Guidebook for Visitors to Seattle
Neighborhoods
Located a few miles south of downtown Seattle and easily accessible, Beacon Hill has become a flourishing neighborhood that grows by the day. It’s family-friendly, quiet, but has incredible neighborhood gems. Beacon Hill offers views of downtown, the Industrial District, Elliott Bay, First Hill, Rainier Valley, and when the weather is good, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. It is also one of the city’s most racially diverse neighborhoods, evident in its food scene.
North Beacon Hill
Located a few miles south of downtown Seattle and easily accessible, Beacon Hill has become a flourishing neighborhood that grows by the day. It’s family-friendly, quiet, but has incredible neighborhood gems. Beacon Hill offers views of downtown, the Industrial District, Elliott Bay, First Hill, Rainier Valley, and when the weather is good, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. It is also one of the city’s most racially diverse neighborhoods, evident in its food scene.
Georgetown is arguably the oldest neighborhood of Seattle, originally settled to be lumber base, then for rail. Now it's become a closeby spot with breweries and new restaurants.
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Georgetown
Georgetown is arguably the oldest neighborhood of Seattle, originally settled to be lumber base, then for rail. Now it's become a closeby spot with breweries and new restaurants.
Diverse Capitol Hill is packed with hip bars, eateries and gay clubs, plus laid-back coffee shops and indie stores. Volunteer Park, atop the hill in a historic mansion district, has walking trails, a plant conservatory, panoramic city views and the art deco Asian Art Museum. It abuts Lake View Cemetery, where the city’s founders (and Bruce Lee) are buried.
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Capitol Hill
Diverse Capitol Hill is packed with hip bars, eateries and gay clubs, plus laid-back coffee shops and indie stores. Volunteer Park, atop the hill in a historic mansion district, has walking trails, a plant conservatory, panoramic city views and the art deco Asian Art Museum. It abuts Lake View Cemetery, where the city’s founders (and Bruce Lee) are buried.
The University District is a relaxed area with casual hangouts and a youthful feel. The University of Washington’s leafy campus includes the contemporary Henry Art Gallery and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Waterside Husky Stadium draws big crowds for college football. Informal eateries, coffeehouses and quirky shops line University Way, known as The Ave. Nearby Portage Bay is popular for kayaking.
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University District
The University District is a relaxed area with casual hangouts and a youthful feel. The University of Washington’s leafy campus includes the contemporary Henry Art Gallery and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Waterside Husky Stadium draws big crowds for college football. Informal eateries, coffeehouses and quirky shops line University Way, known as The Ave. Nearby Portage Bay is popular for kayaking.
Lower Queen Anne is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, at the base of Queen Anne Hill. While its boundaries are not precise, the toponym usually refers to the shopping, office, and residential districts to the north and west of Seattle Center. This includes the Space Needle, MoPOP, Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum, and Seattle Center.
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Lower Queen Anne
Lower Queen Anne is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, at the base of Queen Anne Hill. While its boundaries are not precise, the toponym usually refers to the shopping, office, and residential districts to the north and west of Seattle Center. This includes the Space Needle, MoPOP, Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum, and Seattle Center.
The heart of Seattle is well-stocked with world-class dining, cultural attractions, and unique finds. Skyscrapers overlook Elliott Bay in Seattle’s compact Downtown. Shoppers buy local crafts and produce in vibrant Pike Place Market, with its eclectic restaurants and food stalls, or hit big-name stores like Nordstrom. The busy Central Waterfront has a giant Ferris wheel and the Seattle Aquarium, while cultural attractions in the wider area include the Seattle Art Museum and the 1928 Paramount Theatre.
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Downtown Seattle
The heart of Seattle is well-stocked with world-class dining, cultural attractions, and unique finds. Skyscrapers overlook Elliott Bay in Seattle’s compact Downtown. Shoppers buy local crafts and produce in vibrant Pike Place Market, with its eclectic restaurants and food stalls, or hit big-name stores like Nordstrom. The busy Central Waterfront has a giant Ferris wheel and the Seattle Aquarium, while cultural attractions in the wider area include the Seattle Art Museum and the 1928 Paramount Theatre.
The Chinatown-International District is a bustling hub for Seattle’s Asian-American communities. Noodle houses, sushi spots, dim sum restaurants and karaoke bars mingle with gift shops and markets selling imported goods. Historical and cultural exhibits are on display at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. Local hangout spot Hing Hay Park features the ornate Grand Pavilion at its center.
