Guidebook for Seattle
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2001 West Garfield StreetOne of two Alaska Cruise Terminals.
World Trade Center Seattle
2200 Alaskan WayOne of two Alaska cruise terminals.
Always interesting and worth seeing. Check website for current exhibits.
162 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StAlways interesting and worth seeing. Check website for current exhibits.
Great way to see Seattle from the water. The iconic ferries make a great day trip to Bainbridge Island, or take a car and explore the Peninsula.
157 locals recommend
Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalGreat way to see Seattle from the water. The iconic ferries make a great day trip to Bainbridge Island, or take a car and explore the Peninsula.
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SHome of our Seattle Seahawks, and CenturyLink Events Center.
Light rail station to and from Seatac airport. Westlake Center is also the heart of downtown Seattle's shopping district.
189 locals recommend
Westlake Center
Pine StreetLight rail station to and from Seatac airport. Westlake Center is also the heart of downtown Seattle's shopping district.
Train station, also shuttle bus service to Vancouver, BC and Portland.
62 locals recommend
King Street Station
303 S Jackson StTrain station, also shuttle bus service to Vancouver, BC and Portland.
Easy way to visit Victoria for either getting to Seattle or a great day trip!
59 locals recommend
Clipper Navigation Inc
Easy way to visit Victoria for either getting to Seattle or a great day trip!
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveVery interesting building architecturally speaking.
Easy access via one of the many buses that go down 3rd Ave and stop right in front of our building. Many convention goers stay with us every year!
133 locals recommend
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike StEasy access via one of the many buses that go down 3rd Ave and stop right in front of our building. Many convention goers stay with us every year!
Entertainment & Activities
World class aquarium with large touch tanks, Puget Sound viewing dome, otters, seals, and more.
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
World class aquarium with large touch tanks, Puget Sound viewing dome, otters, seals, and more.
The premier museum devoted to all things popular music, also home to the Science Fiction Museum.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NThe premier museum devoted to all things popular music, also home to the Science Fiction Museum.
Iconic views of Seattle and Elliott Bay. Play structures and wide open spaces for the little ones. Take a blanket and have a picnic.
54 locals recommend
Ella Bailey Park
2601 W Smith StIconic views of Seattle and Elliott Bay. Play structures and wide open spaces for the little ones. Take a blanket and have a picnic.
World class science center. Excellent traveling exhibits, an IMAX screen and more
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NWorld class science center. Excellent traveling exhibits, an IMAX screen and more
A great flight museum that will thrill aviation fans young and old. Includes historic planes, a space wing, and history of Boeing.
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SA great flight museum that will thrill aviation fans young and old. Includes historic planes, a space wing, and history of Boeing.
This is a national park that brings the gold rush of 1897 alive. Gold panning demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and a junior ranger program make this my fave "off the beaten path" spot for kids.
53 locals recommend
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
319 2nd Ave SThis is a national park that brings the gold rush of 1897 alive. Gold panning demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and a junior ranger program make this my fave "off the beaten path" spot for kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a Bartenders type of bar. Old-fashioned mixology techniques, go in, tell them what your preferences are, anything you don't like and let them make you a creation
72 locals recommend
Rob Roy
2332 2nd AveThis is a Bartenders type of bar. Old-fashioned mixology techniques, go in, tell them what your preferences are, anything you don't like and let them make you a creation
Great happy hour 4-6 anywhere in the restaurant and 4-8 in front 4 tables, and at the bar. One of our favorite happy hours!
156 locals recommend
Umi Sake House
2230 1st AveGreat happy hour 4-6 anywhere in the restaurant and 4-8 in front 4 tables, and at the bar. One of our favorite happy hours!
Food Scene
Great home made pasta and sauces. Great Atmosphere, and often a friendly accordion player serenades you while enjoying a great meal!
48 locals recommend
La Vita E Bella
2411 2nd AveGreat home made pasta and sauces. Great Atmosphere, and often a friendly accordion player serenades you while enjoying a great meal!
Constantly awarded the best sushi in town by City Search, Zagat, etc. Some of the freshest fish in Town!
