Help Me Plan My Trip to Seattle!
July 24, 2018 6:48 AM Subscribe
My boyfriend and I are going to Seattle next week Tuesday-Sunday and need ideas for food, activities, and any must-see landmarks. Neither one of us have been there before, we are staying with friends and don't want to rent a car for the whole week (prefer to use Uber/Zipcar/etc if possible). We are both physically fit, love staying active, and love the outdoors. One caveat is that he is not a fan of seafood (I love it), but does eat tuna and has been expanding his palette recently via some adventurous sushi tasting.
You must go to Chihuly Garden and Glass. We only went as there was an offer on entry with the Space Needle. Mind blown and easily spent most of the day there.
posted by car01 at 7:42 AM on July 24, 2018 [6 favorites]
posted by car01 at 7:42 AM on July 24, 2018 [6 favorites]
It has been super hot here. You'll want to cool off.
Golden Garden is a Puget Sound beach. It is swimmable cuz it has been super hot.
Carkeek Park is also Puget Sound and would allow for some good tide pool exploring.
If you want to swim for sure, the Lake Washington side is better. Lots of beach options... Select based on where you're coming from.
posted by k8t at 7:45 AM on July 24, 2018 [1 favorite]
Golden Garden is a Puget Sound beach. It is swimmable cuz it has been super hot.
Carkeek Park is also Puget Sound and would allow for some good tide pool exploring.
If you want to swim for sure, the Lake Washington side is better. Lots of beach options... Select based on where you're coming from.
posted by k8t at 7:45 AM on July 24, 2018 [1 favorite]
You could take a day trip to Bainbridge Island and spend some time walking around Bloedel Reserve. The ferry ride back into Seattle has a lovely view of the city too.
Chihuly Garden and Glass was my favorite part of my visit to Seattle. It really is a must-see.
posted by gladly at 7:48 AM on July 24, 2018 [3 favorites]
Chihuly Garden and Glass was my favorite part of my visit to Seattle. It really is a must-see.
posted by gladly at 7:48 AM on July 24, 2018 [3 favorites]
Monorail espresso (cash only) and bedlam coffee are two must hits for coffee. Avoid 3rd avenue when possible. I suggest the Tom Douglas restaurants for food (palace kitchen, carlile room, cantina lina). The art museum is fantastic. anyone trying to talk to you on the streets is probably trying to hustle you, so in general don't stop. grab a copy of The Stranger (free weekly, and the only newspaper left we can trust) to find out about what's going on in town. +1 on the bainbridge ferry, even if you just take it there and straight back, it is a beautiful ride. parking is free on sunday. Rush hour traffic is awful downtown. Take the monorail at least once. It's a great city, you'll love it.
posted by evilmonk at 7:57 AM on July 24, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by evilmonk at 7:57 AM on July 24, 2018 [2 favorites]
Go to Biscuit Bitch for breakfast. It's a stupid name, but ignore that; the biscuits are to die for, as is the coffee (and the raspberry lemonade, if that's your jam). There are three of them -- two in Belltown and one near the Pike Place Market. Don't know where you're staying, but if it's in Belltown, I'd recommend Tavolata for dinner, especially if you like pasta.
Also ride the Seattle Great Wheel. It's right near the Market and gives you a great view of the Sound.
Seconding Elliot Bay Bookstore. It's worth the trip even if you're not staying in Capitol Hill. While you're there, go to Dick's Burgers on Broadway and Molly Moon's for ice cream.
posted by holborne at 8:28 AM on July 24, 2018 [1 favorite]
Also ride the Seattle Great Wheel. It's right near the Market and gives you a great view of the Sound.
Seconding Elliot Bay Bookstore. It's worth the trip even if you're not staying in Capitol Hill. While you're there, go to Dick's Burgers on Broadway and Molly Moon's for ice cream.
posted by holborne at 8:28 AM on July 24, 2018 [1 favorite]
One of our favorite things to do when visiting Seattle is to walk up from downtown over the big hill into the Queen Anne neighborhood and then across the bridge into Fremont. The views from the hill are great, the neighborhoods are fun, and there are plenty of places to stop and eat or whatever. Basically, walk from the Space Needle area up to Kerry Park, which is part way up the hill, then continue to Fremont by walking over the Fremont bridge. If you use "walking" on Google maps it should give you a decent route.
You can hit Molly Moon's ice cream (per above) and El Diablo Coffee on this walk too, which we like.
posted by Mid at 8:37 AM on July 24, 2018 [2 favorites]
You can hit Molly Moon's ice cream (per above) and El Diablo Coffee on this walk too, which we like.
posted by Mid at 8:37 AM on July 24, 2018 [2 favorites]
Rent a kayak or canoe! This was the highlight of my trip years ago. https://www.washington.edu/ima/waterfront/canoe-boat-rentals
posted by MichelleinMD at 8:38 AM on July 24, 2018 [4 favorites]
posted by MichelleinMD at 8:38 AM on July 24, 2018 [4 favorites]
If I were a physically fit, active, outdoors loving tourist in Seattle, I would:
-rent kayaks or paddleboards on Lake Union. There are a few different places; when I have done this, it has been at the Agua Verde Paddle Club near University Bridge, but that is because I have wanted to go east into Lake Washington through the narrow, choppy Montlake cut, which is not recommended unless you are an experienced kayaker. Lake Union will be easy and lovely, however.
-climb Mt. Si. This hike has the best combination of intermediate challenge, beautiful views, and proximity to the city. It will be quite crowded on the weekend, so you should do this mid-week if you can.
-walk or jog from the Sculpture Park down the waterside trail, through Interbay and then Gilman Avenue to Ballard Locks. This is about as flat as a walk or jog gets in the city, offers beautiful scenic and maritime views, the salmon will be running through the fish ladder at the Locks, and the Locks themselves and the associated park, are really cool and scenic. There are great restaurants and breweries in Ballard to refresh after your 4.5 to 5 mile journey.
Have fun!
posted by Kwine at 8:39 AM on July 24, 2018 [4 favorites]
-rent kayaks or paddleboards on Lake Union. There are a few different places; when I have done this, it has been at the Agua Verde Paddle Club near University Bridge, but that is because I have wanted to go east into Lake Washington through the narrow, choppy Montlake cut, which is not recommended unless you are an experienced kayaker. Lake Union will be easy and lovely, however.
-climb Mt. Si. This hike has the best combination of intermediate challenge, beautiful views, and proximity to the city. It will be quite crowded on the weekend, so you should do this mid-week if you can.
-walk or jog from the Sculpture Park down the waterside trail, through Interbay and then Gilman Avenue to Ballard Locks. This is about as flat as a walk or jog gets in the city, offers beautiful scenic and maritime views, the salmon will be running through the fish ladder at the Locks, and the Locks themselves and the associated park, are really cool and scenic. There are great restaurants and breweries in Ballard to refresh after your 4.5 to 5 mile journey.
Have fun!
posted by Kwine at 8:39 AM on July 24, 2018 [4 favorites]
If you go to Bainbridge and are on foot...
Check out the farmer's market (Saturday morning). I especially like the little garden behind the church at the intersection of Winslow and Madison. And if you follow the water from there, headed west, you might just discover a heron rookery (look for white poop everywhere, you'll also hear them croaking like mad). Pegasus is the best coffee. I think Emmy's Vege house (cash only) is a great and relatively cheap meal. If you're into quality paper and pens, stop by The Lost Quill. The art museum's free and small and good. For a fancy meal, I recommend Marché. Also ice cream at Mora's is a pretty good idea. Coquette's (in that little mall area) is better than Blackbird, though Blackbird will have longer lines. Also, Eagle Harbor books for your local book shopping.
If you go to Bainbridge and rent a bike...
You can rent bikes at the bike barn, which is halfway up the hill from the ferry terminal. There's a (free) museum of old bicycles at Classic Cycle right up the hill from the ferry (turn right on Winslow). I recommend taking Ferncliff and riding around Manitou Beach, stopping by Bay Hay and Feed and eating lunch at Via Rosa's (closed on Sundays). Then heading to Bainbridge Vineyards and Eleven Winery, both on Day Rd (Eleven is better, but BV is prettier). If Iggy's is open (next door to Eleven), pop over for a pint of great Kombucha, lavender/thyme/lemon verbena is current seasonal -- recommend.
If you go to Bainbridge and have a car...
