Guidebook for Seattle
Everything Else
Fabulous independent book store, with Vio's cafe in the back - fabulous brunch!
46 locals recommend
Third Place Books Ravenna
6504 20th Ave NEFabulous independent book store, with Vio's cafe in the back - fabulous brunch!
Lake for swimming or boating; paved inner loop for wheels/running/walking and outer loop for running/walking; soccer and volleyball, etc.
18 locals recommend
Green Lake Community Center
7201 East Green Lake Dr NLake for swimming or boating; paved inner loop for wheels/running/walking and outer loop for running/walking; soccer and volleyball, etc.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th St5 blocks from the house and they have everything!
Farm to table at its best! Local produce, cheese, meats, and some great food vendors and musicians make this a must-do if you are here on a Saturday morning!
49 locals recommend
University District Farmers Market
5031 Chris Curtis WayFarm to table at its best! Local produce, cheese, meats, and some great food vendors and musicians make this a must-do if you are here on a Saturday morning!
Food Scene
Pot pies of every sort, beer and wine, pool. Need we say more? Oh, 4 blocks away.
17 locals recommend
Pies & Pints
1215 Northeast 65th StreetPot pies of every sort, beer and wine, pool. Need we say more? Oh, 4 blocks away.
Yummy, yummy food - and it's attached to a book store. Low key dining with indoor or outdoor seating. Wine bar downstairs.
27 locals recommend
Vios Cafe At Third Place
Yummy, yummy food - and it's attached to a book store. Low key dining with indoor or outdoor seating. Wine bar downstairs.
Independent coffee shop, right down the street from the not independent Starbucks.
52 locals recommend
Broadcast Coffee
6515 Roosevelt Way NEIndependent coffee shop, right down the street from the not independent Starbucks.
If you are a coffee lover, a coffee tasting room cannot be beat!
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIf you are a coffee lover, a coffee tasting room cannot be beat!
Great local restaurant with a few locations. Just opened up five blocks from us - brunch and lunch are delish!
75 locals recommend
Portage Bay Cafe - Roosevelt
4130 Roosevelt Way NEGreat local restaurant with a few locations. Just opened up five blocks from us - brunch and lunch are delish!
Sightseeing
Seattle's bike sharing program. You can rent a bike for 24 hours for $8 or three days for $16!! This location is about 20 blocks from our house - 10-15 min walk
6 locals recommend
Pronto
Seattle's bike sharing program. You can rent a bike for 24 hours for $8 or three days for $16!! This location is about 20 blocks from our house - 10-15 min walk
Great for a day trip - see the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier from a ferry boat, and visit the Bloedel reserve.
138 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island
Great for a day trip - see the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier from a ferry boat, and visit the Bloedel reserve.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Atlantic Crossing
6508 Roosevelt Way NEGreat place to throw back a pint and watch a game
The Triple Door
216 Union StMusic venue with great food and drinks
The Showbox
1426 1st AveFamous live music venue in downtown seattle
Shopping
University Village
2623 NE University Village StAwesome outdoor shopping center with several restaurants.
Arts & Culture
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayMuseums, theater, art, live music, etc.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StIt's Chihuly!!