166 locals recommend
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveConstantly awarded the best sushi in town by City Search, Zagat, etc. Some of the freshest fish in Town!
New York Style pizza, where on Tuesdays a Large 2 topping with a bucket of four beers is only $20! Wino Wednesdays same deal, with a bottle of wine for $25!
45 locals recommend
Belltown Pizza
2422 1st AveNew York Style pizza, where on Tuesdays a Large 2 topping with a bucket of four beers is only $20! Wino Wednesdays same deal, with a bottle of wine for $25!
Recently named one of the top 10 bakeries in the country by Bon Appetite Magazine! Great Breakfasts, Coffee, Etc
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveRecently named one of the top 10 bakeries in the country by Bon Appetite Magazine! Great Breakfasts, Coffee, Etc
Black Bottle Gastrotavern
2600 1st AveGreat wine list and small plates.
Great breakfast spot. Think Casual Diner. Great for kids, open until 3pm.
66 locals recommend
CJ's Eatery
2619 1st AveGreat breakfast spot. Think Casual Diner. Great for kids, open until 3pm.
Sightseeing
Kid friendly and interesting for all attraction in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Watch the boats use the elevators to navigate between salt and fresh water, or check out the salmon ladder.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StKid friendly and interesting for all attraction in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Watch the boats use the elevators to navigate between salt and fresh water, or check out the salmon ladder.
A great place to enjoy Seattle like a local. Summertime, rent a paddleboat or canoe. All time of year, walk, run, jog or blade the lake's loop.
16 locals recommend
East Green Lake Beach
7201 East Green Lake Dr NA great place to enjoy Seattle like a local. Summertime, rent a paddleboat or canoe. All time of year, walk, run, jog or blade the lake's loop.
The view from this viewpoint park shows up in just about every movie and TV show based in Seattle.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThe view from this viewpoint park shows up in just about every movie and TV show based in Seattle.
Great place to take in awesome views of the city skyline, have the kids get their toes wet in Elliott Bay, walk, bike, jog or blade the concrete boardwalk, and partake in the great restaurants.
22 locals recommend
Alki Beach Dog
Great place to take in awesome views of the city skyline, have the kids get their toes wet in Elliott Bay, walk, bike, jog or blade the concrete boardwalk, and partake in the great restaurants.
Great place to enjoy art and open space along Seattle's waterfront.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveGreat place to enjoy art and open space along Seattle's waterfront.
The historical birthday of the city of Seattle. Great galleries and unique shops await, as well as the Underground Tour and world famous Salumi.
18 locals recommend
Pioneer Square Saloon
73 Yesler WayThe historical birthday of the city of Seattle. Great galleries and unique shops await, as well as the Underground Tour and world famous Salumi.
The largest, and oldest Farmers Market in the Country. A must see, and is many floors, so allow plenty of time to take in this site!
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe largest, and oldest Farmers Market in the Country. A must see, and is many floors, so allow plenty of time to take in this site!
Essentials
Closest full Supermarket vs Urban Market. They Validate Parking too!
358 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveClosest full Supermarket vs Urban Market. They Validate Parking too!
Ralphs (not the same as Ralphs in California) is another urban specialty market. Good selection of wine.
34 locals recommend
Ralph's Grocery & Deli
2035 4th AveRalphs (not the same as Ralphs in California) is another urban specialty market. Good selection of wine.
Dan's is the closest urban market to the condos; great for supplies if you don't need a lot or don't want to wander to far.
51 locals recommend
Dan's Belltown Grocery
2221 3rd AveDan's is the closest urban market to the condos; great for supplies if you don't need a lot or don't want to wander to far.
Arts & Culture
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayBar and Movie Theater Rolled into one! In basement below El Gaucho
Seattle Symphony
200 University StBenaroya Hall home of the Seattle Symphony!
Off Broadway shows, and often we get shows before they go to Broadway!
107 locals recommend
5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th AvenueOff Broadway shows, and often we get shows before they go to Broadway!
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine StGreat Venue to see world famous musicians, artists, etc.