First, avoid driving onto the ferry on a Friday afternoon, you'll wait forever (doesn't apply for cyclists or peds). Seconding Bloedel. I'd stop by Jake's Pickup, which is IMO some of the best food on the island even though it's in a gas station. Local coffee roaster (Storyville) and brewer (Bainbridge Brewing) on Sportsman Club Rd. My most favorite thing to do is look for rock rainbows at Fay Bainbridge park (at first you'll see rocks in every shade of gray, but if you keep looking, you'll find Roy G. Biv before long, promise).
posted by 10ch at 9:30 AM on July 24, 2018 [1 favorite]
Check out the farmer's market (Saturday morning). I especially like the little garden behind the church at the intersection of Winslow and Madison. And if you follow the water from there, headed west, you might just discover a heron rookery (look for white poop everywhere, you'll also hear them croaking like mad). Pegasus is the best coffee. I think Emmy's Vege house (cash only) is a great and relatively cheap meal. If you're into quality paper and pens, stop by The Lost Quill. The art museum's free and small and good. For a fancy meal, I recommend Marché. Also ice cream at Mora's is a pretty good idea. Coquette's (in that little mall area) is better than Blackbird, though Blackbird will have longer lines. Also, Eagle Harbor books for your local book shopping.
If you go to Bainbridge and rent a bike...
You can rent bikes at the bike barn, which is halfway up the hill from the ferry terminal. There's a (free) museum of old bicycles at Classic Cycle right up the hill from the ferry (turn right on Winslow). I recommend taking Ferncliff and riding around Manitou Beach, stopping by Bay Hay and Feed and eating lunch at Via Rosa's (closed on Sundays). Then heading to Bainbridge Vineyards and Eleven Winery, both on Day Rd (Eleven is better, but BV is prettier). If Iggy's is open (next door to Eleven), pop over for a pint of great Kombucha, lavender/thyme/lemon verbena is current seasonal -- recommend.
If you go to Bainbridge and have a car...
First, avoid driving onto the ferry on a Friday afternoon, you'll wait forever (doesn't apply for cyclists or peds). Seconding Bloedel. I'd stop by Jake's Pickup, which is IMO some of the best food on the island even though it's in a gas station. Local coffee roaster (Storyville) and brewer (Bainbridge Brewing) on Sportsman Club Rd. My most favorite thing to do is look for rock rainbows at Fay Bainbridge park (at first you'll see rocks in every shade of gray, but if you keep looking, you'll find Roy G. Biv before long, promise).
posted by 10ch at 9:30 AM on July 24, 2018 [1 favorite]
I highly recommend using one of the bike shares to get around and see the sights. Lime does e-bike (pedal assist), which will allow you to go great distances without sweating. The traffic is bad here, and car is really the worst way to get around if you don't know the city. There are some great paved trails in and around the city, and you can Yelp your way to a decent dinner along the way:
1) check out the Westlake cycle track to get out of downtown and into Fremont, where it crosses the mother of all multi-use trails, the Burke-Gilman trail. It's flat and runs along several of the various water features of the city.
2) You can go west or east on the Burke from Fremont, but east will take you further and into the woods along Lake Washington. West will (mostly) take you to Golden Gardens (mentioned above), albeit with some detours onto surface streets. The Ballard Locks are along that route.
3) There's a couple of pubs along the trail in the Udistrict (east), and you can take the Burke as far as Woodinville or even out to Redmond - the trail changes from the Burke to the Sammamish River Trail at the top of the lake. The 4-5 miles south of Woodinville is a river valley, and the poplars are stunning.
4) Or, you can hang a right at UW's Husky Stadium and head down to the 520 bridge trail, absolutely gorgeous views of Rainier.
5) Finally, the bike to Alki Beach is impossibly "peak summer Seattle" come July/August. Ice Cream, views of the Olympics and downtown, a mini-Statue of Liberty. 7p-9p is the best time to go (for the sunset), but any time is beautiful.
6) One bike-free recommendation - the Seattle Sculpture Garden and Myrtle Edwards park downtown is underrated. Same kind of views you'd get at Golden Gardens or Carkeek, but should be a short walk from anywhere in downtown/Belltown/Queen Anne.
Favorite store: Dandelion Botanical (Ballard) - cool herb store, with ingredients for making your own bitters, lotions, potions, etc
Favorite coffee house: I prefer Cherry Street coffee to some of the other establishments mentioned above. Several throughout downtown.
Restaurants: so many that are amazing, but Maneki is off the beaten path for typical tourist recommendations. It's in the International District, just south of downtown. It's Japanese, with some focus on seafood but a breadth of cuisine that definitely dates it "pre-sushi hipster." Old school decor. They have tatami rooms that you can reserve to eat cross-legged at a low table. I still dream about their Miso Oysters Rockefeller. Alternate: there's some great Ethiopian food here, I don't have a specific restaurant to recommend though.
