Guidebook for Seattle
Everything Else
Museums, watercraft and aircraft rental, restaurants, Amazon, and the trolley to downtown (SLU).
149 locals recommend
South Lake Union
Museums, watercraft and aircraft rental, restaurants, Amazon, and the trolley to downtown (SLU).
Space Needle
400 Broad StMultiple venues for entertainment and siteseeing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local spot for watching sports (Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders, etc.); large screen TVs. Good bloody marys and mimosas for the morning after and you only have to walk a block. Some bar food.
34 locals recommend
Laredo's Grill
555 Aloha StLocal spot for watching sports (Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders, etc.); large screen TVs. Good bloody marys and mimosas for the morning after and you only have to walk a block. Some bar food.
Busy local coffee shop/bar. Has best breakfast/brunch on weekends. Outdoor seating is great during warm weather. On the weekends, go early for brunch.
57 locals recommend
Citizen Coffee
706 Taylor Ave NBusy local coffee shop/bar. Has best breakfast/brunch on weekends. Outdoor seating is great during warm weather. On the weekends, go early for brunch.
HUGE martinis of all kinds....you'll need a ride to and from this place; on the southwest side of the Seattle Center. Take Uber.
6 locals recommend
Tini Bigs Lounge
100 Denny WayHUGE martinis of all kinds....you'll need a ride to and from this place; on the southwest side of the Seattle Center. Take Uber.
This is an experience of dueling pianos in a night club atmosphere. A lot of fun for a group. A tip gets you a song.
28 locals recommend
Keys on Main
1003 Pacific AveThis is an experience of dueling pianos in a night club atmosphere. A lot of fun for a group. A tip gets you a song.
Essentials
QFC
1401 BroadwayStarbucks inside. Large grocery chain, but this is one of the best QFCs.
Getting Around
Seattle Center Monorail
Seattle Center MonorailThe monorail takes you downtown.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NExcellent for kids.
Huge complex with ever changing exhibits and ongoing displays. Plan on staying there most of the day. This is great family entertainment.
271 locals recommend
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NHuge complex with ever changing exhibits and ongoing displays. Plan on staying there most of the day. This is great family entertainment.
This is an excellent museum. G**gle South Lake Union or the Museum itself to see what's going on there. Behind the museum on the water-side are a number of historic boats, including the MV Lotus which sailed to Alaska frequently in the early 1900s. Boat rentals, Lake cruises also in the area.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NThis is an excellent museum. G**gle South Lake Union or the Museum itself to see what's going on there. Behind the museum on the water-side are a number of historic boats, including the MV Lotus which sailed to Alaska frequently in the early 1900s. Boat rentals, Lake cruises also in the area.
A little known or advertised gem at the Seattle Center. The theater has great shows for kids of all ages as well drama classes for locals. There are often 2 shows going on at the same time. Tickets are about $20. Order tickets online.
51 locals recommend
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StA little known or advertised gem at the Seattle Center. The theater has great shows for kids of all ages as well drama classes for locals. There are often 2 shows going on at the same time. Tickets are about $20. Order tickets online.
Parks & Nature
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdLarge, beautiful park, water access.
Great to walk along the beach, get a drink or have fish n chips (though, the best fish n chips to me are at Ivars Seafood bar, outside the restaurant, at 1001 Alaskan Way).
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Great to walk along the beach, get a drink or have fish n chips (though, the best fish n chips to me are at Ivars Seafood bar, outside the restaurant, at 1001 Alaskan Way).