THE ULTIMATE SEATTLE TRAVEL GUIDE (40+ things to do + tips from a local!)
Discover the best of Seattle with this comprehensive guide! From iconic landmarks like the Space Needle to the vibrant energy of Pike Place Market and delicious local eats, explore the Emerald City's diverse attractions. Get insider tips and local insights to make your Seattle adventure unforgettable.
Space Needle
An iconic Seattle landmark located in the Seattle Center, offering a 360-degree view of the city and a glass rotating floor.
Pike Place Market
An iconic Seattle farmers market with local vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, and seafood, along with various shops.
The Gum Wall
A self-explanatory alleyway covered in gum, located near Pike Place Market.
Chihuly Garden & Glass
A museum showcasing the studio glass art of artist Dale Chihuly.
The Waterfront
A stretch of shops and restaurants by the Puget Sound undergoing construction for new parks and aquarium expansion.
The Spheres
A workspace for Amazon employees consisting of glass spheres filled with plants, normally open to the public two Saturdays a month.
Pier 62
A spot to see the city skyline, the Olympics, and potentially Mount Rainier on a clear day, featuring a floating dock.
Gas Works Park
A park located north of Lake Union offering views of the city skyline, especially beautiful during sunset.
Kerry Park
An iconic Seattle viewpoint located in the Queen Anne neighborhood, offering views of the city with the Space Needle and possibly Mount Rainier on a clear day.
Water Taxi to West Seattle
A method of seeing the city over the Puget Sound by taking a water taxi to West Seattle.
Ferry Ride to Bainbridge Island
A way to see the city over the Puget Sound by taking a ferry to Bainbridge Island.
Bremerton
A city accessible by ferry from Seattle, offering views of the Puget Sound.
Pike Place Chowder
An iconic Seattle spot to try clam chowder, perfect for cold days.
Ivar's
A fast-food seafood joint offering fish and chips and chowder, with locations including the waterfront and Gas Works Park.
Dick's Drive-In
An iconic Seattle spot for good, cheap burgers open late, popular as a late-night meal.
Sisters and Brothers
A restaurant known for its very good and spicy fried chicken sandwiches.
Piroshky Piroshky
A Pike Place Market bakery offering Russian and Ukrainian boat-shaped buns with various fillings, perfect for a handheld snack.
Seattle Dogs
Hot dog carts that pop up late at night, especially around Capitol Hill, selling hot dogs with cream cheese.
Salt & Straw
An ice cream shop known for its unique flavors, including monthly specials, and chunky ice creams with ribbons of caramel and fudge.
Molly Moon's
An ice cream shop offering monthly flavors and creamy ice cream.
Pie Bar
A walk-up window selling slices of pie, open late at night.
Hood Famous Cafe + Bar
A bakery and cafe offering Filipino pastries like ube cheesecake and longanisa quiche, along with coffee drinks.
Hot Cakes
A dessert place that sells chocolate cakes with chocolate fudge in the middle, usually served with ice cream.
Top Pot Doughnuts
A doughnut shop with good apple fritters and, when in season, blueberry fritters.
Bakery Nouveau
A bakery known for its twice-baked almond croissant.
Original Starbucks
The first Starbucks location, located in Pike Place Market.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
A Starbucks location where you can see how they roast the beans, try baked goods, and sample alcoholic drinks like the whiskey barrel-aged cold brew.
Rachel's Ginger Beer
A place offering a variety of ginger beer flavors and different types of mules, with cute decor at the Capitol Hill location.
Fremont Brewing
A brewery located in Fremont, close to Gas Works Park, with outdoor seating and good beers.
Old Stove Brewing
A brewery located close to Pike Place Market with a view of the waterfront.
mbar
A rooftop bar in South Lake Union offering drinks, food, and a beautiful view of Lake Union.
Unicorn
A bar in Capitol Hill with fun and unique drinks, featured in Macklemore's Thrift Shop video.
Still Liquor
A chill bar with dancing and good drinks.
Neumos
A venue that hosts DJs and themed nights.
Fremont Vintage Mall
A vintage mall in Fremont featuring various vendors selling clothes, hats, furniture, records, and art pieces, featured in Macklemore's Thrift Shop video.
Goodwill (Capitol Hill)
A Goodwill store in Capitol Hill that is well-organized and spacious.
Seattle Antiques Market
An antiques market near the waterfront with knick-knacks, clothing, and furniture.
Amazon Go
A cashier-less convenience store where you can walk in, take what you want, and walk out using the Amazon app.
Amazon Go Grocery
An Amazon Go store with produce, meat, and dairy.
Amazon 4-Star
A store featuring top products from Amazon.com, all rated four stars or above.
Pike St. Press
A shop for Seattle-themed and Pacific Northwest-themed notebooks, art prints, and postcards.
Standard Goods
A shop with cute stickers, fun air fresheners, clothes, jewelry, and candles named after national parks.
The Elliott Bay Book Company
A bookstore in Capitol Hill.
REI Seattle Flagship
A large, two-story REI store with an indoor rock wall and an outdoor biking path.
Lumen Field
Formerly known as CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks and the Sounders, where you can watch soccer games, football games, and concerts.
T-Mobile Park
Home of the Seattle Mariners, one of the few baseball fields with a retractable roof.
Climate Pledge Arena
A new venue located in the Seattle Center, home of the Seattle Kraken and the Seattle Storm, opening in June.
Washington State Convention Center
A convention center that is expanding to host larger conventions, opening mid-2022.
Hot Tub Boat
A hot tub boat experience on Lake Union that offers views of the skyline at night.
Lake Union
A lake where you can rent a duffy boat, kayaks, or paddle boards to take around.
University of Washington
A university where you can visit the quad to see cherry blossoms in the spring and get a perfect view of Mount Rainier.