J & M
Things to Do
Restaurants
Westward - Seafood with lake views Joule - Asian Fusion Le Coin - French Rupee Bar - Indian Six Seven - Fancy spot on the Puget Sound Harry’s - cute brunch spot with patio The Walrus and the Carpenter - Seafood San Fermo - fancy Italian
Sweets & Coffee
Monorail Espresso Lady Yum Macaroons Molly Moons Ice Cream Salt & Straw Ice Cream Mr. West Cafe The Moo Bar - Bubble Tea Sweet Mickeys Candy Shoppe
Bars & Happy Hour
Barollo or Cinque Terre - Best (and our favorite!) Happy Hour in Seattle Octopus Bar - Dive Bar Old Stove Brewery - Puget Sound and Mountain View’s Bathtub Gin - Coolest Speakeasy in Seattle Tapster - Trendy and near hotel Shingletown - Country Music and dancing
Pike Place Market
Iconic farmers market filled with endless peonies, fresh fish, fruits and vegetables!
Space Needle
Take an elevator ride up the space needle to get 360° views of Seattle and the two mountain ranges that surround the city, the Olympics and Cascades.
Rattlesnake Ridge Hike
One of the best things about Seattle is its proximity to the mountains. Rattlesnake Ridge (don't confuse with Rattlesnake Ledge) is a quick 30 min drive from Seattle, its an easy 4 mile roundtrip hike with stunning views of the turquoise lake! Marie and her mom hiked it a few years ago in about an hour. Another easier option is Gold Creek Pond which has incredible views and is a flat two mile loop, an hour outside of Seattle. Some of Jake and Marie's favorite, more challenging hikes are Mount Colchuck, Mailbox Peak, and Tolmie Peak.
Myrtle Edwards Park
Park with small sand beaches and beautiful walking trails, go north along Elliott Bay Trail to follow the Puget sound. This is where Jake and Marie go running! For a large beach, visit Golden Gardens Park!
Woodinville Wine Country
A city filled with quaint wineries and distilleries 25 minutes outside of Seattle. The famous Chateau St. Michelle Winery is here, they host live music concerts in the summer which are a blast!
Bainbridge Island
Take a quick 30 min ferry ride to Bainbridge Island! You can catch the ferry in downtown, the ride is fun and offers beautiful views, there's even a little cafe on the boat to grab coffee or a treat! The ferry drops you off in downtown Bainbridge which has a ton of cute shops and restaurants. Marie and Jake lived on the island in 2016 when Jake was in the Navy!
Fremont Brewery
Enjoy a beer on the outside patio near the marina and south lake union! Its a fun, vibrant spot that gets crowded in the summer so get there early. Jake and Marie often rent bikes or walk from downtown on the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop trail which takes you straight there.
Old Stove Brewing
Old Stove Brewing is another fantastic brewery located behind Pike Place Market! Its right on the water with stunning views of the Puget sound and the Olympic Mountains.
Gas Works Park
Lovely spot for a picnic, with views of South Lake Union and downtown
Kerry Park
Not actually a park, but a great spot for a view of downtown, mountain rainer, and the puget sound! Located in the Queen Anne neighborhood, which is a great area to walk around and look at beautiful houses.
Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals
There are kayak and paddleboard rentals a quick 10 min walk along the lake from the Marriott hotel! You get stunning views of the whole city!
Great Wheel
