Amber’s guidebook
Attractions
You probably already know about most of the top Seattle attractions, such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, etc. Here is a list of some of our other favorite area attractions that you may not know about.
Staying in West Seattle, Alki Beach is a must see! See stunning views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline from the beach. There is bike, kayak and stand-up paddle board rental in the area. The neighborhood also hosts a variety of restaurants, cafes and coffee shops with beach views. Our favorite Alki Beach area restaurant is Marination Ma Kai. There is a menu included in this book.
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Alki Beach
Staying in West Seattle, Alki Beach is a must see! See stunning views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline from the beach. There is bike, kayak and stand-up paddle board rental in the area. The neighborhood also hosts a variety of restaurants, cafes and coffee shops with beach views. Our favorite Alki Beach area restaurant is Marination Ma Kai. There is a menu included in this book.
It's a little bit of a drive, but well worth it. It is 34 miles from here. The falls are breathtaking and there is a nice, short hike to the lower viewing deck. The hike itself is nice, and a great way to have a Pacific Northwest hiking experience that won’t take up too much time.
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I-Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveIt's a little bit of a drive, but well worth it. It is 34 miles from here. The falls are breathtaking and there is a nice, short hike to the lower viewing deck. The hike itself is nice, and a great way to have a Pacific Northwest hiking experience that won’t take up too much time.
A random, quirky sculpture that lives under the Fremont Bridge in the Fremont neighborhood. Explore the Fremont neighborhood and look for the strangely placed historic Lenin statue too while you are there.
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthA random, quirky sculpture that lives under the Fremont Bridge in the Fremont neighborhood. Explore the Fremont neighborhood and look for the strangely placed historic Lenin statue too while you are there.
Take a Ferry Ride! Seattle is known for its ferry’s. It is a fun way to view Seattle and Puget Sound. You can drive your car onto the ferry, which is a fun experience for children and adults alike. You can also walk on to the ferries. Walking on is cheaper, but then more difficult to get around once you reach your destination. For a convenient and fun Seattle ferry experience we recommend the Bainbridge ferry. The ride is not too long, and once you reach Bainbridge Island there are plenty of shops and restaurants to explore near the ferry terminal. You will also get a stunning view of the Seattle skyline as you depart and return to port.
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Bainbridge Island Ferry
Seattle Ferry TerminalTake a Ferry Ride! Seattle is known for its ferry’s. It is a fun way to view Seattle and Puget Sound. You can drive your car onto the ferry, which is a fun experience for children and adults alike. You can also walk on to the ferries. Walking on is cheaper, but then more difficult to get around once you reach your destination. For a convenient and fun Seattle ferry experience we recommend the Bainbridge ferry. The ride is not too long, and once you reach Bainbridge Island there are plenty of shops and restaurants to explore near the ferry terminal. You will also get a stunning view of the Seattle skyline as you depart and return to port.
This is a tiny neighborhood park, but the views of Seattle from this park are iconic and breathtaking. There is limited street parking, but people come and go very quickly and the parking is free.
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Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThis is a tiny neighborhood park, but the views of Seattle from this park are iconic and breathtaking. There is limited street parking, but people come and go very quickly and the parking is free.
Gas Works Park is a large, grassy park on the north side of Lake Union. The remains of old Seattle Gas Light Company stand there and serve as a landmark. This park also provides amazing views of Seattle from another angle and is a great place to take kids, as there is a nice playground and plenty of space to run.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGas Works Park is a large, grassy park on the north side of Lake Union. The remains of old Seattle Gas Light Company stand there and serve as a landmark. This park also provides amazing views of Seattle from another angle and is a great place to take kids, as there is a nice playground and plenty of space to run.
Restaurants
Here are some of our favorites!
This is probably our favorite! Delicious Hawaiian style food with an amazing view in a very casual setting. Located in West Seattle, near Alki Beach at 1660 Harbor Ave SW
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWThis is probably our favorite! Delicious Hawaiian style food with an amazing view in a very casual setting. Located in West Seattle, near Alki Beach at 1660 Harbor Ave SW
“Casual seafood eatery” located right in Pike Place market. We like to order at the counter on the main floor and go up to the third floor to enjoy our food and great views of Puget Sound!
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Lowell's Restaurant & Bar
1519 Pike Pl“Casual seafood eatery” located right in Pike Place market. We like to order at the counter on the main floor and go up to the third floor to enjoy our food and great views of Puget Sound!
Everyone wants go to the first Starbucks in Pike Place, but if you want to relax and enjoy artisanal coffee, our favorite place is Storyville Coffee Shop. It is a little hidden, and you have to go up a few floors to get to it. The address is 94 Pike Street, Top floor Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101.
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Storyville Coffee Pike Place
Everyone wants go to the first Starbucks in Pike Place, but if you want to relax and enjoy artisanal coffee, our favorite place is Storyville Coffee Shop. It is a little hidden, and you have to go up a few floors to get to it. The address is 94 Pike Street, Top floor Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101.
Creative ice cream shop with special Seattle flavors. This is actually a Portland original, but we love it! There are 2 locations in Seattle, 1 in Ballard and 1 on Capitol Hill.
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Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetCreative ice cream shop with special Seattle flavors. This is actually a Portland original, but we love it! There are 2 locations in Seattle, 1 in Ballard and 1 on Capitol Hill.
Popular Seattle ice cream shop with classic and unique flavors. There are several locations. We suggest checking out the one in Wallingford and also stopping by Dick’s Drive-In for burgers and fries while you are in the neighborhood. The address is 1622.5 N 45th St.
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StPopular Seattle ice cream shop with classic and unique flavors. There are several locations. We suggest checking out the one in Wallingford and also stopping by Dick’s Drive-In for burgers and fries while you are in the neighborhood. The address is 1622.5 N 45th St.
Seattle classic burger chain since 1954. Very delicious burgers and fries at very reasonable prices. You have to eat outside or in your car though. There are multiple locations. The one in Wallingford is at 111 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway ESeattle classic burger chain since 1954. Very delicious burgers and fries at very reasonable prices. You have to eat outside or in your car though. There are multiple locations. The one in Wallingford is at 111 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105
This is a nice place to go if you would like to have a little more of a gourmet dining experience. They also have an excellent wine selection. There are a few locations in the Seattle area. The one in downtown Seattle is at 1225 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. There is also a nice one in Woodinville wine district, which is a great place to have lunch or dinner before or after wine tasting. The address is 14459 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072.
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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueThis is a nice place to go if you would like to have a little more of a gourmet dining experience. They also have an excellent wine selection. There are a few locations in the Seattle area. The one in downtown Seattle is at 1225 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. There is also a nice one in Woodinville wine district, which is a great place to have lunch or dinner before or after wine tasting. The address is 14459 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StDin Tai Fung
600 Pine StThe Dolar Shop Seattle
11020 NE 6th St