Quick walk
[1 min walk] Only 2 blocks away, a tiny grocery store which sells snacks, drinks, and basics. They also make great sandwiches. Serving the area since 1938!
24 locals recommend
Lyon's Grocery
2100 Dexter Ave N[1 min walk] Only 2 blocks away, a tiny grocery store which sells snacks, drinks, and basics. They also make great sandwiches. Serving the area since 1938!
[7 min walk] A real hole in the wall place, tasty cocktails, great food. Happy hour is between 4-6PM every day.
The Toledo
1628 Dexter Ave N[7 min walk] A real hole in the wall place, tasty cocktails, great food. Happy hour is between 4-6PM every day.
[3 min walk] Decent spot for a quick lunch. Turn right when leaving the house and walk till you see stairs on your right and follow them down to the waterfront.
7 locals recommend
Westlake Deli & Grocery
2132 Westlake Ave N[3 min walk] Decent spot for a quick lunch. Turn right when leaving the house and walk till you see stairs on your right and follow them down to the waterfront.
Activities
Rent paddleboards and kayaks to take on South Lake Union!
Walk north on 8th Ave till you get to stairs and go down the stairs. Their dock is right across the street.
They require reservations: call 206-281-9694 to book.
42 locals recommend
NorthWest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave NRent paddleboards and kayaks to take on South Lake Union!
Walk north on 8th Ave till you get to stairs and go down the stairs. Their dock is right across the street.
They require reservations: call 206-281-9694 to book.
You’re in a hot tub in the lake, what’s not to love? Tip: rent for a cold day, or in the evening.
31 locals recommend
Hot Tub Boats
2520 Westlake Ave NYou’re in a hot tub in the lake, what’s not to love? Tip: rent for a cold day, or in the evening.
Try tasting flights of coffees, cocktails, and food. Be prepared to wait in line, best to avoid weekends.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StTry tasting flights of coffees, cocktails, and food. Be prepared to wait in line, best to avoid weekends.
Sightseeing
Really amazing views of the space needle and city. Come at day or at night.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrReally amazing views of the space needle and city. Come at day or at night.
Lake Union Park
860 Terry Ave NNice park in SLU, try biking down bike lanes on Westlake.
Very beautiful exhibits of our local famous glass artist. Pro tip: take the monorail from here to downtown. Sometimes they have special guests doing demonstrations. Can be cheaper to get there in the morning (before 9).
722 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StVery beautiful exhibits of our local famous glass artist. Pro tip: take the monorail from here to downtown. Sometimes they have special guests doing demonstrations. Can be cheaper to get there in the morning (before 9).
A famous photo spot within walking distance of other Fremont attractions.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthA famous photo spot within walking distance of other Fremont attractions.
Great Food within the City
Really delicious fresh pasta! My favorites: the amatriciana and cacio e pepe.
12 locals recommend
Dué Cucina Italiana
412 Broadway EReally delicious fresh pasta! My favorites: the amatriciana and cacio e pepe.
[$$$$] Perhaps the best sushi place in Seattle that you can book within the same day. If you want the best experience, line up for a reservation at the sushi counter for Omakase starting at 4:30PM.
50 locals recommend
Sushi Kashiba
86 Pine St[$$$$] Perhaps the best sushi place in Seattle that you can book within the same day. If you want the best experience, line up for a reservation at the sushi counter for Omakase starting at 4:30PM.
[15 min walk] Great tacos here. My favorites: house tacos + quesadilla asada.
227 locals recommend
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway E[15 min walk] Great tacos here. My favorites: house tacos + quesadilla asada.
Great Thai food and cocktails. Open late, but be prepared to wait in line during dinner time.
9 locals recommend
Kin Len Thai Night Bites
3517 Fremont Avenue NorthGreat Thai food and cocktails. Open late, but be prepared to wait in line during dinner time.
Beer, Cider, and Whisky
A huge selection of local and imported ciders! Try a bunch of small pours to sample different ones.
30 locals recommend
Schilling Cider House
708 N 34th StA huge selection of local and imported ciders! Try a bunch of small pours to sample different ones.
If you like beer, come try the local brewery's tasting room. You'll find Fremont Brewing in most groceries here.
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StIf you like beer, come try the local brewery's tasting room. You'll find Fremont Brewing in most groceries here.
Largest selection of whisky on this side of the Mississippi. Ask for the Captain's Menu to see them all.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th AveLargest selection of whisky on this side of the Mississippi. Ask for the Captain's Menu to see them all.
Traveler advice
Getting around
E-bike and scooter rental
You can rent electric Jump bikes/Like scooters through the Uber app. The bikes generally go faster. There are great bike lanes on Dexter Ave which can take you south to downtown Seattle or north to Fremont. The bike lane on Westlake is great for longer scenic rides.