Seattle Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Great neighborhoods to wander around and get lost in for the day.
Relax like a local — Explore local parks with great views, hang out at popular breweries and see the bridge troll.
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Relax like a local — Explore local parks with great views, hang out at popular breweries and see the bridge troll.
Downtown is chalk full of all the top tourist sights in Seattle. Check out the Space Needle, MoPop, and Chihuly Museum up north, stop by Pike Place Market on your way through downtown and cap off the day with a cocktail at Smith Tower and the Underground tour through historic Pioneer Square.
120 locals recommend
Downtown Seattle
Downtown is chalk full of all the top tourist sights in Seattle. Check out the Space Needle, MoPop, and Chihuly Museum up north, stop by Pike Place Market on your way through downtown and cap off the day with a cocktail at Smith Tower and the Underground tour through historic Pioneer Square.
Pioneer Square is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Now home to the sports stadiums, it's full of fun bars and local history. Check out the underground tour a peek at Seattle's seedy underbelly or go to the bar at the top of Smith Tower for views and a speakeasy experience!
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Now home to the sports stadiums, it's full of fun bars and local history. Check out the underground tour a peek at Seattle's seedy underbelly or go to the bar at the top of Smith Tower for views and a speakeasy experience!
Ballard is steeped in Nordic tradition and now it's a trendy hot spot for boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Enjoy the Farmer's Market on Sundays, shop along the avenue and explore a little of Seattle History at the Ballard Locks or Nordic Museum.
261 locals recommend
Ballard
Ballard is steeped in Nordic tradition and now it's a trendy hot spot for boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Enjoy the Farmer's Market on Sundays, shop along the avenue and explore a little of Seattle History at the Ballard Locks or Nordic Museum.
Capitol Hill is the heart of Seattle. Wander around this hip neighborhood and enjoy trendy boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Capitol Hill is also the top neighborhood for enjoying some of Seattle's night life.
344 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is the heart of Seattle. Wander around this hip neighborhood and enjoy trendy boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Capitol Hill is also the top neighborhood for enjoying some of Seattle's night life.
Local boutique
Prism
5208 Ballard Ave NWThis local shop has unique women's and men's clothing as well as homewares.
Chophouse Row
1424 11th AveExplore boutiques and restaurants restaurants in a converted alley.
This boutique stocks amazing styles from all over the world and their sister green house is a lush paradise filled with house plants.
46 locals recommend
Glasswing Shop
1525 Melrose AveThis boutique stocks amazing styles from all over the world and their sister green house is a lush paradise filled with house plants.
Venue
5408 22nd Ave NWThis place sells an assortment of arts and crafts from local artisans.
Pipe and Row
611 N 35th StAntiques
Ballard Consignment Store
5459 Leary Ave NWVenture through the rooms of fun antiques and trinkents
Fremont Vintage Mall
3419 Fremont Ave NSightseeing
Shown in 10 Things I Hate About You, the Fremont Troll is a bit of quirky Seattle street art that draws visitors from all over.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthShown in 10 Things I Hate About You, the Fremont Troll is a bit of quirky Seattle street art that draws visitors from all over.
Get up close and personal with Seattle’s icon. You can go up it for ~ $37 or get a discounted rate if you eat breakfast in their revolving restaurant.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StGet up close and personal with Seattle’s icon. You can go up it for ~ $37 or get a discounted rate if you eat breakfast in their revolving restaurant.
Pike Place is chock full of amazing vendors selling crafts, flowers, fruit, and of course - fish. Wander the stalls and sample the wares. Some highlights include: Rachel’s Ginger Beer, Bavarian Meats, and Ellenos and the gum wall. Grab a Salmon sandwich for lunch at Market Grill.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AvePike Place is chock full of amazing vendors selling crafts, flowers, fruit, and of course - fish. Wander the stalls and sample the wares. Some highlights include: Rachel’s Ginger Beer, Bavarian Meats, and Ellenos and the gum wall. Grab a Salmon sandwich for lunch at Market Grill.
Skip the line and the price tag at the Space Needle and get views all the way to Oregon from the top of Seattle’s tallest building. Observation deck cost - $12.
128 locals recommend
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveSkip the line and the price tag at the Space Needle and get views all the way to Oregon from the top of Seattle’s tallest building. Observation deck cost - $12.
Food scene
Chef Renee Erickson has made a name for herself in Seattle and it all stems from this restaurant - if you're an oyster fan, it's a must-visit!
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWChef Renee Erickson has made a name for herself in Seattle and it all stems from this restaurant - if you're an oyster fan, it's a must-visit!
If you’re looking for something fancier, try Renee Erickson’s Westward for seafood. This is a great spot just to hang out and grab a cocktail as well. Watch the sun set over the skyline from their adirondack chairs by the bon fire.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayIf you’re looking for something fancier, try Renee Erickson’s Westward for seafood. This is a great spot just to hang out and grab a cocktail as well. Watch the sun set over the skyline from their adirondack chairs by the bon fire.
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveGet a bougie brunch at this converted lodge space.
Get filled vanilla creme doughnuts from one of Seattle’s best-known chefs. Get there early - they sell out.
