Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Zippy's Giant Burgers
9614 14th Ave SWGreat Burgers!
A food truck with excellent street tacos and other Mexican food
24 locals recommend
Taqueria la Fondita
10050 15th Ave SWA food truck with excellent street tacos and other Mexican food
Bok A Bok Fried Chicken
1521 SW 98th StKorean inspired fried chicken
Proletariat Pizza
9622-A 16th Ave SWGood pizza with delivery
Salvadorean Bakery
1719 SW Roxbury StPapusas, tamales, and sweets!
Crawfish House
9826 16th Ave SWDino's Gyros
125 SW 148th StFull Tilt Ice Cream
9629 16th Ave SWNoble Barton
9635 16th Ave SWGood Brunch!
Drunky Two Shoes BBQ White Center
9655 16th Ave SWBiscuit Bitch
1909 1st Ave
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveBest Chowder
The White Swan Public House
1001 Fairview Ave NSalumi
404 Occidental Ave SWestern Washington’s wine outpost is in Woodinville, a charming town just a 30-minute drive from downtown Seattle. There are more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms pouring there (including Chateau Ste. Michelle, the state’s first winery), ensuring something for every palate
81 locals recommend
Woodinville Visitors Center
13590 Northeast Village Square DriveWestern Washington’s wine outpost is in Woodinville, a charming town just a 30-minute drive from downtown Seattle. There are more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms pouring there (including Chateau Ste. Michelle, the state’s first winery), ensuring something for every palate
You won’t have trouble finding a Starbucks here in the company’s hometown, but you’ll want to seek out this special Starbucks experience on Capitol Hill. The Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room is a Willy Wonka–esque coffee wonderland, where you’ll find exclusive beverages, various brewing methods, a coffee library, and more.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StYou won’t have trouble finding a Starbucks here in the company’s hometown, but you’ll want to seek out this special Starbucks experience on Capitol Hill. The Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room is a Willy Wonka–esque coffee wonderland, where you’ll find exclusive beverages, various brewing methods, a coffee library, and more.
Sightseeing
Space Needle
400 Broad StPike Place Market
1531 Western AveSeattle Aquarium
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleyKerry Park
211 W Highland DrGreat view of the city!
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthFree Tours
- http://www.ballardlocks.org/tour-information.html
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StFree Tours
- http://www.ballardlocks.org/tour-information.html
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WaySmith Tower Observatory Bar
506 2nd AveSeattle center station
370 Thomas StSeattle’s original downtown is full of beautiful old buildings in Romanesque Revival style, underground tours that take you beneath the streets to see the remains of the city’s first buildings, and an ever-growing slate of hip shops and restaurants. Take an afternoon or more to explore Pioneer Square‘s ivy-covered buildings and pop into bars, boutiques, and hidden gems, like Waterfall Garden Park.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Seattle’s original downtown is full of beautiful old buildings in Romanesque Revival style, underground tours that take you beneath the streets to see the remains of the city’s first buildings, and an ever-growing slate of hip shops and restaurants. Take an afternoon or more to explore Pioneer Square‘s ivy-covered buildings and pop into bars, boutiques, and hidden gems, like Waterfall Garden Park.
The ornate Chinatown Gate welcomes you to this diverse neighborhood, where the food scene is incredible. After eating your fill of everything from pho to sushi, visit Wing Luke Museum, dedicated to the Asian Pacific American experience; practice your pinball game at the Seattle Pinball Museum; and shop for Japanese snacks and cute gifts at the Uwajimaya supermarket.
200 locals recommend
Seattle Chinatown-International District
The ornate Chinatown Gate welcomes you to this diverse neighborhood, where the food scene is incredible. After eating your fill of everything from pho to sushi, visit Wing Luke Museum, dedicated to the Asian Pacific American experience; practice your pinball game at the Seattle Pinball Museum; and shop for Japanese snacks and cute gifts at the Uwajimaya supermarket.
The always bustling Lake Union, located just northeast of downtown, hosts a variety of seaplanes and boats of all kinds, including the floating home from Sleepless in Seattle. Get out on the water at The Center for Wooden Boats, which offers rentals and tours. And explore the area’s burgeoning restaurant and bar scene.
149 locals recommend
South Lake Union
The always bustling Lake Union, located just northeast of downtown, hosts a variety of seaplanes and boats of all kinds, including the floating home from Sleepless in Seattle. Get out on the water at The Center for Wooden Boats, which offers rentals and tours. And explore the area’s burgeoning restaurant and bar scene.
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StAlki Beach
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayDiscovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdSeahurst Park
1600 SW Seahurst Park RdWestcrest Park
9000 8th Ave SWAwesome off leash dog park
Essentials
Safeway
4011 S 164th StHarborview Medical Center station
Emergency Room
Swedish First Hill Campus
700 Minor AveImmediate Clinic Burien
15500 1st Ave SUrgent Care
Seattle Children's Hospital: Emergency Room
4500 40th Ave NESuper Clean Laundromat
10401 16th Ave SWA&B Laundromat
9644 14th Ave SWDrinks & Nightlife
Beer Star
9801 16th Ave SWBeer, Wine, and Spirits!
