Discovery Park (Magnolia) Rocky beach with ocean and mountain views. Golden Gardens (Ballard) Sandy beach with stunning sunsets of the Olympics. Kerry Park (Queen Anne) Iconic view of Seattle with the Space Needle and Mt. Rainier. Olympic Sculpture Park (Waterfront/Belltown) Promenade stroll with water views. Gas Works Parks (Fremont) Industrial park with views of the Seattle skyline and Lake Union. Ballard Locks (Ballard) Cross the bridge between Magnolia and Ballard, learn about the Salmon stream, and maybe see our local seals.
Pike Place Market (Downtown) Iconic farmers market with local goods. Space Needle & Chihuly Garden & Glass (Lower Queen Anne) Visit the observation tower in this iconic Seattle landmark.
Indoor rock climbing at Vertical World (Magnolia) or Seattle Bouldering Project (Fremont or Rainier locations Mox Cafe (Ballard or various locations) for board games, food and drinks Rent a Hot Tub Boat around Lake Union: Lake Union Hot Tub Boats (allows alcohol) Hot Tub Boats (does not allow alcohol) Underground Tour (Pioneer Square) Discover a subterranean Seattle from the late 1800s and learn about "johns".
Lucky Envelope Brewing (Ballard) Neighborhood bar with unique flavors. Westland Distillery (SoDo) Local PNW whiskey Charles Smith Wines Jet City (Georgetown) Great wine in a modern tasting room. Wine Alley / Woodinville wineries (Woodinville) Local WA tasting rooms set in a European alleyway.
Bainbridge or Bremerton Island Ferry (half day min) Take a scenic ferry ride across the bay and explore local shops, ~30-45m one way. Snoqualmie Falls (half day min) See the 268' waterfall on this easy 30 minute hike, 45m drive one way. Orcas Island (full day min) Enjoy quiet island life with fresh oysters and scenic views, ~2-3hrs one way drive & ferry. Leavenworth (full day min) Cute Bavarian town in the mountains, ~2.5hrs one way Mount Rainier National Park (full day min) See the iconic WA volcano and take a hike, ~2.5-3hr drive one way. Port Angeles (full day min) Experience small-town charm near Olympic National Park, ~3-4hrs drive/ferry one way.