Haley & Bob
Things To Do
Pacific Science Center
We absolutely love museums, and this one has a whole lot of fun activities plus an IMAX for good measure! Check out the rotating special exhibits to see what's coming through.
Museum of Pop Culture
MoPOP (previously the Experience the Music Project) has something for everyone! Check out Jimi Hendrix's guitars (or what's left of them...), all the Nirvana artifacts you would ever want, and movie props from every Sci-Fi , Horror, and Fantasy movie you have ever seen (personal fav is Shawn's bloody shirt from Shawn of the Dead, close second is Captain Kirk's chair)!
Seattle Underground Tour
Did you know that the current city of Seattle is actually built on top of the old one? Check out some weird local history with an Underground Seattle Tour!
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
A FREE museum that gives a great in-depth exploration of Seattle's rise to prominence as the Gateway to the Klondike- could you survive hunting for gold in Alaska?
Seattle Public Library-Central Library
Made to look like a glass pile of books, the Central Library has so many interesting nooks and crannies to explore! Ask about the "Red Hallway" if you want to feel transported to another world.
Pike Place Market
Haley's favorite place in Seattle- check out Pyroshky Pyroskhy and the Sunny Honey Company while you're there, and don't forget to take a selfie with the gum wall!
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
Probably one of my favorite local Farmer's markets, but check around for more!
Uwajimaya Seattle
You know when a grocery store hits so good that you need to tell everyone about it? Get some of the best Asian foods and check the calendar to see if there's any events happening!
Fremont Vintage Mall
The COOLEST STORE ever! So many vintage clothes, housewares, and knick nacks for pretty reasonable prices. It's HUGE so take your time.
Theo Chocolate
Take a tour of a real-life chocolate factory in the coolest neighborhood in Seattle (in Haley's opinion)
Space Needle
THE OBVIOUS CHOICE! The best possible view of Seattle, plus a fun little history lesson about the Seattle World's Fair.
T-Mobile Park
Are the Mariners great? No. Is this Stadium the best baseball stadium in America because of its retractable roof and unique snacks? YES. Go to a game, hang out for a bit and watch the team.. try.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
Share Haley's passion for Pubic Health by checking out the exhibits at the Discovery Center for one of the most well funded public health agencies in the WORLD
The Crocodile Back Bar
THE PLACE for the Seattle music scene- check out their calendar and their reasonably priced tickets!
Neptune Theater
Movie theater turned live performance stage, Haley has a lot of great memories of going to shows at the Neptune (named for its statue of Neptune inside). Personal favs include Amanda Palmer and Russel Brand. Check out their calendar!
SIFF Cinema Uptown
Our go-to theater for independent films- check out what's playing and support the local film festival in the process!
Majestic Bay Theatres
A Budigan family favorite, and the oldest continually operating movie theater in America! With hallways lined with memorabilia, the movies aren't the only entertainment (Haley particularly enjoys the Elttaes Cinemas intro that plays before every film)
Volunteer Park Conservatory
Modeled after London's Crystal Palace, the conservatory is FREE and homes many beautiful ad unique flower and plant species. I will also say that Volunteer Park is home to Seattle's Asian Art museum and right next to Lake View Cemetary, the final resting place of Bruce Lee. Plenty to do in this area! Go to Volunteer Park cafe for lunch if you end up going.
Golden Gardens Park
Probably the best beach for a day in the sun- if a day at the beach is what you're looking for, I would go no further!
Discovery Park
Where we took our lovely engagement photos! A special place for the Budigans and perfect for sunset walks with a perfect view of the Olympic Mountains. I would say 6:45 is the optimal time to visit for a perfect sunset.
Gas Works Park
Get some of the best views of Lake Union while re-enacting your favorite scenes from 10 Things I Hate About You!
Hiram M Chittenden Locks
Come see the boats go from Salt to Freshwater, as well as taking a look at the Salmon ladders! Perfect place for an after-dinner walk or a lunch time picnic!
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
Maintained by the Unversity of Washington, this FREE arboretum has some of the most beautiful and unique flowers you will ever see on its expansive 230 acres. A great picnic or walking location!
Green Lake
A perfect summer day would not be complete without a walk around Greenlake! Check out the cute shops and restaurants while hanging out by the water.
Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union
Bob's Christmas present for 2019 was a night at Flatstick Pub- mini-golf and some of the best local brews you can find! We could easily spend the entire night here and think that you would have a blast!
Bay Cafe
You will often find the Budigans here discussing their weekend plans on a Saturday morning, eating the California omelet and drinking dangerous amounts of coffee- tell Ruby we said hi!
Ivar's Fish Bar
The ONE THING we do absolutely every trip to Seattle- eat at Ivar's! Sit at a table on Lake Union with a picture-perfect view of the Seattle Skyline while enjoying the best fish and chips (or baby prawns and chips for Haley!) that you will ever eat in your LIFE.
Dick's Drive-In
Hands DOWN the best burgers in Seattle- for the best prices! They're a local chain, so be sure to check around. This is a 100% required stop for any trip to the city.
Red Mill Burgers
Nationally ranked as some of the best burgers in America, with so many milkshake flavors that you may as well just get 3 and call it a day. Vegan options now available!
The Pink Door
Where else can you find an absolutely delicious Italian place that also does the absinthe ceremony? Bob took Haley here for her 21st birthday on his first visit to Seattle, and its a very special place for us. Rotating live entertainment!
Snappy Dragon
A family favorite- get the dumplings!
Full Tilt Ice Cream
Vegan Ice Cream! Pinball arcade! What else is there to say?
Pie Bar Ballard
When making this list, Bob made SURE to add the Pie Bar! A cozy little bakery/bar where they pair desserts with drinks, Haley and Bob went there to celebrate her 21st birthday. A favorite of locals!
Cupcake Royale
Okay LISTEN!! They put CUPCAKES in the ICE CREAM!!! YOU HAVE TO GO