Seattle Guidebook
Sightseeing
Honestly one of the best parks in Seattle. One of the largest parks in Seattle offers views of Downtown Seattle and the Duwamish River with the Olympic mountains gleaming in the background.
Bring the kids for a fun day exploring the many areas of the park or just take a nice leisurely stroll and take in the scenery.
101 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SHonestly one of the best parks in Seattle. One of the largest parks in Seattle offers views of Downtown Seattle and the Duwamish River with the Olympic mountains gleaming in the background.
Bring the kids for a fun day exploring the many areas of the park or just take a nice leisurely stroll and take in the scenery.
Small sandy beach, boardwalk with beautiful views of Mt. Rainer and a clear water for swimming.
Colman Park North
1732 Lakeside Ave SSmall sandy beach, boardwalk with beautiful views of Mt. Rainer and a clear water for swimming.
Short trip to the Historic Pike Place Market to watch the fish fly!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveShort trip to the Historic Pike Place Market to watch the fish fly!
Space Needle
400 Broad StIconic Seattle Space Needle!
Come here if you're looking for the best view of the Seattle city skyline. The park consists of a grassy upper area with shelter and picnic tables, a wooded hillside, and an off-leash dog park at the foot of the hill.
23 locals recommend
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
1007 12th Avenue SouthCome here if you're looking for the best view of the Seattle city skyline. The park consists of a grassy upper area with shelter and picnic tables, a wooded hillside, and an off-leash dog park at the foot of the hill.
You will love this FREE hidden gem. It's absolutely gorgeous!
If you find yourself in the Rainier Beach neighborhood (South Seattle), stop by this place to experience the 20-acres of majestic Japanese garden space blended with native PNW foliage. Spend an afternoon wandering around or hang out for the day in one of their open areas.
202 locals recommend
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave SYou will love this FREE hidden gem. It's absolutely gorgeous!
If you find yourself in the Rainier Beach neighborhood (South Seattle), stop by this place to experience the 20-acres of majestic Japanese garden space blended with native PNW foliage. Spend an afternoon wandering around or hang out for the day in one of their open areas.
One of Seattle's iconic go-to spots.
This 18 ft. giant installment known as the "Fremont Troll" has its hand clutching an actual VW bug and is tucked away underneath the Aurora bridge. If you're looking for a classic Seattle photo op, this is definitely a spot to visit.
8 locals recommend
Troll's Knoll Park
820 N 36th StOne of Seattle's iconic go-to spots.
This 18 ft. giant installment known as the "Fremont Troll" has its hand clutching an actual VW bug and is tucked away underneath the Aurora bridge. If you're looking for a classic Seattle photo op, this is definitely a spot to visit.
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayBallard Locks Fish Ladder
2930 W Commodore WayBest view of the city can be seen from this small, well-known spot hidden in the upper Queen Anne.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrBest view of the city can be seen from this small, well-known spot hidden in the upper Queen Anne.
Take a stroll along the beach, grab a drink and some food, or spy a great view of downtown from the West Seattle gem.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Take a stroll along the beach, grab a drink and some food, or spy a great view of downtown from the West Seattle gem.
Food scene
Milk Drunk
2805 Beacon Ave SExcellent food and Ice cream! Located a block away from the building.
Great food and beverages! This restaurant is a block away from the building.
115 locals recommend
Perihelion Brewery
2800 16th Ave SGreat food and beverages! This restaurant is a block away from the building.
One of the best mediterranean restaurants in Seattle! We highly recommend eating there.
65 locals recommend
Homer
3013 Beacon Ave SOne of the best mediterranean restaurants in Seattle! We highly recommend eating there.
This hidden gem serves up some amazing Thai food!!!! From their curry, to their pad Thai, to their Thai fried rice, this place was AWESOME!!!! If you are craving Thai food, I would HIGHLY recommend this place.
38 locals recommend
Thai Recipe Restaurant
2609 S McClellan StThis hidden gem serves up some amazing Thai food!!!! From their curry, to their pad Thai, to their Thai fried rice, this place was AWESOME!!!! If you are craving Thai food, I would HIGHLY recommend this place.
A local favorite for sure!
They've got your morning drinks covered. Whether it's coffee or a mimosa, you will feel the warmth and kindness in this community rooted spot.
73 locals recommend
The Station
1600 S Roberto Maestas Festival StA local favorite for sure!
They've got your morning drinks covered. Whether it's coffee or a mimosa, you will feel the warmth and kindness in this community rooted spot.
If pastries are calling you, Fresh Flours are here to answer. They've got an assortment of locally-made and beautifully crafted pastries that won't leave you disappointed.
69 locals recommend
Fresh Flours Beacon Hill
1624 S McClellan StIf pastries are calling you, Fresh Flours are here to answer. They've got an assortment of locally-made and beautifully crafted pastries that won't leave you disappointed.
Coffee to die for in vibrant flavors you won't find anywhere else.
18 locals recommend
Coffeeholic House
3700 S Hudson StCoffee to die for in vibrant flavors you won't find anywhere else.
Musang
2524 Beacon Ave SFilipino food with a flare.
Sporting Events
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave STake the rail (13 mins) to catch a Seahawk football game!
Hop on the rail for a short 13min ride to watch a Mariners baseball game!
300 locals recommend
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SHop on the rail for a short 13min ride to watch a Mariners baseball game!
KeyArena
334 1st Avenue NorthEnjoy a concert or WNBA or NHL game at the foot of the Space Needle.
Exercising
Enjoy walking a bike trails along the Cheasty trails located near the VA hospital.
Cheasty Blvd Trail
Cheasty Boulevard SouthEnjoy walking a bike trails along the Cheasty trails located near the VA hospital.
Enjoy a nice stroll or bike ride on this 4.5 mile stretch from Jefferson Park to Kubota Gardens.
8 locals recommend
Chief Sealth Trail
Chief Sealth TrailEnjoy a nice stroll or bike ride on this 4.5 mile stretch from Jefferson Park to Kubota Gardens.
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE