Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Drinks & Nightlife

The Hideout is an art filled bar located just around the block from the apartment. Friendly, warm with an awesome art collection to enjoy. You can't get more local than this place.
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The Hideout
1005 Boren Ave
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The Hideout is an art filled bar located just around the block from the apartment. Friendly, warm with an awesome art collection to enjoy. You can't get more local than this place.
This place is my personal favorite! Classic yet super hip. You can get beer on tap or fancy cocktails, your choice.
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Havana
1010 E Pike St
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This place is my personal favorite! Classic yet super hip. You can get beer on tap or fancy cocktails, your choice.
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Re-bar
1114 Howell St
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Seattle's original Lesbian bar.
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WILDROSE
1021 E Pike St
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Seattle's original Lesbian bar.
One of Seattle's main gay clubs.
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Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 Broadway
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One of Seattle's main gay clubs.
This phenomenal music and dinner venue is not cheap but well worth it for a special night out. Check out the on-line schedule for upcoming shows and tickets.
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The Triple Door
216 Union St
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This phenomenal music and dinner venue is not cheap but well worth it for a special night out. Check out the on-line schedule for upcoming shows and tickets.
Located just a block away this no frills bar has darts, pool, snacks and drinks. Outside food is allowed.
Quarter Lounge
909 Madison St
Located just a block away this no frills bar has darts, pool, snacks and drinks. Outside food is allowed.
Cool funky feel to this little Capitol Hill gem. Go say hi to Abbey at Moe bar, she is the best bar tender on the hill!
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Moe Bar
1425 10th Ave
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Cool funky feel to this little Capitol Hill gem. Go say hi to Abbey at Moe bar, she is the best bar tender on the hill!

