PNW Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fun for people of all ages, it gives history of Seattle in the historic Boeing wing and also has great exhibits focused on the aeronautical industry.
433 habitants recommandent
Le Musée du Vol
9404 E Marginal Way SFun for people of all ages, it gives history of Seattle in the historic Boeing wing and also has great exhibits focused on the aeronautical industry.
The perfect spot to watch sailboats & float planes land. Iconic views of the city and Space Needle. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic from one of the neighborhood restaurants.
860 habitants recommandent
Parc Gas Works
2101 N Northlake WayThe perfect spot to watch sailboats & float planes land. Iconic views of the city and Space Needle. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic from one of the neighborhood restaurants.
He's a giant troll, with a VW bug snatched in his hands. He lives underneath Highway 99 in Fremont.
583 habitants recommandent
Troll de Fremont
Troll Avenue NorthHe's a giant troll, with a VW bug snatched in his hands. He lives underneath Highway 99 in Fremont.
Lovely spot to watch the sunset, or take in some sunshine while you read a book on the beach. There are bathroom facilities at the park. The beach looks toward Vashon Island.
93 habitants recommandent
Parc Seahurst
1600 SW Seahurst Park RdLovely spot to watch the sunset, or take in some sunshine while you read a book on the beach. There are bathroom facilities at the park. The beach looks toward Vashon Island.
It's southern California, but located in Seattle! A classic beach strip of ice cream stores, bars, eateries. Lots of people watching, and usually cars cruising as well. A tiny Statue of Liberty lives here. You can rent bikes and paddle boards, or scuba off the shore if you're feeling really ambitious. Apparently there is an octopus nursery tucked away out there!
865 habitants recommandent
Alki Beach
It's southern California, but located in Seattle! A classic beach strip of ice cream stores, bars, eateries. Lots of people watching, and usually cars cruising as well. A tiny Statue of Liberty lives here. You can rent bikes and paddle boards, or scuba off the shore if you're feeling really ambitious. Apparently there is an octopus nursery tucked away out there!
A wonderful park for a stroll. There is a paved pathway around the lake (2.8 miles) that's filled with dogs, roller skaters, strollers, and bikes. You can rent paddle boats during the summer. There is also a Par3 golf course, sports fields, tennis courts, and walkways through the woods.
Plenty of coffee shops and restaurants located along the N/NE portion of the loop.
624 habitants recommandent
Green Lake
A wonderful park for a stroll. There is a paved pathway around the lake (2.8 miles) that's filled with dogs, roller skaters, strollers, and bikes. You can rent paddle boats during the summer. There is also a Par3 golf course, sports fields, tennis courts, and walkways through the woods.
Plenty of coffee shops and restaurants located along the N/NE portion of the loop.
Interesting museum at the south end of Lake Union. Some standing PNW exhibits, and rotating features as well.
357 habitants recommandent
Musée de l'Histoire et de l'Industrie (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NInteresting museum at the south end of Lake Union. Some standing PNW exhibits, and rotating features as well.
Great little spot on the water. Kayak rentals available during the summer.
41 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Saltwater
25205 8th Pl SGreat little spot on the water. Kayak rentals available during the summer.
The most economical way to get a boat ride in town! The water taxi shuttles between the downtown pier & docks across the bay on the West Seattle side of town.
There are two restaurants at the West Seattle dock: Salty's (more expensive) and Marination Station (affordable Hawaiian food).
$5.75 for an adult ticket.
Check the schedule at : https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
68 habitants recommandent
West Seattle station
801 Alaskan WayThe most economical way to get a boat ride in town! The water taxi shuttles between the downtown pier & docks across the bay on the West Seattle side of town.
There are two restaurants at the West Seattle dock: Salty's (more expensive) and Marination Station (affordable Hawaiian food).
$5.75 for an adult ticket.
Check the schedule at : https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
This conservatory is located in the same park as the "Black Hole Sun" sculpture and the Asian Art Museum. There are hundreds of interesting plants to admire.
