Arts & Culture
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NRotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works.
722 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StArt museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works.
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NInspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.
Basement area of Seattle Center with hands-on cultural exhibits geared toward children 10 & under.
51 locals recommend
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StBasement area of Seattle Center with hands-on cultural exhibits geared toward children 10 & under.
Sightseeing
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant.
1747 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StIconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Large venue hosts WNBA & NCAA basketball, roller derby, concerts & events for up to 17,000 people.
83 locals recommend
KeyArena
334 1st Avenue NorthLarge venue hosts WNBA & NCAA basketball, roller derby, concerts & events for up to 17,000 people.
Parks & Nature
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveAn offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres.
Waterfront recreation area with bike & pedestrian paths, plus an adjacent sculpture park.
70 locals recommend
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayWaterfront recreation area with bike & pedestrian paths, plus an adjacent sculpture park.
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrPanoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park.
Food Scene
Casual Mexican cantina with carved-wood booths, potent margaritas & a broad, classic menu.
Plaza Garibaldi
129 1st Ave NCasual Mexican cantina with carved-wood booths, potent margaritas & a broad, classic menu.
Warm, intimate dining room turning out local & seasonal French classics, including brunch dishes.
19 locals recommend
Boat Street Kitchen
3131 Western AveWarm, intimate dining room turning out local & seasonal French classics, including brunch dishes.
Long-running bakery crafting custom cakes & cupcakes in classic flavors, plus decorated cookies. -
Morfey's Cakes
2914 1st AveLong-running bakery crafting custom cakes & cupcakes in classic flavors, plus decorated cookies. -
Bright, airy, waterfront seafood restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows & an extensive wine list.
37 locals recommend
AQUA by El Gaucho
2801 Alaskan WayBright, airy, waterfront seafood restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows & an extensive wine list.
Modern Chinese eatery offering housemade Hunan, Cantonese, Sichuan & Shanghainese specialties.
7 locals recommend
Uptown China Restaurant
200 Queen Anne Ave NModern Chinese eatery offering housemade Hunan, Cantonese, Sichuan & Shanghainese specialties.
Espresso drinks from locally roasted direct-trade coffee at a nonprofit, community-oriented cafe.
11 locals recommend
Street Bean Coffee Roasters
2711 3rd AveEspresso drinks from locally roasted direct-trade coffee at a nonprofit, community-oriented cafe.
Spacious downstairs eatery offers traditional Vietnamese dishes & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
45 locals recommend
Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant
418 8th Ave SSpacious downstairs eatery offers traditional Vietnamese dishes & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
European-style bistro & bar offering an eclectic, seasonal menu in a casual, stylish space.
99 locals recommend
Tilikum Place
2701 5th AveEuropean-style bistro & bar offering an eclectic, seasonal menu in a casual, stylish space.
Hip Cajun-Creole spot with a cozy, New Orleans–influenced dining room & optional fixed-price menus.
176 locals recommend
Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave NHip Cajun-Creole spot with a cozy, New Orleans–influenced dining room & optional fixed-price menus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Low-lit cocktail bar pours well-crafted specialty drinks in generous 10-oz. martini glasses.
6 locals recommend
Tini Bigs Lounge
100 Denny WayLow-lit cocktail bar pours well-crafted specialty drinks in generous 10-oz. martini glasses.
Bandits Bar
159 Denny Way