Siwei's personal favorits
Great people vibe - perfect for exercising, walking, picnic, cycling and everything:)
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Great people vibe - perfect for exercising, walking, picnic, cycling and everything:)
An iconic place in Seattle - former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. A great place to get a view of South Lake Union and Seattle downtown. My personal go-to for a short walk and Seattle view.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayAn iconic place in Seattle - former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. A great place to get a view of South Lake Union and Seattle downtown. My personal go-to for a short walk and Seattle view.
Duck tour is another of my personal favorite to tour the city. It's fun and exciting. I've taken the tour a few times and am still excited when we get to the lake and start boating. The tour itself is very informative and give you a good overview of Seattle!
160 locals recommend
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine StDuck tour is another of my personal favorite to tour the city. It's fun and exciting. I've taken the tour a few times and am still excited when we get to the lake and start boating. The tour itself is very informative and give you a good overview of Seattle!
Kayaking, paddle boarding or sailing on SLU is my personal favorite way to explore Seattle. Rentals are available nearby and there are a few airbnb experiences offer sailing from SLU to Lake Washington. Definitely try one of those, especially the sailing experience - seeing the bridge opens for me to pass through is just breathtaking!
149 locals recommend
South Lake Union
Kayaking, paddle boarding or sailing on SLU is my personal favorite way to explore Seattle. Rentals are available nearby and there are a few airbnb experiences offer sailing from SLU to Lake Washington. Definitely try one of those, especially the sailing experience - seeing the bridge opens for me to pass through is just breathtaking!
Sightseeing
This is a must-go if you are first time in Seattle. You ll find the first Starbucks and the colorful (but gross) Gum wall there, along with fresh goodies and flowers. Spend a few hours walking and discovering - or maybe stay for a dinner show in the Cancan or Pink Door:)
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThis is a must-go if you are first time in Seattle. You ll find the first Starbucks and the colorful (but gross) Gum wall there, along with fresh goodies and flowers. Spend a few hours walking and discovering - or maybe stay for a dinner show in the Cancan or Pink Door:)
Well - if you'd like to check out the touristy place, Space needle is another must-go for you. I've heard that the newly built glass floor is fancy (and scary) but haven't checked it out myself yet. I would highly recommend you to walk around in that area, giving the Chihuly Garden and Glass a shot, or maybe check out the museum of Pop Culture.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StWell - if you'd like to check out the touristy place, Space needle is another must-go for you. I've heard that the newly built glass floor is fancy (and scary) but haven't checked it out myself yet. I would highly recommend you to walk around in that area, giving the Chihuly Garden and Glass a shot, or maybe check out the museum of Pop Culture.
If you like ocean animals, you'll love this aquarium. They used to offer under the water aquarium doom breakfast on airbnb experience, but I can't find it any more (maybe they'll reopen that after COVID). I've learnt how they take care of the animals and the place, and am very impressed by their work.
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
If you like ocean animals, you'll love this aquarium. They used to offer under the water aquarium doom breakfast on airbnb experience, but I can't find it any more (maybe they'll reopen that after COVID). I've learnt how they take care of the animals and the place, and am very impressed by their work.
Perfect place to meet your animal friends in Seattle. The zoo is perfect size with great vibe. It's also very close to Greenlake, if you are staying with us (great choice!). I love to go there occasionally to checkout their various exhibitions and have a mental talk with my giraffe friend:)
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NPerfect place to meet your animal friends in Seattle. The zoo is perfect size with great vibe. It's also very close to Greenlake, if you are staying with us (great choice!). I love to go there occasionally to checkout their various exhibitions and have a mental talk with my giraffe friend:)
Neighborhoods
Ballard
Artistic area with a lot of boutique shops and great restaurants!
"Indie shops and hip bars pack this bohemian neighborhood on the north bank of the canal." You may want to check out the Fremont Sunday market - it has a lot of local goodies and is fun to visit.
251 locals recommend
Fremont
"Indie shops and hip bars pack this bohemian neighborhood on the north bank of the canal." You may want to check out the Fremont Sunday market - it has a lot of local goodies and is fun to visit.
Fooddies' list
Yelp may be better than me but here are my local go-to's:)
Great coffee place with awesome vibes. My go-to for coffee and easy breakfast.
23 locals recommend
Retreat
6900 East Green Lake Way NorthGreat coffee place with awesome vibes. My go-to for coffee and easy breakfast.
My personal favorite local Italian restaurant. The owner is fun and will try to fit your personal needs. The food is AMAZING!!!
8 locals recommend
Zouave Restaurant
2615 NE 65th StMy personal favorite local Italian restaurant. The owner is fun and will try to fit your personal needs. The food is AMAZING!!!
Great Hawaiian food! My go-to for breakfast/brunch. The loco moco and diamond head breakfast is my personal fav but EVERYTHING is GOOD!
29 locals recommend
Kona Kitchen - Seattle
8501 5th Ave NEGreat Hawaiian food! My go-to for breakfast/brunch. The loco moco and diamond head breakfast is my personal fav but EVERYTHING is GOOD!
It seems that the restaurant has changed names - it's now called "SMILE Thai". This is a recent discovery of mine and it has been my go-to for the past few weeks. Their fresh roll is a must-try. Fried tofu and pat see ew is amazing!
16 locals recommend
Krittika's Noodles & Thai Restaurant
6411 Latona Avenue NortheastIt seems that the restaurant has changed names - it's now called "SMILE Thai". This is a recent discovery of mine and it has been my go-to for the past few weeks. Their fresh roll is a must-try. Fried tofu and pat see ew is amazing!
Kisaku Sushi
2101 North 55th StreetMy go-to place for sushi. I love their Omakase, where chef decides what to offer.
It's an interesting Korean/Asian fusion tapas place. I love their bulgogi pincho, the meat balls and honestly everything!
7 locals recommend
Tapas Lab
7012 Woodlawn Ave NEIt's an interesting Korean/Asian fusion tapas place. I love their bulgogi pincho, the meat balls and honestly everything!
They have great vibe and view. I wouldn't say that their food is impressive but I still go there often as it's a perfect place to meet friends and cill.
71 locals recommend
Shelter Lounge
7110 East Green Lake Dr NThey have great vibe and view. I wouldn't say that their food is impressive but I still go there often as it's a perfect place to meet friends and cill.