Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Unique drinks for all ages or get it spiked with something "adult". I like the blood orange variety best.
79 locals recommend
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th Ave
79 locals recommend
Unique drinks for all ages or get it spiked with something "adult". I like the blood orange variety best.
Local coffee roaster, nice owners, cool breezy space.
29 locals recommend
Elm Coffee Roasters
240 2nd Ave S
29 locals recommend
Local coffee roaster, nice owners, cool breezy space.
Craft cocktails, good pizza, eclectic dinner offerings. Semi-sophisticated atmosphere.
60 locals recommend
Rocco's
2312 2nd Ave
60 locals recommend
Craft cocktails, good pizza, eclectic dinner offerings. Semi-sophisticated atmosphere.
Hole in the wall espresso stand, outside seating in good weather. Best espresso in all of Seattle. If Costas asks: can he make it "special" let him--As good as you can get outside of Rome.
16 locals recommend
Monorail Espresso
701 5th Ave
16 locals recommend
Hole in the wall espresso stand, outside seating in good weather. Best espresso in all of Seattle. If Costas asks: can he make it "special" let him--As good as you can get outside of Rome.

Drinks & Nightlife

Dim, beautiful views, bar, stone fired pizza. Date night at the market.
55 locals recommend
Alibi Room
85 Pike St
55 locals recommend
Dim, beautiful views, bar, stone fired pizza. Date night at the market.
Drinks and dates. Try the Broccoli appetizer. Yes, really.
106 locals recommend
Black Bottle Gastrotavern
2600 1st Ave
106 locals recommend
Drinks and dates. Try the Broccoli appetizer. Yes, really.
A dive, pin ball, beer, chilli dogs, veg(an) friendly.
53 locals recommend
Shorty's
2316 2nd Ave
53 locals recommend
A dive, pin ball, beer, chilli dogs, veg(an) friendly.
Intensely satisfying Mexican food, keeps pace with So. California in caliber. From traditional fare to vegan friendly. Share the mountain of nachos! Personable and friendly staff, open late!
16 locals recommend
El Borracho Pike Place Market
1521 1st Ave
16 locals recommend
Intensely satisfying Mexican food, keeps pace with So. California in caliber. From traditional fare to vegan friendly. Share the mountain of nachos! Personable and friendly staff, open late!

Sightseeing

Charming, well-kept community garden, tons of flowers, walk through and smell the roses on your way to the waterfront.
Belltown Cottage Park
2512 Elliott Ave
Charming, well-kept community garden, tons of flowers, walk through and smell the roses on your way to the waterfront.
Wander all the small old shops here early in the day before the crowds and partiers fill it up. Oldest area of Seattle. Lots of galleries and rare book shops.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
270 locals recommend
Wander all the small old shops here early in the day before the crowds and partiers fill it up. Oldest area of Seattle. Lots of galleries and rare book shops.
The waterfront park is cheery, manicured and offers a lot. A small pocket beach if you want a dip in the lake. MOHAI and Center for Wooden Boats here too.
149 locals recommend
South Lake Union
149 locals recommend
The waterfront park is cheery, manicured and offers a lot. A small pocket beach if you want a dip in the lake. MOHAI and Center for Wooden Boats here too.

Everything Else

Boat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, museum and opportunities for direct experience on the water. Free admission.
101 locals recommend
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St
101 locals recommend
Boat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, museum and opportunities for direct experience on the water. Free admission.
Fast, clean, modestly priced waxing. Keep it tidy!
WAXON
93 Wall St
Fast, clean, modestly priced waxing. Keep it tidy!
Get yourself cleaned up! Walk-ins only, great products.
8 locals recommend
Rudy's Barbershop
89 Wall St
8 locals recommend
Get yourself cleaned up! Walk-ins only, great products.

Shopping

Excellent punk/other records. A Seattle institution.
Singles Going Steady
2219 2nd Ave
Excellent punk/other records. A Seattle institution.
Pick up a bottle of great Vino Verde.
Sur La Table
90 Central Way
Pick up a bottle of great Vino Verde.
Handcrafted jewelry, beautiful bags, hats, (mostly woman's apparel), hip stationary. Good gift spot for someone special.
11 locals recommend
Moorea Seal
1012 1st Ave
11 locals recommend
Handcrafted jewelry, beautiful bags, hats, (mostly woman's apparel), hip stationary. Good gift spot for someone special.

Arts & Culture

Museum of History and Industry, all the logging and rail relics, Great Seattle Fire, music kitsch and more.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N
357 locals recommend
Museum of History and Industry, all the logging and rail relics, Great Seattle Fire, music kitsch and more.
Matinee shows and same day rush tickets are a steal--show up day of show and get in the "rush" line an hour early for deep discounts!
35 locals recommend
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer St
35 locals recommend
Matinee shows and same day rush tickets are a steal--show up day of show and get in the "rush" line an hour early for deep discounts!
Independent theatre, amazing atmosphere, supports emerging film artists through residency and funding. Excellent snacks!
32 locals recommend
Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Ave
32 locals recommend
Independent theatre, amazing atmosphere, supports emerging film artists through residency and funding. Excellent snacks!