Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Delicious coffee and cupcakes! The chocolate they use is to die for!
163 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike St
163 locals recommend
Delicious coffee and cupcakes! The chocolate they use is to die for!
Awesome pizza and Zeeks co-founder Doug McClure used to deliver pizza from the Dravus Street location on a skateboard!
165 locals recommend
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SW
165 locals recommend
Awesome pizza and Zeeks co-founder Doug McClure used to deliver pizza from the Dravus Street location on a skateboard!
Serving organic salads, sandwiches, soups, and juices from local producers.
28 locals recommend
Bounty Kitchen
7 Boston St
28 locals recommend
Serving organic salads, sandwiches, soups, and juices from local producers.
Great variety of frozen yogurts and toppings, including a couple of non-dairy choices.
29 locals recommend
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
2101 Queen Anne Ave N
29 locals recommend
Great variety of frozen yogurts and toppings, including a couple of non-dairy choices.
Doughnuts, coffee and tea.
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave E
257 locals recommend
Doughnuts, coffee and tea.
French bakery, 'nuff said!
52 locals recommend
Moonrise Bakery
1805 Queen Anne Ave N
52 locals recommend
French bakery, 'nuff said!
Great spot to stop in for a quick lunch or great cup of coffee and baked goods. Local favorite!
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st Ave
283 locals recommend
Great spot to stop in for a quick lunch or great cup of coffee and baked goods. Local favorite!
Great little place for brunch.
11 locals recommend
Bite Box
307 W McGraw St
11 locals recommend
Great little place for brunch.
One of the Best Mexican Restaurants in the U.S. Travel + Leisure, April 2013.
76 locals recommend
Mezcaleria Oaxaca
2123 Queen Anne Avenue North
76 locals recommend
One of the Best Mexican Restaurants in the U.S. Travel + Leisure, April 2013.
Betty serves a rotating menu of bistro-style food using seasonal ingredients. We are centrally located amongst the trendy businesses along Queen Anne Avenue's bustling business district - step inside to our inviting yet eclectic and sophisticated atmosphere, featuring art by Bay Area artist, Judah Thomas. The restaurant offers seating in either our dining room or at the chef's counter where you can watch our talented chefs at work. During the summer months, those who are 21+ can join us for our seasonal fare and libations on our secluded and charming back patio. Betty also has a full bar and lounge and a superb wine list with values from around the globe. Reservations are recommended.
58 locals recommend
Betty
1507 Queen Anne Ave N
58 locals recommend
Betty serves a rotating menu of bistro-style food using seasonal ingredients. We are centrally located amongst the trendy businesses along Queen Anne Avenue's bustling business district - step inside to our inviting yet eclectic and sophisticated atmosphere, featuring art by Bay Area artist, Judah Thomas. The restaurant offers seating in either our dining room or at the chef's counter where you can watch our talented chefs at work. During the summer months, those who are 21+ can join us for our seasonal fare and libations on our secluded and charming back patio. Betty also has a full bar and lounge and a superb wine list with values from around the globe. Reservations are recommended.
An avant garde, new American restaurant.
24 locals recommend
Eden Hill
2209 Queen Anne Ave N
24 locals recommend
An avant garde, new American restaurant.
Excellent venue to go with a group (especially for happy hour or late night drinks- abundant selection), date, or family!
20 locals recommend
Grappa
2 W Boston St
20 locals recommend
Excellent venue to go with a group (especially for happy hour or late night drinks- abundant selection), date, or family!
Nice place to interact with locals over great food and hot coffee.
47 locals recommend
Caffe Fiore
224 W Galer St
47 locals recommend
Nice place to interact with locals over great food and hot coffee.
A forerunner of the farm-to-cup craze is Caffe Vita, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015. The company prides itself on direct relationships with all of its sources and a meticulous method of roasting that has made it an anchor of the city’s small-batch roasters.
116 locals recommend
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave S
116 locals recommend
A forerunner of the farm-to-cup craze is Caffe Vita, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015. The company prides itself on direct relationships with all of its sources and a meticulous method of roasting that has made it an anchor of the city’s small-batch roasters.
