Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Take the original monorail next to Nordstrom (5th ans Pine) to get here - $3
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I-Space Needle
400 Broad StTake the original monorail next to Nordstrom (5th ans Pine) to get here - $3
Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island for $8 round trip - great city views. Try the steamed clams at Harbor Public House on the island.
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Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalTake the ferry to Bainbridge Island for $8 round trip - great city views. Try the steamed clams at Harbor Public House on the island.
I-Great Wheel yaseSeattle
1301 Alaskan WayGreat views on the waterfront.
Beautiful - great views from World Sports Grill on the West side.
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South Lake Union
Beautiful - great views from World Sports Grill on the West side.
Socialist neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants.
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Fremont
Socialist neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants.
Worth a visit for Asian food and culture. Seattle is 15% Asian fyi.
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Seattle Chinatown-International District
Worth a visit for Asian food and culture. Seattle is 15% Asian fyi.
Downtown Seattle
Great to just wander around aimlessly...
Next door... lots of art, small shops, restaurants and bars.
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Capitol Hill
Next door... lots of art, small shops, restaurants and bars.
Original Downtown Seattle with the Smith Tower observation deck and other old buildings.
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Pioneer Square
Original Downtown Seattle with the Smith Tower observation deck and other old buildings.
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveThe view!!!!
Seafood, flowers, fruit, veggies, crafts... views in the back.
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Imarike yePike Place
1531 Western AveSeafood, flowers, fruit, veggies, crafts... views in the back.
Belltown
Exciting neighborhood. Plenty of nightlife and food.
Beautiful cemetery and views.
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Iindawo zokugqibela zikaBruce Lee ne-Brandon Lee
1554 15th Ave EBeautiful cemetery and views.
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveAmazing story of old Seattle!
Bainbridge Island
Walk to ferry terminal - $7 round trip.
Drinks & Nightlife
John John's Game Room
1351 E Olive WayCheap drinks and pinball! One of our faves.
Two story circus-themed dive bar with homemade corn dogs, pinball and weirdos. Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" video was filmed here. Best after 9pm.
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Unicorn
1118 E Pike StTwo story circus-themed dive bar with homemade corn dogs, pinball and weirdos. Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" video was filmed here. Best after 9pm.
Still Liquor
1524 Minor AveCocktail bar VERY close to home.
Canon
928 12th AveWhiskey - lots of good whiskey
German Sausages, Bocce, and Biers! (now called Rein Haus)
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Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th AveGerman Sausages, Bocce, and Biers! (now called Rein Haus)
Hula Hula
1501 E Olive WayKaraoke every day.
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveAwesome cocktails with a hidden speakeasy upstairs...
Rob Roy
2332 2nd AveWonderful cocktails including one with gunpowder in it...
Moe Bar
1425 10th AveChill local bar.
MUST try cocktail lounge - if you can find it...
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Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive WayMUST try cocktail lounge - if you can find it...
Montana
1506 E Olive WayWhiskey Pickle Backs!
The Capital Grille
1301 4th AvenueStop on the way back from the ferry.
Rumba
1112 Pike StThis is a two minute walk for food/drinks.
Sam's Tavern
1024 E Pike StBloody Mary on Sat/Sun Am.
Dive bar famous as the last place Kurt Cobain was seen alive.
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Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetDive bar famous as the last place Kurt Cobain was seen alive.
Diller Room
1224 1st AveGreat little bar with lots of locals.
Pyramid Alehouse Restaurant
1201 1st Ave STry their apricot beer!
Bait Shop
606 Broadway EGreat bar for folks over 30.
Sun Liquor Distillery
514 East Pike StreetLocally made gin and vodka...
Pine Box
1600 Melrose AveLots of local beers on tap - VERY close to home.
Rock Box
1603 Nagle PlKaraoke rooms.
Quarter Lounge
909 Madison StDive with a couple pool tables.
Tap House Grill
1506 6th Ave160 beers on tap.
Captain Blacks
129 Belmont Ave EGreat outdoor patio to drink and smoke.
Cha Cha Lounge
1013 E Pike StDivey metal bar downstairs.
Shorty's
2316 2nd AveA legend in Belltown - pinball and booze.
