Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th StGreat live music every night of the week. $5-10 cover.
Blue Moon Tavern
712 NE 45th StGood live music. Grungy old school Seattle local bar.
The Octopus Bar
2121 N 45th StGood drinks, good vibes, maritime them.
Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th StLots of great live music.
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StPopular spot with good beer.
Parks & Nature
Awesome park with deep fern covered ravine, babbling brook, and quiet pacific nw feel.
25 locals recommend
Cowen Park
5849 15th Ave NEAwesome park with deep fern covered ravine, babbling brook, and quiet pacific nw feel.
2.8 mile loop around gorgeous lake. Great park, plenty of benches, good any time of day. Lots of restaurants and cafes around.
26 locals recommend
Green Lake Trail
Green Lake Trail2.8 mile loop around gorgeous lake. Great park, plenty of benches, good any time of day. Lots of restaurants and cafes around.
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EGorgeous park with big trees, playground, views, etc.
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGorgeous forest, amazing water views, nature, quiet, easy hiking.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayAwesome park. Go.
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat beach park
Gorgeous Seattle Park. Great trail around water and even better up in the forest.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SGorgeous Seattle Park. Great trail around water and even better up in the forest.
Lovely bird and wildlife area with waterfront trails on the UW campus. Park on street near UW Center for urban horticulture and follow trail that starts behind the bldg toward the stadiums. There is also another nice walk into the wetland at the far end of the parking lot. I think called Yesler Swamp.
10 locals recommend
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st StLovely bird and wildlife area with waterfront trails on the UW campus. Park on street near UW Center for urban horticulture and follow trail that starts behind the bldg toward the stadiums. There is also another nice walk into the wetland at the far end of the parking lot. I think called Yesler Swamp.
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park RdAlki Beach
Great long public beach stroll spot.
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EBeautifully manicured Japanese Garden, public and special with waterfalls and rock sculptures.
202 locals recommend
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave SBeautifully manicured Japanese Garden, public and special with waterfalls and rock sculptures.
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StJefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SCool wide open park on Beacon Hill.
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NEOlympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveMyrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayEssentials
Health food store. Quality items but pricey. Lots of good prepared foods as well.
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NHealth food store. Quality items but pricey. Lots of good prepared foods as well.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StQFC
1401 BroadwayGetting Around
Univ of Washington station
12ish minutes walk away
Food Scene
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StGood sushi. Cash only.
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NGreat Cuban sandwiches/food.
Chili's South Indian Cuisine
4220 University Way NEGreat South Indian food, solid buffet.
Djan's Dining Thai Restaurant
264 NE 45th StExcellent Thai food 3 blocks from house.
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StBest local pizza
Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayGood fish and chips, just a few blocks from the house.
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StTacos 3 blocks from the house.
A few blocks from the house. Nice coffee shop.
39 locals recommend
Irwin's Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe
2123 N 40th StA few blocks from the house. Nice coffee shop.
A Muddy Cup Cafe' & Roastery
266 NE 45th StEverything Else
American Mary
321 NE 45th StRecreational pot, 2 blocks from the house. No smoking in the house.
Sightseeing
Fishermen's Terminal
3919 18th Ave WThe locks where salt and fresh water meet in a beautiful landscaped park/garden, and where you can see active salmon swimming up ladders from behind glass windows during season.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StThe locks where salt and fresh water meet in a beautiful landscaped park/garden, and where you can see active salmon swimming up ladders from behind glass windows during season.
University District Farmers Market
5031 Chris Curtis Way