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Seattle Must Trys

These are just SOME of our recommended Seattle "Must Do's and Trys". A list of places to go, places to eat, and places to drink. If you would like to know about more suggestions in other locations of Seattle or surrounding areas that you may be exploring...let us know! Seriously... we have about 30+ other recommendations (this is not a joke)!
Space Needle

Space Needle

400 Broad Street, Seattle, WA 98109

She is Iconic.

Pike Place Market

85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

She is the moment.

Seattle Waterfront

Seattle, WA

You may see some Orcas!

Chihuly Garden and Glass

305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Beautiful museum with collections from Chihuly.

Museum of Pop Culture

325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Everything Pop Culture relating to music, movies, and other forms of entertainment.

NEKO Cat Cafe Seattle

519 East Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98122

A cat cafe?!?! Maybe adopt a new furry feline?

Fremont Troll

Troll Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103

There is a vintage/thrift street market by the Troll every Sunday!

Gas Works Park

2101 North Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

A great view of Lake Union. Why not enjoy a picnic?

Seward Park

5900 Lake Washington Boulevard South, Seattle, WA 98118

On a clear day you can see a clear view of Mt. Rainier! Also a great spot for birding and taking a nice easy walk.

Discovery Park Visitor Center

3801 Discovery Park Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98199

THE place to go birding and escape the city. A simple hike through some local wilderness and coast.

Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island, WA

Take a 30 min ferry ride to Bainbridge Island from Seattle Waterfront (maybe see some whales along the way) and explore the cutest little town with local art and bakeries.

Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie, WA 98024

Snoqualmie falls is over 100 ft taller than Niagra Falls. Great observation decks and taste of true PNW hiking. A must see in Fall.

Leavenworth

Leavenworth, WA 98826

This town feels like you are walking into a Hallmark movie. Highly recommend the Reindeer farm. You can take the Amtrak train up to Leavenworth!

British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, BC, Canada

OKAY HERE IS THE PLAN: We highly suggest driving up to Vancouver, B.C to potentially stay the night or two in the city. Vancouver Suggestions: Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park

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Victoria, BC, Canada

THEN take the drive-on BC Ferry (~2-3 hrs ferry ride) to Swartz Bay and continue the drive to Victoria B.C to spend another night or two. Victoria Suggestions: Shopping on Government Street, China Town, Fisherman's Wharf

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Port Angeles, WA

AND THEN take the drive-on Black Ball Ferry (~1.5-2hrs ferry ride) from Victoria B.C to Port Angeles, Washington!!!! The drive from Port Angeles back East to Seattle is beautiful and the little towns along the way (Sequim and Port Townsend) are also lovely.

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Forks, WA 98331

If you are feeling very adventurous you could also go from Port Angeles and drive further West into the Olympic peninsula/National Forest, visit Forks, and visit the pacific coast! Edward Cullen? Where are you???? Let me live out my Twilight dreams.

Vita at KEXP

Vita at KEXP

472 1st Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Vita has multiple locations, but this one is in Seattle's local radio station right by the Space Needle! Also has a small record/vinyl store called, 'Sub Pop'. This is Victoria's dad bestest favorite place!

Ghost Alley Espresso

1499 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

Right In Pike Place! Better than Starbucks!

Bonito Café y Mercadito

1351 East Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98122

Great Hispanic influenced flavors near Capitol Hill District!

Espresso Vivace South Lake Union

227 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

The shop that created latte art! They have multiple locations, this one is across the street from the REI flagship store.

Biscuit Bitch Pike Place

Biscuit Bitch Pike Place

1909 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Their name says all you need to know. They have multiple locations.

Some Random Bar

2604 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

One of our favorite local bars with truly yummy meals! You need to try their nachos!

Beecher's Handmade Cheese

1600 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101

Must try their mac and cheese!

Pike Place Chowder

1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

They have a FLIGHT of chowder!!!! You can try up to 8 flavors and each is 10/10.

Piroshky Piroshky | Pike Place Market

1908 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101

Savory or Sweet filled Russian puff pastries!

Dick's Drive-In

500 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

This is the most popular burger joint in Seattle! There are multiple locations.

Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge

1505 10th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

24 hr diner with all the comfort eats. + Bar!

Von's 1000 Spirits

1225 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Amazing handmade sourdough pizza and pasta. + Bar!

Annapurna Cafe

1833 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Himalayan/ Indian food. Any curry you could dream of.

Ludi's Restaurant

120 Stewart Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Filipino breakfast and comfort food! Must try their UBE pancakes (only available Fri-Sun).

ChiHo Bistro 滋味堂

2330 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

True Chinese dumplings and noodles!

Bai Tong Thai Street Cafe

1121 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Fun Thai street food options!

CÔBA - Viet Kitchen & Ales

530 1st Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Vietnamese food and drinks!

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

917 East Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Fantastic local ice creamery. They have multiple locations.

Cinnaholic

816 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Build your own cinnamon roll!

Dough Joy

1316 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Vegan donuts that don't taste like vegan donuts?! They have multiple locations.

Voodoo Doughnut

1201 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101

This is an original Portland, OR brand!

Hot Cakes Capitol Hill

1650 East Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102

Molten chocolate cake goodness. They have multiple locations.

Alexandras Macarons & Cafe

1410 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Lovely macaron flavors.

Sugar Bakery & Cafe

1014 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98104

A favorite bakery for all baked goods! They have multiple locations.

Drip Tea Seattle

1416 10th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Boba Tea is very popular in Seattle!

Dont Yell At Me

125 Broadway East, Seattle, WA 98102

Boba Tea! They have multiple locations.

Rich Rich

Rich Rich

532 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

A true speakeasy in a random alley. Amazing mixture of cocktails.

Old Stove Brewing Co - Pike Place

1901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Located on the waterfront by Pike Place. Great flights of beer.

rachel's ginger beer - pike place

1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

Famous ginger beer with cocktails.

Unicorn

1118 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Popular carnival themed bar with frequent Drag shows.

Navy Strength

2505 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

If you love rum...this is the bar for you! Fun tiki theme!