During the winter, it's a warm escape into a little humid jungle. Trust me, it feels good to be cozy & surrounded by plants in the dark day of January/February.
101 habitants recommandent
Conservatoire du parc Volunteer
1400 E Galer StThis conservatory is located in the same park as the "Black Hole Sun" sculpture and the Asian Art Museum. There are hundreds of interesting plants to admire.
During the winter, it's a warm escape into a little humid jungle. Trust me, it feels good to be cozy & surrounded by plants in the dark day of January/February.
Were you even in Seattle if you didn't visit the market?! I have vases to use in the apartment for your flower purchases.
2310 habitants recommandent
Marché Pike Place
1531 Western AveWere you even in Seattle if you didn't visit the market?! I have vases to use in the apartment for your flower purchases.
It's a giant waterfall! You can make a day trip out of it and stop in some rural town for food/drinks along the way. There are a few wineries out in this area as well.
505 habitants recommandent
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveIt's a giant waterfall! You can make a day trip out of it and stop in some rural town for food/drinks along the way. There are a few wineries out in this area as well.
This is an active lock system letting boat traffic traverse between the Puget Sound & Lake Union. It’s cool to see the system work, and there is a salmon ladder as well. There are viewing windows to see the fish swimming upstream. The grounds are pretty, and there’s a classic “salty dog” tavern at the entrance. Stop into the pub for chowder or fish + chips.
65 habitants recommandent
Échelle à poissons de Ballard Locks
2930 W Commodore WayThis is an active lock system letting boat traffic traverse between the Puget Sound & Lake Union. It’s cool to see the system work, and there is a salmon ladder as well. There are viewing windows to see the fish swimming upstream. The grounds are pretty, and there’s a classic “salty dog” tavern at the entrance. Stop into the pub for chowder or fish + chips.
Neighborhoods
Excellent walking neighborhood with an old cobblestone street that houses shops/restaurants. There is a tremendous amount of micro breweries in this neighborhood as well to catch a PNW pint.
261 habitants recommandent
Ballard
Excellent walking neighborhood with an old cobblestone street that houses shops/restaurants. There is a tremendous amount of micro breweries in this neighborhood as well to catch a PNW pint.
Fremont is a quintessential neighborhood in SEA. It has everything: stunning views at Gasworks park, great restaurants, shopping, beautiful craftsman homes, and one of the best breweries in town (Fremont Brewing). The Troll lives under Hwy 99 too. Highly recommend spending a day here!
251 habitants recommandent
Fremont
Fremont is a quintessential neighborhood in SEA. It has everything: stunning views at Gasworks park, great restaurants, shopping, beautiful craftsman homes, and one of the best breweries in town (Fremont Brewing). The Troll lives under Hwy 99 too. Highly recommend spending a day here!
Cute little commercial strip, very walkable. Take a stroll and pick a restaurant that looks good to you.
19 habitants recommandent
Burien
Cute little commercial strip, very walkable. Take a stroll and pick a restaurant that looks good to you.
Cap Hill is the “hot spot” neighborhood with a ton of bars, food, music venues, and a thriving 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ community.
There are 3 distinct zones = Pike/Pine, Broadway, and 15th Street. Parking can be a pain—uber is recommended especially on weekend nights.
344 habitants recommandent
Capitol Hill
Cap Hill is the “hot spot” neighborhood with a ton of bars, food, music venues, and a thriving 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ community.
There are 3 distinct zones = Pike/Pine, Broadway, and 15th Street. Parking can be a pain—uber is recommended especially on weekend nights.
Food scene
Incredible food, top to bottom of the menu. Enter through the patio for the breakfast/lunch spot in the back, or enjoy an excellent dinner in the primary dining space. There is also an excellent wine shop attached for unique bottles to go.
72 habitants recommandent
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StIncredible food, top to bottom of the menu. Enter through the patio for the breakfast/lunch spot in the back, or enjoy an excellent dinner in the primary dining space. There is also an excellent wine shop attached for unique bottles to go.
