Our Local Recommendations for Seattle
Sightseeing
Great photos, lots of really interesting glass art by Chihuly.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StGreat photos, lots of really interesting glass art by Chihuly.
Duh right? But it was remodeled recently and the views through the glass are really nice and now has a rotating glass bottom.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StDuh right? But it was remodeled recently and the views through the glass are really nice and now has a rotating glass bottom.
Also duh, but if you go Friday - Sunday make sure to snag some popcorn from Cobb’s - it’s the best! Pike’s Place Chowder is great, do the sampler and get a little bit of everything! Beecher’s has great cheese & Mac & cheese!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveAlso duh, but if you go Friday - Sunday make sure to snag some popcorn from Cobb’s - it’s the best! Pike’s Place Chowder is great, do the sampler and get a little bit of everything! Beecher’s has great cheese & Mac & cheese!
So gross but also fascinating. Ghost Alley Espresso by the Gum Wall - try the mystery mocha, it’s the barista choice of drink.
170 locals recommend
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleySo gross but also fascinating. Ghost Alley Espresso by the Gum Wall - try the mystery mocha, it’s the barista choice of drink.
Smith Tower
506 2nd AveGreat for sunsets & cocktails/drinks
Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StIf you can can can! For a burlesque show.
Reservations are required for official tours, but they’re also really cool to just walk around.
212 locals recommend
Amazon Spheres
2111 7th AveReservations are required for official tours, but they’re also really cool to just walk around.
A beautiful bookstore in the heart of Capitol Hill when you're ready for a moment of quiet. Close to tons of restaurants.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveA beautiful bookstore in the heart of Capitol Hill when you're ready for a moment of quiet. Close to tons of restaurants.
There’s one nearly every day of the week in the various neighborhoods.
80 locals recommend
West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue SouthwestThere’s one nearly every day of the week in the various neighborhoods.
Wonderful trails and beautiful views. It's a little easy to get lost in this park as it's so large, but it's one of our favorites.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdWonderful trails and beautiful views. It's a little easy to get lost in this park as it's so large, but it's one of our favorites.
This is a great beach hangout to grab some food and enjoy the views.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWThis is a great beach hangout to grab some food and enjoy the views.
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StA great park close to the suite with beach views.
This is a Seattle landmark, visible from South Lake Union. Typically pretty crowded but a great place for photography.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThis is a Seattle landmark, visible from South Lake Union. Typically pretty crowded but a great place for photography.
Neighborhoods
For a drink out, so many unique bars; check out Unicorn, Tavern Law (Needle & Thread), Foreign National
344 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
For a drink out, so many unique bars; check out Unicorn, Tavern Law (Needle & Thread), Foreign National
Ballard
This area is full of amazing restaurants and thrifting.
Our Favorite Coffee Spots -Coffee is Life!
Note: We have many many more coffee recommendations if you want any from any neighborhood in the city, these are just a few of our favorites
Columbia City is a great local neighborhood and this local spot also has a great record store upstairs
85 locals recommend
Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds StColumbia City is a great local neighborhood and this local spot also has a great record store upstairs
Great baked goods made in house & just a 10 minute walk away.
40 locals recommend
Fresh Flours West Seattle
9410 Delridge Way SWGreat baked goods made in house & just a 10 minute walk away.
Storyville Coffee Pike Place
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th StNot for the coffee "purist", but they make incredibly sweet and addicting coffee.
18 locals recommend
Coffeeholic House
3700 S Hudson StNot for the coffee "purist", but they make incredibly sweet and addicting coffee.
Sound & Fog
4735 40th Ave SWMoonshot Coffee
9622 16th Ave SW Just a 10 min walk away
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIt’s a visitor favorite for those who favor Starbucks
Burgers/Sandwiches/Tacos
Burger Sandwich Taco, what a good combo! For a really delicious sandwich without a brick-and-mortar location, try Layers's Food Truck. Everything there is amazing.
Sloppy greasy burgers and malts (mill sauce on everything). Wins our top spot for the best non-fancy burger.
61 locals recommend
Red Mill Burgers Interbay
1613 West Dravus StreetSloppy greasy burgers and malts (mill sauce on everything). Wins our top spot for the best non-fancy burger.
Mean Sandwich
1510 NW Leary WayDam burger and all their sandwiches are good
If you love a good dive bar, get the tavern burger, fries, and a beer, it’s a simple burger made well.
34 locals recommend
Loretta's Northwesterner
8617 14th Ave SIf you love a good dive bar, get the tavern burger, fries, and a beer, it’s a simple burger made well.
Dingfelder's Delicatessen
1318 E Pine StJewish deli with all the staples
This is an after-bar spot, really cheap burgers & fries, no substitutions or custom orders; it’s a Seattle staple
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EThis is an after-bar spot, really cheap burgers & fries, no substitutions or custom orders; it’s a Seattle staple
This is a pork heavy spot, lots of great sandwiches in West Seattle, get the pork fat fries
22 locals recommend
The Swinery
3207 California Ave SWThis is a pork heavy spot, lots of great sandwiches in West Seattle, get the pork fat fries
Quick and delicious, the taco chukis with the pineapple is the best. There are several locations. This one is right next to a great Beacon Hill coffee shop (The Station).
228 locals recommend
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway EQuick and delicious, the taco chukis with the pineapple is the best. There are several locations. This one is right next to a great Beacon Hill coffee shop (The Station).
Our Favorite Indian Food
Veggie korma is the best, plus great samosas. Right next to the transit stop in Capitol Hill and has a great dark basement vibe.
81 locals recommend
Annapurna Cafe
1833 Broadway Veggie korma is the best, plus great samosas. Right next to the transit stop in Capitol Hill and has a great dark basement vibe.
Dumplings & Noodles
Highly recommended if you haven’t been before, the pork soup dumplings are so good! It’s a big menu, if you end up going and want a full order recommendation let us know
67 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
600 Pine StHighly recommended if you haven’t been before, the pork soup dumplings are so good! It’s a big menu, if you end up going and want a full order recommendation let us know
Dim sum place with several locations. Dumplings are great, q-bar, and scallion pancakes!
10 locals recommend
Dough Zone
7625 170th Ave NEDim sum place with several locations. Dumplings are great, q-bar, and scallion pancakes!
Beef cheek noodles, pastrami fried rice - really anything is great from here
57 locals recommend
Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails
2519 S Jackson StBeef cheek noodles, pastrami fried rice - really anything is great from here
Thai Food
It's hard to go wrong with Thai Food in Seattle.
Wild Ginger
1401 3rd AveBuddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee St