Laura’s guidebook
Food scene
Local pubs, coffee shops, and restaurants
(Nearby) A neighborhood pub with 18 beers and 4 ciders on tap, mostly from north of Seattle
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Ridgecrest Public House
520 NE 165th St(Nearby) A neighborhood pub with 18 beers and 4 ciders on tap, mostly from north of Seattle
(Nearby) Family friendly and dog friendly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with an on-site brewery to provide your fresh craft beer
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Diamond Knot Brewpub @ MLT
5602 232nd St SW(Nearby) Family friendly and dog friendly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with an on-site brewery to provide your fresh craft beer
Old Village Korean Restaurant
15200 Aurora Ave N(Nearby) Charcoal BBQ makes this easy-to-miss restaurant a must-find
(Nearby) Great if you want a local coffee shop experience with kids tagging along.
The Bridge Coffee House
2150 N 122nd St(Nearby) Great if you want a local coffee shop experience with kids tagging along.
Salt and Iron
321 Main St(Nearby) Provides the comfort of American Northwest cuisine
(Nearby) Specialty coffee on the go: a vintage Ford truck with a full-service espresso bar on the flatbed. Usually found at Oak Tree Plaza.
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Pilgrim Coffeehouse
10002 Aurora Ave N(Nearby) Specialty coffee on the go: a vintage Ford truck with a full-service espresso bar on the flatbed. Usually found at Oak Tree Plaza.
(Nearby) We passed by this hole in the wall pub right down the street from us nearly every day until someone recommended it to us. Boy had we been missing out! We haven't tried anything there that we haven't loved.
Jersey's Great Food & Spirits
1125 North 152nd Street(Nearby) We passed by this hole in the wall pub right down the street from us nearly every day until someone recommended it to us. Boy had we been missing out! We haven't tried anything there that we haven't loved.
(Oysters) Washington farms the most oysters in the US, so getting this popular food in Seattle is a must. Look for producers Hama Hama Oysters or Taylor Shellfish Farms.
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NW(Oysters) Washington farms the most oysters in the US, so getting this popular food in Seattle is a must. Look for producers Hama Hama Oysters or Taylor Shellfish Farms.
(Oysters) Washington farms the most oysters in the US, so getting this popular food in Seattle is a must. Look for producers Hama Hama Oysters or Taylor Shellfish Farms.
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The White Swan Public House
1001 Fairview Ave N(Oysters) Washington farms the most oysters in the US, so getting this popular food in Seattle is a must. Look for producers Hama Hama Oysters or Taylor Shellfish Farms.
(Seafood) Seattle has access to some of the best fish and shellfish in the U.S. Salmon and crab are our most obvious gifts to the world, but we also have a ton of geoduck.
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Manolin
3621 Stone Way N(Seafood) Seattle has access to some of the best fish and shellfish in the U.S. Salmon and crab are our most obvious gifts to the world, but we also have a ton of geoduck.
(Seafood) Seattle has access to some of the best fish and shellfish in the U.S. Salmon and crab are our most obvious gifts to the world, but we also have a ton of geoduck.
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RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave N(Seafood) Seattle has access to some of the best fish and shellfish in the U.S. Salmon and crab are our most obvious gifts to the world, but we also have a ton of geoduck.
Sushi Kashiba
86 Pine St(Sushi)
Wataru
2400 NE 65th St(Sushi)
(The Seattle Dog) Cream cheese has become a thing associated with Seattle, used most famously on hot dogs! It sounds crazy, but the heat of the hot dog and grilled onions melt the cream cheese slightly creating the most irresistible street food that is one of Seattle’s famous foods.
Jack's BBQ Northside
900 NE 65th St(The Seattle Dog) Cream cheese has become a thing associated with Seattle, used most famously on hot dogs! It sounds crazy, but the heat of the hot dog and grilled onions melt the cream cheese slightly creating the most irresistible street food that is one of Seattle’s famous foods.
Pho (pronounced "fuh") is the Vietnamese version of chicken noodle soup.
