Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Delicious Lebanese food, call ahead for a reservation on weekend nights. Try the bubbling lamb hummus! 5-10 minute walk from the guest suite.
52 lokalaca preporučuje
Cafe Munir
2408 NW 80th St
52 lokalaca preporučuje
Delicious Lebanese food, call ahead for a reservation on weekend nights. Try the bubbling lamb hummus! 5-10 minute walk from the guest suite.
Danish pastries and coffee drinks. Must try the Kringle!
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NW
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Danish pastries and coffee drinks. Must try the Kringle!
A 5 minute walk away - decent pizza and other options
Sopranos Pizza & Pasta
A 5 minute walk away - decent pizza and other options
Square Detroit style pizza and limited menu with great food and cocktails, just a 10-15 minute walk.
Sunny Hill
Square Detroit style pizza and limited menu with great food and cocktails, just a 10-15 minute walk.
Popular cafe 10-15 minute walk, at the top of the hill leading down to Golden gardens beach
Caffe Fiore
Popular cafe 10-15 minute walk, at the top of the hill leading down to Golden gardens beach
low key fish and chips and diner-style food. One of the few 'original' Ballard type places left. You can walk to the Ballard Locks from here.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Lockspot Cafe
3005 NW Locks Pl
11 lokalaca preporučuje
low key fish and chips and diner-style food. One of the few 'original' Ballard type places left. You can walk to the Ballard Locks from here.
fancier French restaurant, great for a romantic dinner or a small group
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Copine
6460 24th Ave NW
22 lokalaca preporučuje
fancier French restaurant, great for a romantic dinner or a small group
amazing water views, especially from the 2nd floor deck. Go early for the happy hour, it fills up fast. The cafe upstairs is very family-friendly. In the winter you will probably see sea lions.
188 lokalaca preporučuje
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NW
188 lokalaca preporučuje
amazing water views, especially from the 2nd floor deck. Go early for the happy hour, it fills up fast. The cafe upstairs is very family-friendly. In the winter you will probably see sea lions.
Amazing Cuban sandwiches, outdoor seating or take out, cash only. Try the sandwich with scallops!
136 lokalaca preporučuje
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NW
136 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing Cuban sandwiches, outdoor seating or take out, cash only. Try the sandwich with scallops!
family friendly restaurant for good sushi
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Sam's Sushi Bar & Grill
5506 22nd Ave NW
11 lokalaca preporučuje
family friendly restaurant for good sushi
Ballard Ave NW: Many many great restaurants, bars, and shops in the historic "old Ballard" area
50 lokalaca preporučuje
Ballard Avenue Northwest
Ballard Avenue Northwest
50 lokalaca preporučuje
Ballard Ave NW: Many many great restaurants, bars, and shops in the historic "old Ballard" area
Foodie seafood dishes, great reviews. Be prepared for a wait
246 lokalaca preporučuje
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NW
246 lokalaca preporučuje
Foodie seafood dishes, great reviews. Be prepared for a wait
Great Thai food!
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Thai Thani Kitchen
2021 NW Market St
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Great Thai food!
Great breakfast and brunch, with high quality organic/local foods and a toppings bar for pancakes, etc. Go early, or be prepared to wait for a table
57 lokalaca preporučuje
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market St
57 lokalaca preporučuje
Great breakfast and brunch, with high quality organic/local foods and a toppings bar for pancakes, etc. Go early, or be prepared to wait for a table
great foodie type seafood and cocktails
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NW
59 lokalaca preporučuje
great foodie type seafood and cocktails
Super rich/delicious desserts, drinks, and very popular at night.
98 lokalaca preporučuje
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NW
98 lokalaca preporučuje
Super rich/delicious desserts, drinks, and very popular at night.
Unique rotating ice cream flavors
95 lokalaca preporučuje
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike Street
95 lokalaca preporučuje
Unique rotating ice cream flavors

Drinks & Nightlife

Many sweet and savory pie options, pie flavor cocktails, and other drinks. 21+, but they have a takeout window on the sidewalk if you're with kids
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Pie Bar Ballard
2218 NW Market St
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Many sweet and savory pie options, pie flavor cocktails, and other drinks. 21+, but they have a takeout window on the sidewalk if you're with kids
local low key remodeled dive bar with a younger crowd
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Olaf's
6301 24th Ave NW
30 lokalaca preporučuje
local low key remodeled dive bar with a younger crowd
A long time bar in historic Ballard, low key and fun atmosphere
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NW
45 lokalaca preporučuje
A long time bar in historic Ballard, low key and fun atmosphere
Watch for many live shows here!
68 lokalaca preporučuje
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue Northwest
68 lokalaca preporučuje
Watch for many live shows here!

Essentials

convenience store with beers on tap, and food trucks/outdoor seating area
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Saleh's
2401 NW 80th St
11 lokalaca preporučuje
convenience store with beers on tap, and food trucks/outdoor seating area
Amazing selection of fresh fish, some other meats, and a few other things for preparing dinner
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Fresh Fish Co
2364 NW 80th St
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing selection of fresh fish, some other meats, and a few other things for preparing dinner
good quality groceries
165 lokalaca preporučuje
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NE
165 lokalaca preporučuje
good quality groceries
cheaper groceries and gas station
461 lokalaca preporučuje
Safeway
516 1st Ave W
461 lokalaca preporučuje
cheaper groceries and gas station
broad selection of average quality groceries, pharmacy items, clothing, housewares, sporting goods, hardware
278 lokalaca preporučuje
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th St
278 lokalaca preporučuje
broad selection of average quality groceries, pharmacy items, clothing, housewares, sporting goods, hardware
good prices and quality, especially for cheeses and prepared foods
722 lokalaca preporučuje
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 lokalaca preporučuje
good prices and quality, especially for cheeses and prepared foods
Great high-quality local groceries and flowers with some prepared hot and cold food
149 lokalaca preporučuje
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th St
149 lokalaca preporučuje
Great high-quality local groceries and flowers with some prepared hot and cold food
Health food co-op with organic groceries, hot food and salad bar
15 lokalaca preporučuje
PCC Community Markets - Ballard
1451 NW 46th St
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Health food co-op with organic groceries, hot food and salad bar

Parks & Nature

10 min walk to stunning views of Puget Sound and the islands to the west, sailboats, and sunsets. This is a small grassy park with a few picnic benches and other benches. Many neighbors gather here to watch the amazing sunsets
83 lokalaca preporučuje
Парк Сансет Хил
7531 34th Ave NW
83 lokalaca preporučuje
10 min walk to stunning views of Puget Sound and the islands to the west, sailboats, and sunsets. This is a small grassy park with a few picnic benches and other benches. Many neighbors gather here to watch the amazing sunsets
•Sandy beach •Shade trees nearby •Grassy field •Playground •Beach fire pits •Beach volleyball •Beaver pond/wetland •Hear/see Sea Lions The steep hill leading down to the park from our house has walking trails through the forest, and many stairs - good place for a workout or a run!
728 lokalaca preporučuje
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NW
728 lokalaca preporučuje
•Sandy beach •Shade trees nearby •Grassy field •Playground •Beach fire pits •Beach volleyball •Beaver pond/wetland •Hear/see Sea Lions The steep hill leading down to the park from our house has walking trails through the forest, and many stairs - good place for a workout or a run!
Playground with a zip line! This is a shady park with mature trees, especially good for a hot summer afternoon.
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Salmon Bay Park
2001 NW Canoe Pl
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Playground with a zip line! This is a shady park with mature trees, especially good for a hot summer afternoon.
Flat 3 mile walking loop, fishing pier on the south end, kayak and SUP rentals on the north end, kids wading pool on the north end, and restaurants near the northeast edge. Parking is tough in this area, since it's a popular destination.
148 lokalaca preporučuje
Парк Зеленог језера
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
148 lokalaca preporučuje
Flat 3 mile walking loop, fishing pier on the south end, kayak and SUP rentals on the north end, kids wading pool on the north end, and restaurants near the northeast edge. Parking is tough in this area, since it's a popular destination.
iconic views of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle (this is the view you always see in TV shows/films of Seattle)
881 lokalaca preporučuje
Кери парк
211 W Highland Dr
881 lokalaca preporučuje
iconic views of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle (this is the view you always see in TV shows/films of Seattle)
Park with a playground that incorporates the original industrial structures on this site. Lots of grassy areas for sunbathing and picnics. And amazing views of Lake Union and fireworks on 4th of July!
860 lokalaca preporučuje
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way
860 lokalaca preporučuje
Park with a playground that incorporates the original industrial structures on this site. Lots of grassy areas for sunbathing and picnics. And amazing views of Lake Union and fireworks on 4th of July!
Miles of trails, beachfront, views. A huge city park where you can easily spend a whole day!
756 lokalaca preporučuje
Откривање парк
3801 Discovery Park Blvd
756 lokalaca preporučuje
Miles of trails, beachfront, views. A huge city park where you can easily spend a whole day!
Skiing, snowboarding at the pass (a very easy area for beginners), with ski/board rental and lessons on site. More experienced skiers will enjoy nearby Hyak. Also you can buy tickets for the snow tubing park at the east end of the pass; lots of fun and snow tube included in the rental. Summer hiking trails
Сноквалми Саммит, Snoqualmie Pass, Вашингтон 98068, Сједињене Државе
Skiing, snowboarding at the pass (a very easy area for beginners), with ski/board rental and lessons on site. More experienced skiers will enjoy nearby Hyak. Also you can buy tickets for the snow tubing park at the east end of the pass; lots of fun and snow tube included in the rental. Summer hiking trails

Sightseeing

583 lokalaca preporučuje
Фремонт Трол
Troll Avenue North
583 lokalaca preporučuje
Check out the views, the lower levels of fun/weird shops, and post alley, in addition to the usual stuff (fish throwing, the brass pig, the great fresh food and other items)
2310 lokalaca preporučuje
Пајк Плејс пазар
1531 Western Ave
2310 lokalaca preporučuje
Check out the views, the lower levels of fun/weird shops, and post alley, in addition to the usual stuff (fish throwing, the brass pig, the great fresh food and other items)
Seattle started in this neighborhood and the original street was one story below where it is now. Tour the underground sidewalks and storefronts and hear all about Seattle's fun and funny early years! Nearly all the tour is below ground, so good for a rainy day (but it's chilly down there, so dress well)
285 lokalaca preporučuje
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st Ave
285 lokalaca preporučuje
Seattle started in this neighborhood and the original street was one story below where it is now. Tour the underground sidewalks and storefronts and hear all about Seattle's fun and funny early years! Nearly all the tour is below ground, so good for a rainy day (but it's chilly down there, so dress well)
A good way to see the waterfront view of Seattle's skyline and look out over Elliot Bay
347 lokalaca preporučuje
Велики тркач у Сијетлу
1301 Alaskan Way
347 lokalaca preporučuje
A good way to see the waterfront view of Seattle's skyline and look out over Elliot Bay
See ships and boats make the change from saltwater Puget Sound to freshwater Lake Union via the historic Ballard locks (26' of difference in the elevation of these two bodies of water). Watch salmon make the same trip at the fish ladder - the kids will love this. If you're lucky, you may see opportunistic sea lions catching lunch at the fish ladder :)
774 lokalaca preporučuje
Балард (Хирам М. Читенден) Локс
3015 NW 54th St
774 lokalaca preporučuje
See ships and boats make the change from saltwater Puget Sound to freshwater Lake Union via the historic Ballard locks (26' of difference in the elevation of these two bodies of water). Watch salmon make the same trip at the fish ladder - the kids will love this. If you're lucky, you may see opportunistic sea lions catching lunch at the fish ladder :)
The Seattle Center campus includes the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, MoPop museum, Chihuly glass museum, Armory (food options), large outdoor spray fountain timed to music, and many other fun things to do and see
1748 lokalaca preporučuje
Спејс Нидл
400 Broad St
1748 lokalaca preporučuje
The Seattle Center campus includes the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, MoPop museum, Chihuly glass museum, Armory (food options), large outdoor spray fountain timed to music, and many other fun things to do and see

Entertainment & Activities

Around W-X Dock: •Fishing pier (free) •Ballard Kayak (kayak and SUP rentals) •Little Coney for a quick bite Around J Dock: •Marina Center oChartered boat rentals oSee the Leif Erickson statue and memorial oPicnic tables
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave NW
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Around W-X Dock: •Fishing pier (free) •Ballard Kayak (kayak and SUP rentals) •Little Coney for a quick bite Around J Dock: •Marina Center oChartered boat rentals oSee the Leif Erickson statue and memorial oPicnic tables
Зоолошки врт Вудланд Парк
5500 Phinney Ave N
625 lokalaca preporučuje
historic movie theater with a few screens in Ballard
96 lokalaca preporučuje
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market St
96 lokalaca preporučuje
historic movie theater with a few screens in Ballard
huge selection of screens with regular shows, IMAX, and 3D movies
70 lokalaca preporučuje
Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
301 NE Thornton Pl
70 lokalaca preporučuje
huge selection of screens with regular shows, IMAX, and 3D movies

Shopping

Nice little selection of local gifts and goodies, as well as shipping and mailing services
Ballard Mailbox & Shipping
Nice little selection of local gifts and goodies, as well as shipping and mailing services
Woodland Mod has an amazing curated selection of Scandinavian and Japanese decor and housewares
Woodland Mod
Woodland Mod has an amazing curated selection of Scandinavian and Japanese decor and housewares
Artist created jewelry and goods, at affordable prices
Baleen
6418 20th Ave NW
Artist created jewelry and goods, at affordable prices
Fun selection of local souvenirs, vintage clothing and home goods, and much more
The Beehive Mercantile
Fun selection of local souvenirs, vintage clothing and home goods, and much more
Crazy creative selection of local artist created gifts - buttons, socks, shower art, and more
Monster
1716 NW Market St
Crazy creative selection of local artist created gifts - buttons, socks, shower art, and more
A long time Seattle institution for toys, local finds, gag gifts, and much more
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th St
55 lokalaca preporučuje
A long time Seattle institution for toys, local finds, gag gifts, and much more
outdoor mall with more upscale shops and a play area
403 lokalaca preporučuje
University Village
2623 NE University Village St
403 lokalaca preporučuje
outdoor mall with more upscale shops and a play area
Venue offers local artists creations - many things in the lower end of a budget (jewelry, post cards, etc.) and a rotating variety of artists
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Venue
5408 22nd Ave NW
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Venue offers local artists creations - many things in the lower end of a budget (jewelry, post cards, etc.) and a rotating variety of artists