We hope you will take some time to explore Seattle! Here are a few of our favorite spots around the city: Ballard - lots of great restaurants and bars. We also love going to the Ballard Locks - you can see the boats coming in and out, and the salmon ladder is pretty unique! Salt and Straw is our favorite ice cream place. Discovery Park - beautiful area for some small hikes and access to the beach Alki Beach (West Seattle) - best view of the city, our favorite spot to run along the water, and there are some restaurants around the waterfront. Other Classic Seattle Spots: Seattle Center - for some quintessential Seattle sites such as the Space Needle, Chihuly Glass Museum, and MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture) Pike Place Market - a unique experience where you can find a wide variety of food items, fresh fruit, seafood, and various trinkets. The gum wall is also located in this area.
The surrounding area outside Seattle has so much to explore. If you are planning on sticking around for a longer stay, here are some options of areas to check out: Localish hikes: Rattlesnake Ledge, Mount Si Woodinville (vineyards/wineries) Olympic National Park Mount Rainier National Park Leavenworth San Juan Islands