Nick & Gabriella
Things To Do
Space Needle
The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is a treasured Seattle icon. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair—the Century 21 Exposition whose theme was “The Age of Space”—the tower’s futuristic design was inspired by the idea that the fair needed a structure to symbolize humanity’s Space Age aspirations. Walk through the Seattle Center and visit Chihuly Gardens, MoPOP museum, International Fountain, Key Arena, etc.
Pike Place Market
Welcome to Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres from Pike St. north to Virginia St. and from 1st Ave west to Western Ave, the Market’s historic arcade, winding alleys, stairways and lower levels offer a multisensory experience of sights, sounds, tastes, aromas and textures. Stop by the Gum Wall and add your contribution of gum. Also, the original Starbucks is located in Pike Place, stop by and grab some coffee. Make sure you grab some food from the Asian street vendors.
Kerry Park
Kerry Park is a 1.26-acre (0.51-hectare) park on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, located at the corner of Second Avenue West and West Highland Drive. The best views of Seattle and Mount Rainier you'll see on a clear day.
Alki Beach
(Ask Nick about taking the Ferry from Seattle) Picture a perfect summer day, and chances are your thoughts will take you to Alki Beach Park, a long beach strip that runs from Alki Point to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay. It's a great spot for a 2.5 mile walk any time of year, and in the summer draws joggers, rollerbladers, volleyball players, beachcombers, sunbathers, bicyclists and strollers out to enjoy the sun.
Smith Tower Observatory Bar
Today, Smith Tower is home to the famous Observatory, thirty-fifth-floor bar, Legends of Smith Tower exhibits, ground-floor retail store, special events space, and office leasing.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Born in 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington. After graduating in 1965, Chihuly enrolled in the first glass program in the country, at the University of Wisconsin. He continued his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he later established the glass program and taught for more than a decade.
Museum of Pop Culture
The Museum of Pop Culture’s mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities.
Olympic Sculpture Park
Beautiful views of Elliot Bay & the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy the weird/beautiful art sculptures by Seattle's best artists.
Ballard
This historic neighborhood boasts laid-back eateries, a thriving craft beer scene, and attractions that celebrate its Nordic and maritime roots.
Gas Works Park
Gas Works Park, in Seattle, Washington, is a 19.1-acre (77,000 m2) public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood. The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 2013, more than a decade after being nominated.
Drumheller Fountain
Beautiful fountain on the University of Washington Campus - on a clear day, straight view of Mount Rainier.
Westlake Center
The best shopping in downtown Seattle. From Pike to Stewart & 2nd to 7th!
Gum Wall
Share your germs with the rest of Seattle and contribute a piece of gum on the famous Gum Wall. Located in Post Alley, right below the main entrance of Pike Place Market.
Fremont Troll
The Fremont Troll (also known as The Troll, or the Troll Under the Bridge) is a public sculpture in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington in the United States.
Seattle Waterfront
After visiting Olympic Sculpture Park, head down Alaskan Way to see amazing views of Elliot Bay, stop by the pier shops, and ride the Great Wheel.
Seattle Great Wheel
On Pier 58 - you can buy tickets for the Great Wheel to see views of the Olympic Mountains, Space Needle, Mount Rainier, and the Seattle Skyline
Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center
You’ll climb 73 stories in a matter of seconds, until you reach the Sky View Observatory, where you’ll find the perfect panorama to begin your Seattle experience. Survey the city’s skyscrapers, residential neighborhoods, shipping port and sports stadiums, then look beyond to the mountains, the sea and the sky.
Century Link & SafeCo Field
Take the Light Rail to the International District and walk along 1st Avenue South to see CenturyLink (Seahawks) and SafeCo (Mariners), which is officially T-Mobile Park (Boo).
International District & Pioneer Square
Full disclaimer: the International District + Pioneer Square can attract many street dwellers so take caution. However, Pioneer Square and the International District show the true heritage of Seattle as the oldest part of the city. Chinatown has some of the best authentic food you can find in Seattle.