Things To Do
Pike Place Market
Super touristy, but a cute place to go for a few hours, check out local vendors, grab snacks and walk around.
Bainbridge Island
Beautiful way to spend the day. Any of the Grand Forest trails are an absolute MUST, and it was on this hike that Maureen fell in love with PNW. Take a ferry over to the island, and spend the day on a gorgeous hike through numerous hiking trails, and head back into town for one of the best pizza restaurants we've tried here: Bruciato
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Woodinville is wine country! Spend the afternoon visiting various wineries, or check out Chateau St. Michelle for some wine tasting and Summer Concert Series.
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
People used to say that the Ballard Locks were the second-most-visited tourist attraction in Seattle, after Pike Place Market. There are many elements that make up the Locks and grounds, and not all of them are open, so we'll outline it all here in case you want to pay a visit. 1. The Locks: There is one large and one small lock, and they raise and lower boats traveling between Puget Sound and Lake Union and Lake Washington. The level of the lakes is something like 20 feet higher than the level of Puget Sound. The body of water where the Locks are is called Salmon Bay.
McMenamins Pub at Elks Temple
This is in Tacoma, where we live, 45 minutes south of Seattle. But a super unique and rare attraction. Features 7 bars, some speakeasys, and even a small concert hall. PNW's version of the Ace Hotel Boutique Chain.
Bruciato
This is our favorite pizza spot! Jeff says its the best wood fired pizza Napolitana he's had outside of Italy! We make it a point to stop in every time we're on the island.
Gracia
Cute little Mexican Restaurant that we ate at the first time we came to Seattle, and continue to grab a quick bite and cocktails whenever we don't have Zayan with us.
Cuerno Bravo Steakhouse
By far the MOST delicious Wagyu Steakhouse in the PNW at affordable prices. We absolutely love this place. This is in Tacoma (closer to where we live if you wanted to take a little trek out of Seattle). You definitely will not be disappointed.
Fremont Brewing's Urban Beer Garden
Local brewery with a nice patio overlooking Lake Union. If you have your kids with you... it's family friendly with lots of boardgames and has a rotating food vendor.