Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Delicious German breads, pastries, sweet and savory. Everything baked right on the premises. Friendly, neighborhood feeling.
27 locals recommend
Kaffeeklatsch Seattle
12513 Lake City Way NEDelicious German breads, pastries, sweet and savory. Everything baked right on the premises. Friendly, neighborhood feeling.
Closest full service Starbucks. There is another Starbucks in the QFC grocery store which is two blocks away, but it has a smaller selection.
100 locals recommend
Starbucks
17039 NE Bothell WayClosest full service Starbucks. There is another Starbucks in the QFC grocery store which is two blocks away, but it has a smaller selection.
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EFamily owned local hamburger chain. Inexpensive fast food.
Friendly neighborhood crowd. Close to Maple Leaf Park. Great coffee and baked goods. Outdoor and indoor seating.
58 locals recommend
Cloud City Coffee
8801 Roosevelt Way NEFriendly neighborhood crowd. Close to Maple Leaf Park. Great coffee and baked goods. Outdoor and indoor seating.
Great specialty regional Mexican food. Beautiful view of the water and city. Close to the University of Washington. You can also rent kayaks and paddle boats right here.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StGreat specialty regional Mexican food. Beautiful view of the water and city. Close to the University of Washington. You can also rent kayaks and paddle boats right here.
Good food, indoor and outdoor eating areas. Good place if you need pizza and beer.
18 locals recommend
Watershed Pub & Kitchen
10104 3rd Ave NEGood food, indoor and outdoor eating areas. Good place if you need pizza and beer.
Capitol Cider
818 E Pike St
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska St
The Shambles
7777 15th Ave NE
Elliott Bay Public House & Brewery
12537 Lake City Way NEGreat local pub/restaurant
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
Stanford's Restaurant & Bar
401 NE Northgate Way
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
401 NE Northgate WayParks & Nature
Wonderful walk around the lake: flat, almost 3 miles total. Jog, ride a bike, rent a paddle boat or kayak, roller skate.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Wonderful walk around the lake: flat, almost 3 miles total. Jog, ride a bike, rent a paddle boat or kayak, roller skate.
Natural woods, beaches, hiking trails, views. Impossible to believe something so remote is right in the city.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdNatural woods, beaches, hiking trails, views. Impossible to believe something so remote is right in the city.
Beautiful walking trails with plants, trees, flowers identified. World famous Japanese Gardens. Go to Graham Visitor Center for maps.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EBeautiful walking trails with plants, trees, flowers identified. World famous Japanese Gardens. Go to Graham Visitor Center for maps.
Close-by. Nice flat walking with a view of the city. Paddle tennis.
37 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park
1020 NE 82nd StClose-by. Nice flat walking with a view of the city. Paddle tennis.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveArts & Culture
Great history of this region: Indigenous peoples, totem poles, wooly mammoth, flora, and fauna. Don't miss it! Has just been completely re-built with state of the art design.
123 locals recommend
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEGreat history of this region: Indigenous peoples, totem poles, wooly mammoth, flora, and fauna. Don't miss it! Has just been completely re-built with state of the art design.
Small, beautiful Modern Art Museum, connected to the University of Washington.
72 locals recommend
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetSmall, beautiful Modern Art Museum, connected to the University of Washington.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Avenue North
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSightseeing
It's a beautiful University with a mixture of old and new buildings. Wonderfully maintained grounds. Tours available.
Don't miss the library. Cherry trees blossom in March and people come from all over to see them. Spectacular clouds of pink! In the summer you can take a boat from the University to South Lake Union. They have odd hours, but super fun.
329 locals recommend
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayIt's a beautiful University with a mixture of old and new buildings. Wonderfully maintained grounds. Tours available.
Don't miss the library. Cherry trees blossom in March and people come from all over to see them. Spectacular clouds of pink! In the summer you can take a boat from the University to South Lake Union. They have odd hours, but super fun.
The chocolate is famous and the tour teaches you so much about the process of making chocolate.
200 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NThe chocolate is famous and the tour teaches you so much about the process of making chocolate.
Essentials
QFC
1401 BroadwayJust two blocks from our house. Has a pharmacy as well.
Walgreens
4468 Stone Way NPharmacy and sundries
Target
2800 SW Barton StDrinks
MBar
400 Fairview Ave N
Russell's Tavern
4111 Stone Way N
Project 9 Brewing Company
Reservoir Bar & Grill
8509 Roosevelt Way NENeighborhood dive bar.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
331 NW 85th St