Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSAM right across street!
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SSeahawks (and Sounders) Stadium
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveAmazing architecture - huge. Worth the 10 min walk
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SChihuly Glass Art Museum - by the Space Needle at Seattle Center
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StChihuly Glass Art Museum - by the Space Needle at Seattle Center
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus Parkway5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th AvenueBenaroya Hall
200 University StPacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NSeattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StSeattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StA 1-hour argosy cruise to Blake Island to learn about northwest native tribes and have a delicious salmon bake
21 locals recommend
Tillicum Village
Blake IslandA 1-hour argosy cruise to Blake Island to learn about northwest native tribes and have a delicious salmon bake
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NMuseum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Avenue NorthBurke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEThe Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StBenaroya Hall
200 University StSeattle Chinatown-International District
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveAsian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StSightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveIconic Pike Place Market just a 5 minute walk
Seattle Aquarium
3 minute walk
Easy way to take a boat ride for not a lot of money
36 locals recommend
Seattle Ferry Terminal station
801 Alaskan WayEasy way to take a boat ride for not a lot of money
Space Needle
400 Broad StTake the Monorail from Westlake Center
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan WayGreat Elliott Bay tour
Pioneer Square
A short walk south
A 40 min drive east. Beautiful! Lots of hiking in that area too.
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveA 40 min drive east. Beautiful! Lots of hiking in that area too.
Fun way to get around Lake Union. See Gas Works park and all the Lake Union houseboats. Watch sea planes taking off
51 locals recommend
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NFun way to get around Lake Union. See Gas Works park and all the Lake Union houseboats. Watch sea planes taking off
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NBallard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StMany think this is much better for amazing views of Seattle
128 locals recommend
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveMany think this is much better for amazing views of Seattle
Deception Pass State Park is the most visited park in Washington. If you don't have time to go all the way to the San Juan Islands, this is a great day trip (about 1.5 hour drive). You'll see wildlife and beautiful scenery, similar to San Juan Islands.
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Deception Pass State Park is the most visited park in Washington. If you don't have time to go all the way to the San Juan Islands, this is a great day trip (about 1.5 hour drive). You'll see wildlife and beautiful scenery, similar to San Juan Islands.
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleyRight down Post Alley!
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthBoeing Everett Factory
Lake Union
West Point Lighthouse
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
319 2nd Ave SRide the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine StEntertainment & Activities
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayAcross Western and you're almost there
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveSee old Seattle under the city streets
Right by Seattle Great Wheel. New! Just like Disney's "Soarin' Around the World" ride at California Adventure.
32 locals recommend
Wings Over Washington
1301 Alaskan WayRight by Seattle Great Wheel. New! Just like Disney's "Soarin' Around the World" ride at California Adventure.
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SHome of Mariners Baseball
Artists At Play Playground
305 Harrison StKids Discovery Museum
301 Ravine Ln NEEverything Else
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St10 to 15 minute walk
University Street Station - get off Link Light Rail here for Harbor Steps, 1.5 blocks away
12 locals recommend
University St Station Bay C
University Street Station - get off Link Light Rail here for Harbor Steps, 1.5 blocks away
Copperworks Distilling
1250 Alaskan WayVery nearby - a tasting room
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
Shopping
Westlake Center
Pine StreetDowntown shopping and restaurants
Pacific Place
600 Pine StDowntown shopping, plus restaurants and movies
Famous (interesting and eclectic) shop on the waterfront. Kids love it!
35 locals recommend
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
1001 Alaskan WayFamous (interesting and eclectic) shop on the waterfront. Kids love it!
Costco Wholesale
8629 120th Ave NEIn case you're in town for a while!
Super close (a block or so) and has everything, including groceries. Well priced.
78 locals recommend
Target
1401 2nd AveSuper close (a block or so) and has everything, including groceries. Well priced.
Kress IGA Seattle WA
1427 3rd AveFood Scene
Von's 1000SPIRITS
1225 1st AveGreat happy hour - right at Harbor Steps
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueHip place, great food
The Pike Brewing Company
1415 1st AveFun atmosphere, short walk
Wild Ginger
1401 3rd AveAmazing Thai and Asian food
Delicious sushi and California rolls. Good value for lunch (anytime before 6pm, or after 10pm).
91 locals recommend
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
1400 1st Ave Delicious sushi and California rolls. Good value for lunch (anytime before 6pm, or after 10pm).
The Crab Pot
1305 Alaskan WayIvar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake WayIvar's Acres of Clams
1001 Alaskan WayKidd Valley
5502 25th Ave NELecosho
89 University StRight in the building (on Harbor Steps)
Fonté Café - Seattle
1321 1st AveGood for breakfast
Etta's
2020 Western AveOne of Tom Douglas' restaurants - delicious
The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
1212 2nd AveFamous Seattle steak and seafood house
There are 140 wineries, wine bars & tasting rooms including Chateau Ste. Michelle. 30 min drive.
81 locals recommend
Woodinville Visitors Center
13590 Northeast Village Square DriveThere are 140 wineries, wine bars & tasting rooms including Chateau Ste. Michelle. 30 min drive.
The original Starbucks! Just 1/3 mile away! There is also a Starbucks right at Harbor Steps.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StThe original Starbucks! Just 1/3 mile away! There is also a Starbucks right at Harbor Steps.
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StHigh end restaurant
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveStarbucks
1912 Pike PlThis is a Starbucks Reserve - right at Harbor Steps!!
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st AveBiscuit Bitch
1909 1st AveEveryone just raves about this place for breakfast!
Essentials
Target
1401 2nd AveIt's Target - everything you need a 3 minute walk away