Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
A beautiful park with city views, designed by the Olmsted brothers (who also designed Central Park in New York, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and Balboa Park in San Diego).
The park includes a conservatory (a designated city landmark), completed in 1912; a water tower with an observation deck, built by the Water Department in 1906, a fenced-off reservoir; the dramatic Art Deco building of the Seattle Asian Art Museum (a designated city landmark); a statue of William Henry Seward; a memorial to Judge Thomas Burke; and a sculpture, Black Sun, by Isamu Noguchi (colloquially referred to as "The Doughnut") around which a scenic view of the Seattle skyline that prominently includes the Space Needle can be seen, as well as several meadows and picnic tables. The wading pool is operational in the summer months and operated daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Volunteer Park is also well known for its extensive dahlia garden in season. There are also Koi ponds at the park which contain fish during the summer months.
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Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EA beautiful park with city views, designed by the Olmsted brothers (who also designed Central Park in New York, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and Balboa Park in San Diego).
The park includes a conservatory (a designated city landmark), completed in 1912; a water tower with an observation deck, built by the Water Department in 1906, a fenced-off reservoir; the dramatic Art Deco building of the Seattle Asian Art Museum (a designated city landmark); a statue of William Henry Seward; a memorial to Judge Thomas Burke; and a sculpture, Black Sun, by Isamu Noguchi (colloquially referred to as "The Doughnut") around which a scenic view of the Seattle skyline that prominently includes the Space Needle can be seen, as well as several meadows and picnic tables. The wading pool is operational in the summer months and operated daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Volunteer Park is also well known for its extensive dahlia garden in season. There are also Koi ponds at the park which contain fish during the summer months.
One of the city's best-utilized parks. Great spot to people-watch.
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Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueOne of the city's best-utilized parks. Great spot to people-watch.
A beautiful gem of a park. You can make an afternoon of it and walk through Volunteer Park then Interlaken Blvd to get here. Stop for a bite in Madison Valley before walking back up Madison to John.
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Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EA beautiful gem of a park. You can make an afternoon of it and walk through Volunteer Park then Interlaken Blvd to get here. Stop for a bite in Madison Valley before walking back up Madison to John.
One of Seattle's favorite beaches, located on Lake Washington which is warm enough in the summer for a refreshing swim.
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Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StOne of Seattle's favorite beaches, located on Lake Washington which is warm enough in the summer for a refreshing swim.
One of my favorite walks in the city is from the Bungalow, through Volunteer Park, then through the trails in Interlaken Park to the Washington Park Arboretum. Make a day of it!
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Interlaken Park
2451 Delmar Drive EastOne of my favorite walks in the city is from the Bungalow, through Volunteer Park, then through the trails in Interlaken Park to the Washington Park Arboretum. Make a day of it!
Food Scene
Best donuts in town & some of the best coffee too. Free wi-fi.
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Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EBest donuts in town & some of the best coffee too. Free wi-fi.
Dilettante Martini & Dessert Bar
538 Broadway EastYou had me at chocolate martini...
Great coffee & place to hang out & read or work. Free wi-fi.
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Victrola Coffee & Art
411 15th Ave EGreat coffee & place to hang out & read or work. Free wi-fi.
Great coffee artistically prepared. Nice place to get work done. Free wi-fi.
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Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EGreat coffee artistically prepared. Nice place to get work done. Free wi-fi.
Great food, locally sourced, organic and reasonably priced.
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Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveGreat food, locally sourced, organic and reasonably priced.
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveGourmet vegetarian cuisine.
Zoë Events
1318 East Union StreetFantastic bistro food, impeccably prepared and served.
Classic Seattle burger joint with a reputation for great hand-cut fries and treating their employees right.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EClassic Seattle burger joint with a reputation for great hand-cut fries and treating their employees right.
Momiji
1522 12th AveDelicious sushi, creatively prepared and presented.
Delicious handmade ice cream. Get the waffle cone.
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StDelicious handmade ice cream. Get the waffle cone.
Best pizza around. Oven builders were brought from Sicily to build the oven. The chef too. Not your ordinary American pizza.
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Via Tribunali
317 W Galer StBest pizza around. Oven builders were brought from Sicily to build the oven. The chef too. Not your ordinary American pizza.
This Willie Wonka-ish establishment is a destination you won't want to miss on your visit. Not your ordinary Starbucks.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StThis Willie Wonka-ish establishment is a destination you won't want to miss on your visit. Not your ordinary Starbucks.
Barrio features a menu that takes a unique and modern approach to Mexican inspired cuisine and complement that with cocktails that are creative, classic and Latin focused.
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Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
1420 12th AveBarrio features a menu that takes a unique and modern approach to Mexican inspired cuisine and complement that with cocktails that are creative, classic and Latin focused.
A charming cafe serving coffee, crepes, sandwiches, soup, beer and wine to the beautiful north end of Broadway since 1997.
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Joe Bar
810 E Roy StA charming cafe serving coffee, crepes, sandwiches, soup, beer and wine to the beautiful north end of Broadway since 1997.
You could easily walk by this place without noticing it, but don't! Go inside and enjoy the mesmerizing taste of Nepal, India and Tibet all under one roof.
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Annapurna Cafe
1833 BroadwayYou could easily walk by this place without noticing it, but don't! Go inside and enjoy the mesmerizing taste of Nepal, India and Tibet all under one roof.
Authentic Mexican cuisine prepared with outstanding local meats and produce with a wonderful, large semi-outdoor bar in the heart of Pike/Pine.
