Josie & Adam’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Capitol Hill is an iconic eccentric neighborhood with a ton of personality. Historically CH has been a place where many people felt safe to express and discover themselves. Today, it's home to an fine dining, artisans, artists, and music. Here's our list of don't miss:
ART - Asian Art Museum
FOOD - To many to list, so here's a recent list from Seattle Eater: https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-capitol-hill-restaurants-seattle
HISTORY - https://www.historylink.org/file/3188
MUSIC -
PARKS - Volunteer Park
SHOPS - Fleet feet for shoes to take you around the city.
SPORT -
RECREATION
TRANSPORTATION
344 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is an iconic eccentric neighborhood with a ton of personality. Historically CH has been a place where many people felt safe to express and discover themselves. Today, it's home to an fine dining, artisans, artists, and music. Here's our list of don't miss:
ART - Asian Art Museum
FOOD - To many to list, so here's a recent list from Seattle Eater: https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-capitol-hill-restaurants-seattle
HISTORY - https://www.historylink.org/file/3188
MUSIC -
PARKS - Volunteer Park
SHOPS - Fleet feet for shoes to take you around the city.
SPORT -
RECREATION
TRANSPORTATION
Food Scene
If it's local organic food you want this spot is less than a half mile from the condo. The market sells whole food for you to prepare at home (or in condo), as well as a counter for ordering a meal. The chickpea sandwich comes highly recommended.
12 locals recommend
Melrose Market
1527 Melrose AveIf it's local organic food you want this spot is less than a half mile from the condo. The market sells whole food for you to prepare at home (or in condo), as well as a counter for ordering a meal. The chickpea sandwich comes highly recommended.
It's super close to the condo, and if you love coffee a must experience.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIt's super close to the condo, and if you love coffee a must experience.
Li'l Woody's
1211 Pine StA Seattle Classic that serves some creative and delicious burgers.
Experiences
On a sunny day bring a snack from Pike place Market and have a picnic in the park. There are lots of beautiful corners to sit, watch, and enjoy the people and the art.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOn a sunny day bring a snack from Pike place Market and have a picnic in the park. There are lots of beautiful corners to sit, watch, and enjoy the people and the art.
Fun way to take a break from strolling the piers, and get gorgeous views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayFun way to take a break from strolling the piers, and get gorgeous views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around with Monorail is easy
Monorail is less than a half mile away, at the corner of 5th and Pine. It will take you to Seattle Center for many attractions: Pacific Science Center, Space Needle, Climate Pledge arena (for Kraken hockey games, and concerts), The Armory - a cultural center, food stop, and Children's museum, Museum of Pop Culture, and the Chihuly Glass Gallery. It's also home to many festivals (music and food) throughout the year, as well as Theater, SIFF, and ballet at McCaw Hall.