Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Delicious Lebanese food, call ahead for a reservation on weekend nights. Try the bubbling lamb hummus! 5-10 minute walk from the guest suite.
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Cafe Munir
Delicious Lebanese food, call ahead for a reservation on weekend nights. Try the bubbling lamb hummus! 5-10 minute walk from the guest suite.
Larsen's Bakery
Danish pastries and coffee drinks. Must try the Kringle!
Sopranos Pizza & Pasta
A 5 minute walk away - decent pizza and other options
Square Detroit style pizza and limited menu with great food and cocktails, just a 10-15 minute walk.
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Sunny Hill
Square Detroit style pizza and limited menu with great food and cocktails, just a 10-15 minute walk.
Popular cafe 10-15 minute walk, at the top of the hill leading down to Golden gardens beach
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Caffe Fiore
Popular cafe 10-15 minute walk, at the top of the hill leading down to Golden gardens beach
low key fish and chips and diner-style food. One of the few 'original' Ballard type places left. You can walk to the Ballard Locks from here.
Lockspot Cafe
low key fish and chips and diner-style food. One of the few 'original' Ballard type places left. You can walk to the Ballard Locks from here.
Copine
fancier French restaurant, great for a romantic dinner or a small group
amazing water views, especially from the 2nd floor deck. Go early for the happy hour, it fills up fast. The cafe upstairs is very family-friendly. In the winter you will probably see sea lions.
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Ray's Boathouse
amazing water views, especially from the 2nd floor deck. Go early for the happy hour, it fills up fast. The cafe upstairs is very family-friendly. In the winter you will probably see sea lions.
Amazing Cuban sandwiches, outdoor seating or take out, cash only. Try the sandwich with scallops!
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Un Bien
Amazing Cuban sandwiches, outdoor seating or take out, cash only. Try the sandwich with scallops!
Sam's Sushi Bar & Grill
family friendly restaurant for good sushi
Ballard Ave NW: Many many great restaurants, bars, and shops in the historic "old Ballard" area
Ballard Avenue Northwest
Ballard Ave NW: Many many great restaurants, bars, and shops in the historic "old Ballard" area
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Foodie seafood dishes, great reviews. Be prepared for a wait
Thai Thani Kitchen
Great Thai food!
Great breakfast and brunch, with high quality organic/local foods and a toppings bar for pancakes, etc. Go early, or be prepared to wait for a table
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Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard
Great breakfast and brunch, with high quality organic/local foods and a toppings bar for pancakes, etc. Go early, or be prepared to wait for a table
Staple & Fancy
great foodie type seafood and cocktails
Hot Cakes Ballard
Super rich/delicious desserts, drinks, and very popular at night.
Salt & Straw
Unique rotating ice cream flavors
Drinks & Nightlife
Many sweet and savory pie options, pie flavor cocktails, and other drinks.
21+, but they have a takeout window on the sidewalk if you're with kids
Pie Bar
Many sweet and savory pie options, pie flavor cocktails, and other drinks.
21+, but they have a takeout window on the sidewalk if you're with kids
Olaf's
local low key remodeled dive bar with a younger crowd
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
A long time bar in historic Ballard, low key and fun atmosphere
The Sunset Tavern
Watch for many live shows here!
Essentials
Saleh's
convenience store with beers on tap, and food trucks/outdoor seating area
Amazing selection of fresh fish, some other meats, and a few other things for preparing dinner
The Fresh Fish Co
Amazing selection of fresh fish, some other meats, and a few other things for preparing dinner
A restaurant by night (The peasant) and high quality tip to tail butcher by day (beast and cleaver). They always have friendly suggestions and a great wine selection!
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Beast and Cleaver
A restaurant by night (The peasant) and high quality tip to tail butcher by day (beast and cleaver). They always have friendly suggestions and a great wine selection!
Royal Nails
A 5 minute walk - mani/pedi and other services
QFC
good quality groceries
Safeway
cheaper groceries and gas station
broad selection of average quality groceries, pharmacy items, clothing, housewares, sporting goods, hardware
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Fred Meyer
broad selection of average quality groceries, pharmacy items, clothing, housewares, sporting goods, hardware
Trader Joe's
good prices and quality, especially for cheeses and prepared foods
Great high-quality local groceries and flowers with some prepared hot and cold food
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Town & Country Market Ballard
Great high-quality local groceries and flowers with some prepared hot and cold food
Health food co-op with organic groceries, hot food and salad bar
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PCC Community Markets - Ballard Co-op
Health food co-op with organic groceries, hot food and salad bar
Parks & Nature
10 min walk to stunning views of Puget Sound and the islands to the west, sailboats, and sunsets. This is a small grassy park with a few picnic benches and other benches. Many neighbors gather here to watch the amazing sunsets
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Sunset Hill Park
10 min walk to stunning views of Puget Sound and the islands to the west, sailboats, and sunsets. This is a small grassy park with a few picnic benches and other benches. Many neighbors gather here to watch the amazing sunsets
•Sandy beach
•Shade trees nearby
•Grassy field
•Playground
•Beach fire pits
•Beach volleyball
•Beaver pond/wetland
•Hear/see Sea Lions
The steep hill leading down to the park from our house has walking trails through the forest, and many stairs - good place for a workout or a run!
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金色花园
•Sandy beach
•Shade trees nearby
•Grassy field
•Playground
•Beach fire pits
•Beach volleyball
•Beaver pond/wetland
•Hear/see Sea Lions
The steep hill leading down to the park from our house has walking trails through the forest, and many stairs - good place for a workout or a run!
Loyal Heights Playfield
Good nearby playground for kids, a 10-minute walk away
Playground with a zip line! This is a shady park with mature trees, especially good for a hot summer afternoon.
