Guidebook for Seattle
Arts & Culture
In the heart of downtown Seattle, it's close to Pike Place Market and shopping. For upcoming exhibits go to http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StIn the heart of downtown Seattle, it's close to Pike Place Market and shopping. For upcoming exhibits go to http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
Beautiful campus for strolling around on a nice day. If you've never been, it's worth a wander. The library is a must see, go to the "Harry Potter reading room", absolutely beautiful! They also have two museums on campus: The Burke Museum (Washington State Museum of Natural History and Culture) and The Henry (Contemporary Art Gallery).
329 locals recommend
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayBeautiful campus for strolling around on a nice day. If you've never been, it's worth a wander. The library is a must see, go to the "Harry Potter reading room", absolutely beautiful! They also have two museums on campus: The Burke Museum (Washington State Museum of Natural History and Culture) and The Henry (Contemporary Art Gallery).
"Chihuly Garden and Glass features of Dale Chihuly's most popular works and architectural installations, highlighting the wide-ranging breadth and scope of his career." A 40-foot tall, glass and steel structure covering 4,500 square feet of light-filled space containing an expansive 100-foot long sculpture in a color palette of reds, oranges, yellows and amber. You can take light rail to Westlake Station, then the Monorail to the Seattle Center and you'll end up at the doorstep to the Chihuly Glass museum and cafe (also at the base of the Space Needle).
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison St"Chihuly Garden and Glass features of Dale Chihuly's most popular works and architectural installations, highlighting the wide-ranging breadth and scope of his career." A 40-foot tall, glass and steel structure covering 4,500 square feet of light-filled space containing an expansive 100-foot long sculpture in a color palette of reds, oranges, yellows and amber. You can take light rail to Westlake Station, then the Monorail to the Seattle Center and you'll end up at the doorstep to the Chihuly Glass museum and cafe (also at the base of the Space Needle).
I wouldn't miss this. MOHAI as known in Seattle reopened in late 2012, with new galleries and multimedia displays, in a new location in Lake Union Park at the north edge of downtown. While there, boat-lovers shouldn’t miss the nearby Center for Wooden Boats, with displays, more than 100 historic boats, a wharf, rental boats and free vintage-boat rides on Sundays (first-come, first served). No admission charge. Take light rail to Westlake Station - get off and go up to the street where you walk to 5th and Olive to find the South Lake Union Street Car - get on that and ride about 5-10 minutes and hop off right outside the Museum which is in an old Navy Building. Great restaurants near by.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NI wouldn't miss this. MOHAI as known in Seattle reopened in late 2012, with new galleries and multimedia displays, in a new location in Lake Union Park at the north edge of downtown. While there, boat-lovers shouldn’t miss the nearby Center for Wooden Boats, with displays, more than 100 historic boats, a wharf, rental boats and free vintage-boat rides on Sundays (first-come, first served). No admission charge. Take light rail to Westlake Station - get off and go up to the street where you walk to 5th and Olive to find the South Lake Union Street Car - get on that and ride about 5-10 minutes and hop off right outside the Museum which is in an old Navy Building. Great restaurants near by.
Museum of Flight has over 160 air and spacecraft, the original Boeing Aircraft factory, flight simulators, and dozens of fun, interactive exhibits. I love this place.
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SMuseum of Flight has over 160 air and spacecraft, the original Boeing Aircraft factory, flight simulators, and dozens of fun, interactive exhibits. I love this place.
Food Scene
Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave SMost delicious bakery!
Natural food co-op groceries. Great for to-go meals.
243 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StNatural food co-op groceries. Great for to-go meals.
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave SAuthentic Pizza and nice location.
Pricy but wonderful food and wine. Restaurant sits on the shore of Lake Washington.
50 locals recommend
Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
200 Lake Washington BlvdPricy but wonderful food and wine. Restaurant sits on the shore of Lake Washington.
Little local Italian restaurant with nice views of the city.
62 locals recommend
That's Amore Italian Cafe
1425 31st Ave SLittle local Italian restaurant with nice views of the city.
Just down the lake In Mt. Baker. A fired up pizza oven makes everything esspecially delicious. Great breakfasts too.
98 locals recommend
Mioposto Pizzeria
3601 S McClellan StJust down the lake In Mt. Baker. A fired up pizza oven makes everything esspecially delicious. Great breakfasts too.
Just around the corner! Great spot for breakfast and brunch. I have a menu at the cottage, bring it in and receive 10% discount for Airbnb guests only!
64 locals recommend
Both Ways Cafe
4922 S Genesee StJust around the corner! Great spot for breakfast and brunch. I have a menu at the cottage, bring it in and receive 10% discount for Airbnb guests only!
Best ice cream! Stop there after watching a movie at the Ark Cinemas.
85 locals recommend
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SBest ice cream! Stop there after watching a movie at the Ark Cinemas.
Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds StNice little coffee shop with a small but good food menu.
Columbia City Ale House
4914 Rainier Ave SGood pub in the heart of Columbia City
A hip and delicious new restaurant, 3 miles north on Lake Washington Blvd.
90 locals recommend
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveA hip and delicious new restaurant, 3 miles north on Lake Washington Blvd.
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StDelicious pizza with gluten-free options!
One of my favorite long-standing Seattle restaurants. Located in the Pike Place market.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyOne of my favorite long-standing Seattle restaurants. Located in the Pike Place market.
Great locally sourced restaurant with a true Seattle vibe. Located in the Pike Place Market.
78 locals recommend
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StGreat locally sourced restaurant with a true Seattle vibe. Located in the Pike Place Market.
Drinks & Nightlife
A regular spot for locals, this bar has good drinks, good music and is in the heart of Columbia City.
88 locals recommend
Lottie's Lounge
4900 Rainier Ave SA regular spot for locals, this bar has good drinks, good music and is in the heart of Columbia City.
Along with a full menu, the Royal Room is a fantastic music venue with live music seven nights a week, check calendar here http://theroyalroomseattle.com/calendar.php
All ages until 10pm.
121 locals recommend
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SAlong with a full menu, the Royal Room is a fantastic music venue with live music seven nights a week, check calendar here http://theroyalroomseattle.com/calendar.php
All ages until 10pm.
Built in 1917, this ex-vaudeville theater hosts acts from a range of genres.
102 locals recommend
Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave SBuilt in 1917, this ex-vaudeville theater hosts acts from a range of genres.
Parks & Nature
My favorite spot. Beautiful park with old growth forest, trails on top, swimming beaches, sweet playground and tennis courts. Walk from the cottage to Seward Park 1.4 miles then around the loop 2.8 miles.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SMy favorite spot. Beautiful park with old growth forest, trails on top, swimming beaches, sweet playground and tennis courts. Walk from the cottage to Seward Park 1.4 miles then around the loop 2.8 miles.
Shopping
Incredible store for gently used Eileen Fisher clothing! One of 2 stores in the country, the other is in NYC. All proceeds benefit local non-profits.
22 locals recommend
Eileen Fisher
4860 Rainier Ave SIncredible store for gently used Eileen Fisher clothing! One of 2 stores in the country, the other is in NYC. All proceeds benefit local non-profits.
Getting Around
Light Rail to the Airport at SeaTac or to the Sport Stadiums, Downtown, Capital Hill or the University of Washington
54 locals recommend
Columbia City station
Light Rail to the Airport at SeaTac or to the Sport Stadiums, Downtown, Capital Hill or the University of Washington
Entertainment & Activities
Ark Lodge Cinemas
4816 Rainier Ave SIconic old movie theater in the heart of Columbia City.