Everything I've had on the menu hit the spot. The cuban sandwich is a solid choice. Small patio + inside dining. Also recommended you take to-go box and head over to Gasworks Park to enjoy your meal.
45 habitants recommandent
Stone Way Cafe
3525 Stone Way NEverything I've had on the menu hit the spot. The cuban sandwich is a solid choice. Small patio + inside dining. Also recommended you take to-go box and head over to Gasworks Park to enjoy your meal.
my favorite bakery in town. Fantastic baguette, great croissants, and a super dense rye bread. The have sweet treats as well - the cinnamon roll is the size of a child's head!
49 habitants recommandent
Sea Wolf Bakers
3617 Stone Way Nmy favorite bakery in town. Fantastic baguette, great croissants, and a super dense rye bread. The have sweet treats as well - the cinnamon roll is the size of a child's head!
Wood fired pizza, cute interior. Small patio space out front.
17 habitants recommandent
Burien Pizzeria
907 SW 152nd StWood fired pizza, cute interior. Small patio space out front.
Really fantastic bakery in the south end. Really great baguette, lots of sweet treats too.
489 habitants recommandent
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWReally fantastic bakery in the south end. Really great baguette, lots of sweet treats too.
Great fish & chips, as well as chowder. They also make oyster po' boy sandwiches!
17 habitants recommandent
Burien Fish House
133 SW 153rd StGreat fish & chips, as well as chowder. They also make oyster po' boy sandwiches!
fun atmosphere, patio available, good cocktails. Small food menu as well.
16 habitants recommandent
The Point
435 SW 152nd Stfun atmosphere, patio available, good cocktails. Small food menu as well.
Wife + husband duo in the kitchen. Korean fusion food (think great dumplings & noodle dishes).
113 habitants recommandent
Revel
401 North 36th StreetWife + husband duo in the kitchen. Korean fusion food (think great dumplings & noodle dishes).
Great food & cocktails. Vegan friendly menu. Beautiful interior.
31 habitants recommandent
Eve Fremont
704 N 34th StGreat food & cocktails. Vegan friendly menu. Beautiful interior.
Simply amazing Turkish food! Just go ahead and order the entire menu. Note: alcohol is not served in this establishment.
52 habitants recommandent
Cafe Turko
750 N 34th StSimply amazing Turkish food! Just go ahead and order the entire menu. Note: alcohol is not served in this establishment.
Great spot for oysters, beautiful setting. This restaurant has been written up in many national travel guides. This is a Renee Erickson (local celebrity chef) spot. Recommendations recommended.
246 habitants recommandent
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWGreat spot for oysters, beautiful setting. This restaurant has been written up in many national travel guides. This is a Renee Erickson (local celebrity chef) spot. Recommendations recommended.
Seafood & oysters. They have wet tanks for you to select the freshest seafood, but they also have a dine-in menu to enjoy as well. There is a second location that is a true restaurant (no fish sales) at the base of the Space Needle in lower Queen Anne.
150 habitants recommandent
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveSeafood & oysters. They have wet tanks for you to select the freshest seafood, but they also have a dine-in menu to enjoy as well. There is a second location that is a true restaurant (no fish sales) at the base of the Space Needle in lower Queen Anne.
Taylor's is a well known local seafood purveyor in the PNW. They have acres & acres of shellfish farms throughout Puget Sound. This location is focused as a dining scene. They also have a retail location in Cap Hill that you can purchase seafood out of wet tanks (and grab a bite to eat as well).
150 habitants recommandent
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveTaylor's is a well known local seafood purveyor in the PNW. They have acres & acres of shellfish farms throughout Puget Sound. This location is focused as a dining scene. They also have a retail location in Cap Hill that you can purchase seafood out of wet tanks (and grab a bite to eat as well).
Transport over to Germany. Giant pretzels, bier garten, indoor bocce ball courts, and plenty of TVs for the sports ball viewing.
125 habitants recommandent
Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th AveTransport over to Germany. Giant pretzels, bier garten, indoor bocce ball courts, and plenty of TVs for the sports ball viewing.