Grocery Store: grocery store? depends on where you're from as to whether this is exotic, but Uwajimaya is an Asian grocery superstore. Wonderful to wander through, check out some of the odd produce - they even have a nice selection of Asian ceramics up front, food court and manga in the back.
posted by SoundInhabitant at 10:21 AM on July 24, 2018 [2 favorites]
1) check out the Westlake cycle track to get out of downtown and into Fremont, where it crosses the mother of all multi-use trails, the Burke-Gilman trail. It's flat and runs along several of the various water features of the city.
2) You can go west or east on the Burke from Fremont, but east will take you further and into the woods along Lake Washington. West will (mostly) take you to Golden Gardens (mentioned above), albeit with some detours onto surface streets. The Ballard Locks are along that route.
3) There's a couple of pubs along the trail in the Udistrict (east), and you can take the Burke as far as Woodinville or even out to Redmond - the trail changes from the Burke to the Sammamish River Trail at the top of the lake. The 4-5 miles south of Woodinville is a river valley, and the poplars are stunning.
4) Or, you can hang a right at UW's Husky Stadium and head down to the 520 bridge trail, absolutely gorgeous views of Rainier.
5) Finally, the bike to Alki Beach is impossibly "peak summer Seattle" come July/August. Ice Cream, views of the Olympics and downtown, a mini-Statue of Liberty. 7p-9p is the best time to go (for the sunset), but any time is beautiful.
6) One bike-free recommendation - the Seattle Sculpture Garden and Myrtle Edwards park downtown is underrated. Same kind of views you'd get at Golden Gardens or Carkeek, but should be a short walk from anywhere in downtown/Belltown/Queen Anne.
Favorite store: Dandelion Botanical (Ballard) - cool herb store, with ingredients for making your own bitters, lotions, potions, etc
Favorite coffee house: I prefer Cherry Street coffee to some of the other establishments mentioned above. Several throughout downtown.
Restaurants: so many that are amazing, but Maneki is off the beaten path for typical tourist recommendations. It's in the International District, just south of downtown. It's Japanese, with some focus on seafood but a breadth of cuisine that definitely dates it "pre-sushi hipster." Old school decor. They have tatami rooms that you can reserve to eat cross-legged at a low table. I still dream about their Miso Oysters Rockefeller. Alternate: there's some great Ethiopian food here, I don't have a specific restaurant to recommend though.
Grocery Store: grocery store? depends on where you're from as to whether this is exotic, but Uwajimaya is an Asian grocery superstore. Wonderful to wander through, check out some of the odd produce - they even have a nice selection of Asian ceramics up front, food court and manga in the back.
posted by SoundInhabitant at 10:21 AM on July 24, 2018 [2 favorites]
If you plan on visiting the Space Needle, be advised it's being renovated. I was there Memorial Day and the only food up there was snacks like hot dogs. The lower, restaurant level's getting a glass floor and I guess the new glass walls and benches on the observation level are pretty cool, but forget about having a nice meal there. They said an operator for the restaurant hadn't been lined up yet.
posted by Rash at 11:25 AM on July 24, 2018
posted by Rash at 11:25 AM on July 24, 2018
The place I want to go right back to is Sweet Iron Waffles (two locations, Capitol Hill & Downtown).
posted by Rash at 11:34 AM on July 24, 2018
posted by Rash at 11:34 AM on July 24, 2018
If you like stationery and school supplies, there are a couple of places I love: Kinokuniya (International District) and Peter Miller (Pioneer Square). I also like watching folks blow glass in the backroom of Eggs and Plants (Belltown) while eating their very delicious Sabich (I think it's better without the egg).
Seward Park is a nice place for a long, water-side walk. So is the Arboretum.
It's a bit of a pain to get to, but if you are a fan of Tom Bihn bags, the factory/showroom is in Seattle (Industrial District) and fun to visit.
It seems gimmicky but the (Bill Speidel) Underground Tour is actually great.
posted by 10ch at 12:31 PM on July 24, 2018
Seward Park is a nice place for a long, water-side walk. So is the Arboretum.
It's a bit of a pain to get to, but if you are a fan of Tom Bihn bags, the factory/showroom is in Seattle (Industrial District) and fun to visit.
