Manchester/Seattle Recommendations
Sightseeing
There are lots of things to see and do around here and I’ve suggested a few ideas. Be sure to scroll down to see my restaurant suggestions…
Manchester State Park
7767 E Hilldale RdGreat little state park just a couple miles from the house!
Howe Farm County Park
1901 Long Lake Rd SECool park not too far away and they have an off leash dog park!
The Southworth ferry is only minutes from our house and it is a spectacular scenic ride across the Puget Sound to West Seattle. If you are from out of town this is a "must do" kinda thing - it is the best way to get to Seattle!
14 locals recommend
Southworth Ferry Dock station
11564 SE State Highway 160The Southworth ferry is only minutes from our house and it is a spectacular scenic ride across the Puget Sound to West Seattle. If you are from out of town this is a "must do" kinda thing - it is the best way to get to Seattle!
This is a beautiful place to see by boat or kayak and not far from our house! Or, from Seattle you can take the tour boats to Tillicum Village on Blake Island which is a small native village offering traditional feasts and performances for visitors.
Blake Island State Park
This is a beautiful place to see by boat or kayak and not far from our house! Or, from Seattle you can take the tour boats to Tillicum Village on Blake Island which is a small native village offering traditional feasts and performances for visitors.
Alki is in west Seattle which means it is not far from the Southworth ferry! This place has a southern California beach vibe with lots of beach volleyball, cool restaurants and great views of Seattle
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Alki is in west Seattle which means it is not far from the Southworth ferry! This place has a southern California beach vibe with lots of beach volleyball, cool restaurants and great views of Seattle
Only 30 minutes from our house, there are exciting things happening here all the time!
Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center
1200 Fairgrounds Rd NWOnly 30 minutes from our house, there are exciting things happening here all the time!
Hiking or sightseeing in the Olympic Mountains is incredible and it is only 2 hours from our house. Check out the whole Olympic Peninsula and use Miracle Mile Dreams as your home base.
101 locals recommend
Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center
3002 Mt Angeles RdHiking or sightseeing in the Olympic Mountains is incredible and it is only 2 hours from our house. Check out the whole Olympic Peninsula and use Miracle Mile Dreams as your home base.
This great little farmer's market is not far from the house and is open typically on Saturdays from April-October!
15 locals recommend
Port Orchard Farmers Market
Bay StreetThis great little farmer's market is not far from the house and is open typically on Saturdays from April-October!
This is a must see in Seattle - the iconic market has something for everyone!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThis is a must see in Seattle - the iconic market has something for everyone!
You have to go see the Space Needle in Seattle and the whole "Seattle Center" area. Best way to get there is by taking the monorail. Check it out - so cool!
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StYou have to go see the Space Needle in Seattle and the whole "Seattle Center" area. Best way to get there is by taking the monorail. Check it out - so cool!
Yes! It is a thing. When you go to Seattle you have to go to the gum wall! Ask around, someone will tell you where it is.
170 locals recommend
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleyYes! It is a thing. When you go to Seattle you have to go to the gum wall! Ask around, someone will tell you where it is.
Bremerton is an easy drive from our place and with the naval base there it’s an interesting place to explore, eat out, or launch out to other adventures !
Bremerton Ferry Terminal (Local Ferries)
Bremerton is an easy drive from our place and with the naval base there it’s an interesting place to explore, eat out, or launch out to other adventures !
Food scene
Port Orchard & Gig Harbor are the two closest places with great restaurants. But if you take the ferry into Seattle that opens up a ton of options. I’m suggesting just a few local places that I hope you will enjoy…
When in Seattle, you HAVE to visit this iconic restaurant and be sure to save a few extra fries and walk around the side and feed the seagulls! It is actually encouraged - (unlike at our house haha)
10 locals recommend
Ivars
1004 Alaskan WayWhen in Seattle, you HAVE to visit this iconic restaurant and be sure to save a few extra fries and walk around the side and feed the seagulls! It is actually encouraged - (unlike at our house haha)
Just a five minute walk from our house, it is as "local" as it gets! If you want to "eat out" without driving anywhere, this is the place!
9 locals recommend
The Manchester Grill
2386 Colchester Dr EJust a five minute walk from our house, it is as "local" as it gets! If you want to "eat out" without driving anywhere, this is the place!
We love the margaritas, food and people at this authentic Mexican restaurant in Port Orchard. The original location is also in Gig Harbor which is not far and might be worth the drive to check out the great little town before dinner!
El Pueblito Restaurant
1948 Southeast Lund AvenueWe love the margaritas, food and people at this authentic Mexican restaurant in Port Orchard. The original location is also in Gig Harbor which is not far and might be worth the drive to check out the great little town before dinner!
Table 47 offers catering service whether it’s delivering custom party trays or full service catering! Our home is well within their delivery range. It’s also an excellent restaurant in Gig Harbor.
11 locals recommend
Table 47
5268 Point Fosdick DrTable 47 offers catering service whether it’s delivering custom party trays or full service catering! Our home is well within their delivery range. It’s also an excellent restaurant in Gig Harbor.
This is a really fun stop when you do your Gig Harbor tourist day!
47 locals recommend
Heritage Distilling Company
3118 Harborview DrThis is a really fun stop when you do your Gig Harbor tourist day!
We haven’t been there but we’ve heard lots of great reports about this place!
14 locals recommend
Bay Street Bistro On The Bay
834 Bay StWe haven’t been there but we’ve heard lots of great reports about this place!
Peninsula BevCo
110 Harrison AveGreat menu. Beer on tap. Huge outside deck facing the water.