Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
5 Spot
1502 Queen Anne Ave NFun place to go with kids, great brunch especially
This place is just across the Fremont Bridge from us and serves great burgers, fries, etc.
6 locals recommend
Blue Moon Burgers Fremont
703 N 34th StThis place is just across the Fremont Bridge from us and serves great burgers, fries, etc.
This is a cozy, great neighborhood pub. Easy walk just a couple of blocks down the hill towards Fremont.
15 locals recommend
Nickerson St Saloon
318 Nickerson StThis is a cozy, great neighborhood pub. Easy walk just a couple of blocks down the hill towards Fremont.
Chiso Sushi & Izakaya
3520 Fremont Ave NDelicious sushi right down the hill in Fremont!!
El Camino
607 N 35th StUpscale Mexican restaurant just down the hill in Fremont.
Delicious!!! Though probably not as kid-friendly as some of my other recommendations ...
31 locals recommend
Eve Fremont
704 N 34th StDelicious!!! Though probably not as kid-friendly as some of my other recommendations ...
Pho Than Brothers
626 N 34th StTerrific pho!
You can't beat this location, especially if you score a table outside looking out over Lake Union and downtown Seattle!
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayYou can't beat this location, especially if you score a table outside looking out over Lake Union and downtown Seattle!
Serves yummy baked goods and casual breakfast and lunch.
45 locals recommend
The Essential Baking Company
1604 N 34th StServes yummy baked goods and casual breakfast and lunch.
Pablo y Pablo
1605 N 34th StGreat tacos and Mexican fare!
Betty
1507 Queen Anne Ave NSlightly upscale neighborhood bistro. Their roast chicken is delicious!
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveGreat little neighborhood bakery.
Fun neighborhood tavern serving delicious, hearty meals. No kids allowed, though ...
39 locals recommend
Hilltop Ale House
2129 Queen Anne Ave NFun neighborhood tavern serving delicious, hearty meals. No kids allowed, though ...
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWGreat pizza and inviting space. Sit outside if you can!
Evviva Woodfired Pizza
2231 Queen Anne Ave NGreat wood-fired pizza just up the hill from us!
Mezcaleria Oaxaca
2123 Queen Anne Avenue NorthDelicious, slightly upscale Mexican restaurant
Really delicious Ethan Stowell restaurant serving small plates. Not great for kids.
130 locals recommend
How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave NReally delicious Ethan Stowell restaurant serving small plates. Not great for kids.
El Diablo Coffee Co
1825 Queen Anne Ave NCaffe Ladro Upper Queen Anne
2205 Queen Anne Ave NMolly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StDelicious homemade icecream!
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StBest fried chicken in Seattle! Take out only ...
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EClassic Seattle establishment!
Drinks & Nightlife
Paragon
2125 Queen Anne Avenue NorthRight down the hill in Fremont! Great outdoor seating garden ...
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StRight down the hill in Fremont! Great outdoor seating garden ...
Good German fare and lots of beer choices! Really fun atmosphere ...
60 locals recommend
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th StGood German fare and lots of beer choices! Really fun atmosphere ...
Parks & Nature
Discovery Park has gorgeous beaches, a vast network of trails and large meadows that are amazing to explore. Make sure you get out to the lighthouse on the farthest western tip!
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdDiscovery Park has gorgeous beaches, a vast network of trails and large meadows that are amazing to explore. Make sure you get out to the lighthouse on the farthest western tip!
Talk a picnic to Gasworks Park on the north end of the lake for an amazing view of Lake Union and downtown Seattle.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayTalk a picnic to Gasworks Park on the north end of the lake for an amazing view of Lake Union and downtown Seattle.
David Rogers Park
2800 1st Ave WPretty neighborhood park just about 8 blocks from the house.
East Queen Anne Playground
1912 Warren Ave NSweet neighborhood playground.
Great neighborhood playground and fields in the heart of beautiful Queen Anne.
15 locals recommend
West Queen Anne Playfield
150 W Blaine StGreat neighborhood playground and fields in the heart of beautiful Queen Anne.
Check out the working locks in action and the salmon fish ladder!
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StCheck out the working locks in action and the salmon fish ladder!
Gorgeous beach right on Puget Sound with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGorgeous beach right on Puget Sound with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains.
Essentials
Locally sourced, natural foods grocery store just down the hill from us in Fremont.
171 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StLocally sourced, natural foods grocery store just down the hill from us in Fremont.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StKen's Market
2400 6th Ave WSmaller, neighborhood grocery store.