It seems gimmicky but the (Bill Speidel) Underground Tour is actually great.
posted by 10ch at 12:31 PM on July 24, 2018
All the above advice is good, but sadly I must add: if you're at all nervous about crime in cities, stay away from Third Ave. downtown between Pine and Union. (I have to be there every day to take a bus, but I can't help but wonder what tourists must think).
On the nicer side, maybe go check out Alki for some great city views, Discovery Park for an in-city hike, or visit the tallest skyscraper in the state for a fantastic view.
posted by TochterAusElysium at 12:51 PM on July 24, 2018
On the nicer side, maybe go check out Alki for some great city views, Discovery Park for an in-city hike, or visit the tallest skyscraper in the state for a fantastic view.
posted by TochterAusElysium at 12:51 PM on July 24, 2018
if you're at all nervous about crime in cities, stay away from Third Ave.My family visited Seattle recently and that happened to be where the bus stop to get to/from our Airbnb was. Definitely sketchy, but nobody bothered us. Still, we were glad when the bus we were waiting for finally showed up.
posted by borsboom at 2:06 PM on July 24, 2018
West Seattle Water Taxi from downtown waterfront, have a meal at Marination Makai by the dock or take the Metro shuttle to the West Seattle junction for a cheap breakfast at Easy Street Records (seriously, they have $1 coffee and it's like grunge never ended there). Alternately take the shuttle the other way to Alki if you want to see a beach. I rarely go out and do touristy things anymore, but this is the one thing I still love.
If you go to the Market (it's super crowded in the summer, which shouldn't stop you from going there), check out the crumpet shop on 1st near Pike, or Le Pichet further north on 1st (good coffee and charcuterie).
posted by plasticpalacealice at 4:21 PM on July 24, 2018
If you go to the Market (it's super crowded in the summer, which shouldn't stop you from going there), check out the crumpet shop on 1st near Pike, or Le Pichet further north on 1st (good coffee and charcuterie).
posted by plasticpalacealice at 4:21 PM on July 24, 2018
- Get the OMG peaches from the Pike Place Market (they're sold by one of the produce stands on the main level of the market, the side towards the water) - they are the best peaches I've ever had.
- Come spend an afternoon or evening in my neighborhood, Columbia City. We have a lovely bakery, some great restaurants and bars (1, 2, 3), a nice community movie theater, and an excellent venue for live music. You could also rent bikes or get a car2go/uber over to Seward Park for a nice walk or even to go for a swim.
posted by lunasol at 5:34 PM on July 24, 2018
- Come spend an afternoon or evening in my neighborhood, Columbia City. We have a lovely bakery, some great restaurants and bars (1, 2, 3), a nice community movie theater, and an excellent venue for live music. You could also rent bikes or get a car2go/uber over to Seward Park for a nice walk or even to go for a swim.
posted by lunasol at 5:34 PM on July 24, 2018
Response by poster: Awesome suggestions so far, thank you! We will be staying with friends in Renton.
posted by robadobdob at 5:59 PM on July 24, 2018
posted by robadobdob at 5:59 PM on July 24, 2018
Oh Renton! If you want to rent a paddleboard or kayak, go Renton Rowing Center. Its right behind the Boeing plant that is here. You will be on Lake Washington and Gene Coulon Park isn't far (its a 10 minute lakeside walk) with local touristy favorites of Ivars Seafood Bar (fish and chips) and Kid Valley Burgers. Downtown Renton has 8Bit Arcade that has pinball and old school arcade games.
Renton isn't far from Columbia City and I second lunasol's recommendations. Renton is 15 min south of Columbia City and its a lovely neighborhood.
posted by tipsyBumblebee at 7:58 PM on July 24, 2018
Renton isn't far from Columbia City and I second lunasol's recommendations. Renton is 15 min south of Columbia City and its a lovely neighborhood.
posted by tipsyBumblebee at 7:58 PM on July 24, 2018
Seattle has never really impressed me. Maybe once they finish all their waterfront renovations and there's an actual public space along the water, it'll be better. Right now, the waterfront is full of construction and dumpy tourist spots. I've also gone to Bainbridge Island and while I did enjoy the ferry ride, the island is just like a quaint little town - not sure what's so special about it.
