Seattle & Surrounding Area Recommendations
Walking Distance
Great street with lots of restaurants, bars, shops, cafes and live music.
Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Great street with lots of restaurants, bars, shops, cafes and live music.
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StMajestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StHistoric movie theater. $6 tickets all day on Tuesdays!
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWRuns year round
One of the many breweries nearby. Most of them don’t serve food but you can bring in outdoor food and there are often a few food truck options in the area.
115 locals recommend
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWOne of the many breweries nearby. Most of them don’t serve food but you can bring in outdoor food and there are often a few food truck options in the area.
Serious Pie Ballard
Yummy pizza located near the breweries
Woodland Coffee
1417 NW 54th StCute and delicious cafe. Good place to work if needed.
Miro Tea
5405 Ballard Ave NWCozy tea cafe as a fun alternative to coffee shops
Food & Drink
Great views for sunset! Cozy indoor setting in the colder months and a nice outdoor patio in summer. Good happy hour from 4-6pm daily.
38 locals recommend
Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NWGreat views for sunset! Cozy indoor setting in the colder months and a nice outdoor patio in summer. Good happy hour from 4-6pm daily.
Reservation strongly recommended. Really great food and views for a special occasion! Request a window table/water view if possible.
63 locals recommend
MBar
400 Fairview Ave NReservation strongly recommended. Really great food and views for a special occasion! Request a window table/water view if possible.
Great views of Lake Union and Seattle. If the weather allows, best to sit outside on their floating dock.
50 locals recommend
Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayGreat views of Lake Union and Seattle. If the weather allows, best to sit outside on their floating dock.
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWLovely setting and atmosphere
Woodinville Visitors Center
13590 Northeast Village Square DriveWine tasting in Woodinville
Parks & Beaches
Amazing sunset views on the beach. Bonfires allowed (except when there is a burn ban).
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWAmazing sunset views on the beach. Bonfires allowed (except when there is a burn ban).
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park RdDiscovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdEasy/moderate hiking trails and great views close to the city
Boat rentals and a 3-mile paved walking/biking path around the lake
148 locals recommend
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NBoat rentals and a 3-mile paved walking/biking path around the lake
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrIconic Seattle city views in a nice neighborhood
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOverlooks Lake Union with nice city views
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EAlki Beach
Cute area with cafes and restaurants with a beach town feel
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StWalking trails with more great water views
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SNeighborhoods
Ballard
Capitol Hill
South Lake Union
West Seattle
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StSightseeing
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveHiking
Mount Si
Mount Si TrailSnow Lake Trailhead
Alpental Access RoadWallace Falls State Park
14503 Wallace Lake RoadLake Twenty-Two Trailhead
Mountain Loop HighwayRattlesnake Ledge Trailhead
Snoqualmie Valley TrailSnow activities
Snoqualmie Pass Visitor Center
69802 NF-9041Crystal Mountain
Stevens Pass
U.S. 2Mount Baker