New Orleans and Cajun creole cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of lower Queen Anne.
177 locals recommend
Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave N
177 locals recommend
New Orleans and Cajun creole cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of lower Queen Anne.
Excellent Thai food, my daughter loves this restaurant. :)
14 locals recommend
Orrapin Thai Cuisine
10 Boston St
14 locals recommend
Excellent Thai food, my daughter loves this restaurant. :)
Cute little ice cream shop, with non-dairy options, too.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine St
468 locals recommend
Cute little ice cream shop, with non-dairy options, too.
Famous and fancy! Local favorite for very special occasions.
129 locals recommend
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave N
129 locals recommend
Famous and fancy! Local favorite for very special occasions.
This Queen Anne location feels like a corner Pizzeria in Naples - but a bit more polished. Perfect for small groups, just a short walk from the main shopping strip along Queen Anne avenue.
119 locals recommend
Via Tribunali
317 W Galer St
119 locals recommend
This Queen Anne location feels like a corner Pizzeria in Naples - but a bit more polished. Perfect for small groups, just a short walk from the main shopping strip along Queen Anne avenue.
Awesome little coffee shop.
28 locals recommend
Caffe Ladro Upper Queen Anne
2205 Queen Anne Ave N
28 locals recommend
Awesome little coffee shop.
Specialty Italian food - for foodies!
130 locals recommend
How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave N
130 locals recommend
Specialty Italian food - for foodies!
Delicious food, all organic and sustainable.
50 locals recommend
Homegrown
1531 Melrose Ave
50 locals recommend
Delicious food, all organic and sustainable.
Beautiful atmosphere in a historic old bank building, delicious and unique food and wonderful flowers available!
66 locals recommend
The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave S
66 locals recommend
Beautiful atmosphere in a historic old bank building, delicious and unique food and wonderful flowers available!
Malenas is a family mexican food restaurant.
42 locals recommend
Malena's Taco Shop
620 W McGraw St
42 locals recommend
Malenas is a family mexican food restaurant.
Intimate, stylish spot offering New American dishes with imaginative ingredients & combinations.
24 locals recommend
Eden Hill
2209 Queen Anne Ave N
24 locals recommend
Intimate, stylish spot offering New American dishes with imaginative ingredients & combinations.
Stylish family-friendly space featuring thoughtful, seasonal PNW-inspired brunch & dinner plus wine.
9 locals recommend
Eden Hill Provisions
1935 Queen Anne Ave N
9 locals recommend
Stylish family-friendly space featuring thoughtful, seasonal PNW-inspired brunch & dinner plus wine.
Specializes in Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza using the freshest organic/all natural ingredients.
Evviva Woodfired Pizza
2231 Queen Anne Ave N
Specializes in Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza using the freshest organic/all natural ingredients.
A bright storefront dishing up Nashville hot chicken plus other Southern-inspired fare.
27 locals recommend
Sisters and Brothers
544 Elliott Avenue West
27 locals recommend
A bright storefront dishing up Nashville hot chicken plus other Southern-inspired fare.
Sleek, wood-accented eatery using sustainable seafood to craft classic & creative rolls. They just went 100% vegan / plant-based!
18 locals recommend
Sushi Samurai
1817 Queen Anne Ave N
18 locals recommend
Sleek, wood-accented eatery using sustainable seafood to craft classic & creative rolls. They just went 100% vegan / plant-based!
Casual spot known for its gluten- & diary-free food, juices, & smoothies. Everything is vegan and delicious! Easy walk from the house.
29 locals recommend
HeartBeet Organic Superfoods Cafe
1635 Queen Anne Ave N
29 locals recommend
Casual spot known for its gluten- & diary-free food, juices, & smoothies. Everything is vegan and delicious! Easy walk from the house.
New York–style slice joint & bar set in a retro-feeling space with late-night hours.
73 locals recommend
Big Mario's Pizza
4350 Leary Way NW
73 locals recommend
New York–style slice joint & bar set in a retro-feeling space with late-night hours.
