Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
Great view of downtown & Mount Rainier.
860 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Gas Works
2101 N Northlake WayGreat view of downtown & Mount Rainier.
Beautiful view of the Space Needle, downtown & Puget Sound.
881 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Kerry
211 W Highland DrBeautiful view of the Space Needle, downtown & Puget Sound.
One of my favorite places! Wonderful trails, lots of different habitats, beautiful views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier, a beach, lighthouse, historical buildings.
756 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdOne of my favorite places! Wonderful trails, lots of different habitats, beautiful views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier, a beach, lighthouse, historical buildings.
It's fun to watch the boats come thru the locks.
Best times for the fish ladder & underwater viewing area are:
Steelhead — November-May, peak time is late March/early April.
Sockeye (Red) — June-October, peak time is July.
Chinook (King) — July-November, peak time is late August.
Coho (Silver) — August-November, peak time is late September.
774 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StIt's fun to watch the boats come thru the locks.
Best times for the fish ladder & underwater viewing area are:
Steelhead — November-May, peak time is late March/early April.
Sockeye (Red) — June-October, peak time is July.
Chinook (King) — July-November, peak time is late August.
Coho (Silver) — August-November, peak time is late September.
Sightseeing
An 18-foot tall stone troll that lives under the Aurora Avenue Bridge. An easy walk across the bridge, take a right on 34th, a left on Troll Ave (just 1 block), and the troll will be 2 blocks up the hill in front of you.
583 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Troll de Fremont
Troll Avenue NorthAn 18-foot tall stone troll that lives under the Aurora Avenue Bridge. An easy walk across the bridge, take a right on 34th, a left on Troll Ave (just 1 block), and the troll will be 2 blocks up the hill in front of you.
It can be busy with tourists, but a stroll thru the market is always a delight! There are also some wonderful used book stores in the basement.
2310 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Pike Place
1531 Western AveIt can be busy with tourists, but a stroll thru the market is always a delight! There are also some wonderful used book stores in the basement.
It's fun to take the ferry over to Bainbridge for lunch. The town is just a short walk from the ferry terminal.
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Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalIt's fun to take the ferry over to Bainbridge for lunch. The town is just a short walk from the ferry terminal.
I think the observation deck at the Smith Tower offers one of the best views of the city and it's fun to have a drink in the bar.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smith Tower Observatory Bar
506 2nd AveI think the observation deck at the Smith Tower offers one of the best views of the city and it's fun to have a drink in the bar.
This was the first library in the Seattle Public Library system & it's a cool building.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fremont Branch - The Seattle Public Library
731 N 35th StThis was the first library in the Seattle Public Library system & it's a cool building.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful installations & the garden is lovely!
723 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín y vidrio de Chihuly
305 Harrison StBeautiful installations & the garden is lovely!
A lesser-known gem. Well-curated, interesting exhibits. Museum is free, but donations are welcome.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Frye
704 Terry AveA lesser-known gem. Well-curated, interesting exhibits. Museum is free, but donations are welcome.
Nice collection of art & sculpture. Great gift shop. Visiting exhibits can be especially wonderful.
1072 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StNice collection of art & sculpture. Great gift shop. Visiting exhibits can be especially wonderful.
Cool little theatre in the neighborhood to catch a local theatre performance.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West of Lenin
203 N 36th StCool little theatre in the neighborhood to catch a local theatre performance.
Food Scene
Wonderful atmosphere, great bar & happy hour, delicious food. They also have a wonderful brunch on the weekends.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eve Fremont
704 N 34th StWonderful atmosphere, great bar & happy hour, delicious food. They also have a wonderful brunch on the weekends.
Cozy decor. Great small plates. Their salt roasted half chicken is wonderful. Monday is the best deal -- cassoulet for two ($35) & a bottle of cote du rhone ($15).
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NCozy decor. Great small plates. Their salt roasted half chicken is wonderful. Monday is the best deal -- cassoulet for two ($35) & a bottle of cote du rhone ($15).
El Camino
607 N 35th StGreat Mexican food in the neighborhood.
My go-to for takeout Tom Kha & Phad See-Ew. Atmosphere is also nice for dine-in & food is reliably good.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jai Thai Restaurant
3423 Fremont Ave NMy go-to for takeout Tom Kha & Phad See-Ew. Atmosphere is also nice for dine-in & food is reliably good.
Molly Moon's has the best ice cream! They have two shops somewhat close-by, one on upper Queen Anne and the other in Wallingford. If you're looking for a more nearby ice cream fix, Bluebird Ice Cream and Fainting Goat Gelato are both located just across the bridge.
468 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StMolly Moon's has the best ice cream! They have two shops somewhat close-by, one on upper Queen Anne and the other in Wallingford. If you're looking for a more nearby ice cream fix, Bluebird Ice Cream and Fainting Goat Gelato are both located just across the bridge.
Cafe Turko
750 N 34th StExcellent Turkish food, especially the lamb.
More expensive than my other recommendations, but for a treat, everything I've had here has been WONDERFUL!
Le Petit Cochon
701 North 36th StreetMore expensive than my other recommendations, but for a treat, everything I've had here has been WONDERFUL!
It's a little further walk (about 1 mile up Fremont Ave), but this is a great place to grab a delicious Cuban sandwich & take it to Gas Works Park on a sunny day.
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NIt's a little further walk (about 1 mile up Fremont Ave), but this is a great place to grab a delicious Cuban sandwich & take it to Gas Works Park on a sunny day.
Tied with Fremont Coffee for my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Light & airy; delicious coffee.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th StTied with Fremont Coffee for my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Light & airy; delicious coffee.
Tied with Milstead for my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Housed in an old house, the shop has multiple rooms and an outdoor deck. And the coffee is delicious.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fremont Coffee Company
459 N 36th StTied with Milstead for my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Housed in an old house, the shop has multiple rooms and an outdoor deck. And the coffee is delicious.
Shopping
I love this little store! Clothing, succulents/plants, tea, perfume, candles, candies, fun greeting cards.
Peace Love and Happiness Club
507 Fremont Pl NI love this little store! Clothing, succulents/plants, tea, perfume, candles, candies, fun greeting cards.
Ophelia's Books
3504 Fremont Ave NA wonderful used bookstore, complete with store cat.
Essentials
My local grocery store, just across the bridge. Wonderful produce & prepared meals.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StMy local grocery store, just across the bridge. Wonderful produce & prepared meals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere. The cocktails can be a little expensive, but they'll make you something special if you tell them your flavor profile and your base alcohol of choice. And the food is very reasonable.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The BackDoor
462 N 36th StGreat atmosphere. The cocktails can be a little expensive, but they'll make you something special if you tell them your flavor profile and your base alcohol of choice. And the food is very reasonable.
A fun place to grab a beer on a sunny day!
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StA fun place to grab a beer on a sunny day!
If you are a hard cider fan, Schilling's has a great selection & a wonderful, casual atmosphere.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schilling Cider House
708 N 34th StIf you are a hard cider fan, Schilling's has a great selection & a wonderful, casual atmosphere.