The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SWWide selection of beers
Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SWWest Seattle Brewing Co. (Mothership)
4415 Fauntleroy Way SWWest Seattle Brewing Co. (TapShack)
2536 Alki Ave SWTwo Beers Brewing Co.
4700 Ohio Ave SGeorgetown Brewing Co
5200 Denver Ave SFree tasting samples on Saturdays!
Schooner Exact Brewing Company
3901 1st Ave SGhostfish Brewing Company
2942 1st Ave SGluten Free Beer
MBar
400 Fairview Ave NRooftop Bar
The Nest Rooftop Bar
110 Stewart StArts & Culture
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave N
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StSeattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSeattle Pinball Museum
508 Maynard Ave SThis family-friendly museum is where science lessons come to life.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NThis family-friendly museum is where science lessons come to life.
Among the top echelon of dance companies in the world, Pacific Northwest Ballet performs a variety of classical and modern shows in Seattle Center’s beautiful McCaw Hall.
35 locals recommend
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer StAmong the top echelon of dance companies in the world, Pacific Northwest Ballet performs a variety of classical and modern shows in Seattle Center’s beautiful McCaw Hall.
You’ve never seen a library quite like this—Seattle Central Library’s architecturally distinct structure boasts enough glass to cover more than five football stadiums.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveYou’ve never seen a library quite like this—Seattle Central Library’s architecturally distinct structure boasts enough glass to cover more than five football stadiums.
Aviation buffs, take note: The Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space collections in the country, with an overwhelming number of things to see—like a Boeing lunar rover and an Air Force One from the Eisenhower era—and do, including NASA space shuttle trainer tours and flight simulators.
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SAviation buffs, take note: The Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space collections in the country, with an overwhelming number of things to see—like a Boeing lunar rover and an Air Force One from the Eisenhower era—and do, including NASA space shuttle trainer tours and flight simulators.
This bucket list–worthy experience in nearby Mukilteo lets you tour a working Boeing factory, the world’s largest building by volume, to see 747s, 777s, and Dreamliners in the making. After exploring the factory, learn more about airplane advancements, from jet fuel to in-flight entertainment systems, at the Future of Flight Aviation Center.
137 locals recommend
Boeing Future of Flight Museum
8415 Paine Field BlvdThis bucket list–worthy experience in nearby Mukilteo lets you tour a working Boeing factory, the world’s largest building by volume, to see 747s, 777s, and Dreamliners in the making. After exploring the factory, learn more about airplane advancements, from jet fuel to in-flight entertainment systems, at the Future of Flight Aviation Center.
Known as MOHAI, this museum on the shores of Lake Union encapsulates what Seattle is all about, with a dash of smart history, a dose of technology, and quirky artifacts around every corner (think a pink truck with toes). Permanent exhibits showcase everything from the city’s maritime history to modern tech innovations.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NKnown as MOHAI, this museum on the shores of Lake Union encapsulates what Seattle is all about, with a dash of smart history, a dose of technology, and quirky artifacts around every corner (think a pink truck with toes). Permanent exhibits showcase everything from the city’s maritime history to modern tech innovations.
Entertainment & Activities
We have the largest collection of vintage coin operated arcade machines in the city, along with a stunning line up of pinball machines.
55 locals recommend
Add-A-Ball
315 N 36th StWe have the largest collection of vintage coin operated arcade machines in the city, along with a stunning line up of pinball machines.
Cheer on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, one of baseball’s prettiest ballparks (with gourmet food, to boot!). Offers behind-the-scenes tours during the off season and when the team is away.
300 locals recommend
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SCheer on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, one of baseball’s prettiest ballparks (with gourmet food, to boot!). Offers behind-the-scenes tours during the off season and when the team is away.
Root for the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC at neighboring CenturyLink Field, known for its boisterous atmosphere. Both stadiums offer behind-the-scenes tours during the off season and when the teams are away.
386 locals recommend
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SRoot for the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC at neighboring CenturyLink Field, known for its boisterous atmosphere. Both stadiums offer behind-the-scenes tours during the off season and when the teams are away.
If you want to get a better look at the city, the views from Kenmore Air’s Seattle Scenic Seaplane Tour are unbeatable. Board the float plane at Lake Union for an exhilarating takeoff, leisure flight, and gentle landing back on the water.
47 locals recommend
Kenmore Air
950 Westlake Ave NIf you want to get a better look at the city, the views from Kenmore Air’s Seattle Scenic Seaplane Tour are unbeatable. Board the float plane at Lake Union for an exhilarating takeoff, leisure flight, and gentle landing back on the water.