Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
This is two blocks from our apartment where you can enjoy the view, the mountains and see the ferries come and go.
At night the wheel changes colors and you can pre-buy tickets.
https://seattlegreatwheel.com/
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayThis is two blocks from our apartment where you can enjoy the view, the mountains and see the ferries come and go.
At night the wheel changes colors and you can pre-buy tickets.
https://seattlegreatwheel.com/
We are two blocks from The World Famous Pike Place Market. Home to the flying fish, local crafts, and the first farmers market in Seattle. Wander down to grab some local, fresh produce or just to people watch.
General Market Hours
Breakfast: 6 a.m.
Fresh Produce & Seafood: 7 a.m.
Official Market Bell: 9 a.m.
Crafts Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Farm Tables: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Merchant Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Restaurants: 6 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; varies
The Market is open 363 days a year, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
http://pikeplacemarket.org/plan-your-visit
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveWe are two blocks from The World Famous Pike Place Market. Home to the flying fish, local crafts, and the first farmers market in Seattle. Wander down to grab some local, fresh produce or just to people watch.
General Market Hours
Breakfast: 6 a.m.
Fresh Produce & Seafood: 7 a.m.
Official Market Bell: 9 a.m.
Crafts Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Farm Tables: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Merchant Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Restaurants: 6 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; varies
The Market is open 363 days a year, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
http://pikeplacemarket.org/plan-your-visit
Check out where it all began for the Coffee empire of Starbucks. This is the First Starbucks store. You will see a line of people as they come in and take photos and grab something yummy to drink.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlCheck out where it all began for the Coffee empire of Starbucks. This is the First Starbucks store. You will see a line of people as they come in and take photos and grab something yummy to drink.
The First Starbucks Roastery where you can order a coffee beverage with many options of roast both locally and international and see how coffee is packaged.
If you are hungry, walk over and get some pizza from Serious Pie.
http://www.thestarbucksroastery.com/
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StThe First Starbucks Roastery where you can order a coffee beverage with many options of roast both locally and international and see how coffee is packaged.
If you are hungry, walk over and get some pizza from Serious Pie.
http://www.thestarbucksroastery.com/
Arts & Culture
This is directly kitty corner from our place and you can see the Hammer man from across the street. Check out the gift shop, restaurant, and wonderful rotating art.
62 locals recommend
SAM Gallery
1300 1st AveThis is directly kitty corner from our place and you can see the Hammer man from across the street. Check out the gift shop, restaurant, and wonderful rotating art.
Come list to music by the Seattle Symphony.
"The Seattle Symphony is one of America's leading symphony orchestras and is internationally acclaimed for its innovative programming and extensive recording history. Under the leadership of Music Director Ludovic Morlot since September 2011, the Symphony is heard from September through July by more than 500,000 people through live performances and radio broadcasts. It performs in one of the finest modern concert halls in the world — the acoustically superb Benaroya Hall — in downtown Seattle. "
https://www.seattlesymphony.org/
100 locals recommend
Benaroya Hall
200 University StCome list to music by the Seattle Symphony.
"The Seattle Symphony is one of America's leading symphony orchestras and is internationally acclaimed for its innovative programming and extensive recording history. Under the leadership of Music Director Ludovic Morlot since September 2011, the Symphony is heard from September through July by more than 500,000 people through live performances and radio broadcasts. It performs in one of the finest modern concert halls in the world — the acoustically superb Benaroya Hall — in downtown Seattle. "
https://www.seattlesymphony.org/
Food Scene
Beecher's Handmade Cheese, stop by and see how cheese is made and try some of their amazing local cheese. Pick a few of your favorites and pair it with wine.
47 locals recommend
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
1600 Pike PlBeecher's Handmade Cheese, stop by and see how cheese is made and try some of their amazing local cheese. Pick a few of your favorites and pair it with wine.
Stop in for delicious baked french goods, with your coffee. This French Bakery's smells will make your mouth water and wander in to see what flavors of Macaroons they have for the day.
100 locals recommend
Le Panier
1902 Pike PlStop in for delicious baked french goods, with your coffee. This French Bakery's smells will make your mouth water and wander in to see what flavors of Macaroons they have for the day.
I call this place this Chinese version of the American Cheesecake Factory Restaurant. With a book as a menu, you won't have difficulty finding something to eat.
They are open on Friday and Saturday till 3AM.
12 locals recommend
Hong Kong Bistro
507 Maynard Ave SI call this place this Chinese version of the American Cheesecake Factory Restaurant. With a book as a menu, you won't have difficulty finding something to eat.
They are open on Friday and Saturday till 3AM.
Some delicious Taiwanese style street food with more than 20+ flavors in Bubble tea offerings.
12 locals recommend
HardWok Cafe
1207 S Jackson StSome delicious Taiwanese style street food with more than 20+ flavors in Bubble tea offerings.
Want some delicious and quick vietnamese food? Check out this Authentic Vietnamese deli with yummy egg rolls, Banh Mi, Vietnamese coffee, and baked goods.
28 locals recommend
Saigon Deli
1237 S Jackson StWant some delicious and quick vietnamese food? Check out this Authentic Vietnamese deli with yummy egg rolls, Banh Mi, Vietnamese coffee, and baked goods.
The first Cupcake company in Seattle. Here you will find Vegan cupcakes, seasonal creations, local coffee, and tasty ice cream. Stop by for an affogato or cupcake for dessert.
163 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StThe first Cupcake company in Seattle. Here you will find Vegan cupcakes, seasonal creations, local coffee, and tasty ice cream. Stop by for an affogato or cupcake for dessert.
Essentials
Delicious and fresh fruit and Veggies. Stop by and try some fruit samples, the crew at Sosio's are both friendly and knowledgeable.
Sosio's Fruit and Produce, Inc.
1527 Pike PlDelicious and fresh fruit and Veggies. Stop by and try some fruit samples, the crew at Sosio's are both friendly and knowledgeable.
A Target in the heart of the city. Run here for some forgotten personal care item or maybe you really just need a snickers bar. This is a Condensed version of Target and has three floors with validated parking for two hours.
78 locals recommend
Target
1401 2nd AveA Target in the heart of the city. Run here for some forgotten personal care item or maybe you really just need a snickers bar. This is a Condensed version of Target and has three floors with validated parking for two hours.
A boutique style convenience store with Happy Hour specials from 4-7pm. Swing by for some beers on tap, that local artisan ice cream, or just some yummy bulk candy.
33 locals recommend
Cone & Steiner
532 19th Ave EA boutique style convenience store with Happy Hour specials from 4-7pm. Swing by for some beers on tap, that local artisan ice cream, or just some yummy bulk candy.
The Japanese Grocery store that has food, books, and an international food court. You will find many asian cuisine here. Looking for some Anime or manga? Look no further than the Uwajimaya bookstore.
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SThe Japanese Grocery store that has food, books, and an international food court. You will find many asian cuisine here. Looking for some Anime or manga? Look no further than the Uwajimaya bookstore.
Shopping
A local high end boutique shop with men's and women's fashion you won't find at a department store.
Michael, the owner who is there most days, is a great assist for your shopping needs.
The Finerie
1006 Western AveA local high end boutique shop with men's and women's fashion you won't find at a department store.
Michael, the owner who is there most days, is a great assist for your shopping needs.
Need a book to read on the train, flight, car ride back home? Elliott Bay book's will have it and you will have difficulty leaving with just one book purchase.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveNeed a book to read on the train, flight, car ride back home? Elliott Bay book's will have it and you will have difficulty leaving with just one book purchase.