Salmon Bay Park
Playground with a zip line! This is a shady park with mature trees, especially good for a hot summer afternoon.
Flat 3 mile walking loop, fishing pier on the south end, kayak and SUP rentals on the north end, kids wading pool on the north end, and restaurants near the northeast edge. Parking is tough in this area, since it's a popular destination.
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Green Lake Park
Flat 3 mile walking loop, fishing pier on the south end, kayak and SUP rentals on the north end, kids wading pool on the north end, and restaurants near the northeast edge. Parking is tough in this area, since it's a popular destination.
iconic views of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle (this is the view you always see in TV shows/films of Seattle)
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凯瑞公园
iconic views of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle (this is the view you always see in TV shows/films of Seattle)
Park with a playground that incorporates the original industrial structures on this site. Lots of grassy areas for sunbathing and picnics. And amazing views of Lake Union and fireworks on 4th of July!
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Gas Works Park
Park with a playground that incorporates the original industrial structures on this site. Lots of grassy areas for sunbathing and picnics. And amazing views of Lake Union and fireworks on 4th of July!
Miles of trails, beachfront, views. A huge city park where you can easily spend a whole day!
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探索公园
Miles of trails, beachfront, views. A huge city park where you can easily spend a whole day!
Skiing, snowboarding at the pass (a very easy area for beginners), with ski/board rental and lessons on site. More experienced skiers will enjoy nearby Hyak. Also you can buy tickets for the snow tubing park at the east end of the pass; lots of fun and snow tube included in the rental. Summer hiking trails
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Snoqualmie Summit
Skiing, snowboarding at the pass (a very easy area for beginners), with ski/board rental and lessons on site. More experienced skiers will enjoy nearby Hyak. Also you can buy tickets for the snow tubing park at the east end of the pass; lots of fun and snow tube included in the rental. Summer hiking trails
Sightseeing
Fremont Troll
Check out the views, the lower levels of fun/weird shops, and post alley, in addition to the usual stuff (fish throwing, the brass pig, the great fresh food and other items)
Pike Place Market Parking Garage
Check out the views, the lower levels of fun/weird shops, and post alley, in addition to the usual stuff (fish throwing, the brass pig, the great fresh food and other items)
Seattle started in this neighborhood and the original street was one story below where it is now. Tour the underground sidewalks and storefronts and hear all about Seattle's fun and funny early years!
Nearly all the tour is below ground, so good for a rainy day (but it's chilly down there, so dress well)
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Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour
Seattle started in this neighborhood and the original street was one story below where it is now. Tour the underground sidewalks and storefronts and hear all about Seattle's fun and funny early years!
Nearly all the tour is below ground, so good for a rainy day (but it's chilly down there, so dress well)
A good way to see the waterfront view of Seattle's skyline and look out over Elliot Bay
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西雅图摩天轮
A good way to see the waterfront view of Seattle's skyline and look out over Elliot Bay
See ships and boats make the change from saltwater Puget Sound to freshwater Lake Union via the historic Ballard locks (26' of difference in the elevation of these two bodies of water). Watch salmon make the same trip at the fish ladder - the kids will love this. If you're lucky, you may see opportunistic sea lions catching lunch at the fish ladder :)
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水门
See ships and boats make the change from saltwater Puget Sound to freshwater Lake Union via the historic Ballard locks (26' of difference in the elevation of these two bodies of water). Watch salmon make the same trip at the fish ladder - the kids will love this. If you're lucky, you may see opportunistic sea lions catching lunch at the fish ladder :)
The Seattle Center campus includes the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, MoPop museum, Chihuly glass museum, Armory (food options), large outdoor spray fountain timed to music, and many other fun things to do and see
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太空针塔
The Seattle Center campus includes the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, MoPop museum, Chihuly glass museum, Armory (food options), large outdoor spray fountain timed to music, and many other fun things to do and see
Entertainment & Activities
Around W-X Dock:
•Fishing pier (free)
•Ballard Kayak (kayak and SUP rentals)
•Little Coney for a quick bite
Around J Dock:
•Marina Center
oChartered boat rentals
oSee the Leif Erickson statue and memorial
oPicnic tables
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Shilshole Bay Marina
Around W-X Dock:
•Fishing pier (free)
•Ballard Kayak (kayak and SUP rentals)
•Little Coney for a quick bite
Around J Dock:
•Marina Center
oChartered boat rentals
oSee the Leif Erickson statue and memorial
oPicnic tables
Woodland Park Zoo
Majestic Bay Theatres
historic movie theater with a few screens in Ballard
Regal Thornton Place
huge selection of screens with regular shows, IMAX, and 3D movies
Shopping
Nice little selection of local gifts and goodies, as well as shipping and mailing services
Ballard Mailbox & Shipping
Nice little selection of local gifts and goodies, as well as shipping and mailing services
Woodland Mod has an amazing curated selection of Scandinavian and Japanese decor and housewares
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Woodland Mod
Woodland Mod has an amazing curated selection of Scandinavian and Japanese decor and housewares
Baleen
Artist created jewelry and goods, at affordable prices
Fun selection of local souvenirs, vintage clothing and home goods, and much more
The Beehive Mercantile
Fun selection of local souvenirs, vintage clothing and home goods, and much more
Crazy creative selection of local artist created gifts - buttons, socks, shower art, and more
Monster
Crazy creative selection of local artist created gifts - buttons, socks, shower art, and more
Archie McPhee
A long time Seattle institution for toys, local finds, gag gifts, and much more
University Village
outdoor mall with more upscale shops and a play area
Venue offers local artists creations - many things in the lower end of a budget (jewelry, post cards, etc.) and a rotating variety of artists
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Venue
Venue offers local artists creations - many things in the lower end of a budget (jewelry, post cards, etc.) and a rotating variety of artists