Nikki & DJ
Things To Do
Bill Speidels Underground Tour
The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city.
Kerry Park
Want to see the iconic Seattle skyline view? Kerry Park is the place. You will also see a few familiar buildings in this area like the apartment Frasier lived in and the Grey's Anatomy house. If you plan to walk, just be aware that is is a steep uphill walk 0.8 miles from the Hampton Inn. Parking is available in front of the park and around the neighborhood.
Space Needle and Seattle Center
Seattle Center is home of the infamous Space Needle as well as many museums, the Seattle Armory, KEPX radio station/coffee shop, and Climate Pledge Arena, home of Seattle's new hockey team, The Kraken. If you plan to do the Space Needle & museums, we suggest saving a few $ and buying a City Pass, We highly recommend the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPoP) & Chihuly Glass Gardens Museum. www.citypass.com/seattle
Museum of Pop Culture
Take a walk through Seattle's pop culture history, see some infamous movie costumes and props, and visit the music lab to jam out on different instruments. This interactive museum is definitely one to check out! If you plan on doing the Space Needle and a few other museums, we recommend saving some $ by buying a City Pass.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass is an indoor/outdoor exhibit featuring colorful glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly. Each room features its own themed collection. Make sure to check out the live glass blowing demos in the garden. If you plan on doing the Space Needle and a few other museums, we recommend saving some $ by buying a City Pass.
Citizen Cafe
Tasty lunch & breakfast café with sandwiches, crepes, and unique coffee flavors. At night, visit the Citizen Campfire beer garden for cocktails, yard games, and a bonfire. Located just steps awayt from the Hampton Inn.
Tacos Chukis
Need a taco fix in between all the seafood? Tacos Chukis serves authentic street tacos and burritos. The menu is limited, but they do it right and at an affordable price. Located only a few blocks from the Hampton Inn.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
The name says it all... There are 3 locations throughout the city- Queen Anne (closets to the Hampton Inn), Capital Hill & Pioneer Square)
FOB Poke Bar
Amazing & cheap poke with generous portions. This was one of our go-to places when we lived in Belltown
Umi Sake House
Delicious Japanese/sushi spot in the heart of Belltown
Bangrak Market
classic Thai street food
Meekong Bar
Vietnamese food-try a Village Bowls or their Pho!
Some Random Bar
Upscale pub food with great food and drinks. Another great spot to catch a game.
Tilikum Place Cafe
Famously known for their Dutch babies, Tilikum Place is a well-known brunch hot spot in the city. Reservations required for brunch.
KEXP
Part radio station, part coffee lounge, part record store. Catch live recordings of the KEXP radio show while enjoying a nice latte. Located next to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle Center.
Buckley's in Belltown
Traditional pub food. Great place to catch a game or for a low key hang out. There is also a Queen Anne location not too far from the Hampton Inn
Dick's Drive-In
A local Seattle burger chain that started in the 1950's with multiple locations all over the city. Capital Hill (115 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102) is the most infamous location since it still is a true drive-in and was featured in music videos such as Macklemore's "Downtown". This is a local chain where you cannot customize your burger, but they have decent burgers, great shakes, and is cheap. Note: this is the Queen Anne location which is set up less like a traditional drive-in.
Pike Place Market
One of the oldest, open-air farmer's markets in the country. Go hungry & snack your way through the market. A few of our favorite food/bev stops include: Piroshky Piroshky, Rachel's Ginger Beer, Shug's Soda Fountain & Ice Cream, Bacco Cafe, Pike Place Chowder, Ghost Alley Espresso, Radiator Whiskey, Jack's Fish Spot, Jack's Produce, Rub with Love, Etta's, Beecher's Cheese & Old Stove Brewing Don't forget to see the Fishmongers throwing fish at Pike Place Fish Co., add your gum to the Gum Wall, place coins in Rachel the Pig Piggy Bank & more!
The Pink Door
This violin shop turned restaurant with a produce-driven Italian menu often features entertainment such as trapeze, cabaret, music and tarot. Reservations for up to 6 people can be made in advance.