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Seattle Chinatown-International District
The Chinatown-International District is a bustling hub for Seattle’s Asian-American communities. Noodle houses, sushi spots, dim sum restaurants and karaoke bars mingle with gift shops and markets selling imported goods. Historical and cultural exhibits are on display at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. Local hangout spot Hing Hay Park features the ornate Grand Pavilion at its center.
Food scene
Musang is a community-driven restaurant open for Brunch and Dinner service in Seattle, Washington focusing on the education of Filipinx cuisine. Voted Seattle Met's Restaurant of the Year! Walkable from the unit.
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Musang
2524 Beacon Ave SMusang is a community-driven restaurant open for Brunch and Dinner service in Seattle, Washington focusing on the education of Filipinx cuisine. Voted Seattle Met's Restaurant of the Year! Walkable from the unit.
Modern, warm Italian eatery with small plates plus pizzas from a blue-tiled wood-burning oven. Some of the city's best pizza and small plates. A neighborhood classic (and walkable).
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Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SModern, warm Italian eatery with small plates plus pizzas from a blue-tiled wood-burning oven. Some of the city's best pizza and small plates. A neighborhood classic (and walkable).
Located on Beacon Hill, we serve up fried chicken sandwiches, craft cocktails and seasonal soft serve. Walkable from the unit!
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Milk Drunk
2805 Beacon Ave SLocated on Beacon Hill, we serve up fried chicken sandwiches, craft cocktails and seasonal soft serve. Walkable from the unit!
Seattle is known for its coffee scene but what you may not know is that real locals despise Starbucks or big box chains. Victrola is hand poured (not automated) believing that roasting and brewing coffee is an art and a science. 3 blocks away!
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Victrola Coffee Roasters
3215 Beacon Ave SSeattle is known for its coffee scene but what you may not know is that real locals despise Starbucks or big box chains. Victrola is hand poured (not automated) believing that roasting and brewing coffee is an art and a science. 3 blocks away!
Great food and kayak rentals available for a jaunt on the water on Lake Union. What a great way to see the city, and stroll past Gasworks Park in Fremont on water!
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Agua Verde Cafe
1303 NE Boat StGreat food and kayak rentals available for a jaunt on the water on Lake Union. What a great way to see the city, and stroll past Gasworks Park in Fremont on water!
Hip Cajun-Creole spot with a cozy, New Orleans–influenced dining room & optional fixed-price menus. Locals flock to their happy hour brunch! This is in lower Queen Anne neighborhood, so great to pair with an outing to the Space Needle, Chihuly glass museum.
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Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave NHip Cajun-Creole spot with a cozy, New Orleans–influenced dining room & optional fixed-price menus. Locals flock to their happy hour brunch! This is in lower Queen Anne neighborhood, so great to pair with an outing to the Space Needle, Chihuly glass museum.
If Willy Wonka had built the ultimate coffee shop instead of a chocolate factory, the result may have looked a lot like the 15,000-square-foot Starbucks Reserve Roastery. Just nine blocks from the original 1912 Pike Store in Seattle, the Roastery is one of the largest Starbucks® stores in the world. Learn how coffee is made!
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIf Willy Wonka had built the ultimate coffee shop instead of a chocolate factory, the result may have looked a lot like the 15,000-square-foot Starbucks Reserve Roastery. Just nine blocks from the original 1912 Pike Store in Seattle, the Roastery is one of the largest Starbucks® stores in the world. Learn how coffee is made!
Fresh oysters and seafood. Near the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill.
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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveFresh oysters and seafood. Near the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill.
Dick's Drive-In, or simply Dick's, is a fast-food restaurant chain located in the Seattle, Washington area. It was founded in 1954 by Dick Spady and others. It currently operates seven locations in the Puget Sound region. A local Seattle favorite for burgers and hand cut fries!
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EDick's Drive-In, or simply Dick's, is a fast-food restaurant chain located in the Seattle, Washington area. It was founded in 1954 by Dick Spady and others. It currently operates seven locations in the Puget Sound region. A local Seattle favorite for burgers and hand cut fries!
Sightseeing
Open-air fish, farmer’s and crafter’s market. Come by for great food, produce, flowers, and incredible views overlooking Puget Sound from Victor Steinbrueck Park. Favorite spots include the "Public Market Center" sign and the gumwall.