If you're in the South Lake Union area, this is a great waterfront spot. Large patio + interior dining. Space Needle views, kayak rentals at the dock, and PNW focused menu. Reservations recommended during sunny summer days!
15 habitants recommandent
The White Swan Public House
1001 Fairview Ave NIf you're in the South Lake Union area, this is a great waterfront spot. Large patio + interior dining. Space Needle views, kayak rentals at the dock, and PNW focused menu. Reservations recommended during sunny summer days!
Honestly I've never dined in, but every time I pick up sushi it's crowded. Local spot, tucked into a strip mall. Their high volume of customers means the fish is always fresh.
This is my go-to takeout spot for sushi.
14 habitants recommandent
Miyabi Sushi
16820 Southcenter PkwyHonestly I've never dined in, but every time I pick up sushi it's crowded. Local spot, tucked into a strip mall. Their high volume of customers means the fish is always fresh.
This is my go-to takeout spot for sushi.
This is a great community concept. The City of Tukwila established this program as a way to encourage women to become entrepreneurs. The program is meant to support immigrants, so the food is from many different countries.
There is one commercial kitchen in back, which all of the chefs share. At the front is 5 different counters, which you can order food from. The women rotate between different days of the week, so the menus are always changing. There is a small interior dining spot, and some outside picnic tables as well.
Check their website for the menus and vendors that are serving that day.
Spice Bridge
14200 Tukwila International BoulevardThis is a great community concept. The City of Tukwila established this program as a way to encourage women to become entrepreneurs. The program is meant to support immigrants, so the food is from many different countries.
There is one commercial kitchen in back, which all of the chefs share. At the front is 5 different counters, which you can order food from. The women rotate between different days of the week, so the menus are always changing. There is a small interior dining spot, and some outside picnic tables as well.
Check their website for the menus and vendors that are serving that day.
13 Coins is a legendary Seattle spot. The interior is 70s swag, with giant captains chairs lining the cooking line. Open until 1am, so if you need some late-night eats this is the place.
35 habitants recommandent
13 Coins SeaTac
18000 International Blvd13 Coins is a legendary Seattle spot. The interior is 70s swag, with giant captains chairs lining the cooking line. Open until 1am, so if you need some late-night eats this is the place.
Contrary to the name, this is an Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant (and not a coffee shop). I've only ever ordered the mixed veggie combo platter (because it's so good!) but they do have meat options as well.
The interior dining room is usually well attended by folks longing for the comradery of their fellow east African neighbors.
Sometimes it's a challenge when calling ahead for take-out (due to a language barrier), but they'll find another staff member to take your order (if you're speaking English).
Star Coffee Restaurant
16005 International BlvdContrary to the name, this is an Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant (and not a coffee shop). I've only ever ordered the mixed veggie combo platter (because it's so good!) but they do have meat options as well.
The interior dining room is usually well attended by folks longing for the comradery of their fellow east African neighbors.
Sometimes it's a challenge when calling ahead for take-out (due to a language barrier), but they'll find another staff member to take your order (if you're speaking English).
This is your grandma's favorite diner. This is a local institution, with many of the waitstaff knowing their regulars' standing order.
This is an old school breakfast joint that hasn't changed much since the 1960's. Get the pancakes, duh!
14 habitants recommandent
The Pancake Chef
15215 Military Rd SThis is your grandma's favorite diner. This is a local institution, with many of the waitstaff knowing their regulars' standing order.
This is an old school breakfast joint that hasn't changed much since the 1960's. Get the pancakes, duh!
At the dock of the West Seattle Ferry - this is a great destination once you hop off the boat. Hawaiian food with patio view of the city.
232 habitants recommandent
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWAt the dock of the West Seattle Ferry - this is a great destination once you hop off the boat. Hawaiian food with patio view of the city.
After you've romped through the Pike Place Market, sit for a spell in this cute little French cafe. Perfect for a drink and a bite.
