Kim's Guidebook
Food scene Ballard, Seattle, Bellevue
Ocho
2325 NW Market StGo early, it is small and fills up fast!
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWMiro Tea
5405 Ballard Ave NWSen Noodle Bar
2307 NW Market St
The Ballard Cut
5313 Ballard Avenue NorthwestGood for steak near by
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWGood Mexican
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWSalt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetBeautiful garden covered eating areas. Cute cafe for morning latte, walk and pastry
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Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWBeautiful garden covered eating areas. Cute cafe for morning latte, walk and pastry
Multi million build out, sexy bar in the Balls SLU (south lake Union)
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Deep Dive
620 Lenora StMulti million build out, sexy bar in the Balls SLU (south lake Union)
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StYou will need a reservation it is packed, loud Thai music and tasty food! Beware of going super spicy hot they aren’t kidding.
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Bangrak Market Thai Street Food & Bar
2319 2nd AveYou will need a reservation it is packed, loud Thai music and tasty food! Beware of going super spicy hot they aren’t kidding.
Bainbridge Island - take foot ferry for the day or a few hours. Check schedule for sailing during the months you wish to travel
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Hitchcock Deli
6003 12th Ave SBainbridge Island - take foot ferry for the day or a few hours. Check schedule for sailing during the months you wish to travel
Sightseeing
I-Space Needle
400 Broad StI-National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StBallard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StI-Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NLumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SSea hawks games
Husky Stadium
3800 Montlake Blvd NEUW football games
Splash in the water on a hot summer August day. Rent electric boats off westlake or paddle boards or kayaks. Eat a nice meal on the water.
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South Lake Union
Splash in the water on a hot summer August day. Rent electric boats off westlake or paddle boards or kayaks. Eat a nice meal on the water.
See the Fremont Sunday flea market, the troll under the bridge, gas works is great for frisbee or a picnic
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Fremont
See the Fremont Sunday flea market, the troll under the bridge, gas works is great for frisbee or a picnic
I-Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveNeighborhoods
Golden Gardens Park Road
Golden Gardens Park RoadWalkable, lots of restaurants and shops. Check out the locks and Golden Gardens (puget sound).
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Ballard
Walkable, lots of restaurants and shops. Check out the locks and Golden Gardens (puget sound).
Bella Nails & Spa
2019 Northwest Market StreetManicure/pedicure spot
Lots of new buildings being built for AMZN. Tons of restaurants next to the mall off Bellevue Way. Beautiful park next to the mall.
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Bellevue
Lots of new buildings being built for AMZN. Tons of restaurants next to the mall off Bellevue Way. Beautiful park next to the mall.
Hiking pu pu point is easy about 45mins plus drive time. Tons of trails to hike like snow lake, rattlesnake, mailbox that take longer and need better conditioning. Be sure to check reviews for tips of when not to go due to wet conditions and washed out trail portions.
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Issaquah
Hiking pu pu point is easy about 45mins plus drive time. Tons of trails to hike like snow lake, rattlesnake, mailbox that take longer and need better conditioning. Be sure to check reviews for tips of when not to go due to wet conditions and washed out trail portions.
Arboretum Waterfront Trail
Arboretum Waterfront TrailSeattle UW Mountlake area
See gas works, the troll under the Seattle bridge, be sure to check out Fremont flea market. People from around the world visit every year.
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Fremont
See gas works, the troll under the Seattle bridge, be sure to check out Fremont flea market. People from around the world visit every year.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
40 line bus is great, pick it up on 24th & 70th
40 bus heads to market which will take u to downtown Ballard Ave for lots on restaurants and shops
Ukuhamba-hamba
Scooter & bike | car
Veo scooter app & lime bike for bike rentals. GiG car rentals for short or single day rental.
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Rain in the winter
Travel umbrella winter months or parka with hood. Most locals don’t use umbrellas, instead we wear North Face or Patagonia parka, gloves, beanies, waterproof hiking boots/rain boots.