Food Scene

OMG! If you want a great burger & beer, this is your place. Just a quick walk into Capitol Hill and you will be in burger heaven. Great happy hour specials that are budget friendly.
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Sam's Tavern
1024 E Pike St
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OMG! If you want a great burger & beer, this is your place. Just a quick walk into Capitol Hill and you will be in burger heaven. Great happy hour specials that are budget friendly.
These folks have homemade stuff to die for! You will never believe how good a sausage roll can be. Jump on the number 2 bus toward downtown and don't get off until upper Queen Anne.
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Cederberg Tea House
1417 Queen Anne Avenue North
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These folks have homemade stuff to die for! You will never believe how good a sausage roll can be. Jump on the number 2 bus toward downtown and don't get off until upper Queen Anne.
Ask for a white velvet and you will be in love! Add a cheese and dill scone if your hungry. You could walk here or take the street car part way up Broadway toward Capitol Hill.
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Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway E
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Ask for a white velvet and you will be in love! Add a cheese and dill scone if your hungry. You could walk here or take the street car part way up Broadway toward Capitol Hill.
Right in the heart of the action and the food is so good!
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Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike St
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Right in the heart of the action and the food is so good!
Cool and laid back coffee shop perfect for hanging out and reading a book or people watching.
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Kaladi Brothers Coffee
517 E Pike St
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Cool and laid back coffee shop perfect for hanging out and reading a book or people watching.
Best BBQ pork in Seattle. Tip: ask for the skinny BBQ pork. Take the street car down to the International District and get off on 5th and Jackson.
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Kau Kau Restaurant
656 S King St
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Best BBQ pork in Seattle. Tip: ask for the skinny BBQ pork. Take the street car down to the International District and get off on 5th and Jackson.
Cup cakes to die for! Within walking distance
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Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike St
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Cup cakes to die for! Within walking distance
Custom flavors make this ice-cream shop shine. Within walking distance.
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine St
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Custom flavors make this ice-cream shop shine. Within walking distance.
Capitol Hill's newest pizza joint! Within walking distance.
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Sizzle Pie Seattle
1009 E Union St
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Capitol Hill's newest pizza joint! Within walking distance.
Try the salted caramel croissant with a drip coffee. Out of sight!! This is literally one block away.
Sugar Bakery & Cafe
1014 Madison St
Try the salted caramel croissant with a drip coffee. Out of sight!! This is literally one block away.
Gourmet donuts just a block away! This block just has so much good stuff. Within walking distance.
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Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave E
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Gourmet donuts just a block away! This block just has so much good stuff. Within walking distance.
Don't let the look of this place fool you. This pizza is out of sight! Looks like a dive but the pizza is divine.
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Northlake Tavern & Pizza House
660 NE Northlake Way
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Don't let the look of this place fool you. This pizza is out of sight! Looks like a dive but the pizza is divine.
Hungry? These portions are outrageous and you will love the food.
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Dante's
5300 Roosevelt Way NE
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Hungry? These portions are outrageous and you will love the food.
Seattle is known for great seafood and this place proves it. They have a great deck with a view of the water as well.
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Anthony's Pier 66
2201 Alaskan Way
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Seattle is known for great seafood and this place proves it. They have a great deck with a view of the water as well.
Awesome NY style pizza by the slice or a whole pie. Within walking distance.
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Big Mario's Pizza
4350 Leary Way NW
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Awesome NY style pizza by the slice or a whole pie. Within walking distance.
Traditional style fish and chips to satisfy your seafood cravings. Within walking distance.
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Pike Street Fish Fry
Pike Street
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Traditional style fish and chips to satisfy your seafood cravings. Within walking distance.
Traditional coffee shop and diner style restaurant. Dine like a local at Lost Lake. Within walking distance.
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Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th Ave
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Traditional coffee shop and diner style restaurant. Dine like a local at Lost Lake. Within walking distance.
This Seattle park has been dubbed "The food truck mecca"
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Occidental-puisto
117 S Washington St
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This Seattle park has been dubbed "The food truck mecca"
They have s'mores, nuff said.
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Hot Cakes
1650 E Olive Way
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They have s'mores, nuff said.
Offering a “thoughtful” take on Parma salumerias, this “inviting” Capitol Hill Italian from Ethan Stowell delivers “outstanding” cured meats and “artisanal” pizza via a “stellar” staff; adjoining its sibling Anchovies & Olives, the “rustic-modern” space manages to evoke a “neighborhood café”, albeit one with “exceptional” cocktails and a “killer happy hour.”
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Bar Cotto
1546 15th Ave
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Offering a “thoughtful” take on Parma salumerias, this “inviting” Capitol Hill Italian from Ethan Stowell delivers “outstanding” cured meats and “artisanal” pizza via a “stellar” staff; adjoining its sibling Anchovies & Olives, the “rustic-modern” space manages to evoke a “neighborhood café”, albeit one with “exceptional” cocktails and a “killer happy hour.”
This is the only MUST see Starbucks in town. Starbucks are a dime a dozen around here but this place is special.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike St
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This is the only MUST see Starbucks in town. Starbucks are a dime a dozen around here but this place is special.
Seattle Coffee Works - Downtown Cafe - we are open at seattlecoffeeworks.com
108 Pine St
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Located in famous Pioneer Square!
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Elm Coffee Roasters
240 2nd Ave S
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Located in famous Pioneer Square!
If you are looking to treat yourself!
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Chinook's At Salmon Bay
1900 W Nickerson St
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If you are looking to treat yourself!
Check Zagat rating!
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Momiji
1522 12th Ave
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Check Zagat rating!
Check Zagat rating!
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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose Ave
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Check Zagat rating!
They have pie, nuff said!
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Pie Bar
1361 E Olive Way
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They have pie, nuff said!
The best Pho in Seattle and the fusion menu will blow your mind!
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Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th Avenue
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The best Pho in Seattle and the fusion menu will blow your mind!

