Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Great Zoo to wonder...
They have multiple environments (Africa, India, Tundra, Rainforest, etc) that are nicely put together each with native plants specific to that region.
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NGreat Zoo to wonder...
They have multiple environments (Africa, India, Tundra, Rainforest, etc) that are nicely put together each with native plants specific to that region.
Tennis courts, play area, water rentals, pull up area, baseball/soccer field. Across from great restaurants with a flat usable concrete trail around a lake.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NTennis courts, play area, water rentals, pull up area, baseball/soccer field. Across from great restaurants with a flat usable concrete trail around a lake.
Yachts and super ships get lowered to sea level or raised to go to Lake union or Lake Washington. From summer to early fall you can see the various species of Salmon, like chinook, coho, etc
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StYachts and super ships get lowered to sea level or raised to go to Lake union or Lake Washington. From summer to early fall you can see the various species of Salmon, like chinook, coho, etc
Food Scene
One of the most flavorful pizzas I have had here in Ballard. They don't do delivery, but ordering pickup is awesome. Every time I order my pizza has been ready to go within 15 minutes.
53 locals recommend
Veraci Pizza
500 NW Market StOne of the most flavorful pizzas I have had here in Ballard. They don't do delivery, but ordering pickup is awesome. Every time I order my pizza has been ready to go within 15 minutes.
Cuban Sandwiches-A little far for a walk, but well worth it if you can make it.
Go to Paseo if you want amazing food but be prepared to wait a few minutes in line, especially around the lunch hours.
200 locals recommend
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NCuban Sandwiches-A little far for a walk, but well worth it if you can make it.
Go to Paseo if you want amazing food but be prepared to wait a few minutes in line, especially around the lunch hours.
Fantastic solid 4 start breakfast joint. Food is always great service is good. The decor is creative.
52 locals recommend
Dish
4358 Leary Way NWFantastic solid 4 start breakfast joint. Food is always great service is good. The decor is creative.
A little pricey for coffee, but really tasty local roasted coffee.
49 locals recommend
Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWA little pricey for coffee, but really tasty local roasted coffee.
Jolly Roger is a great place to go with your family and friends. The seating is comfortable and the pirate decor is fun. The map floor is especially great. Local craft beer and Mahi Sliders. Yum
21 locals recommend
Jolly Roger Taproom
1111 NW Ballard WayJolly Roger is a great place to go with your family and friends. The seating is comfortable and the pirate decor is fun. The map floor is especially great. Local craft beer and Mahi Sliders. Yum
Don't miss out on the goat cheese quiche and the chocolate croissants! The tarts/pies with fruits are great too. Seating can be challenging, as they have few tables and they are always busy.
155 locals recommend
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWDon't miss out on the goat cheese quiche and the chocolate croissants! The tarts/pies with fruits are great too. Seating can be challenging, as they have few tables and they are always busy.
The interior is very nice and cozy with lots of nice places to sit, and the coffee was great- very smooth. Pick up some coffee beans here for home. Pastry selection was fresh and good.
97 locals recommend
Lighthouse Roasters
400 N 43rd StThe interior is very nice and cozy with lots of nice places to sit, and the coffee was great- very smooth. Pick up some coffee beans here for home. Pastry selection was fresh and good.
Essentials
Trader Joe's is an amazing store with great variety in products from frozen pre-made meals to self-branded non-perishable items to "fresh" organic produce.
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StTrader Joe's is an amazing store with great variety in products from frozen pre-made meals to self-branded non-perishable items to "fresh" organic produce.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WYour typical grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing beer. Amazing brunch. Service is very friendly. Just a great place for breakfast lunch and/or dinner!
28 locals recommend
The Leary Traveler
4354 Leary Way NorthwestAmazing beer. Amazing brunch. Service is very friendly. Just a great place for breakfast lunch and/or dinner!
As far as dive bars go this is one of the best in Seattle. Cheap drinks and inexpensive but tasty food and lots of character in the bar itself and its patronage.
32 locals recommend
Tin Hat Bar & Grill
512 NW 65th StAs far as dive bars go this is one of the best in Seattle. Cheap drinks and inexpensive but tasty food and lots of character in the bar itself and its patronage.
Molly's has some fine Irish brews on tap a few locals too, and a great whiskey selection. One of the only Irish bars I know of that is actually filled with Irish people more often than not.
9 locals recommend
Molly Maguires
610 NW 65th StMolly's has some fine Irish brews on tap a few locals too, and a great whiskey selection. One of the only Irish bars I know of that is actually filled with Irish people more often than not.
Entertainment & Activities
. This is a fun place to go! They have an open court like area outside with a food truck that rotates each week and chairs and picnic tables to sit. The beer is awesome.
40 locals recommend
Populuxe Brewing
826 NW 49th St. This is a fun place to go! They have an open court like area outside with a food truck that rotates each week and chairs and picnic tables to sit. The beer is awesome.
Everything Else
The combination of inventive beers and down to earth taproom should make Reuben's a must-visit for anyone looking for another example of how Seattle's independent brewing community is shaping up.
115 locals recommend
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWThe combination of inventive beers and down to earth taproom should make Reuben's a must-visit for anyone looking for another example of how Seattle's independent brewing community is shaping up.
What a great place! Super cool mix of industrial machinery, fantastic beer, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and contemporary style! Way to go guys
1108 NW 52nd St
What a great place! Super cool mix of industrial machinery, fantastic beer, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and contemporary style! Way to go guys
This is a great way to spend a Sunday morning/early afternoon! They have art vendors, meat vendors, cheese, produce, everything!
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWThis is a great way to spend a Sunday morning/early afternoon! They have art vendors, meat vendors, cheese, produce, everything!
There are spectacular views of Lake Union and the city skyline. There are picnic tables and benches for some down time. This park is awesome!
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThere are spectacular views of Lake Union and the city skyline. There are picnic tables and benches for some down time. This park is awesome!