100 habitants recommandent
Le Panier
1902 Pike PlAfter you've romped through the Pike Place Market, sit for a spell in this cute little French cafe. Perfect for a drink and a bite.
A great spot to taste a large variety of wine from multiple producers in Washington state. In the winter, the space is lit by candles and it's super cozy. They ship any bottles you'd like to enjoy at home.
16 habitants recommandent
The Tasting Room
1924 Post AlleyA great spot to taste a large variety of wine from multiple producers in Washington state. In the winter, the space is lit by candles and it's super cozy. They ship any bottles you'd like to enjoy at home.
This is my favorite Green Lake spot. Coffee, smoothies, grain bowls, and great breakfast options. They also have a bar. Good option to stop after you walk the lake.
23 habitants recommandent
Retreat
6900 East Green Lake Way NorthThis is my favorite Green Lake spot. Coffee, smoothies, grain bowls, and great breakfast options. They also have a bar. Good option to stop after you walk the lake.
At the entrance to the Ballard Locks, this is a classic dive bar serving chowder and fish & chips.
11 habitants recommandent
Lockspot Cafe
3005 NW Locks PlAt the entrance to the Ballard Locks, this is a classic dive bar serving chowder and fish & chips.
Brewery
Solid selection of taps, giant patio (with covering from rain!), and good people watching. No kitchen, but they encourage you to bring food in from nearby restaurants.
Kid & dog friendly as well.
277 habitants recommandent
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StSolid selection of taps, giant patio (with covering from rain!), and good people watching. No kitchen, but they encourage you to bring food in from nearby restaurants.
Kid & dog friendly as well.
Really great beers, delicious food trucks, and fab people watching. Dog/Child friendly on the first floor + on the large patio. They have a 21+ more quiet interior space tucked away upstairs.
DO NOT MISS the smoked meats vending machine! It is stocked from a producer in eastern WA. Best meat sticks in the state. Machine takes cards - I'm telling you, don't skip!
110 habitants recommandent
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StReally great beers, delicious food trucks, and fab people watching. Dog/Child friendly on the first floor + on the large patio. They have a 21+ more quiet interior space tucked away upstairs.
DO NOT MISS the smoked meats vending machine! It is stocked from a producer in eastern WA. Best meat sticks in the state. Machine takes cards - I'm telling you, don't skip!
Another great brewery in Ballard. Usually quite crowded. Large tap list.
115 habitants recommandent
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWAnother great brewery in Ballard. Usually quite crowded. Large tap list.
Incredibly unique beers. They brew with a lot of natural yeasts, and are also known for their sour beers. Tucked away in an industrial part of town, adjacent to active train tracks. There's parking behind the building (and an entrance back there too!).
36 habitants recommandent
Holy Mountain Brewing Company
1421 Elliott Ave WIncredibly unique beers. They brew with a lot of natural yeasts, and are also known for their sour beers. Tucked away in an industrial part of town, adjacent to active train tracks. There's parking behind the building (and an entrance back there too!).
A very different palate than the IPA scene. Fair Isle focuses on saisons/farmhouse/sours.
Located within the Ballard brewery blocks (meaning there are 10 other breweries immediately surrounding this spot).
8 habitants recommandent
Fair Isle Brewing
936 NW 49th StA very different palate than the IPA scene. Fair Isle focuses on saisons/farmhouse/sours.
Located within the Ballard brewery blocks (meaning there are 10 other breweries immediately surrounding this spot).
The water views and the outside dining tables are the draw here. There are several food shops tucked into the hallway of this complex as well.
23 habitants recommandent
Old Stove Brewery
1901 Western AveThe water views and the outside dining tables are the draw here. There are several food shops tucked into the hallway of this complex as well.
Beer! Pizza! Beach patio! Bainbridge Island views! it's a patio on the beach - you get the picture.
17 habitants recommandent
West Seattle Brewing Co. (TapShack)
2536 Alki Ave SWBeer! Pizza! Beach patio! Bainbridge Island views! it's a patio on the beach - you get the picture.