Sightseeing
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthRide the state ferry to Bainbridge Island and back for spectacular views of Puget Sound, downtown Seattle and Mt Rainier.
157 locals recommend
Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalRide the state ferry to Bainbridge Island and back for spectacular views of Puget Sound, downtown Seattle and Mt Rainier.
Go to the observation deck at Smith Tower for great views of Puget Sound and Seattle – costs much less $ and is not nearly as crowded as the Space Needle!
88 locals recommend
Smith Tower
506 2nd AveGo to the observation deck at Smith Tower for great views of Puget Sound and Seattle – costs much less $ and is not nearly as crowded as the Space Needle!
Spectacular view of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Seattle skyline from the top of Queen Anne. There is also a great playground directly below the Kerry Park overlook.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrSpectacular view of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Seattle skyline from the top of Queen Anne. There is also a great playground directly below the Kerry Park overlook.
Soak up the spectacular views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier and downtown Seattle from the top of Queen Anne – there is a 3 mile walk around the “crown” of Queen Anne which goes through the beautiful and historic neighborhood, passes along the promenade on 8th Ave West for spectacular views west, and then winds around to Kerry Park on Highland Drive for views of the skyline and Mt Rainier. You can ask me for more details on the walk if you’re interested.
62 locals recommend
Queen Anne Hill
Soak up the spectacular views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier and downtown Seattle from the top of Queen Anne – there is a 3 mile walk around the “crown” of Queen Anne which goes through the beautiful and historic neighborhood, passes along the promenade on 8th Ave West for spectacular views west, and then winds around to Kerry Park on Highland Drive for views of the skyline and Mt Rainier. You can ask me for more details on the walk if you’re interested.
Entertainment & Activities
You can walk, run or ride bikes on this trail, which winds along the ship canal and Lake Union. Pick it up right down the hill from us in Fremont and take it – if you’re feeling energetic (it’s just 2 ½ miles) -- all the way to the University of Washington and walk around the gorgeous campus!
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailYou can walk, run or ride bikes on this trail, which winds along the ship canal and Lake Union. Pick it up right down the hill from us in Fremont and take it – if you’re feeling energetic (it’s just 2 ½ miles) -- all the way to the University of Washington and walk around the gorgeous campus!
Our Woodland Park Zoo on Phinney Ridge (just north of Fremont) is a beautiful and well kept zoo, with lots of animals to see in very natural settings.
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NOur Woodland Park Zoo on Phinney Ridge (just north of Fremont) is a beautiful and well kept zoo, with lots of animals to see in very natural settings.
Seattle Mariners
1250 1st Ave SCheck out a baseball game!
Seattle Sounders FC Front Office
159 S Jackson StCheck out our professional soccer team!
Take a swim in Lake Washington – there are nice beaches in Madrona, Madison Park, and Laurelhurst.
54 locals recommend
Lake Washington
Take a swim in Lake Washington – there are nice beaches in Madrona, Madison Park, and Laurelhurst.
Rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard and explore Lake Union and its many houseboats from the water. Rentals are available here:
http://aguaverde.com/paddleclub/ (this place serves great Mexican on the patio looking out over Lake Union)
https://www.washington.edu/ima/waterfront/canoe-boat-rentals/
If you rent here at UW, you can paddle around through the arboretum, which is just across the cut.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StRent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard and explore Lake Union and its many houseboats from the water. Rentals are available here:
http://aguaverde.com/paddleclub/ (this place serves great Mexican on the patio looking out over Lake Union)
https://www.washington.edu/ima/waterfront/canoe-boat-rentals/
If you rent here at UW, you can paddle around through the arboretum, which is just across the cut.
Play nine holes of golf or take the kids through the miniature course.
33 locals recommend
Interbay Golf Center
2501 15th Ave WPlay nine holes of golf or take the kids through the miniature course.
Green Lake Pitch & Putt
5701 East Green Lake Way NFun, small urban golf course right next to Greenlake.
Arts & Culture
Visit the MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) at the bottom of Lake Union. It’s super interesting and kid-friendly.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NVisit the MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) at the bottom of Lake Union. It’s super interesting and kid-friendly.
Stroll through the Olympic Sculpture Park and then keep going through Myrtle Edwards Park along the water to enjoy spectacular views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and downtown. It’s also a great place to bring a blanket and picnic.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveStroll through the Olympic Sculpture Park and then keep going through Myrtle Edwards Park along the water to enjoy spectacular views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and downtown. It’s also a great place to bring a blanket and picnic.