterfront giant ferris wheel. Terrific views.
Free. A great way to understand the history of Seattle's beginnings.
53 locals recommend
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
319 2nd Ave SFree. A great way to understand the history of Seattle's beginnings.
Check out the sphere's visitor center and the Amazon office complex with tons of lunch restaurants nearby.
212 locals recommend
Amazon Spheres
2111 7th AveCheck out the sphere's visitor center and the Amazon office complex with tons of lunch restaurants nearby.
Check out the Bill and Melinda Gates Visitor Center and learn about the work the foundation is doing along with the philanthropic support around the world.
17 locals recommend
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
500 5th Ave NCheck out the Bill and Melinda Gates Visitor Center and learn about the work the foundation is doing along with the philanthropic support around the world.
Check it out and take your photo at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market
170 locals recommend
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleyCheck it out and take your photo at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market
If you have a car and are curious about the troll under the Aurora Bridge, check out the Fremont Troll.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthIf you have a car and are curious about the troll under the Aurora Bridge, check out the Fremont Troll.
Take the elevator to the top or plan to have lunch there on a nice day (free for those dining at Sky City)
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StTake the elevator to the top or plan to have lunch there on a nice day (free for those dining at Sky City)
Check out a tour of Seattle's Underground and learn more about the waterfront area.
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveCheck out a tour of Seattle's Underground and learn more about the waterfront area.
Gorgeous glass sculpture museum at Seattle Center at the base of the Space Needle (accessed via the Monorail)
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StGorgeous glass sculpture museum at Seattle Center at the base of the Space Needle (accessed via the Monorail)
Climate Pledge Area is a fantastic venue for hockey or concerts. Excellent food options inside
85 locals recommend
KeyArena
334 1st Avenue NorthClimate Pledge Area is a fantastic venue for hockey or concerts. Excellent food options inside
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NSeattle history museum on Lake Union
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NFunky museum of music and pop culture in Seattle Center
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthWatch the boats come in and out of Lake Union / Bay. In the summertime, go down to the underwater viewing area and watch salmon run up the salmon ladders.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWatch the boats come in and out of Lake Union / Bay. In the summertime, go down to the underwater viewing area and watch salmon run up the salmon ladders.
Seattle Aquarium
A PNW Aquarium downtown and right on the water.
Food scene
World-renowned favorite. Sip some incredible hot chocolate and sample delicious salted caramels. A lovely place to purchase gifts.
20 locals recommend
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st AveWorld-renowned favorite. Sip some incredible hot chocolate and sample delicious salted caramels. A lovely place to purchase gifts.
If you like chowder, you'll love this place. Too many types of chowder to choose from. Yum! Casual grab and go.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveIf you like chowder, you'll love this place. Too many types of chowder to choose from. Yum! Casual grab and go.
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveDelicious high-quality sushi. Casual setting.
Unbelievable cheese. Try the Flagship Cheddar and Mac and Cheese or the Dungeness Crab and Cheddar sandwich. Yum! Casual.
47 locals recommend
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
1600 Pike PlUnbelievable cheese. Try the Flagship Cheddar and Mac and Cheese or the Dungeness Crab and Cheddar sandwich. Yum! Casual.
Delicious Northwestern food on the waterfront in the famous Edgewater Hotel.
25 locals recommend
Six Seven restaurant
2411 Alaskan WayDelicious Northwestern food on the waterfront in the famous Edgewater Hotel.
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveDelicious local bakery
Aerlume Seattle
2003 Western AveLovely Pacific Northwest cuisine on the water
Famous restaurant - needs reservations a few months out.
Superb food and service
129 locals recommend
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NFamous restaurant - needs reservations a few months out.
Superb food and service
Din Tai Fung
600 Pine StWorld Famous Xiao Long Bao.
Great fresh Chinese food
Shopping
Flagship Nordstrom with 5 floors of shopping will be a feast for your eyes!
21 locals recommend
Spa Nordstrom - Downtown Seattle
500 Pine StFlagship Nordstrom with 5 floors of shopping will be a feast for your eyes!
Flagship REI is huge and a wonderful place to shop for outdoor equipment and clothing.
90 locals recommend
REI
222 Yale Ave NFlagship REI is huge and a wonderful place to shop for outdoor equipment and clothing.
University Village
2623 NE University Village StLovely outdoor mall near UW