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Pho Than Brothers
626 N 34th StPho (pronounced "fuh") is the Vietnamese version of chicken noodle soup.
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave N(Dessert - chocolate)
indi chocolate
1901 Western Ave(Dessert - chocolate)
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st Ave(Dessert - chocolate)
The Wandering Goose
403 15th Ave E(Dessert - cakes)
Deep Sea Sugar And Salt
6235 Carleton Ave S(Dessert - cake)
General Porpoise Donuts
4520 Union Bay Pl NE(Dessert - Donuts)
Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NW(Dessert - Traditional Bakery)
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine St(Dessert - Ice Cream)
(Craft Beer) Washington is one of the biggest hop-producing states in the country. Seattle has more local breweries than most cities in the US, beat out only by a few cities like Chicago and Denver. It’s also common for someone you meet to be a homebrewer.
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Obec Brewing
1144 NW 52nd St(Craft Beer) Washington is one of the biggest hop-producing states in the country. Seattle has more local breweries than most cities in the US, beat out only by a few cities like Chicago and Denver. It’s also common for someone you meet to be a homebrewer.
(Craft beer) Washington is one of the biggest hop-producing states in the country. Seattle has more local breweries than most cities in the US, beat out only by a few cities like Chicago and Denver. It’s also common for someone you meet to be a homebrewer.
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Holy Mountain Brewing Company
1421 Elliott Ave W(Craft beer) Washington is one of the biggest hop-producing states in the country. Seattle has more local breweries than most cities in the US, beat out only by a few cities like Chicago and Denver. It’s also common for someone you meet to be a homebrewer.
(Wine) Washington is the second biggest wine producing area in the US behind California. SODO Urbanworks houses multiple wineries in a strip mall.
SODO Urbanworks
3931 1st Ave S(Wine) Washington is the second biggest wine producing area in the US behind California. SODO Urbanworks houses multiple wineries in a strip mall.
Recreation
Within walking distance, this park includes a playground, walking loop, basketball court, baseball and soccer fields, gazebo gathering space, and a small wetland to explore.
Cromwell Park
18030 Meridian Ave NWithin walking distance, this park includes a playground, walking loop, basketball court, baseball and soccer fields, gazebo gathering space, and a small wetland to explore.
A popular neighborhood park. The two play areas for different aged kids makes it a frequented place for families.
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Paramount Park
15300 8th Ave NEA popular neighborhood park. The two play areas for different aged kids makes it a frequented place for families.
Explore the Puget Sound beach, play on the playground, or hike a short trail through the woods.
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Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park RdExplore the Puget Sound beach, play on the playground, or hike a short trail through the woods.
This local landmark theater is located just a couple miles away. Though you won’t catch new releases here, tickets are only $4, making it a great place for a family movie afternoon.
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Crest Cinema Center
5001 16505 5th Ave NEThis local landmark theater is located just a couple miles away. Though you won’t catch new releases here, tickets are only $4, making it a great place for a family movie afternoon.
For those looking for a NW outdoor hiking experience without having to leave the city. (Note: You'll need a Discovery Pass for parking, though it is possible to find some parking without needing the pass)
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdFor those looking for a NW outdoor hiking experience without having to leave the city. (Note: You'll need a Discovery Pass for parking, though it is possible to find some parking without needing the pass)
Iconic Seattle park with options to walk the rocky coastline, hike through forest trails, sunbathe on the sand, fish from a pier, or launch boat into the sound.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWIconic Seattle park with options to walk the rocky coastline, hike through forest trails, sunbathe on the sand, fish from a pier, or launch boat into the sound.
