Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Great Italian food. Reasonable portions and not overpriced.
62 locals recommend
That's Amore Italian Cafe
1425 31st Ave SGreat Italian food. Reasonable portions and not overpriced.
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueBest wings I've had in Seattle.
Great spot for brunch, also the dock right outside has a great view of the lake with some other cool spots next door.
90 locals recommend
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveGreat spot for brunch, also the dock right outside has a great view of the lake with some other cool spots next door.
This place is right next to the original Starbucks at Pike market. The sandwiches will blow your mind for $5 a piece.
106 locals recommend
Piroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike PlThis place is right next to the original Starbucks at Pike market. The sandwiches will blow your mind for $5 a piece.
The Essential Bakery Cafe- Madison
Best. Crepes. Need I say more?
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for dancing and drinks. They have themed nights for salsa, swing, tango, etc.
72 locals recommend
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine StGreat place for dancing and drinks. They have themed nights for salsa, swing, tango, etc.
Great selection of draft beer, plus their pretzels are out of this world, especially with the Mexican chocolate sauce.
10 locals recommend
Stout
1530 11th AveGreat selection of draft beer, plus their pretzels are out of this world, especially with the Mexican chocolate sauce.
One of the few actual nightclubs in Seattle. Meaning nightclub by big-city standards. There are other "nightclubs" in Seattle, but they tend to miss specific aspects. Although, Ora is a reasonable alternative in Belltown.
20 locals recommend
Aston Manor
2946 1st Ave SOne of the few actual nightclubs in Seattle. Meaning nightclub by big-city standards. There are other "nightclubs" in Seattle, but they tend to miss specific aspects. Although, Ora is a reasonable alternative in Belltown.
Sightseeing
Not expensive, great quick stop if you're also checking out the Seattle Aquarium right next door. Amazing view of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Range.
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayNot expensive, great quick stop if you're also checking out the Seattle Aquarium right next door. Amazing view of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Range.
What kind of host would I be if I didn't mention the Space Needle. It's definitely worth it if you haven't been.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StWhat kind of host would I be if I didn't mention the Space Needle. It's definitely worth it if you haven't been.
Parks & Nature
If you have time during your stay, Checking out one of the Rainier hikes is a great vacation idea. Paradise Falls is one of my favorites.
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
If you have time during your stay, Checking out one of the Rainier hikes is a great vacation idea. Paradise Falls is one of my favorites.
Ski and Snowboard resort--probably the most well known and/or best in the greater Seattle area. Huge resort, lots to do.
60 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain Resort
33914 Crystal Mountain BlvdSki and Snowboard resort--probably the most well known and/or best in the greater Seattle area. Huge resort, lots to do.
Arts & Culture
Pioneer Square, as you might hear from Seattleites is not that great of a neighborhood, but that wasn't always the case. It's worth checking out if you're exploring the downtown areas.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square, as you might hear from Seattleites is not that great of a neighborhood, but that wasn't always the case. It's worth checking out if you're exploring the downtown areas.
Shopping
Leroy is an old man who knows his stuff. Words can't express his specialties, but he gets outstanding formal and costume wear for incredible prices--he's been in the business a long time.
Leroy Men's Wear
204 Pike StLeroy is an old man who knows his stuff. Words can't express his specialties, but he gets outstanding formal and costume wear for incredible prices--he's been in the business a long time.
Essentials
About 5 minutes from the house. Average grocery store--has about everything you need. Anything you can't find is probably in the RiteAid next door.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayAbout 5 minutes from the house. Average grocery store--has about everything you need. Anything you can't find is probably in the RiteAid next door.