Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWBest fusion Vietnamese - French restaurant I've ever been to. The food is literally a dream and you can't go wrong with anything.
85 locals recommend
Stateside
300 E Pike StBest fusion Vietnamese - French restaurant I've ever been to. The food is literally a dream and you can't go wrong with anything.
Homegrown
1531 Melrose AvePhenomenal sandwiches
Analog Coffee
235 Summit Ave EMomiji
1522 12th AveBest late night happy hour sushi
Home made ice cream with a line out the door but worth the wait! Try honey lavender or salted caramel.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StHome made ice cream with a line out the door but worth the wait! Try honey lavender or salted caramel.
A MUST, get the deluxe, fries, and a milkshake. Great spot for late night drunk food
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EA MUST, get the deluxe, fries, and a milkshake. Great spot for late night drunk food
Tallulah's
Amazing plant-filled space with healthy, organic breakfasts.
AMAZING Vietnamese food and cool atmosphere. Open until 4am on Friday and Saturday for some late night drunk food! Try spicy vermicelli bowl.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueAMAZING Vietnamese food and cool atmosphere. Open until 4am on Friday and Saturday for some late night drunk food! Try spicy vermicelli bowl.
Farm to table food. They have a garden / outside seating on their patio which is incredible on a nice day.
91 locals recommend
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveFarm to table food. They have a garden / outside seating on their patio which is incredible on a nice day.
Sightseeing
You have to take a picture on the copper pig, watch the men throw the fish, and visit the original Starbucks
25 locals recommend
Pike Place
Pike PlaceYou have to take a picture on the copper pig, watch the men throw the fish, and visit the original Starbucks
If you have an afternoon, take the ferry to Bainbridge! It's only $9 roundtrip and takes 30 minutes to get back and forth. You can walk on and off and visit the island and eat at some great restaurants.
157 locals recommend
Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalIf you have an afternoon, take the ferry to Bainbridge! It's only $9 roundtrip and takes 30 minutes to get back and forth. You can walk on and off and visit the island and eat at some great restaurants.
First neighborhood in Seattle. Go to the underground museum. You can take the light rail there which takes about 10 minutes.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
First neighborhood in Seattle. Go to the underground museum. You can take the light rail there which takes about 10 minutes.
Parks & Nature
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBeautiful views of downtown and lots of walking
Lots of hiking trails and the Japanese Pagoda is located here.. You won't feel like you're in a city anymore.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr ELots of hiking trails and the Japanese Pagoda is located here.. You won't feel like you're in a city anymore.
Arts & Culture
Lots of museums - the EMP, Seattle Center House but best of all is Chihuly glass museum.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StLots of museums - the EMP, Seattle Center House but best of all is Chihuly glass museum.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StHas great exhibitions
Drinks & Nightlife
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetA Seattle classic! Cheap drinks and good vibes.
Captain Blacks
129 Belmont Ave ELocal bar with great outdoor deck in the summer
Restaurant / bar. Go in the summer and head straight to the rooftop deck for their margaritas.
76 locals recommend
Mezcaleria Oaxaca
2123 Queen Anne Avenue NorthRestaurant / bar. Go in the summer and head straight to the rooftop deck for their margaritas.
Getting Around
Light rail that leaves every 7 minutes and goes to UW, downtown, Pioneer Square, the International District and the airport. Costs $2.75 per 2 hours.
119 locals recommend
Capitol Hill Station
Light rail that leaves every 7 minutes and goes to UW, downtown, Pioneer Square, the International District and the airport. Costs $2.75 per 2 hours.
Entertainment & Activities
In the summer go here and rent a canoe for $10. You can canoe through the arboretum and underneath the freeways. Bring booze and food!
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NEIn the summer go here and rent a canoe for $10. You can canoe through the arboretum and underneath the freeways. Bring booze and food!