The highest mountain in Washington State and in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. The most popular spot on Mount Rainier is Panorama Point from where you can have an amazing view of the surrounding natural scenery. Distance: 1hr 30min
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Mount Rainier þjóðgarður
The highest mountain in Washington State and in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. The most popular spot on Mount Rainier is Panorama Point from where you can have an amazing view of the surrounding natural scenery. Distance: 1hr 30min
You’ll find beaches, hills, cliffs, and farmland to explore. This has also become a popular wine tasting destination in Seattle. Distance: 1hr 10min
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Whidbey Island
You’ll find beaches, hills, cliffs, and farmland to explore. This has also become a popular wine tasting destination in Seattle. Distance: 1hr 10min
One of the closest day trips from Seattle that you can take, with plenty of hikes and the Bloedel Reserve (a nature reserve with beautifully landscaped gardens). Distance: 1hr
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Bainbridge Island
One of the closest day trips from Seattle that you can take, with plenty of hikes and the Bloedel Reserve (a nature reserve with beautifully landscaped gardens). Distance: 1hr
Snoqualmie-foss
6501 Railroad AveA 268ft waterfall on the Snoqualmie River. Distance: 35min
You’ll think people photoshopped photos of the lake until you see in person the aquamarine water surrounded by tall mountains and lush forest. You can go boating, hiking, or camping. Distance: 2hrs 30min
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Diablo Lake
You’ll think people photoshopped photos of the lake until you see in person the aquamarine water surrounded by tall mountains and lush forest. You can go boating, hiking, or camping. Distance: 2hrs 30min
Staff members and volunteers wear period clothing to demonstrate life in the 19th century. You’ll learn about their history and crafts in the most interactive and entertaining way possible. Distance: 55min
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Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
5519 Five Mile DrStaff members and volunteers wear period clothing to demonstrate life in the 19th century. You’ll learn about their history and crafts in the most interactive and entertaining way possible. Distance: 55min
Attracts more than half a million visitors every year who want to go volcano watching. Aside from the observatory, you can take a helicopter tour of the park, climb the volcano, hike along the trails, see elk, fish at Coldwater Lake, explore caves, and ride horses at the Eco Park. Distance: 3hr 15min
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Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument
Attracts more than half a million visitors every year who want to go volcano watching. Aside from the observatory, you can take a helicopter tour of the park, climb the volcano, hike along the trails, see elk, fish at Coldwater Lake, explore caves, and ride horses at the Eco Park. Distance: 3hr 15min
A ten-acre, non-profit estate garden featuring beautifully manicured lawns, colorful flowers, and old trees. Great for romantic dates. Distance: 45min
Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SWA ten-acre, non-profit estate garden featuring beautifully manicured lawns, colorful flowers, and old trees. Great for romantic dates. Distance: 45min
(Wine) Washington is the second biggest wine producing area in the US behind California.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th St(Wine) Washington is the second biggest wine producing area in the US behind California.
Sightseeing
Seattle’s most iconic landmark, built for the 1962 world’s fair.
Tips:
• There’s often parking on 3rd Ave
• King County residents get a discount on tickets, so if you know someone in Seattle see if they can show their ID at the ticket counter or buy the tickets on-line for you.
• If Space Needle tickets are too expensive, grab a drink at the Starbucks on the 40th floor of the Columbia Tower to enjoy a view even higher up than the Space Needle.
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Rúm-nál
400 Broad StSeattle’s most iconic landmark, built for the 1962 world’s fair.
Tips:
• There’s often parking on 3rd Ave
• King County residents get a discount on tickets, so if you know someone in Seattle see if they can show their ID at the ticket counter or buy the tickets on-line for you.
• If Space Needle tickets are too expensive, grab a drink at the Starbucks on the 40th floor of the Columbia Tower to enjoy a view even higher up than the Space Needle.
Overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront, Pike’s Place is one of the oldest continuously operated public markets in the US. Must sees include:
• The first Starbucks store. (Tip: If you are here during the summer months be prepared to stand in a long line).
• Market Theater Gum Wall. Leave your mark on Seattle by leaving some ABC gum of your own.
• Pike Place Fish Market. If you stick around long enough (usually just a few minutes) you’ll witness the fish throwing that makes this place world famous. Did you know that the owner of this market recently bequeathed the business to his employees? The workers who have made this place famous with their hard work, customer service, and, of course, fish throwing, are now the proud owners.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveOverlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront, Pike’s Place is one of the oldest continuously operated public markets in the US. Must sees include:
• The first Starbucks store. (Tip: If you are here during the summer months be prepared to stand in a long line).