Lava Lounge
2226 2nd AveTiki dive bar.
The Crocodile
2505 1st AveLive bands.
Elephant & Castle
1415 5th AveEnglish pub.
The Pike Brewing Company
1415 1st AveLocal Beer!
Nitelite Lounge
1920 2nd AveDIVE DIVE DIVE & Cheap Drinks!!!
2nd Avenue
2nd AvenueQuality cocktails.
The Whisky Bar
2122 2nd AveChill local bar.
The Hideout
1005 Boren AveGood cocktails / dark atmosphere.
Hillside Bar
1520 East Olive WayDive with pool and pinball.
Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WaySweet and savory pie and pie-themed drinks.
Gay dive bar with Karaoke every night. Great people watching.
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Crescent Lounge
1413 E Olive WayGay dive bar with Karaoke every night. Great people watching.
Comet Tavern
922 E Pike StGreat little bar with food, music and pool tables.
Alibi Room
85 Pike StDive with cheap grub.
Capitol Cider
818 E Pike StGo downstairs... get beer and cider.
Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island from downtown ($8 round-trip) then try the steamed clams here and go for a walk along the marina.
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Harbour Public House
231 Parfitt Way SWTake the ferry to Bainbridge Island from downtown ($8 round-trip) then try the steamed clams here and go for a walk along the marina.
Bar Sue
1407 14th AveChop Suey
1325 E Madison St Live local bands.
I-Paramount Theatre
911 Pine St Big acts play here. It's next door too.
Neumos
925 E Pike StLive tunes!
Victory Lounge
433 Eastlake Ave E Simple dive.
Revolver Bar
1514 E Olive WayVinyl only with great drinks.
Vito's
927 9th Ave Mobsteresque Italian dining and drinks - live music.
Speckled & Drake
1355 E Olive WayOur go to neighborhood bar. Close and simple.
Arts & Culture
Walk through freeway park (University entrance) from our house to get here. Beautiful architecture with ten floors to explore.
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I-Seatlle Public Library
1000 4th AveWalk through freeway park (University entrance) from our house to get here. Beautiful architecture with ten floors to explore.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StFree on third Thursday's?
Showbox
1426 1st AveLegendary place to see bands.
IChihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StI've heard really good things...
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StI've heard good things
I-Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NInto Music?
I-Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveBeautiful.
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayImpressive campus!
I-Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SGreat if you like planes.
Food Scene
Fried clams!!! and feed some fries to the seagulls. There is a fancy indoor restaurant and a casual walk-up window.
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Ivar's Acres of Clams
1001 Alaskan WayFried clams!!! and feed some fries to the seagulls. There is a fancy indoor restaurant and a casual walk-up window.
Elliott's Oyster House
1201 Alaskan Way$1 local oysters at 3pm!
DeliNoMore
1118 5th AveAwesome cheap breakfast and free Wifi (next to the Library too).
Imarike yePike Place
1531 Western AveMust see when in Seattle!
Best Sushi in America? Find out for yourself! (you've seen Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Netflix?)
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Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveBest Sushi in America? Find out for yourself! (you've seen Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Netflix?)
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveAmazing coffee at any location.
Li'l Woody's
1211 Pine StFantastic greasy burgers!!!
Serious Pie
2001 4th AveBest Pizza in town.
The Crab Pot
1305 Alaskan WayJust do it!
Spicy Mexican sushi? Yes! GREAT happy hour!!
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Japonessa Sushi Cocina
1400 1st AveSpicy Mexican sushi? Yes! GREAT happy hour!!
Imarike yePike Place
1531 Western AveMandatory clam chowder.
Piroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike PlIconic Russian pastries.
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlIt is the original...
Ocean Star Chinese Restaurant
605 7th Ave SDim Sum carts on weekends.
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveLooking for a nearby locally-sourced romantic dinner?
Great Mexican food! (I know, I'm from Arizona).
