Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
A popular and unique experience in Seattle. Paid parking lots near Pike Place are pricey. Street parking is limited to two hours periods. Ride the bus or subway, cost is $5 round trip. Public parking near water (Puget Sound) is more reasonable.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveA popular and unique experience in Seattle. Paid parking lots near Pike Place are pricey. Street parking is limited to two hours periods. Ride the bus or subway, cost is $5 round trip. Public parking near water (Puget Sound) is more reasonable.
Fremont Troll is an art project completed several years ago. The size of the Troll is quite overwhelming. The volkswagon in the Troll hand looks like a toy car. There are usually a crowd of people gathered at the Troll anytime day or night.
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthFremont Troll is an art project completed several years ago. The size of the Troll is quite overwhelming. The volkswagon in the Troll hand looks like a toy car. There are usually a crowd of people gathered at the Troll anytime day or night.
A great place for kids, families, or for the kid in you. The displays change several times a year. This is a fun place and located near the Space Needle, EMP, and Seattle Center.
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Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NA great place for kids, families, or for the kid in you. The displays change several times a year. This is a fun place and located near the Space Needle, EMP, and Seattle Center.
The Space Needle built for the World Fair in the 1960's. Get a specular view of the city. There is fine dining at the top of the Space Needle that slowly revolves for a 360 view of Seattle, the Puget Sound, Lake Washington, and other sites.
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Space Needle
400 Broad StThe Space Needle built for the World Fair in the 1960's. Get a specular view of the city. There is fine dining at the top of the Space Needle that slowly revolves for a 360 view of Seattle, the Puget Sound, Lake Washington, and other sites.
Just a fun ride. A short tour of Seattle by both land and water. Drivers are very entertaining. If you have the time, don't pass this up.
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Ride the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine StJust a fun ride. A short tour of Seattle by both land and water. Drivers are very entertaining. If you have the time, don't pass this up.
Lots of venues thru here. Check out what is happening whether it is Folk Life, Seattle Food Fair, Bumbershoot, or one of the many concerts, there is lots to choose from.
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
301 Mercer StLots of venues thru here. Check out what is happening whether it is Folk Life, Seattle Food Fair, Bumbershoot, or one of the many concerts, there is lots to choose from.
One of the tallest building on the west coast for many years. The elevators are classic with an elevator man. A great old building, built in 1914.
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Smith Tower
506 2nd AveOne of the tallest building on the west coast for many years. The elevators are classic with an elevator man. A great old building, built in 1914.
A great biking/walking trail. Goes around a large part of Lake Washington. Intersected several other trails going downtown, south, north, west, or east. If you are a biker, check this out.
Burke-Gilman - 37th Avenue Northwest Trail
A great biking/walking trail. Goes around a large part of Lake Washington. Intersected several other trails going downtown, south, north, west, or east. If you are a biker, check this out.
Arts & Culture
Great place for music history and several interactive music displays. We got to pretend we were on stage with our own band. We have a picture of our band, each playing our instruments. If you need a bite to eat, there is a restaurant at the EMP. It is suitable for all.
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Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NGreat place for music history and several interactive music displays. We got to pretend we were on stage with our own band. We have a picture of our band, each playing our instruments. If you need a bite to eat, there is a restaurant at the EMP. It is suitable for all.
For the airplane fans in the groups. Good family activity.
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Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SFor the airplane fans in the groups. Good family activity.
Check out the aquatic life of the area. You can feed the seals. A fun family activity or if you like the sea life mammals.
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Seattle Aquarium
Check out the aquatic life of the area. You can feed the seals. A fun family activity or if you like the sea life mammals.
Entertainment & Activities
Last time we were at the zoo, the children got to feed the giraffes. They had a great time seeing the animals and listening to the music.
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NLast time we were at the zoo, the children got to feed the giraffes. They had a great time seeing the animals and listening to the music.
Several options if taking the Victoria Clipper. If going to Canada, be sure to bring your passport. Much faster than the ferries, but more expensive. Limited food offered on board. Okay to bring your own.
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Clipper Navigation Inc
Several options if taking the Victoria Clipper. If going to Canada, be sure to bring your passport. Much faster than the ferries, but more expensive. Limited food offered on board. Okay to bring your own.