Lively neighborhood cantina serving mesquite-grilled Tex-Mex & northern Mexican fare, plus tequila.
34 locals recommend
Laredo's Grill
555 Aloha St
34 locals recommend
Lively neighborhood cantina serving mesquite-grilled Tex-Mex & northern Mexican fare, plus tequila.
Legendary local fast-food chain outlet serving burgers, fries & shakes in a classic drive-in setup.
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway E
337 locals recommend
Legendary local fast-food chain outlet serving burgers, fries & shakes in a classic drive-in setup.
Set beneath the Space Needle and just a block from the Seattle Center, McMenamins Queen Anne services the lower Queen Anne neighborhood. This pub is never lonely for company. Inside, three mural-painted fermenting tanks guard the kitchen door in a back corner. More McMenamins artwork adorns the walls of this comfortable spot where friends and families gather on any given night.
8 locals recommend
McMenamins Queen Anne
200 Roy St
8 locals recommend
Set beneath the Space Needle and just a block from the Seattle Center, McMenamins Queen Anne services the lower Queen Anne neighborhood. This pub is never lonely for company. Inside, three mural-painted fermenting tanks guard the kitchen door in a back corner. More McMenamins artwork adorns the walls of this comfortable spot where friends and families gather on any given night.
One of my favorite vegetarian restaurants! And one of the oldest ones in Seattle. Very yummy!
150 locals recommend
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison St
150 locals recommend
One of my favorite vegetarian restaurants! And one of the oldest ones in Seattle. Very yummy!
My husband Edward did the build out for Homer! Fantastic food: https://www.restauranthomer.com/
65 locals recommend
Homer
3013 Beacon Ave S
65 locals recommend
My husband Edward did the build out for Homer! Fantastic food: https://www.restauranthomer.com/
Very close by - Local stop with basic groceries, friendly local cafe serving breakfast, lunch, beer & wine! Tuesday-Sunday 8am-1:30pm
23 locals recommend
Tenth West
1903 10th Ave W
23 locals recommend
Very close by - Local stop with basic groceries, friendly local cafe serving breakfast, lunch, beer & wine! Tuesday-Sunday 8am-1:30pm
Local counter-serve chain offering coastal-style Mexican fare in a relaxed space with a beach vibe.
8 locals recommend
Blue Water Taco Grill
515 Queen Anne Ave N
8 locals recommend
Local counter-serve chain offering coastal-style Mexican fare in a relaxed space with a beach vibe.
A bright, two-story cantina serving handmade tortillas, menudo & inventive tequila-based cocktails.
6 locals recommend
Sal Y Limón
10 Mercer St
6 locals recommend
A bright, two-story cantina serving handmade tortillas, menudo & inventive tequila-based cocktails.
Modern takes on Vietnamese soups, banh mi & salads in an inviting space with a full bar & patio.
CÔBA - Viet Kitchen & Ales
530 1st Ave N
Modern takes on Vietnamese soups, banh mi & salads in an inviting space with a full bar & patio.
Casual fare meets multiple TVs at this laid-back sports bar with booths & weekend brunch.
10 locals recommend
Buckley's in Queen Anne
232 1st Avenue West
10 locals recommend
Casual fare meets multiple TVs at this laid-back sports bar with booths & weekend brunch.
Stylish family-friendly space featuring thoughtful, seasonal PNW-inspired brunch & dinner plus wine.
9 locals recommend
Eden Hill Provisions
1935 Queen Anne Ave N
9 locals recommend
Stylish family-friendly space featuring thoughtful, seasonal PNW-inspired brunch & dinner plus wine.
This casual seafood specialist known for fresh shellfish offers a full bar with craft brews on tap.
150 locals recommend
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose Ave
150 locals recommend
This casual seafood specialist known for fresh shellfish offers a full bar with craft brews on tap.
Relaxed destination furnishing Asian-influenced rice bowls, sandwiches & sides, plus breakfast.
Koku Cafe + Market
1417 Queen Anne Ave N
Relaxed destination furnishing Asian-influenced rice bowls, sandwiches & sides, plus breakfast.
