Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
This beautifully landscaped little park with its sweeping view of Ballard and the Olympic Mts. is a lovely .6 mile stroll from the apartment. Off the beaten path, it's one of Seattle's secret gems.
39 locals recommend
Fremont Peak Park
4357 Palatine Ave NThis beautifully landscaped little park with its sweeping view of Ballard and the Olympic Mts. is a lovely .6 mile stroll from the apartment. Off the beaten path, it's one of Seattle's secret gems.
It's quintessentially Fremont, the troll under the bridge. A BIG troll under the bridge. With a real VW bug in it's hand. People climb on it. It's fun to imagine creating it.
15 locals recommend
Troll Ave
It's quintessentially Fremont, the troll under the bridge. A BIG troll under the bridge. With a real VW bug in it's hand. People climb on it. It's fun to imagine creating it.
One of a handful of artisinal chocolate factories in U.S. Amazing chocolate. Tours 7 days/wk. Go on a weekend to hear tour guide. Go weekdays to see machines in action.
201 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NOne of a handful of artisinal chocolate factories in U.S. Amazing chocolate. Tours 7 days/wk. Go on a weekend to hear tour guide. Go weekdays to see machines in action.
Beach, sand, water (albeit cold!), a good playground, and a burger joint! Perfect for a day's outing, an evening date, or as a biking or running destination.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBeach, sand, water (albeit cold!), a good playground, and a burger joint! Perfect for a day's outing, an evening date, or as a biking or running destination.
Food Scene
Our longtime favorite Fremont restaurant & bar. Fusiony upscale-ish Mexican food. We just love the atmosphere. Fun low lighting. Funky furnishings. Cool deck. We just feel so at home there.
37 locals recommend
El Camino
607 N 35th StOur longtime favorite Fremont restaurant & bar. Fusiony upscale-ish Mexican food. We just love the atmosphere. Fun low lighting. Funky furnishings. Cool deck. We just feel so at home there.
Walk in. Sit down. Eat decent sushi. When you're hungry, or when someone near & dear is crabby & hungry, it's a quick fix. I feel better already!
6 locals recommend
Blue C Sushi
3411 Fremont Avenue NorthWalk in. Sit down. Eat decent sushi. When you're hungry, or when someone near & dear is crabby & hungry, it's a quick fix. I feel better already!
I always leave thinking, "I love this place!" To me it is & has everything a good burger joint should: good messy burgers, a crowd, hopping service, a long menu, indoor/outdoor seating & atmosphere!
128 locals recommend
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NI always leave thinking, "I love this place!" To me it is & has everything a good burger joint should: good messy burgers, a crowd, hopping service, a long menu, indoor/outdoor seating & atmosphere!
Essentials
A great local natural food chain with a good hot bar. Similar to Whole Foods, but sometimes cheaper, especially their deli. TERRIFIC attention to special diets, such as gluten free, vegan, etc.
171 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StA great local natural food chain with a good hot bar. Similar to Whole Foods, but sometimes cheaper, especially their deli. TERRIFIC attention to special diets, such as gluten free, vegan, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
We don't get to go often because the family section is tiny, but I definitely remember a divine dessert and cool custom lighting. Of course, the drinks are great too!
23 locals recommend
Triangle Spirits
3507 Fremont Pl NWe don't get to go often because the family section is tiny, but I definitely remember a divine dessert and cool custom lighting. Of course, the drinks are great too!
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome place to get the ants out of the kids pants (toddlers - 5 yrs). Big, bright space with LOTS to play on. Separate space for the littlest ones. A Seattle institution!
Seattle Gymnastics Academy - Ballard
1415 NW 52nd StAwesome place to get the ants out of the kids pants (toddlers - 5 yrs). Big, bright space with LOTS to play on. Separate space for the littlest ones. A Seattle institution!
Everything Else
Just as it says in its title, this is headquarters in the geocaching universe. Check out their website. It looks fascinatingly fun!
Google Seattle Lakeside
837 North 34th StreetJust as it says in its title, this is headquarters in the geocaching universe. Check out their website. It looks fascinatingly fun!
Shopping
While I haven't been to Turkey yet, it feels authentic to me with spices on the table, staff that speaks Turkish, and GOOD food!
52 locals recommend
Cafe Turko
750 N 34th StWhile I haven't been to Turkey yet, it feels authentic to me with spices on the table, staff that speaks Turkish, and GOOD food!