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SSeahawks games and other entertainment venues here.
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SFor the baseball fan within you.
If you like ballet, there are several shows a year.
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Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer StIf you like ballet, there are several shows a year.
One of the many live theaters in Seattle. This particular theater offers many options at the same time.
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ACT Theatre
700 Union StOne of the many live theaters in Seattle. This particular theater offers many options at the same time.
Food Scene
Just around the corner a great place for sushi or other Japanese favorites. Usually a wait for seating on the weekend and not open everyday of the week, but definitely worth a visit.
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Toyoda Sushi
12543 Lake City Way NEJust around the corner a great place for sushi or other Japanese favorites. Usually a wait for seating on the weekend and not open everyday of the week, but definitely worth a visit.
A local favorite for those late night meals. Breakfast a favorite. Try the 12 egg omelette and all the hash browns you can eat. Not a fancy place and possibly a hole in the wall.
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Dante's
5300 Roosevelt Way NEA local favorite for those late night meals. Breakfast a favorite. Try the 12 egg omelette and all the hash browns you can eat. Not a fancy place and possibly a hole in the wall.
A local favorite for cheap burgers and fries. Open till 2am. Fries are greasy and milkshakes are thin and good. Everyone loves Dick's burgers.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EA local favorite for cheap burgers and fries. Open till 2am. Fries are greasy and milkshakes are thin and good. Everyone loves Dick's burgers.
A local seafood restaurant with several locations. This one has the option for walk up fish and chips or chowder. Inside will be more fine dining. The location of this one is great, because you can walk the boardwalk by Puget Sound and have a great day of sightseeing. Check out The Old Curiosity Shop or the Seattle Aquarium. Or perhaps a trip on the Argosy for a day on the water. There is also the option of the water taxi to West Seattle ( a much cheaper option) for a quick trip on the water. The water taxi takes you to West Seattle, but is a long walk to any services.
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Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake WayA local seafood restaurant with several locations. This one has the option for walk up fish and chips or chowder. Inside will be more fine dining. The location of this one is great, because you can walk the boardwalk by Puget Sound and have a great day of sightseeing. Check out The Old Curiosity Shop or the Seattle Aquarium. Or perhaps a trip on the Argosy for a day on the water. There is also the option of the water taxi to West Seattle ( a much cheaper option) for a quick trip on the water. The water taxi takes you to West Seattle, but is a long walk to any services.
The first Seattle Ivar's. Lots of history of Native Americans with pictures on the walls of the restaurant. This is fine dining for most, but right on Lake Washington. You can also walk up for fish and chips or chowder for a cheaper option. The restaurant has Sunday bunch.
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Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake WayThe first Seattle Ivar's. Lots of history of Native Americans with pictures on the walls of the restaurant. This is fine dining for most, but right on Lake Washington. You can also walk up for fish and chips or chowder for a cheaper option. The restaurant has Sunday bunch.
A familiar name for coffee drinkers with consistent menu. Two Starbucks close to our house.
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Starbucks
17039 NE Bothell WayA familiar name for coffee drinkers with consistent menu. Two Starbucks close to our house.
I've eaten here a few times, but came mostly for the view from the ladies bathroom. Worth checking out. Not sure if the restaurant is exclusive or open to the public. Annually there is a stair climb (69 floors) in this building for leukemia
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Columbia Tower Club
701 5th AveI've eaten here a few times, but came mostly for the view from the ladies bathroom. Worth checking out. Not sure if the restaurant is exclusive or open to the public. Annually there is a stair climb (69 floors) in this building for leukemia
At one time the best Thai food in Seattle. Just a little hole in the wall in the U-district off the Ave. (near University of Washington on University Ave not to be confused with University Street which is downtown). Lines are long, so expect to wait. Servers can be abrupt, but usually very good food. Serving hours can vary, but usually open for lunch and dinner.
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Thai Tom
4543 University Way NEAt one time the best Thai food in Seattle. Just a little hole in the wall in the U-district off the Ave. (near University of Washington on University Ave not to be confused with University Street which is downtown). Lines are long, so expect to wait. Servers can be abrupt, but usually very good food. Serving hours can vary, but usually open for lunch and dinner.