Arts & Culture

Outdoor art gallery alert! This is an amazing way to spend the afternoon with a picnic.
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Olympia-patsaspuisto
2901 Western Ave
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Outdoor art gallery alert! This is an amazing way to spend the afternoon with a picnic.
Lots of awesome art to see and a great gift shop and restaurant.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St
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Lots of awesome art to see and a great gift shop and restaurant.
A must see for music lovers!
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Popkulttuurimuseo
325 5th Ave N
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A must see for music lovers!
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Chihuly Garden ja Glass
305 Harrison St
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Burke-luonnonhistorian ja -kulttuurin museo
4303 15th Ave NE
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This art museum is on the same street as the apartment about a 2 minute walk.
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Frye-taidemuseo
704 Terry Ave
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This art museum is on the same street as the apartment about a 2 minute walk.

Shopping

Cross Madison at the light and jump on the number 12 bus. Trader Joes is on Madison and 17th ave.
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Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
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Cross Madison at the light and jump on the number 12 bus. Trader Joes is on Madison and 17th ave.
Walkable or you could catch the number 2 bus toward Madrona and get off at Broadway.
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QFC
1401 Broadway
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Walkable or you could catch the number 2 bus toward Madrona and get off at Broadway.
This quint essential Seattle Market has tons of stuff to explore! Fresh fish, flowers, arts/crafts and so much more.
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Pike Place -tori
1531 Western Ave
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This quint essential Seattle Market has tons of stuff to explore! Fresh fish, flowers, arts/crafts and so much more.
Huge Asian market with food court. Just a quick ride on the street car to the international district. Get off at 5th and Jackson.
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Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave S
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Huge Asian market with food court. Just a quick ride on the street car to the international district. Get off at 5th and Jackson.
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Safeway
2201 E Madison St
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Getting Around

The First Hill Street Car starts in Capitol Hill and passes through First Hill and then down to the International District. Located on Broadway and Marion (about a 7 minute walk from the apartment)
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First Hill Streetcar
First Hill Streetcar
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The First Hill Street Car starts in Capitol Hill and passes through First Hill and then down to the International District. Located on Broadway and Marion (about a 7 minute walk from the apartment)
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University Link
University Link
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Seattle Center Monorail
Seattle Center Monorail
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Pakring is expensive and hard to find so UBER, Cab, Zip Car, Car to go and public transportation are best.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
331 NW 85th St
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Pakring is expensive and hard to find so UBER, Cab, Zip Car, Car to go and public transportation are best.
King Street Station is a transportation hub. You will find the bus tunnel that runs through town, the street car stop, buses, The link light rail and the Sounder train to take you South or North of Seattle (Also goes to the Airport)
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King Street Station
303 S Jackson St
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King Street Station is a transportation hub. You will find the bus tunnel that runs through town, the street car stop, buses, The link light rail and the Sounder train to take you South or North of Seattle (Also goes to the Airport)
Check out West Seattle by jumping on the water taxi!
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West Seattle station
801 Alaskan Way
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Check out West Seattle by jumping on the water taxi!
Need a little extra help getting around the city? Check out Scoot About for scooter rental options.
Scoot About
2308 4th Ave
Need a little extra help getting around the city? Check out Scoot About for scooter rental options.

