Everything Else
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StFun food, easy walk.
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveEat, drink, and watch a movie!
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StOrganic food is an easy walk away.
Seattle University
901 12th AveEasy walk to Seattle U
Pharmacy and food. The wine steward is very knowledgable and has great recommendations.
445 locals recommend
Safeway
2201 E Madison StPharmacy and food. The wine steward is very knowledgable and has great recommendations.
Palermo Pizza & Pasta
350 15th Avenue EastGreat family dining. Fabulous pizza and reasonable prices.
Food Scene
Katy's Corner Cafe
2000 E Union StGood lattes and yummies a block away.
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StEducated Southern food. Fun, funky, and extremely filling.
Zoë Events
1318 East Union StreetUpscale dining in the hood.
El Gallito
1700 20th AveGood Mexican food.
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StFried chicken take out. Obama had it flown in...
Tougo Coffee Co
860 Yesler WayGood coffee. Might-o donuts
Good diner. Great for breakfasts. Although I did have a guest who said the corned beef hash wasn't so great.
96 locals recommend
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th AveGood diner. Great for breakfasts. Although I did have a guest who said the corned beef hash wasn't so great.
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveFun and funky place for meals or drinks.
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveGreat place for breakfast. 10 minute walk.
Poppy
622 Broadway EYUM!
Great restaurant downtown near theaters and shopping. If you get the mussels and frites, have them put the frites on the side otherwise they pile the mussels on the fries and you have fishy fries which is gross.
12 locals recommend
Loulay Kitchen & Bar
600 Union StGreat restaurant downtown near theaters and shopping. If you get the mussels and frites, have them put the frites on the side otherwise they pile the mussels on the fries and you have fishy fries which is gross.
Stateside
300 E Pike StFoody Vietnamese. Great place for breakfast, lunch, drinks, or dinner.
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StGreat vegetarian food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StBest bar food in the city. Fun, funky neighborhood dive bar.
Marjorie Restaurant
1412 E Union StWonderful food, good vibe and walkable.
OOLA Distillery
4755 12th Ave SDistillery within walking distance that has tastings.
Not really a brewery but has over 1,000 beers. Fun neighborhood atmosphere. People bring their kids and dogs. Rotating food trucks in the parking lot provide a great place for quick food that goes well with your beer inside. A really fun place that sometimes has trivia night.
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StNot really a brewery but has over 1,000 beers. Fun neighborhood atmosphere. People bring their kids and dogs. Rotating food trucks in the parking lot provide a great place for quick food that goes well with your beer inside. A really fun place that sometimes has trivia night.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with an excellent Asian Art Museum and Conservatory. Nice walks and a good view of the city.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBeautiful park with an excellent Asian Art Museum and Conservatory. Nice walks and a good view of the city.
Beautiful trails, especially when the azaleas are in bloom. Interesting plant species. You can walk along the water in the marshes or among the trees, etc. on the higher trails. Great place for a picnic, photo op, or a nap.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EBeautiful trails, especially when the azaleas are in bloom. Interesting plant species. You can walk along the water in the marshes or among the trees, etc. on the higher trails. Great place for a picnic, photo op, or a nap.
This is a great park with the original "gas works" still in place. It's right on the banks of Lake Union. It's a great place for a picnic that most tourists don't see.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThis is a great park with the original "gas works" still in place. It's right on the banks of Lake Union. It's a great place for a picnic that most tourists don't see.
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrGreat views of the Space Needle, the sound and the city.
Arts & Culture
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StNice exhibits if you're into Asian Art.
This is one of my favorite places in Seattle. It's a quick walk from Seattle Center (where the Space Needle is) and the waterfront. It also has fabulous views of the Sound.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveThis is one of my favorite places in Seattle. It's a quick walk from Seattle Center (where the Space Needle is) and the waterfront. It also has fabulous views of the Sound.
Sightseeing
Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island just for the views of Seattle from the water.
157 locals recommend
Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalTake the ferry to Bainbridge Island just for the views of Seattle from the water.
Forget the Club, go up to the Skybridge in the tower for the view of the city. A 360 panorama from 40 stories up. It's spectacular.
35 locals recommend
Columbia Tower Club
701 5th AveForget the Club, go up to the Skybridge in the tower for the view of the city. A 360 panorama from 40 stories up. It's spectacular.
You kind of have to see the Space Needle when you're in Seattle. It's pretty pricey to go to the top and the views are great, but the structure just isn't that tall. For a panorama of the city go to the skybridge in the Columbia Tower downtown.
1747 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StYou kind of have to see the Space Needle when you're in Seattle. It's pretty pricey to go to the top and the views are great, but the structure just isn't that tall. For a panorama of the city go to the skybridge in the Columbia Tower downtown.