Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Veraci Pizza
500 NW Market StAmazing wood-fire pizza
Chocolat Vitale
6257 3rd Ave NWBest hot chocolate in Seattle!
Cafe Bambino
405 NW 65th StAmazing family style menu that changes regularly. Great ambiance for a casual dinner or a special evening out.
72 locals recommend
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StAmazing family style menu that changes regularly. Great ambiance for a casual dinner or a special evening out.
A la Mode Pies
5821 Phinney Ave NYou won't find better pie!
Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th StFun local burger joint
Phinney Market Pub & Eatery
5918 Phinney Avenue NorthGreat place for brunch!
Our favorite local homemade ice cream parlor! Flavors change regularly and include delicious combinations you don't find elsewhere.
11 locals recommend
Parfait Ice Cream
2034 NW 56th StOur favorite local homemade ice cream parlor! Flavors change regularly and include delicious combinations you don't find elsewhere.
Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWel camion
5314 15th Avenue NorthwestExcellent very affordable mexican food!
Thai food you won't regret! Enjoy outdoor dining on beautiful warm days.
53 locals recommend
Mai Thaiku
6705 Greenwood Ave NThai food you won't regret! Enjoy outdoor dining on beautiful warm days.
Parks & Nature
20 minute walk to the beautiful Greenlake!! 3 mile walking/biking path around the lake, benches to relax on, pull-up bars to exercise on.....
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
20 minute walk to the beautiful Greenlake!! 3 mile walking/biking path around the lake, benches to relax on, pull-up bars to exercise on.....
Beautiful long beach with gorgeous views out to Puget Sound. Picnic and bbq areas and a great playground for kids.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBeautiful long beach with gorgeous views out to Puget Sound. Picnic and bbq areas and a great playground for kids.
Tons of walking trails and beautiful beachfront with a light house to explore
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdTons of walking trails and beautiful beachfront with a light house to explore
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGreat park for amazing views of downtown Seattle and Lake Union.
Sightseeing
See where the river meets the sea! Watch boats coming in and out of the locks, explore the botanical garden, and visit the fish ladder to watch the salmon swimming up river. Then stop at the Lock Spot cafe or Portage Bay cafe for a great meal.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StSee where the river meets the sea! Watch boats coming in and out of the locks, explore the botanical garden, and visit the fish ladder to watch the salmon swimming up river. Then stop at the Lock Spot cafe or Portage Bay cafe for a great meal.
Shopping
Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 NW Market StEssentials
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StSafeway
516 1st Ave WBasic grocery store with everything you might need
Entertainment & Activities
The zoo is an amazing place to explore. It is an arboretum and there is a beautiful rose garden right outside the east entrance. Plus on rainy days take the kids to the Zoomazium for hours of fun.
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NThe zoo is an amazing place to explore. It is an arboretum and there is a beautiful rose garden right outside the east entrance. Plus on rainy days take the kids to the Zoomazium for hours of fun.
Arts & Culture
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StGreat museum about the nordic history of Ballard.