The place to get that classic Space Needle shot is Kerry Park on the southern slope of Queen Anne Hill. It covers barely an acre, but it gives you the panorama of Elliott Bay, downtown & the needle. Read more.
Olympic Sculpture Park rises at the edge of Elliott Bay. It's a cunning use of 9 formerly industrial acres, with works by about a dozen artists. Read more.
If you're a tourist OR Seattleite, this is worth it! Breathtaking views, also tons of information about the city, and surrounding areas. Admission is good all day, so hang onto your ticket to return.
Pike Place Market is home to the first Starbucks, Rachel the Pig, numerous street performers and entertainers, and the Pike Place Fish Market, which features the fish-throwing fishmongers.
It's four miles from the bridge to the end of Alki Beach Park, 8 mi round trip. Walk, bike, board, skate or run!
You gotta respect the skill and dedication it has taken to keep a fine-dining restaurant going for so long. The food is the best it’s ever been with Chef Jason Franey in the kitchen.-Maria Hines, Top
charming little coffee shop across the street (and upstairs) from the market. great way to escape the crowds for a moment and have a cappuccino and pastry
Skip the gimmicky rolls (as tasty as they are)-- the xeroxed b&w menu of fresh sashimi is where it's at.
With seven oyster varieties daily, W&C is a nosher’s paradise, not a dinner house, so plan accordingly. Then plan to wait, as dozens crowd the line ahead of you, and reservations aren’t accepted. Read more.
