Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Sightseeing

Great Zoo to wonder... They have multiple environments (Africa, India, Tundra, Rainforest, etc) that are nicely put together each with native plants specific to that region.
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave N
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Great Zoo to wonder... They have multiple environments (Africa, India, Tundra, Rainforest, etc) that are nicely put together each with native plants specific to that region.
Tennis courts, play area, water rentals, pull up area, baseball/soccer field. Across from great restaurants with a flat usable concrete trail around a lake.
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Iphondo laseGreen Lake
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
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Tennis courts, play area, water rentals, pull up area, baseball/soccer field. Across from great restaurants with a flat usable concrete trail around a lake.
Yachts and super ships get lowered to sea level or raised to go to Lake union or Lake Washington. From summer to early fall you can see the various species of Salmon, like chinook, coho, etc
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th St
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Yachts and super ships get lowered to sea level or raised to go to Lake union or Lake Washington. From summer to early fall you can see the various species of Salmon, like chinook, coho, etc

Food Scene

One of the most flavorful pizzas I have had here in Ballard. They don't do delivery, but ordering pickup is awesome. Every time I order my pizza has been ready to go within 15 minutes.
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Veraci Pizza
500 NW Market St
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One of the most flavorful pizzas I have had here in Ballard. They don't do delivery, but ordering pickup is awesome. Every time I order my pizza has been ready to go within 15 minutes.
Cuban Sandwiches-A little far for a walk, but well worth it if you can make it. Go to Paseo if you want amazing food but be prepared to wait a few minutes in line, especially around the lunch hours.
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Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave N
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Cuban Sandwiches-A little far for a walk, but well worth it if you can make it. Go to Paseo if you want amazing food but be prepared to wait a few minutes in line, especially around the lunch hours.
Fantastic solid 4 start breakfast joint. Food is always great service is good. The decor is creative.
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Dish
4358 Leary Way NW
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Fantastic solid 4 start breakfast joint. Food is always great service is good. The decor is creative.
A little pricey for coffee, but really tasty local roasted coffee.
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Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NW
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A little pricey for coffee, but really tasty local roasted coffee.
Jolly Roger is a great place to go with your family and friends. The seating is comfortable and the pirate decor is fun. The map floor is especially great. Local craft beer and Mahi Sliders. Yum
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Jolly Roger Taproom
1111 NW Ballard Way
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Jolly Roger is a great place to go with your family and friends. The seating is comfortable and the pirate decor is fun. The map floor is especially great. Local craft beer and Mahi Sliders. Yum
Don't miss out on the goat cheese quiche and the chocolate croissants! The tarts/pies with fruits are great too. Seating can be challenging, as they have few tables and they are always busy.
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Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NW
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Don't miss out on the goat cheese quiche and the chocolate croissants! The tarts/pies with fruits are great too. Seating can be challenging, as they have few tables and they are always busy.
The interior is very nice and cozy with lots of nice places to sit, and the coffee was great- very smooth. Pick up some coffee beans here for home. Pastry selection was fresh and good.
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Lighthouse Roasters
400 N 43rd St
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The interior is very nice and cozy with lots of nice places to sit, and the coffee was great- very smooth. Pick up some coffee beans here for home. Pastry selection was fresh and good.

Essentials

Trader Joe's is an amazing store with great variety in products from frozen pre-made meals to self-branded non-perishable items to "fresh" organic produce.
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Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
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Trader Joe's is an amazing store with great variety in products from frozen pre-made meals to self-branded non-perishable items to "fresh" organic produce.
Your typical grocery store
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Safeway
516 1st Ave W
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Your typical grocery store

Drinks & Nightlife

Amazing beer. Amazing brunch. Service is very friendly. Just a great place for breakfast lunch and/or dinner!
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The Leary Traveler
4354 Leary Way Northwest
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Amazing beer. Amazing brunch. Service is very friendly. Just a great place for breakfast lunch and/or dinner!
As far as dive bars go this is one of the best in Seattle. Cheap drinks and inexpensive but tasty food and lots of character in the bar itself and its patronage.
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Tin Hat Bar & Grill
512 NW 65th St
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As far as dive bars go this is one of the best in Seattle. Cheap drinks and inexpensive but tasty food and lots of character in the bar itself and its patronage.
Molly's has some fine Irish brews on tap a few locals too, and a great whiskey selection. One of the only Irish bars I know of that is actually filled with Irish people more often than not.
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Molly Maguires
610 NW 65th St
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Molly's has some fine Irish brews on tap a few locals too, and a great whiskey selection. One of the only Irish bars I know of that is actually filled with Irish people more often than not.

Entertainment & Activities

. This is a fun place to go! They have an open court like area outside with a food truck that rotates each week and chairs and picnic tables to sit. The beer is awesome.
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Populuxe Brewing
826 NW 49th St
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. This is a fun place to go! They have an open court like area outside with a food truck that rotates each week and chairs and picnic tables to sit. The beer is awesome.

Everything Else

The combination of inventive beers and down to earth taproom should make Reuben's a must-visit for anyone looking for another example of how Seattle's independent brewing community is shaping up.
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Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NW
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The combination of inventive beers and down to earth taproom should make Reuben's a must-visit for anyone looking for another example of how Seattle's independent brewing community is shaping up.
What a great place! Super cool mix of industrial machinery, fantastic beer, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and contemporary style! Way to go guys
1108 NW 52nd St
What a great place! Super cool mix of industrial machinery, fantastic beer, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and contemporary style! Way to go guys
This is a great way to spend a Sunday morning/early afternoon! They have art vendors, meat vendors, cheese, produce, everything!
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NW
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This is a great way to spend a Sunday morning/early afternoon! They have art vendors, meat vendors, cheese, produce, everything!
There are spectacular views of Lake Union and the city skyline. There are picnic tables and benches for some down time. This park is awesome!
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way
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There are spectacular views of Lake Union and the city skyline. There are picnic tables and benches for some down time. This park is awesome!