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Fogón Cocina Mexicana
600 E Pine StGreat Mexican food! (I know, I'm from Arizona).
Try the guacamole and carne asada here. Happy hour is a great value.
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La Cocina Oaxaquena
1216 Pine StTry the guacamole and carne asada here. Happy hour is a great value.
Oprah's go to fried chicken. Get it to go.
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Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StOprah's go to fried chicken. Get it to go.
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyI've heard good things...
Norm's Eatery & Ale House
460 N 36th StDog friendly restaurant in Fremont.
Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave NBrunch!!!
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StGood coffee close by.
Quinn's Pub
1001 E Pike StNice food and drinks.
Sushi Maki
1633 Bellevue AveCheap sushi to go.
Good diner food with drinks - more drinks at The Comet next door.
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Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th AveGood diner food with drinks - more drinks at The Comet next door.
Duke's Seafood & Chowder
1111 Fairview Avenue NorthGreat lake union views.
Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWRight on Alki beach in West Seattle.
Ultimate Sunday seafood brunch with city views. Take the $3 water taxi to get here from downtown.
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWUltimate Sunday seafood brunch with city views. Take the $3 water taxi to get here from downtown.
Metropolitan Grill
820 2nd AveThe best steaks in town.
The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
1212 2nd AveExcellent happy hour.
Shuckers Restaurant
411 University StFancy oysters.
Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave E Oysters and a solid brunch.
Pettirosso Seattle
1101 E Pike StBreakfast.
Storyville Coffee Pike Place
Really good coffee.
Located right in the market with tremendous views of the waterfront. Sleepless in Seattle fame.
Athenian
1517 Pike PlaceLocated right in the market with tremendous views of the waterfront. Sleepless in Seattle fame.
Blueacre Seafood
1700 7th AveHappy hour oysters and top shelf seafood.
Lunchbox Lab
7200 East Green Lake Dr N Creative burgers and beers.
Annapurna Cafe
1833 BroadwayGood Indian food close by.
Food and good drinks near the waterfront and the SAM.
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Von's 1000SPIRITS
1225 1st AveFood and good drinks near the waterfront and the SAM.
Maybe the best Sushi in the USA. You can also try his original place "Shiro's" in Belltown.
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Sushi Kashiba
86 Pine StMaybe the best Sushi in the USA. You can also try his original place "Shiro's" in Belltown.
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveFired chicken sandwich.
Local oysters and very close to home.
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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveLocal oysters and very close to home.
Parks & Nature
8-story urban park with quick access from us to downtown over the freeway. Waterfalls.
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Freeway Park
8-story urban park with quick access from us to downtown over the freeway. Waterfalls.
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrBest view of the city from land.
Sand beach with bars and restaurants. Take water taxi and shuttle to get here quick and cheap.
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Alki Beach Park Bathhouse Lawn Outdoor Event Space
2701 Alki Ave SWSand beach with bars and restaurants. Take water taxi and shuttle to get here quick and cheap.
I-Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EPretty urban park with views.
I-Discovry Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvd Good for long hikes.
Essentials
Pike Grocery
1011 Pike StMini grocery in our building.
QFC
1401 BroadwayNice local grocery with lots of wine.
Shopping
The original... with a Nordstrom Rack next door.
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Spa Nordstrom - Downtown Seattle
500 Pine StThe original... with a Nordstrom Rack next door.
Pacific Place
600 Pine StNice shopping mall with a movie theater.
Great shop and lot's of fun. Rainproof notebooks!
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Metsker Maps of Seattle
1511 1st AveGreat shop and lot's of fun. Rainproof notebooks!
Holy Smoke
1556 E Olive WayBest glass pipe shop on the hill. They do not sell marijuana.
Recreational marijuana store (weed is legal in Washington) with hundreds of options from pre-rolled joints to edibles. 21+, no medical card is required. Grab a beer next door at The Neighbor Lady while you're there
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Uncle Ike's Central District Marijuana Dispensary
2310 E Union StRecreational marijuana store (weed is legal in Washington) with hundreds of options from pre-rolled joints to edibles. 21+, no medical card is required. Grab a beer next door at The Neighbor Lady while you're there