Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Cool lock system that connects Puget Sound to Lake Union!
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StCool lock system that connects Puget Sound to Lake Union!
Beautiful beaches facing west, overlooking the amazing Olympic Mountains. Great for baking in the sun on a hot summer day, or having a bonfire on cozy nights!
41 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park Road
Golden Gardens Park RoadBeautiful beaches facing west, overlooking the amazing Olympic Mountains. Great for baking in the sun on a hot summer day, or having a bonfire on cozy nights!
A must see. Just a great place to spend an hour or three, whether you're from around here or just visiting.
26 locals recommend
Pike Place Fish Market
86 Pike PlA must see. Just a great place to spend an hour or three, whether you're from around here or just visiting.
Beautiful park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, designed by the same guy who conceived Central Park in Manhattan. Great place to explore, or just lay around!
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBeautiful park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, designed by the same guy who conceived Central Park in Manhattan. Great place to explore, or just lay around!
Cool 90-minute tour of the original city located below the Pioneer Square neighborhood. It's pretty cool, and costs $17.
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveCool 90-minute tour of the original city located below the Pioneer Square neighborhood. It's pretty cool, and costs $17.
Cool observation deck atop Seattle's oldest skyscraper! Cool views of the city. Open 7-days per week from 10am-Dusk, $7.50.
88 locals recommend
Smith Tower
506 2nd AveCool observation deck atop Seattle's oldest skyscraper! Cool views of the city. Open 7-days per week from 10am-Dusk, $7.50.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayCool park with epic views of Lake Union & Downtown Seattle!
Food Scene
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWThe best seafood in Seattle.
Bauhaus Books and Coffee
Good Coffee, Part 2
Caffe Fiore
224 W Galer StGood Coffee, Part 1
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlThe Original Starbucks store, inside Pike's Place Market.
One of the best coffee shops in Seattle, located in the U-District, right next to the University of Washington. Great coffee, totally overlooked.
Bulldog News
4208 University Way NEOne of the best coffee shops in Seattle, located in the U-District, right next to the University of Washington. Great coffee, totally overlooked.
The place that started it all. The Best Coffee In America. Go here.
51 locals recommend
Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar
321 BroadwayThe place that started it all. The Best Coffee In America. Go here.
Killer coffee shop in the heart of the Fremont neighborhood. Fremont is a little gem of a neighborhood, definitely check it out!
76 locals recommend
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th StKiller coffee shop in the heart of the Fremont neighborhood. Fremont is a little gem of a neighborhood, definitely check it out!
Killer Cuban sandwiches. Yelp! users rated Paseo the SECOND best restaurant in America for 2013...
200 locals recommend
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NKiller Cuban sandwiches. Yelp! users rated Paseo the SECOND best restaurant in America for 2013...
Paseo #2. A tiny shack on the side of the road, but the same epic sandwiches! Outdoor seating only. Less of a line, but expect a wait. Totally worth it!
20 locals recommend
Paseo
6226 Seaview Avenue NorthwestPaseo #2. A tiny shack on the side of the road, but the same epic sandwiches! Outdoor seating only. Less of a line, but expect a wait. Totally worth it!
Good local burger place, right across the street from the Locks!
21 locals recommend
Red Mill Totem House
3058 NW 54th StGood local burger place, right across the street from the Locks!
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWHip & expensive Italian Restaurant on historic Ballard Ave.
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWGreat Oaxacan (Mexican) Cuisine!
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWGreat French Food, cool vibe & atmosphere.
La Isla
2320 NW Market StPuerto Rican Food!
Mr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWDelicious and Cheap Greek Food!
Plaka Estiatorio
5407 20th Ave NWGreat & expensive Greek Food!
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StCoffee & Cupcakes!
Everything Else
It's an icon. Pay the $20 for a trip to the top for stunning views (on a clear day. Don't waste your money if it's cloudy), or just take some killer photos from the ground!
1747 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StIt's an icon. Pay the $20 for a trip to the top for stunning views (on a clear day. Don't waste your money if it's cloudy), or just take some killer photos from the ground!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pretty happening TexMex restaurant with a cool vibe and great margaritas!
122 locals recommend
The Matador
4546 California Ave SWPretty happening TexMex restaurant with a cool vibe and great margaritas!
Arts & Culture
Awesome 3-screen movie theater located in the middle of Ballard!
96 locals recommend
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StAwesome 3-screen movie theater located in the middle of Ballard!