This place has been around since I was a teen, so they must be doing something right!
La Palma Family Mexican Restaurant
3456 15th Ave W
This place has been around since I was a teen, so they must be doing something right!
Quirky setting with vegan offerings, including raw food & smoothies, plus organic beer & wine.
22 locals recommend
Broadfork Cafe - Uptown
111 Queen Anne Ave N
22 locals recommend
Quirky setting with vegan offerings, including raw food & smoothies, plus organic beer & wine.
Laid-back chain pizzeria with gourmet thin-crust pies (delivery only).
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus St
229 locals recommend
Laid-back chain pizzeria with gourmet thin-crust pies (delivery only).
Local institution serves up seafood in an airy, industrial dining room or on the waterside patio.
84 locals recommend
Chinook's At Salmon Bay
1900 W Nickerson St
84 locals recommend
Local institution serves up seafood in an airy, industrial dining room or on the waterside patio.
Contemporary local coffeehouse chain featuring sustainable beans, plus pastries & other baked goods.
28 locals recommend
Caffe Ladro Upper Queen Anne
2205 Queen Anne Ave N
28 locals recommend
Contemporary local coffeehouse chain featuring sustainable beans, plus pastries & other baked goods.

Drinks & Nightlife

…far away from the hustle and bustle of Queen Anne ave., rumored to be one of the first bars to open after Prohibition. You’ll find a place where you can forget the day’s worries and relax with a pint or a stiff drink and banter with the best regulars in town; it’s also the only place on the hill with pool tables and dart boards. So grab a friend and come down and catch a game on one of our flat screens, or pick some tunes on the Internet Jukebox and try to convince the bartender that The Beatles are better than The Stones.
29 locals recommend
Targy's Tavern
600 W Crockett St
29 locals recommend
…far away from the hustle and bustle of Queen Anne ave., rumored to be one of the first bars to open after Prohibition. You’ll find a place where you can forget the day’s worries and relax with a pint or a stiff drink and banter with the best regulars in town; it’s also the only place on the hill with pool tables and dart boards. So grab a friend and come down and catch a game on one of our flat screens, or pick some tunes on the Internet Jukebox and try to convince the bartender that The Beatles are better than The Stones.
Absolutely fabulous food and a full bar. Upper Queen Anne's Finest Ale House!
39 locals recommend
Hilltop Ale House
2129 Queen Anne Ave N
39 locals recommend
Absolutely fabulous food and a full bar. Upper Queen Anne's Finest Ale House!
63 locals recommend
Paragon
2125 Queen Anne Avenue North
63 locals recommend
Long-running diner dishing up American comfort food & all-day breakfasts, with a dimly lit lounge.
20 locals recommend
Mecca Cafe
526 Queen Anne Ave N
20 locals recommend
Long-running diner dishing up American comfort food & all-day breakfasts, with a dimly lit lounge.
Cool beer hall focusing on European & local brews plus eats, with an industrial look & ample seats.
28 locals recommend
Queen Anne Beerhall
203 W Thomas St
28 locals recommend
Cool beer hall focusing on European & local brews plus eats, with an industrial look & ample seats.
Cocktail lounge with a European bistro vibe serving small plates in a candlelit space.
25 locals recommend
The Sitting Room
108 W Roy St
25 locals recommend
Cocktail lounge with a European bistro vibe serving small plates in a candlelit space.
Locals down drinks while playing a round of pool or singing karaoke at this rowdy dive bar.
20 locals recommend
Ozzie's
105 W Mercer St
20 locals recommend
Locals down drinks while playing a round of pool or singing karaoke at this rowdy dive bar.
Cocktails, pool & darts in an old-school haunt with a circular bar & a neighborhood vibe.
12 locals recommend
Streamline Tavern
174 Roy St
12 locals recommend
Cocktails, pool & darts in an old-school haunt with a circular bar & a neighborhood vibe.
Straightforward Irish-themed bar for cocktails & traditional pub grub in a compact space.
