Locals and tourists alike are drawn to the market for its catches-of-the-day, fresh produce, minstrel-like musicians and to take pictures of the iconic sign.
This is where it all began! Get a cup of coffee and wander around the market across the street.
go shopping and enjoy the view. not to forget ride the monorail to the space needle
Part of The Bellevue Collection, Bellevue Square is the one true shopping center that allows you to feed your passion for fashion. Read more.
Check out the British Pantry, including a British restaurant, a British grocery store, and a British pub! Don't forget the British steak pies!
This French bistro possesses both a legendary roast chicken and an informal charm that makes you want to linger all afternoon with some charcuterie and cheese. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Built for the 1962 World Expo, Space Needle distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center , has since become Seattle's most famous landmark.
The museum takes you through music history by immersing you in nearly 80,000 artifacts including photos, sound archives, costumes and musical instruments from notable artists.
Cool down this summer with a refreshing FrütStix fruit bar! Show your cashier you've checked into PCC 3x on Foursquare (3x, 6x, etc) and enjoy a free (single) FrütStix fruit bar.
Loved this place as a change from the standard indoor mall. Great atmosphere and better selection of stores than other malls.
Great place to watch a Screener, just get there early or you may lose a chair.
Try Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Style Ale. The in-house brew is some of the best beer in Seattle! Read more.
Best taqueria in Seattle (I know, there are not many). Carnitas tacos are definitely the thing to get.
Stand by the water, put on some relaxing music and read your favorite book until the sun sets
The messy Cuban-style sandwiches have developed an epic fan base, and a reliable line of people waiting for their fix. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
OUR FAVE PIZZA! Killer crust, great toppings. Gotta love hitting this place before a hockey game.
Bring someone to the troll from out of town or a local who has never been. Contemplate how using future-tech (like foursquare) near a troll in Seattle is alarmingly Shadowrun-ish.
This park tells the story Seattle played in the Gold Rush of 1898. Some miners stayed in Seattle & made fortunes in other ways, including John Nordstrom, the founder of Nordstrom department stores.
Peacefully reflect on works by German and American masters at this downtown gem. Admission is always free and art is displayed in natural light only. Bonus: parking is also free. Read more.
Sunrise and sunset are the best times to take photos here. Picturesque trees, gazebo, lake, green grass, boats in the marina and awesome sunets.
Great place to meet other drivers by talking to the car next to you while stopped. Weekdays 4-7pm.
The Father & Son fountain is on a 24-hour timer that raises the level of the water to obscure certain parts at various times. You’re in a WiMAX hotspot, so discover some interesting facts of your own!
With its lush green spaces, its breathtaking Japanese Garden and its abundance of rare trees, plants and flowers (more than 40,000 species), it is one of the brightest jewels in the Emerald City.
Although the park has a beach it's not a prime spot for swimming as the water's cold & the beach rocky. One trail extends to Puget Sound & after a lengthy walk you'll find a lighthouse and tide pools.
• The Ballard farmer’s market is AMAZING. They’ve got so much fresh meat and produce it’s ridiculous. I used to go to the Fremont market but they’ve got way too many trinkets and rarely have produce Read more.
Browse through over 23,000 objects that include African, Asian, European, Oceanic, Aboriginal, among other international art. The museum hosts one of the top 5 US Japanese & Korean Art collections.
Learn about the historic struggles between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I on stage!
The tea garden, yoga gear and workshops, and tomes on the healing arts bring the East to the West Coast. Take a deep breath and enter the soothing confines of this bookstore.
Check out the Rainier Square rooftop deck. Great place to have lunch on a sunny afternoon.
Walk, stroll or simply sit at this beautiful beach overlooking Shilshole Bay. During the day, families and couples walk their dogs or play volleyball, basketball or Frisbee on the sandy beach.
Go people watching in the park. +2 points / stroller +3 points / dog +5 points / hipster or fashion victim + 10 points / mohawk -5 points for mohawk-mistaken-for-a-fohawk etc.
Wonderful view, 360° outside walk way. Oldest skyscraper in Seattle. Expensive parking in nearby lots or metered curb side.