5 Spot
1502 Queen Anne Ave NGreat restaurant for homey food.
Elliott Bay Public House & Brewery
12537 Lake City Way NEGood american food and choice of beers.
Chaiyo Thai Cuisine
11749 15th Ave NEGreat Thai food near me.
Masala of India Cuisine
507 NE Northgate WayGood India food. Parking in garage behind.
I've never eaten here, but I heard lots of good reviews on this restaurant. Eat in only, no take out.
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Aloha Ramen Japanese Noodle
3004 NE 127th StI've never eaten here, but I heard lots of good reviews on this restaurant. Eat in only, no take out.
Everything Else
Check out the large campus of University of Washington. Lots to see here from checking out the school, the many libraries, cherry blossoms, medical center, entertainment options, arenas, stadium, too many options here.
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University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayCheck out the large campus of University of Washington. Lots to see here from checking out the school, the many libraries, cherry blossoms, medical center, entertainment options, arenas, stadium, too many options here.
Shopping
The only mall in Seattle City proper. This mall was recently updated and additional shop added to the outside. It is not a huge mall, but serves the purpose. Barnes and Nobles, Nordstrom, Macy, JC Pennys, are the large stores in the mall. There are several other popular clothing stores, a food court, jewelry store, game stores and other stores in the mall. Parking is available in the parking garage on the south of the mall. The transit station for buses is also located next to the mall.
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Northgate Mall
401 NE Northgate WayThe only mall in Seattle City proper. This mall was recently updated and additional shop added to the outside. It is not a huge mall, but serves the purpose. Barnes and Nobles, Nordstrom, Macy, JC Pennys, are the large stores in the mall. There are several other popular clothing stores, a food court, jewelry store, game stores and other stores in the mall. Parking is available in the parking garage on the south of the mall. The transit station for buses is also located next to the mall.
An outdoor mall with a little bit of everything. A nice variety of merchandise and food choices. Parking garage available. 10 minutes from the house.
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University Village
2623 NE University Village StAn outdoor mall with a little bit of everything. A nice variety of merchandise and food choices. Parking garage available. 10 minutes from the house.
Parks & Nature
A very popular park with a 2.8 mile trail that surrounds the lake. Very crowded on warm, sunny days. Swimming available, wading pools with limited hours, a theater, ball fields, teeing range, fishing, playground, and community center. Paddle boat, paddle board, and skates available for rent.
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Green Lake
A very popular park with a 2.8 mile trail that surrounds the lake. Very crowded on warm, sunny days. Swimming available, wading pools with limited hours, a theater, ball fields, teeing range, fishing, playground, and community center. Paddle boat, paddle board, and skates available for rent.
I love this park. It is right on the puget sound and during warm weather is packed with people enjoy the sun. Crowds stay late into the night. Bon fires are common. Difficult to find parking on nice days, so go early.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWI love this park. It is right on the puget sound and during warm weather is packed with people enjoy the sun. Crowds stay late into the night. Bon fires are common. Difficult to find parking on nice days, so go early.
The best view of Seattle. Great beach and the cool water of the Puget Sound. Lots of restaurants near, but be prepared to wait. Take a picnic and sun block to be equipped. Lots of people on sunny days. Bon fires common at night. A fun place to enjoy.
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Alki Beach
The best view of Seattle. Great beach and the cool water of the Puget Sound. Lots of restaurants near, but be prepared to wait. Take a picnic and sun block to be equipped. Lots of people on sunny days. Bon fires common at night. A fun place to enjoy.
Just a great park, featured in several movies. On Lake Union. Get sundial in the park and good for kite flying. Take the Burke Gillman bike trail is an option. The four of July is celebrated here. A fun place to visit anytime.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayJust a great park, featured in several movies. On Lake Union. Get sundial in the park and good for kite flying. Take the Burke Gillman bike trail is an option. The four of July is celebrated here. A fun place to visit anytime.
Watch the boats go thru the locks or the salmon climb the ladder. This is a great park for families and kids. During the summer there is always some activity such as a band or concert. Nice green space and flower garden.
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Ballard-Schleusen (Hiram M. Chittenden)
3015 NW 54th StWatch the boats go thru the locks or the salmon climb the ladder. This is a great park for families and kids. During the summer there is always some activity such as a band or concert. Nice green space and flower garden.