10 locals recommend
Sully's
1625 Queen Anne Ave N
10 locals recommend
Straightforward Irish-themed bar for cocktails & traditional pub grub in a compact space.
Prohibition-era cocktails, light fare & happy hour in a funky hotel speakeasy with an antique bar.
11 locals recommend
The Tin Lizzie Lounge
600 Queen Anne Ave N
11 locals recommend
Prohibition-era cocktails, light fare & happy hour in a funky hotel speakeasy with an antique bar.

Sightseeing

Seattle’s Underground features the ruins of early Seattle – store fronts, city streets, hotels and businesses. After the Great Seattle Fire in 1889, when Pioneer Square burned to the ground, the city rebuilt right on top of itself and left this interesting bit of history below. Exploring it on a tour will show you a glimpse of the original Seattle.
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st Ave
285 locals recommend
Seattle’s Underground features the ruins of early Seattle – store fronts, city streets, hotels and businesses. After the Great Seattle Fire in 1889, when Pioneer Square burned to the ground, the city rebuilt right on top of itself and left this interesting bit of history below. Exploring it on a tour will show you a glimpse of the original Seattle.
Pike Place Market is popular with locals and visitors alike. This massive farmers market has expanded to include local vendors, restaurants and food producers, and more – with an emphasis on the food! Pike Place is home to all kinds of places with everything from fresh, local foods to street food to sit-down restaurants.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market is popular with locals and visitors alike. This massive farmers market has expanded to include local vendors, restaurants and food producers, and more – with an emphasis on the food! Pike Place is home to all kinds of places with everything from fresh, local foods to street food to sit-down restaurants.
360–degree panoramic views!
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad St
1748 locals recommend
360–degree panoramic views!
Culture takes center stage in Queen Anne, where you can find the all-encompassing Seattle Center. Here, visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits at Pacific Science Center and Museum of Pop Culture. Then score unparalleled views atop the Space Needle or at nearby Kerry Park to see a panorama of the entire city and—on clear days—a glimpse of Mount Rainier. For patrons of the arts, Pacific Northwest Ballet stages more than 100 performances annually, while Seattle Opera has prepared such shows as Mozart’s The Magic Flute for its 2017 season.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison St
362 locals recommend
Culture takes center stage in Queen Anne, where you can find the all-encompassing Seattle Center. Here, visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits at Pacific Science Center and Museum of Pop Culture. Then score unparalleled views atop the Space Needle or at nearby Kerry Park to see a panorama of the entire city and—on clear days—a glimpse of Mount Rainier. For patrons of the arts, Pacific Northwest Ballet stages more than 100 performances annually, while Seattle Opera has prepared such shows as Mozart’s The Magic Flute for its 2017 season.
Beautiful fountain and great place to relax and people watch.
24 locals recommend
International Fountain
305 Harrison St
24 locals recommend
Beautiful fountain and great place to relax and people watch.
516 Broad St Seattle, WA 98109 206.441.3825 www.ridetheducksofseattle.com
160 locals recommend
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine St
160 locals recommend
516 Broad St Seattle, WA 98109 206.441.3825 www.ridetheducksofseattle.com
1301 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 206.623.8607 www.seattlegreatwheel.com
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan Way
347 locals recommend
1301 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 206.623.8607 www.seattlegreatwheel.com
1101 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 206.623.1445 www.argosycruises.com
130 locals recommend
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan Way
130 locals recommend
1101 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 206.623.1445 www.argosycruises.com

Parks & Nature

Kerry Park has an amazing view of Seattle that you can't get anywhere else. On a good day, you can see Mount Rainier behind the city skyline!
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland Dr
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park has an amazing view of Seattle that you can't get anywhere else. On a good day, you can see Mount Rainier behind the city skyline!
Green Lake is one of Seattle's most beloved parks. Its expanse of water and green space in the center of a dense urban neighborhood draws thousands of people daily from all over the city. The park serves as a natural preserve for hundreds of species of trees and plants, as well as numerous birds and waterfowl. The newly reconstructed 2.8-mile path around the lake provides a perfect recreational spot for runners, bikers, skaters and walkers. Many others use the athletic fields or visit the park for boating, picnics and swimming. I love this park!!