Cloudburst Brewing
One of our favorite breweries and located a few blocks west of the Pike Place Market entrance. Open for indoor seating Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm & Sunday 12-8pm. Look for the light blue garage door!
Elliott's Oyster House
Great water views & seafood. Located along the water front near Pike Place Market. Perfect for catching amazing views of the Puget Sound
Bainbridge Island Ferry
Take a quick 25 minute ferry ride to Bainbridge Island, a quaint, rustic town just west of Seattle. Hop off the ferry and walk through their downtown area filled with shops, wine tastings and restaurants. For only $9 round trip you get a fun ferry ride with gorgeous views of the skyline from the water.
Ballard Brewery Crawl
Ballard is packed full of breweries within a 3 mile radius. Try a few of our favorites: Stoup, Rueben's, Urban Family, Great Notion (Ballard) & Cloudburst (Ballard) http://www.visitballard.com/craftbrews/
Billy Beach Sushi & Bar
Great sushi spot in the heart of Ballard. Their spicy calamari is one of the best in town! Opens at 5pm daily.
The Splintered Wand
Are you a big Harry Potter fan? Check out this fun Wizard themed bar. Reservations HIGHLY recommended.
Salt & Straw Ice Cream
this is our FAVORITE ice cream spot. They have very unique flavors - make sure to taste test EVERYTHING & order a single split scoop to enjoy 2 flavors.
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Upscale Oyster House that serves oysters and other small plates with a great ambiance. Walk in reservations only
Sabine Café & Market
Café & Marketplace serving espresso, cocktails, breakfast & lunch
Discovery Park
A great urban hike along the beachfront with a light house. The hike is about 3 miles, but does have a steep incline on your way back up. There are multiple trails, so be sure to take note of which way you came.
Hot Tub Boats
Hang out on Lake Union with sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, while lounging in a luxurious hot tub you drive yourself. The boats can hold up to six passengers and have bluetooth capabilities so that you can play your favorite tunes, while you lounge.
Seattle Seaplanes
See some city sights from the air. We went here on the day we got engaged!
Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union
Love put put? Check out Flatstick Pub
Gas Works Park
The location of the infamous paintball scene from "10 Things I Hate About You". Gas Works gives you a unique and beautiful view of the city. Check out Fremont Brewing and the Fremont Troll while you are in the area!
Fremont Troll
Ever since the Aurora Bridge was erected in 1932 there have been reports of troll sightings underneath. Now we can say for sure that a troll has taken up residence on the north end of the Aurora Bridge.
Fremont Brewing's Urban Beer Garden
Large brewery with tons of outdoor seating. Check it out while you are in the area seeing Gas Works Park or the Fremont Troll.
Marmite Seattle
Tucked in an alley way called Chophouse Row in the Capital Hill neighborhood, this upscale micro French-style restaurant has great food and an amazing atmosphere. It is a great spot for a date night!
Unicorn
Capital Hill is home of Seattle's nightlife scene. If you're looking for a unique experience, check out Unicorn which is a carnival themed bar that has pinball machines and drag show brunches. At night this place gets packed, but there are a ton of other great bars, restaurants and clubs a few blocks away.
Dough Zone™ (International District)
An amazing dumpling house with location both on Pine St. downtown or 5th Ave in Seattle's International District. All are items are ordered to share. Think of it as Asian tapas and come hungry!
Hiking
There are a ton of great hikes within an hour and a half outside of the city limits to do as a day trip. You will need a car to access these hikes as well as a Discover or Northwest Forest Pass. Please check AllTrails.com for the trail length, difficulty and what pass is needed to purchase to hang in your car. If you are not a hiker, we recommend to stick a trail that is under 3 miles there and back, with a difficulty level of Easy. We recommend to stop by a Big 5 Sporting Goods before you get out of town to buy the pass you need. Some trails have a cash system to purchase a pass, but with COVID some have changed to digital or physical passes only and cell service at some trails is not always great. A few trails we recommend are: -Franklin Falls -Snoqualmie Falls -Twin Falls -Wallace Falls -Poo Poo Point -Rattlesnake Ledge -Heybrook Lookout -Gold Creek Pond -Talapus Lake (can push to Olallie for 6 miles)