Food Scene
Morsel
5000 University Way NEFarm to table breakfast biscuits
Cedars in University District
4759 Brooklyn Ave NEGood Indian food
Drinks & Nightlife
Great historic bar and weekend music venue. Bar for the Beatniks back in the day- go look for Jack Kerouac's name carved in the table.
13 locals recommend
Blue Moon Tavern
712 NE 45th StGreat historic bar and weekend music venue. Bar for the Beatniks back in the day- go look for Jack Kerouac's name carved in the table.
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th StFiday Night Funk Party! Great music and bar.
Neptune Theater
1303 NE 45th StIconic music venue walking distance.
Shopping
University Village
2623 NE University Village StLots of high end shops here
Getting Around
Univ of Washington station
Light rail into downtown and the airport
Parks & Nature
Green Lake
Great place to jog or take the kids to the park
University of Washington arboretum, a beautiful place to walk the trails and get into the woods.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EUniversity of Washington arboretum, a beautiful place to walk the trails and get into the woods.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOld gas distribution center turned park. Great views
Arts & Culture
On campus natural museum withing walking distance
123 locals recommend
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEOn campus natural museum withing walking distance
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StHas everything you need and is right next door.