Food Scene
The thin crust pizza is fantastic. Just three blocks away from the house.
52 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
6504 NE Bothell WayThe thin crust pizza is fantastic. Just three blocks away from the house.
The best dumplings in the city and beyond. You get to see them making the dumplings. The place is usually packed so either get there early or plan on a wait. It's worth the wait though.
205 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StThe best dumplings in the city and beyond. You get to see them making the dumplings. The place is usually packed so either get there early or plan on a wait. It's worth the wait though.
The best handmade biang biang noodles in the city. The place is really casual but the food is amazing. Expect a wait at peak times.
21 locals recommend
Xi'an Noodles
400 Pine StThe best handmade biang biang noodles in the city. The place is really casual but the food is amazing. Expect a wait at peak times.
Great place for breakfast and brunch. It's located in a bookstore so you can some book shopping as well.
23 locals recommend
Cafe Arta & Pub at Third Place
6504 20th Ave NEGreat place for breakfast and brunch. It's located in a bookstore so you can some book shopping as well.
Sightseeing
The giant troll sculpture living under the Fremont bridge is a must see. It can be hard to find parking in the area, but it's worth the hassle. Bring your camera.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthThe giant troll sculpture living under the Fremont bridge is a must see. It can be hard to find parking in the area, but it's worth the hassle. Bring your camera.
This little park has the best views of the city and it's in the lovely Queen Anne neighborhood. Worth a stop.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThis little park has the best views of the city and it's in the lovely Queen Anne neighborhood. Worth a stop.
Pike Place Market is filled with a smorgasbord of sights, sounds, food and everything in between. It's the quintessential tourist destination but it's a must see. You'll see produce sellers, craft artisans, street performers, fish mongers and many delicious restaurants.
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AvePike Place Market is filled with a smorgasbord of sights, sounds, food and everything in between. It's the quintessential tourist destination but it's a must see. You'll see produce sellers, craft artisans, street performers, fish mongers and many delicious restaurants.
Parks & Nature
A great place for a scenic three mile walk around a lake buzzing with wildlife. In the summer it will also hum with people in human powered boats and floats. You can rent a paddle boat, a paddle board or a kayak. Enjoy a swim on a hot summer day, or just park yourself on a bench and people watch.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
A great place for a scenic three mile walk around a lake buzzing with wildlife. In the summer it will also hum with people in human powered boats and floats. You can rent a paddle boat, a paddle board or a kayak. Enjoy a swim on a hot summer day, or just park yourself on a bench and people watch.
Arts & Culture
I love this place because it chronicles Seattle's history and culture. You get to see fun things like Bobo the beloved gorilla that lived in Woodland Park Zoo until his death, iconic toys, an early hydroplane racing boat and much more. Plan to spend several hours at this fascinating museum.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NI love this place because it chronicles Seattle's history and culture. You get to see fun things like Bobo the beloved gorilla that lived in Woodland Park Zoo until his death, iconic toys, an early hydroplane racing boat and much more. Plan to spend several hours at this fascinating museum.
SAM always has interesting art exhibits and it's not far from the Pile Place Market. Make it a day trip.
1067 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSAM always has interesting art exhibits and it's not far from the Pile Place Market. Make it a day trip.
This museum is free and has both a collection of art owned by the Frye family as well as rotating exhibits. You'll always find something interesting here. They also have a nice cafe onsite for a little afternoon repast.
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveThis museum is free and has both a collection of art owned by the Frye family as well as rotating exhibits. You'll always find something interesting here. They also have a nice cafe onsite for a little afternoon repast.
Shopping
This is an upscale outdoor shopping mall filled with small local stores to many great chain stores. Whether you're looking for a unique gift, diamond jewelry or a Gortex jacket, this is the place to go. There are also several great restaurants in the mall.
403 locals recommend
University Village
2623 NE University Village StThis is an upscale outdoor shopping mall filled with small local stores to many great chain stores. Whether you're looking for a unique gift, diamond jewelry or a Gortex jacket, this is the place to go. There are also several great restaurants in the mall.
Quality produce, meats and seafood and an amazing deli and salad bar. if it's an unusual item, you'll probably find it here.
222 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StQuality produce, meats and seafood and an amazing deli and salad bar. if it's an unusual item, you'll probably find it here.
Essentials
A complete grocery store with produce, canned goods, frozen items, toiletries, a deli, baked goods, etc.
461 locals recommend
Safeway
516 1st Ave WA complete grocery store with produce, canned goods, frozen items, toiletries, a deli, baked goods, etc.
I love PCC. If you value organic, sustainable, local foods this is the place to shop. They have a great selection of quality organic produce. You'll also find many organic canned goods, frozen items and an amazing deli! You can do all of your grocery shopping at this store.
219 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NI love PCC. If you value organic, sustainable, local foods this is the place to shop. They have a great selection of quality organic produce. You'll also find many organic canned goods, frozen items and an amazing deli! You can do all of your grocery shopping at this store.