Parks & Nature

Breathtaking views and has beach fire pits. Get there early to get a good spot.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NW
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Breathtaking views and has beach fire pits. Get there early to get a good spot.
I have yet to go here but have heard great things.
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Alki Beach
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I have yet to go here but have heard great things.
This is Seattle's best kept secret, although these days it is getting more popular than ever. Seattle's own nude beach where folks let it all hang out. Laid back with a great swimming beach, the only draw back is there are no bathrooms close by. UBER or cab is the easiest way to get here.
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Denny Blaine Park
200 Lake Washington Blvd E
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This is Seattle's best kept secret, although these days it is getting more popular than ever. Seattle's own nude beach where folks let it all hang out. Laid back with a great swimming beach, the only draw back is there are no bathrooms close by. UBER or cab is the easiest way to get here.
My first job at the City of Seattle was at the Japanese Gardens. Breathtaking and peaceful, these special gardens are a must see. At last check admission was $3 or $4 dollars.
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Seattlen japanilainen puutarha
1075 Lake Washington Blvd E
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My first job at the City of Seattle was at the Japanese Gardens. Breathtaking and peaceful, these special gardens are a must see. At last check admission was $3 or $4 dollars.
Huge beautiful Seattle green space. Check out the water tower on site.
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Volunteer-puisto
1247 15th Ave E
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Huge beautiful Seattle green space. Check out the water tower on site.
Come down and enjoy Lake Washington in all it's splendor! Bathrooms available and lots of grass to relax on in front of the lake. Bring a swimsuit and enjoy the cool refreshing waters!
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Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison St
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Come down and enjoy Lake Washington in all it's splendor! Bathrooms available and lots of grass to relax on in front of the lake. Bring a swimsuit and enjoy the cool refreshing waters!
Awesome place to walk and the area has lots of great shops and restaurants to check out!
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Green Lake
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Awesome place to walk and the area has lots of great shops and restaurants to check out!
For this spectacular day trip you will either need to rent a car or join a tour group leaving from the city. This is a must see for nature lovers! you will be blown away by the mountain's majesty. Easy and hard hikes from this location or a bus tour to the top are available.
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Mount Rainierin kansallispuisto
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For this spectacular day trip you will either need to rent a car or join a tour group leaving from the city. This is a must see for nature lovers! you will be blown away by the mountain's majesty. Easy and hard hikes from this location or a bus tour to the top are available.
Hidden in South Seattle this 20 acre landscape blends Japanese concepts with native plants. This garden is a part of the City of Seattle park system and is FREE to all visitors!
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Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave S
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Hidden in South Seattle this 20 acre landscape blends Japanese concepts with native plants. This garden is a part of the City of Seattle park system and is FREE to all visitors!

Sightseeing

This tour was crazy fun when I brought my last out of town guests. Get the history of Seattle while exploring the underground city that most will never see. You won't look at Seattle the same after this awesome tour!
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Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st Ave
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This tour was crazy fun when I brought my last out of town guests. Get the history of Seattle while exploring the underground city that most will never see. You won't look at Seattle the same after this awesome tour!
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Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan Way
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Check out this iconic Seattle structure. Take a ride to the top or have a meal in the rotating restaurant.
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Space Needle
400 Broad St
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Check out this iconic Seattle structure. Take a ride to the top or have a meal in the rotating restaurant.
This is a fun way to spend the day or evening. I have done two Argosy cruises since I have been here and the Tillicum Village Salmon bake was certainly my favorite. I highly recommend this afternoon on Blake Island learning about Seattle's Native heritage while enjoying breathtaking nature. Salmon bake and Native dance performance included!
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Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan Way
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This is a fun way to spend the day or evening. I have done two Argosy cruises since I have been here and the Tillicum Village Salmon bake was certainly my favorite. I highly recommend this afternoon on Blake Island learning about Seattle's Native heritage while enjoying breathtaking nature. Salmon bake and Native dance performance included!
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Seattlen akvaario
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Woodland Parkin eläintarha
5500 Phinney Ave N
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This Trolley tour allows you to hop on and off to see all of the sights you wish at your own pace.
Emerald City Trolley
325 5th Ave N
This Trolley tour allows you to hop on and off to see all of the sights you wish at your own pace.
Want to take a day trip to Victoria BC Canada? Bring your passport and book your day trip with the Victoria Clipper. This is my home town and I promise it won't disappoint! The ferry drops you off in downtown Victoria at the Inner Harbor. This part of town is super walkable and tons of fun!!
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Clipper Navigation Inc
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Want to take a day trip to Victoria BC Canada? Bring your passport and book your day trip with the Victoria Clipper. This is my home town and I promise it won't disappoint! The ferry drops you off in downtown Victoria at the Inner Harbor. This part of town is super walkable and tons of fun!!