Some sights to see and places to visit, fairly close to the reception/hotel area. Feel free to ask for any specific recommendations. Lots more to see and do in Seattle!
(Taking recommendations if anyone has any!).
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 753-4940
World-renowned glass art. Highly recommended!
Kerry Park
211 West Highland Drive, Seattle, WA 98119, (206) 684-4075
The BEST view of the city.
(It's a very steep uphill walk to get there. Recommended to drive/bus unless you want a good workout.)
Space Needle
400 Broad Street, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 905-2100
A Seattle icon.
Pike Place Market
85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 682-7453
Fish flinging and farmers' markets.
Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 386-4300
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 770-2700
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 443-2001
There is a hockey exhibit on now!
The Gum Wall
1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 587-2414
Kind of gross, but it's a sight to see.
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104, (206) 682-5844
A fun store with weird stuff.
Dick's Drive-In
500 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 285-5155
A Seattle favorite!
Nothing fancy, but the best (and fastest) greasy burger in town. Open late!
Ivars
1004 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104, (206) 587-6500
No frills Seattle fish and chips staple.
Ten Sushi
500 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 453-3881
Inexpensive (but yummy!) conveyor belt sushi place.
I Love Sushi on Lake Union
1001 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 625-9604
Delicious sushi (mid-range prices).
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, (206) 443-9844
LIFE CHANGING sushi. Very expensive.
Biscuit Bitch
1909 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 441-7999
Saucy breakfast joint.
Pho Viet Anh
2621 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, (206) 352-1881
Nearby inexpensive Vietnamese food. Highly recommend pho soup after a night out ;)
Ba Bar South Lake
500 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 588-1022
Higher-end Vietnamese food. Very delicious!
Mee Sum Pastry
1526 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 682-6780
Meat in a bun. Delicious.
Bangrak Market
2319 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, (206) 735-7352
Asian street food. This place is awesome.
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Seattle, WA
A bit of a hike, but worth it for adventuresome eaters. Lots of hot pot places and authentic Asian cuisine.
Zeeks Pizza
419 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 374-0775
Good pizza spot.
Serious Pie Downtown
2001 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, (206) 838-7388
Fancy pizza... so good!
El Borracho Pike Place Market
1521 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 538-0144
Vegan taco place.
Tacos Chukis
832 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 518-9025
Inexpensive and tasty tacos. Meat and veggie.
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
1600 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 956-1964
Famous Seattle cheese.
Starbucks - Original Location
1912 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 448-8762
Visit the flagship Starbucks location.
(It's really just another Starbucks, but kind of cool to see)
Cloudburst Brewing
2116 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Excellent beers, snarky names.
The Pike Brewing Company
1415 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 622-6044
Art Marble 21
731 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 223-0300
Good tap list and free games (billiards, air hockey, bocce, etc.)
Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union
609 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 258-4989
Mini golf and beer. What more can I say?
Jupiter Bar
2126 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Arcade bar!
Shorty's
2316 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, (206) 441-5449
Another fun arcade bar. Featuring evil villain chairs in the back room.