This park is home to one of Seattle's best views, a historic water tower, a conservatory built in 1912, and Seattle Asian Art Museum.
The coffee shops here are ripe for people-watching. There's also an array of high-end, design-focused shops and trendy boutiques.
From Queen Anne, you may get Kerry Park's postcard-perfect view of the Space Needle, downtown, and (on a clear day) Mount Raininer.
REI's towering flagship store! Complete with bike test trail, a climbling wall, and enough outdoor gear to outfit the entire city.
More than 100 historical boats are docked here & you can climb aboard to learn all about their history from a well-informed staff. Talk to craftspeople currently restoring many classic wooden boats.
Shop in the historic cute cafes and stores with unusual gifts from the Northwest and beyond.
West Seattle centers around this former streetcar crossing called the 'spine' of the area. The streetcars run no more, but the intersection features the 'Walk All Ways' crossing system.
This two-and-a-half-mile strip of sandy beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area, and it was also where Seattle's first non-Native American settlers spent their first winter.
The festival takes place at Pike Place Market in early October of each year.
Stroll Bellevue Collection's 250 major stores. After the sunset, check out the area's sophisticated wine bars, mdoern billiards and bowling scenes, and a luxury cinema.
Find a quiet spot to read a good book. Stroll the loop, make a wish in a fountain, and bask in the cool air under its promenade of shade trees.
Stroll the Victorian seaport with a maritime past and rich arts community. Also explore the surrounding Olympic Peninsula parks.
See the breathtaking falls! Have breakfast at the Salish Lodge which overlooks the fall. Visit the Northwest Railway Museum.
Hike part of the 93-mile Wonderland Trail. Don't miss the view from Sunrise Visitor Center!
Tour the numerous art galleries in Friday Harbor. Explore the shops and restaurants on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan islands. Follow a wildlife tour.
Terrific community grocery featuring everything from fresh seafood, Japanese groceries, Korean kim chi, local NW wine, fresh produce and more. Be aware of sell-by dates - some items are past due. Read more.
Great swimming area with diving boards. Awesome place to hang out and cool off on a hot Seattle summer day.
In back of Ivar’s at the covered outdoor eating area, looking out at the Olympics, the seagulls congregate. Have a friend feed them to capture the birds in flight with great background scenery.
Hit up 13 Coins any time of the day or night and sit at the bar in the high-back stools to watch the chefs @ work. Order the zabaglione & watch them go to work w/ the copper pot
definitely try to sit outside on a nice day. gorgeous views. p.s. this place has THE best king salmon i have ever....EVER had
Belltown's oldest bar and Seattle's best jukebox. Hearty and chceap food served 24/7. Legendary men's room periscope with a clear view of the Space Needle.
Seattle's largest fully handcrafted coffee roaster. Taste the difference. It's got 65+ coffee shops within WA.
Feels like you're getting on the bus to go to a nerd convention. Everyone's on their laptops, kindles and phones. Oh, Microsofties.
Turn a trip to the Seattle Center into an adventure on the Monorail. It’s only two minutes and the fastest way to travel from downtown to the Center.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
Go inside, walk to your left and behold the delicious cheese. Buy some, eat it be happy.
Stand at the corner of 5th and Spring, across from the library, to capture the entire building. A reflection of the sunset on the building is possible from late spring to early summer.
Bonus points if you can find the whale dong. It's huge, but still easy to miss.
Tucked away in Seattle Design Center, this cute cafe offers healthy organic foods perfect for a lunch date/meeting. The seating area is quiet and spacious.
You don't want to miss out on the $2.50 yummylicious Vietnamese sandwich! BBQ pork is my fave. Sriracha hot sauce makes it even more flavorful.
Awesome BBQ Pork Banh Mi to-go for only $3! Add Sriracha hot sauce to make it even more flavorful. Pho is cheap and good too.
Made famous on Guy Fieri's Triple D, Slim's is a terrific Georgetown stop for a bite. Get a bowl of chili - 4 styles including turkey white bean - over grits with tomatoes, onion, cheese and chiles. Read more.
Relish an all-beef hot dog and fries for around $5. Try the chili or the Chicago dog, or opt for a tasty Polish sausage. Open weekdays only. Read more.
