Things To Do
Pike Place Market
Daily market in operation since 1907 with unique shops and restaurants.
Volunteer Park
Fantastic park in Capitol hill with a Dahlia Garden, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Conservatory, climbable water tower with view of Seattle, Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges.
Washington Park Arboretum
230 acre preserve full of flowers, giant Cedars and Sequoia’s, home to Seattle Japanese Garden. Visit Oxbow bakery for a lovely breakfast or lunch, Cafe Lago for dinner (requires reservation).
Elliot Bay Trail
Wander from Olympic Sculpture park to Magnolia - nice ocean front walk.
Lake Union Park
On south shore of Lake Union close to downtown. While there, take a stroll on the boardwalk and check out the Museum of History & Industry as well as the Center for Wooden Boats.
Gas Works Park
On the north shore of Lake union, has great views of the Space Needle and the Seattle cityscape. Wander over to Spinnaker Chocolate in Fremont for the best chocolate outside of Zurich.
Madison Park Beach
Great place for summer swimming in Lake Washington, views of the majestic Mt Rainier and Mt Baker on clear days as added bonus.
Madrona Park Beach
Another great swimming or paddleboarding spot, also great views of Mt Rainier on clear days.
Seward Park
300 acre forest on shores of Lake Washington, nice place for a stroll.
Discovery Park
Huge park present on the Ocean side/ the Sound, visit the beach near West Point Lighthouse to catch views of seals.
Alki Beach
Oceanside beach in West Seattle.