Things To Do

Mount Rainier National Park

https://visitrainier.com/ Paradise and Sunrise are both popular areas with amazing trails and views. Must see when traveling to PNW

Point Defiance Park/Zoo

760 acres urban oasis including zoo and aquarium (http://www.pdza.org/) Our engagement photos were taken here.

Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens

Urban walking trails near UW campus. It includes a small Japanese Garden for a fee.

Kerry Park

Great Views of Downtown Seattle at the top of Queen Hill.

Museum of Glass

Prices: $17 : (Adults) $14: Seniors (62+)/Students/Military (with ID) $5: Children (6–12) Dave Chihuly, a famous glassblower from the area is on display

Woodland Park Zoo

We have been here several times and enjoyed it each time. Food options nearby: Windy City Pizza (Chicago Style Pizza); Bongos (Caribbean); Red Mill Burgers (Burgers and Fries)

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Local glass blowing artist

Fremont Troll

Just around the corner from old place. It is actually a quirky piece of art

Gas Works Park

It was a 7 min walk from our old place. It has a different view point of downtown Seattle. It includes a hill to fly kites, plenty of space to have a picnic or just lounge out. It used to be Seattle Gas Light plant.

Pike Place Market

Food and Drink Recommendations: Pike Place Chowder, Piroshky Piroshky, Elleno's Greek Yogurt, Rachel's Ginger Beer, The Crumpet Shop, La Panier, and Beecher's Cheese, Cloudburst Brewery Must see: Gum wall, Bronze Piggy Bank, Views of Puget Sound, Local Vendors, Flying Fish

Theo Chocolate Factory

It was walking distance from my old place. They make fair trade and organic chocolate on site and you are able to tour the factory.

Kayaking

One of our favorite things to do in the summer. If you like to be outdoors and are in Seattle, this is a great way to enjoy Lake Union. You are able to see the houseboats, Gas Works Park, the ship canal, Fremont, and Washington arboretum https://visitseattle.org/blog/how-to-go-kayaking-in-seattles-lake-union/

Pacific Science Center

We have been here on numerous occasions and had fun each time. Includes IMAX, planetarium, butterfly house, dinosaurs

Breweries

Some of our favorites: Fremont Brewing (www.fremontbrewing.com/) - Stouts and IPAs Great Notion (greatnotion.com: - 21+ (georgetown location) - IPAs, Stouts, and Sours Georgetown Brewing (www.georgetownbeer.com/) - Flanders, IPAs and others Reuben's (reubensbrews.com/) - Stouts/Porters, IPAs, Pale Ale, Lagers Urban Family Brewing (urbanfamilybrewing.com) - Sours, Farmhouse, IPAs E9 brewing (e9brewingco.com) - Sours, IPAs - 21+ (Fawcett Location in Tacoma)

Twin Falls Trailhead

20 minutes from Snoqualmie Falls. It is a short and relatively easy hike.

Mariners Baseball

We have been to a number of games especially when White Sox are in town. July 22nd - July 24th: Houston Astros July 25th - July 27th: Texas Rangers

Smith Tower

Oldest and originally tallest building west of the Mississippi. It includes an observation deck, speakeasy bar, and wishing chair. Admission: $19.00

Snoqualmie Falls

Twin peaks filming location. Small hike down to bottom of the falls.

Bill Speidels Underground Tour

Guided walking tour beneath Seattle streets. Admission Prices: $22 Adult (18-59 yrs) $20 Senior (60+ yrs) $20 Student (13-17 yrs or with valid college ID) $10 Youth (7-12 yrs)

Wineries

Recommendations: JM Cellars (https://www.jmcellars.com/) Chateau St Michelle (https://www.ste-michelle.com/) Delille Cellars (https://www.delillecellars.com/) Matthews Winery ( https://www.matthewswinery.com/) Patterson Cellars (https://www.pattersoncellars.com/#home)

Space Needle

Adult - $35 Youth - $26

Seattle Aquarium

Rattlesnake Ledge

Fairly moderate hike about 20 minutes from Snoqualmie Falls