Things To Do

Capitol Hill

Tourist stops: Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Volunteer Park, Asian Art Museum, Elliott Bay Book Co Our faves: Frankie & Jo's Ice Cream, General Porpoise (doughnuts), Ooink Ramen, Westman's Bagels, Dick's Drive-In (a late night classic), Linda's (has the best calibrated Big Buck Hunter in the city as of 2018)

Ballard

Tourist stops: Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks, Golden Gardens, walk down Ballard Ave Our faves: Stoup Brewing, Walrus & the Carpenter (go early & get oysters!), Salt & Straw Ice Cream, Mammoth (best sandwiches)

Fremont

Tourist stops: Fremont Troll (N 36th St & Troll Ave N), Gas Works Park, Fremont Bridge Our faves: Aslan Brewing, Fremont Brewing, Westward (amazing views and oysters), Revel (Korean), Add-A-Ball (arcade bar)

South Lake Union

Tourist stops: Amazon Spheres, MOHAI/Lake Union Park Our faves: Flatstick Pub (indoor mini golf + local beer), Ba Bar (Vietnamese), White Swan Public House (beers & seafood, can also rent kayaks next door), Portage Bay Cafe (for breakfast)

Kerry Park

Great stop for photos of the Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, and Mount Rainier!

Pike Place Market

Grab a pierogi at Piroshky Piroshky, a hombow at Mee Sum Pastry, a beer at Old Stove Brewing, or a Moscow Mule at Rachel's Ginger Beer!

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Museum of Pop Culture