• Market Theater Gum Wall. Leave your mark on Seattle by leaving some ABC gum of your own.
• Pike Place Fish Market. If you stick around long enough (usually just a few minutes) you’ll witness the fish throwing that makes this place world famous. Did you know that the owner of this market recently bequeathed the business to his employees? The workers who have made this place famous with their hard work, customer service, and, of course, fish throwing, are now the proud owners.
A famous public sculpture of a troll in the Fremont neighborhood. Because that’s a thing.
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthA famous public sculpture of a troll in the Fremont neighborhood. Because that’s a thing.
City/town information
The entire town center is modeled to look like a Bavarian village, which is reminiscent of an old German town. It is named A&E’s “Ultimate Holiday Town in the USA.” Distance: 2hrs 20min
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Leavenworth
The entire town center is modeled to look like a Bavarian village, which is reminiscent of an old German town. It is named A&E’s “Ultimate Holiday Town in the USA.” Distance: 2hrs 20min
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Download the Seattle Child's App
One of the best finds when you’re eating out with kids. The Kids Supper Club tells you at which restaurants kids eat free on certain days plus many other discounts.
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Take a Ferry Ride
If your kids are anything like mine, they’ll love a ferry ride across the sound, even if it’s just riding across and then back again. I’d recommend going to Bainbridge Island from downtown Seattle, or, if you want to avoid downtown, drive or walk-on the Edmonds ferry to Kingston.
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Take and Ice Cream Cruise
Lake Union boat tour every Sunday from 11am-3pm. Your kids can get a quick but fun history lesson on Seattle, watch sea-planes take to the skies and land, check out the floating homes near the docks, and purchase tasty ice cream treats. $12/adult; $5 children 5-13; $3 children < 3
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Ride the Seattle Monorail
If you are headed to the Seattle Center from the Seattle downtown core without a car, the monorail takes you there conveniently, and riding it is one of the fun things to do in Seattle with kids who enjoy being in motion. One-way tickets cost $2.50/adult; $1.25/children 5-12
Samgöngur
Avoiding Traffic
Best times to drive to/through downtown area:
o Before 7:15am
o Between 9:30-11am
o After 7pm
Get the Waze App to help you maneuver around the traffic
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Take Public Transportation
Public transportation is geared toward thousands of commuters in the city, so wherever you need to go, there's a way to get there. Get the Trip Planner App to help plan your trip via bus or Link Rail. The Link Rail goes from the airport to UW (and will have a stop near us in a few years!).
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Airport trips (from SeaTac)
•Plan to arrive 2 hours before your flight.
•Renting a car at the airport is more expensive than other car rental agencies.
•Best ways to get to/from SeaTac:
1. Uber/Lyft - If you have never used an Uber, use the promo code c28tgue to get your first ride free; Cost estimate: $40-$50; Time estimate: 40 min minimum depending on traffic
2. Link rail to/from the UW station then Uber/Lyft from there; Cost estimate: $25; Time estimate: 1 hour minimum depending on traffic (Note: Link Rail does not run before 5am)
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Green Seattle
- Bring a reusable grocery bag when shopping. There are not plastic bags in stores within Seattle city limits, and most places will charge a 5-10 cent bag fee to use a paper bag
- Straws and coffee sleeves aren't always provided, but usually provided upon request
- Tossing something into the garbage isn't so simple in Seattle, but generally they are color coded to help you out. Black=garbage; blue=recycle; green=compost.
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Preparing for the weather
Summer travel: Summers in Seattle are paradise, but even on hot days the temp drops at night. Dress in layers so you can take off/add on layers as the weather warms/cools throughout the day
Winter travel: Contrary to popular belief, winter temperatures are mild. Rather, NW winters are marked by darkness and rain. Bring gear to protect against rain rather cold. Good rain jackets and shoes are a must, and if darkness affects you stock up on your Vitamin D. Tip: If you don't want to stand out as a tourist, don't carry an umbrella.