I agree the Chihuly museum is worth the visit. The Space Needle is near there so I would also check that out. Sure, it's touristy as heck, but it's a nice view of the city. I would try to take a ferry ride or a boat tour of some sort if you can. Seattle looks prettiest from the water. The Public Market is a tourist spot, but I would go anyway. Check out the gum wall and take a selfie.
posted by AppleTurnover at 1:40 AM on July 25, 2018
I agree the Chihuly museum is worth the visit. The Space Needle is near there so I would also check that out. Sure, it's touristy as heck, but it's a nice view of the city. I would try to take a ferry ride or a boat tour of some sort if you can. Seattle looks prettiest from the water. The Public Market is a tourist spot, but I would go anyway. Check out the gum wall and take a selfie.
posted by AppleTurnover at 1:40 AM on July 25, 2018
Nthing on kayaking. I actually recommend Alki Kayak Tours in West Seattle near Alki beach (right where you get off the West Seattle Water Taxi). You can get great views of the Seattle skyline and it usually isn't too busy since most people don't venture out there.
I saw Biscuit Bitch recommended, but I love Morsel in the UDistrict for my biscuit sandwiches. As a bonus, if you go on Saturday morning, there's also the UDistrict farmer's market right next to Morsel, which is a real treat!
For sushi, I would recommend Momiji in Capitol Hill or Umi Sake House in Belltown (they both have non-sushi options for your boyfriend). They're owned by the same people, and they have a killer happy hour menu.
posted by pianohands at 6:20 AM on July 25, 2018
I saw Biscuit Bitch recommended, but I love Morsel in the UDistrict for my biscuit sandwiches. As a bonus, if you go on Saturday morning, there's also the UDistrict farmer's market right next to Morsel, which is a real treat!
For sushi, I would recommend Momiji in Capitol Hill or Umi Sake House in Belltown (they both have non-sushi options for your boyfriend). They're owned by the same people, and they have a killer happy hour menu.
posted by pianohands at 6:20 AM on July 25, 2018
I really enjoyed the Seattle Art Museum when I went there. Admission isn't free, but IMO it's well worth paying to get in. Also, I don't know if you qualify, but I'm pretty sure that they offer discounts for students and military.
posted by carnival_night_zone at 11:05 AM on July 25, 2018
posted by carnival_night_zone at 11:05 AM on July 25, 2018
Some quick food recommendations:
Stateside: terrific Vietnamese/French food i Capitol Hill. The chili-cumin ribs are fantastic.
Restaurant Nue: global street food, also in Capitol Hill. Everything is super-tasty; the fermented tea leaf salad is a standout.
In the last couple of months, I’ve fallen in love with the cakes at Deep Sea Sugar and Salt In Georgetown. Perfectly moist, flavorful cakes. The 9 Pound Hammer (chocolate stout cake) is transcendant.
posted by creepygirl at 12:14 PM on July 25, 2018
Stateside: terrific Vietnamese/French food i Capitol Hill. The chili-cumin ribs are fantastic.
Restaurant Nue: global street food, also in Capitol Hill. Everything is super-tasty; the fermented tea leaf salad is a standout.
In the last couple of months, I’ve fallen in love with the cakes at Deep Sea Sugar and Salt In Georgetown. Perfectly moist, flavorful cakes. The 9 Pound Hammer (chocolate stout cake) is transcendant.
posted by creepygirl at 12:14 PM on July 25, 2018
Kubota Gardens is a neat Japanese garden. Seward Park has lovely views. There is a walking path around the outside of the park, which juts out into Lake Washington, so you're looking at water for 80% of the way around. You can also stop at a playground, nature center, or go for a swim after you've finished your walk. (If we're still in our heat wave you may need to look for ways to keep cool, unless you're used to being hot. Most places here don't have air-conditioning.)
posted by Margalo Epps at 10:45 PM on July 25, 2018
posted by Margalo Epps at 10:45 PM on July 25, 2018
Nthing Chihuly and Molly Moon's. (After Chihuly we walked to La Parisienne which was so good). We were just there 2 months ago and instead of the Needle we went to the Smith Tower via a $20 groupon (for 2).
The zoo was terrific. We also loved Ballard Pizza.
posted by getawaysticks at 3:38 PM on July 29, 2018
The zoo was terrific. We also loved Ballard Pizza.
posted by getawaysticks at 3:38 PM on July 29, 2018
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Elliott Bay Bookstore is another must do trip for us in Seattle. And you won’t want to miss out on visiting the Public Market, even if it is kind of a tourist trap.
posted by MadMadam at 7:36 AM on July 24, 2018 [2 favorites]