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Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike StAuthentic Mexican cuisine prepared with outstanding local meats and produce with a wonderful, large semi-outdoor bar in the heart of Pike/Pine.
Witness
410 Broadway EGreat, close-by crafted cocktails and comfort food.
Essentials
QFC
1401 BroadwayFlagship store of the local QFC grocery chain.
Rainbow Natural Remedies
409 15th Ave ENaturopathic & Aurvedic supplies.
An independent, democratically-operated natural foods cooperative grocery store, owned by people in the community. Local, sustainable, organic - the best place to get groceries on Capitol Hill.
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Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StAn independent, democratically-operated natural foods cooperative grocery store, owned by people in the community. Local, sustainable, organic - the best place to get groceries on Capitol Hill.
Arts & Culture
Local branch of the best library system in the country.
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Capitol Hill Branch - The Seattle Public Library
425 Harvard Ave ELocal branch of the best library system in the country.
Located in Volunteer Park, the Seattle Asian Art Museum's historic art-moderne building houses a world-renowned collection of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Southeast Asian, and Himalayan art.
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Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StLocated in Volunteer Park, the Seattle Asian Art Museum's historic art-moderne building houses a world-renowned collection of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Southeast Asian, and Himalayan art.
This is Seattle's premier art museum, with wonderful permanent and visiting collections. SAM is free on the first Thursday of every month! Also on first thursdays is the wonderful Art Walk at galleries throughout Pioneer Square.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThis is Seattle's premier art museum, with wonderful permanent and visiting collections. SAM is free on the first Thursday of every month! Also on first thursdays is the wonderful Art Walk at galleries throughout Pioneer Square.
Entertainment & Activities
SIFF Egyptian Theatre
805 E Pine StArt house theater, part of Seattle's Landmark chain.
Drinks & Nightlife
This hidden gem offers some a great view of the Space Needle from their charming outdoor patio...don't miss it!
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The Lookout
757 Bellevue Avenue EastThis hidden gem offers some a great view of the Space Needle from their charming outdoor patio...don't miss it!
This is where Seattle's gay night out begins. Come here for a cocktail or two (they're all doubles) before heading out dancing
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Purr Cocktail Lounge
2307 24th Ave EThis is where Seattle's gay night out begins. Come here for a cocktail or two (they're all doubles) before heading out dancing
Shopping
REI
222 Yale Ave NREI's Flagship Store.
One of the gems of Seattle, a functioning farmer's market open 365 days a year. Bring your appetite and sample some of our locally produced fruits and veggies!
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveOne of the gems of Seattle, a functioning farmer's market open 365 days a year. Bring your appetite and sample some of our locally produced fruits and veggies!
This beautiful Capitol Hill boutique features an array of beautifully designed and thoughtfully curated women's and men's fashion, housewares, furniture, lighting and art from all over the world.
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Totokaelo
1523 10th AveThis beautiful Capitol Hill boutique features an array of beautifully designed and thoughtfully curated women's and men's fashion, housewares, furniture, lighting and art from all over the world.
Fabulous selection of now and then designer clothing for men and women. In store you'll find everything from Prada shoes to vintage earrings and fur coats.
Le Frock Vintage
613 E Pike StFabulous selection of now and then designer clothing for men and women. In store you'll find everything from Prada shoes to vintage earrings and fur coats.
A community-inspired space featuring fresh flowers, organic produce and local vendors. Sort of a cross between the Central Coop and Pike Place Market. Near Starbucks Reserve Roastery - don't miss it!
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Melrose Market Studios
1532 Minor AveA community-inspired space featuring fresh flowers, organic produce and local vendors. Sort of a cross between the Central Coop and Pike Place Market. Near Starbucks Reserve Roastery - don't miss it!
Voted Seattle's favorite vintage and indie fashion boutique, Pretty Parlor carries clothing, shoes and accessories from "the 20's through the 80's". This is fun shop to explore!
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Pretty Parlor
119 Summit Ave EVoted Seattle's favorite vintage and indie fashion boutique, Pretty Parlor carries clothing, shoes and accessories from "the 20's through the 80's". This is fun shop to explore!
Located on East Pike, Veridis is a contemporary clothing store for men and women featuring independent designers from around the globe.
Veridis
1205 E Pike StLocated on East Pike, Veridis is a contemporary clothing store for men and women featuring independent designers from around the globe.
Featuring home goods like wall art, mirrors, furniture, decorative accents, clocks, candles and more. Stop by for colorful inspiration for the home including books and last-minute housewarming gifts.
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Retrofit Home
1103 E Pike StFeaturing home goods like wall art, mirrors, furniture, decorative accents, clocks, candles and more. Stop by for colorful inspiration for the home including books and last-minute housewarming gifts.
Stocking over 50 brands of mens underwear, gym wear and swimwear, UnderU4Men located across from Roy Street Coffee on Capitol Hill is the place to shop for men's undergarments.
underU4men
709 Broadway EStocking over 50 brands of mens underwear, gym wear and swimwear, UnderU4Men located across from Roy Street Coffee on Capitol Hill is the place to shop for men's undergarments.
Seattle's best bookstore has moved from it's location in Pioneer Square up to an equally special location on Capitol Hill. You can spend hours here, and be sure to try their coffee & pastries!
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The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveSeattle's best bookstore has moved from it's location in Pioneer Square up to an equally special location on Capitol Hill. You can spend hours here, and be sure to try their coffee & pastries!