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
624 locals recommend
Green Lake is one of Seattle's most beloved parks. Its expanse of water and green space in the center of a dense urban neighborhood draws thousands of people daily from all over the city. The park serves as a natural preserve for hundreds of species of trees and plants, as well as numerous birds and waterfowl. The newly reconstructed 2.8-mile path around the lake provides a perfect recreational spot for runners, bikers, skaters and walkers. Many others use the athletic fields or visit the park for boating, picnics and swimming. I love this park!!
www.seattle.gov/parks
15 locals recommend
West Queen Anne Playfield
150 W Blaine St
15 locals recommend
www.seattle.gov/parks
www.seattle.gov/parks
49 locals recommend
Lake Union Park
860 Terry Ave N
49 locals recommend
www.seattle.gov/parks
A roughly pie-shaped, two-tiered park, Kinnear is bigger, grassier, and woodsier than the parks on the upper part of the hill, and offers closer views of the city and the sound. It is dominated here by the grain elevators of Pier 86, where ships dock to be fed their cargoes through snaking tubes. You can also spot joggers moving antlike along the narrow green of Myrtle Edwards and Elliott Bay parks on the shoreline. For a different, quieter mood, descend into Lower Kinnear on a narrow pathway, which leads to a tennis court, and walk among glacial boulders and maple trees.
19 locals recommend
Kinnear Park
899 W Olympic Pl
19 locals recommend
A roughly pie-shaped, two-tiered park, Kinnear is bigger, grassier, and woodsier than the parks on the upper part of the hill, and offers closer views of the city and the sound. It is dominated here by the grain elevators of Pier 86, where ships dock to be fed their cargoes through snaking tubes. You can also spot joggers moving antlike along the narrow green of Myrtle Edwards and Elliott Bay parks on the shoreline. For a different, quieter mood, descend into Lower Kinnear on a narrow pathway, which leads to a tennis court, and walk among glacial boulders and maple trees.
Awesome and expansive park with sweeping views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvd
756 locals recommend
Awesome and expansive park with sweeping views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.

Arts & Culture

Strapped-for-cash art lovers need to look no further than Seattle’s Frye Art Museum, which is entirely free. Not only that, it’s a great little museum, with a wonderful permanent collection and some very exciting contemporary exhibitions. The Frye is a northwest treasure.
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave
229 locals recommend
Strapped-for-cash art lovers need to look no further than Seattle’s Frye Art Museum, which is entirely free. Not only that, it’s a great little museum, with a wonderful permanent collection and some very exciting contemporary exhibitions. The Frye is a northwest treasure.
The Henry may not be Seattle’s biggest art museum, but it’s certainly the most adventurous. This gallery on UW’s campus has frequently changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Free day: First Thursdays free to all.
72 locals recommend
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st Street
72 locals recommend
The Henry may not be Seattle’s biggest art museum, but it’s certainly the most adventurous. This gallery on UW’s campus has frequently changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Free day: First Thursdays free to all.
This natural history museum on the UW campus is the state’s oldest museum and the closest opportunity to take a look at real dinosaur fossils. The Burke features plenty of fascinating biological and cultural history, and frequent, often excellent temporary exhibits.
123 locals recommend
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NE
123 locals recommend
This natural history museum on the UW campus is the state’s oldest museum and the closest opportunity to take a look at real dinosaur fossils. The Burke features plenty of fascinating biological and cultural history, and frequent, often excellent temporary exhibits.
The Puget Sound is one of the nation’s aerospace capitals, and it’s only fitting that we have one of the world’s best air and space museums. The Museum of Flight boasts over 80 aircraft, including the first 747, a retired Air Force One, a Concorde supersonic airliner, and a wide array of aircraft from the First and Second World Wars. There is also a theater with short performances about aviation history.
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S
433 locals recommend
The Puget Sound is one of the nation’s aerospace capitals, and it’s only fitting that we have one of the world’s best air and space museums. The Museum of Flight boasts over 80 aircraft, including the first 747, a retired Air Force One, a Concorde supersonic airliner, and a wide array of aircraft from the First and Second World Wars. There is also a theater with short performances about aviation history.