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Marché Pike Place
1531 Western AveOpen-air fish, farmer’s and crafter’s market. Come by for great food, produce, flowers, and incredible views overlooking Puget Sound from Victor Steinbrueck Park. Favorite spots include the "Public Market Center" sign and the gumwall.
The most iconic structure in Seattle, the Space Needle is a city gem. It's also just a stop off the city's monorail originally built for the World's Fair in 1962, Chihuly Glass Garden and Museum, and the Museum of Pop Culture. For food, stop by the Seattle Center House or get happy hour brunch at Toulouse Petite or oysters/fresh seafood from Taylor Shellfish Farms.
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Space Needle
400 Broad StThe most iconic structure in Seattle, the Space Needle is a city gem. It's also just a stop off the city's monorail originally built for the World's Fair in 1962, Chihuly Glass Garden and Museum, and the Museum of Pop Culture. For food, stop by the Seattle Center House or get happy hour brunch at Toulouse Petite or oysters/fresh seafood from Taylor Shellfish Farms.
Stellar views of the Space Needle and Seattle city landscape. Take a walk and look at breathtaking views of classic, beautiful Seattle homes (including Queen Anne craftsmans) and views of Puget Sound.
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Parc Kerry
211 W Highland DrStellar views of the Space Needle and Seattle city landscape. Take a walk and look at breathtaking views of classic, beautiful Seattle homes (including Queen Anne craftsmans) and views of Puget Sound.
Gas Works Park is a park located in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood. This park is for locals and tourists alike, and bustles in the summer months with people picnicking, playing volleyball, throwing a frisbee, or walking their dog. Great overlook of downtown Seattle landscape, the hydroplanes, and of Lake Union
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Gasworks Park Marina
2143 N Northlake WayGas Works Park is a park located in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood. This park is for locals and tourists alike, and bustles in the summer months with people picnicking, playing volleyball, throwing a frisbee, or walking their dog. Great overlook of downtown Seattle landscape, the hydroplanes, and of Lake Union
Who doesn't like hot tubs and boats? Put 'em together and you get a hot tub boat on Lake Union. Book in advance as these rentals tend to sell out in the summer months! The ride on Lake Union will get you to many sites, including past Gasworks Park.
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Hot Tub Boats
2520 Westlake Ave NWho doesn't like hot tubs and boats? Put 'em together and you get a hot tub boat on Lake Union. Book in advance as these rentals tend to sell out in the summer months! The ride on Lake Union will get you to many sites, including past Gasworks Park.
More than 40 farmers, food & craft vendors populate this Wednesday market early May to mid-October.
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Columbia City Farmers Market
37th Avenue SouthMore than 40 farmers, food & craft vendors populate this Wednesday market early May to mid-October.
he Seattle Great Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. At an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened in June 2012
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Grande roue de Seattle
1301 Alaskan Wayhe Seattle Great Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. At an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened in June 2012
Jefferson Park is a 52.4 acres public park and golf course on top of Beacon Hill in Seattle, Washington, bounded on the east by 24th Avenue S. and 24th Place S., on the west by 15th Avenue S., on the north by S. Spokane Street, and on the south by Cheasty Boulevard S. 1 block away from the unit!
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Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SJefferson Park is a 52.4 acres public park and golf course on top of Beacon Hill in Seattle, Washington, bounded on the east by 24th Avenue S. and 24th Place S., on the west by 15th Avenue S., on the north by S. Spokane Street, and on the south by Cheasty Boulevard S. 1 block away from the unit!
The Jose Rizal Bridge carries 12th Avenue South over South Dearborn Street and Interstate 90 in Seattle, connecting the International District to Beacon Hill. Built in 1911, and originally called the 12th Avenue South Bridge or the Dearborn Street Bridge, it was one of the first permanent steel bridges in Seattle. Great view of the Seattle stadiums and downtown city center.
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Dr Jose P Rizal Bridge
Doctor Jose P Rizal BridgeThe Jose Rizal Bridge carries 12th Avenue South over South Dearborn Street and Interstate 90 in Seattle, connecting the International District to Beacon Hill. Built in 1911, and originally called the 12th Avenue South Bridge or the Dearborn Street Bridge, it was one of the first permanent steel bridges in Seattle. Great view of the Seattle stadiums and downtown city center.