55 locals recommend
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SGet filled vanilla creme doughnuts from one of Seattle’s best-known chefs. Get there early - they sell out.
Get a lunch of oysters and chowder from Taylor Shellfish, the restaurant for a local oyster farm in northern Washington.
150 locals recommend
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveGet a lunch of oysters and chowder from Taylor Shellfish, the restaurant for a local oyster farm in northern Washington.
Harry’s is an eclectic new American restaurant with amazing food, cocktails and a great patio. A must-stop for dinner!
17 locals recommend
Harry's Fine Foods
601 Bellevue Ave EHarry’s is an eclectic new American restaurant with amazing food, cocktails and a great patio. A must-stop for dinner!
Get lunch at Pestle Rock, an authentic northern Thai restaurant. The food is spicy though so be warned!
51 locals recommend
Pestle Rock
2305 NW Market StGet lunch at Pestle Rock, an authentic northern Thai restaurant. The food is spicy though so be warned!
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveClassic sushi place with some of the best sushi in the city!
Our personal favorite sushi place has a James Beard award winning chef and is walking distance from the studio!
40 locals recommend
Sushi Kappo Tamura
2968 Eastlake Ave EOur personal favorite sushi place has a James Beard award winning chef and is walking distance from the studio!
The Nest Rooftop Bar
110 Stewart StGreat views of the bay from this rooftop cocktail bar
Park
Gasworks was once as it sounds - a gas refinery on the banks of Lake Union. It was converted into a park in the 70s and the old gas tanks turned into art pieces. Now, people gather on nice days to enjoy the view over the water of downtown and watch the sea planes take off.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGasworks was once as it sounds - a gas refinery on the banks of Lake Union. It was converted into a park in the 70s and the old gas tanks turned into art pieces. Now, people gather on nice days to enjoy the view over the water of downtown and watch the sea planes take off.
Take a beach walk and enjoy sweeping views of the Puget Sound and Olympic mountains - great at sunset
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWTake a beach walk and enjoy sweeping views of the Puget Sound and Olympic mountains - great at sunset
The Ballard Locks controls access between Lake Union and the Puget Sound. The fish ladder lets Salmon swim between the two — during late summer and early fall you can watch hundreds of Salmon gather to make the leap. Sometimes you can also spot orcas and seals playing in the current of the locks. There's also a lovely botanical garden in the park!
65 locals recommend
Ballard Locks Fish Ladder
2930 W Commodore WayThe Ballard Locks controls access between Lake Union and the Puget Sound. The fish ladder lets Salmon swim between the two — during late summer and early fall you can watch hundreds of Salmon gather to make the leap. Sometimes you can also spot orcas and seals playing in the current of the locks. There's also a lovely botanical garden in the park!
Discovery Park is full of walking paths through the woods down to a beautiful beach and lighthouse to get amazing views of the Olympics and Puget Sound.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdDiscovery Park is full of walking paths through the woods down to a beautiful beach and lighthouse to get amazing views of the Olympics and Puget Sound.
One of our favorite places in the city! The Sculpture Park has sweeping views of the mountains and sound as well as downtown and Mount Rainier. The park is maintained by the Seattle Art Museum and is sprinkled with giant sculptures to enjoy along your stroll.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOne of our favorite places in the city! The Sculpture Park has sweeping views of the mountains and sound as well as downtown and Mount Rainier. The park is maintained by the Seattle Art Museum and is sprinkled with giant sculptures to enjoy along your stroll.
Kerry park is one of the most famous and photographed parks in Seattle for its incredible views of downtown with Mount Rainier in the background
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrKerry park is one of the most famous and photographed parks in Seattle for its incredible views of downtown with Mount Rainier in the background
Get some sun, swim and relax by Lake Washington at Madrona park - a favorite local hangout!
50 locals recommend
Madrona Park
853 Lake Washington Blvd SGet some sun, swim and relax by Lake Washington at Madrona park - a favorite local hangout!
Dive bar
Start your day with breakfast at a classic dive. Open 24 hours, it is a time capsule of 90s grunge Seattle.
48 locals recommend
The 5 Point Cafe
415 Cedar StreetStart your day with breakfast at a classic dive. Open 24 hours, it is a time capsule of 90s grunge Seattle.
For dinner, try Seattle’s best fish & chips in this classic dive bar that was featured by Anthony Bourdain.
51 locals recommend
Pacific Inn Pub
3501 Stone Way NFor dinner, try Seattle’s best fish & chips in this classic dive bar that was featured by Anthony Bourdain.
If it’s after 5pm get off the beaten path and head over to Sol Liquor for the best Mai Tai you will ever have - they squeeze all the juice fresh!
71 locals recommend
Sol Liquor Lounge
607 Summit Ave EIf it’s after 5pm get off the beaten path and head over to Sol Liquor for the best Mai Tai you will ever have - they squeeze all the juice fresh!
This tiki bar has great relaxed vibes and strong cocktails - it’s a great place to grab a nightcap and end the evening.
23 locals recommend
Hotel Albatross
2319 NW Market StThis tiki bar has great relaxed vibes and strong cocktails - it’s a great place to grab a nightcap and end the evening.
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetCaptain Blacks
129 Belmont Ave E