The Seattle Art Museum is internationally recognized for its excellent collection of Asian, African and Native American art and for its fine collection of modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists. The permanent collection includes 21,000 pieces and while it doesn't have huge collections of European art, it does have plentiful local art and wonderful visiting exhibits. The museum is centrally located downtown near the waterfront and Pike Place Market. Free days: First Thursdays free to all. First Fridays free to seniors. Second Friday 5-9 p.m. free to teens (13-17).
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St
1072 locals recommend
The Seattle Art Museum is internationally recognized for its excellent collection of Asian, African and Native American art and for its fine collection of modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists. The permanent collection includes 21,000 pieces and while it doesn't have huge collections of European art, it does have plentiful local art and wonderful visiting exhibits. The museum is centrally located downtown near the waterfront and Pike Place Market. Free days: First Thursdays free to all. First Fridays free to seniors. Second Friday 5-9 p.m. free to teens (13-17).
The Museum of History & Industry’s (MOHAI) latest exhibit, Edible City: A Delicious Journey, serves up the story of how people eat in Seattle, and how urban palates have developed over the years. Visit MOHAI and discover the secret history of the Pacific Northwest’s favorite foods.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N
357 locals recommend
The Museum of History & Industry’s (MOHAI) latest exhibit, Edible City: A Delicious Journey, serves up the story of how people eat in Seattle, and how urban palates have developed over the years. Visit MOHAI and discover the secret history of the Pacific Northwest’s favorite foods.
The Seattle Opera presents theatrically compelling operas by some of the world’s greatest composers. Call for season schedule. (206) 389-7676.
38 locals recommend
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
38 locals recommend
The Seattle Opera presents theatrically compelling operas by some of the world’s greatest composers. Call for season schedule. (206) 389-7676.
PNB stages more than 100 ballet performances annually.
35 locals recommend
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer St
35 locals recommend
PNB stages more than 100 ballet performances annually.
Dedicated to the history and exploration of popular music, science fiction, and pop culture.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave N
674 locals recommend
Dedicated to the history and exploration of popular music, science fiction, and pop culture.
Under the arches, near the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center has over 300 interactive exhibits, two IMAX theaters and acres of hands-on fun.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave N
271 locals recommend
Under the arches, near the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center has over 300 interactive exhibits, two IMAX theaters and acres of hands-on fun.

Shopping

You can find anything from locally crafted jewelry to greeting cards—and mail them, too.
23 locals recommend
Queen Anne Dispatch
2212 Queen Anne Ave N
23 locals recommend
You can find anything from locally crafted jewelry to greeting cards—and mail them, too.
Whimsical souvenirs and home accessories.
9 locals recommend
Stuhlberg's
1801 Queen Anne Ave N
9 locals recommend
Whimsical souvenirs and home accessories.
Blue Highway Games highlights board and card games for all ages.
15 locals recommend
Blue Highway Games
2203 Queen Anne Ave N
15 locals recommend
Blue Highway Games highlights board and card games for all ages.

Essentials

Groceries and pharmacy. They also have a Starbucks inside. UPDATE: This location is temporarily closed for a big demo/remodel. There's another Safeway located at: 516 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
461 locals recommend
Safeway
516 1st Ave W
461 locals recommend
Groceries and pharmacy. They also have a Starbucks inside. UPDATE: This location is temporarily closed for a big demo/remodel. There's another Safeway located at: 516 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 locals recommend
The best and largest co-op in the U.S.
171 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th St
171 locals recommend
The best and largest co-op in the U.S.
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/interbay
359 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake Ave
359 locals recommend
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/interbay
Newer Ballard location only a few minutes away across the Ballard Bridge. Best produce, high quality food, and delicious deli.
15 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Ballard
1451 NW 46th St
15 locals recommend
Newer Ballard location only a few minutes away across the Ballard Bridge. Best produce, high quality food, and delicious deli.