Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
One of my personal favorite hikes, it is about an hour drive from the AirBnb. It is a little longer ~7 miles and has some elevation gain but if you are up for it the view at the top is so worth it! For this hike you will need a discover pass which you can pick up for $10 from most grocery stores.
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Granite Mountain Trailhead
One of my personal favorite hikes, it is about an hour drive from the AirBnb. It is a little longer ~7 miles and has some elevation gain but if you are up for it the view at the top is so worth it! For this hike you will need a discover pass which you can pick up for $10 from most grocery stores.
Gorgeous park in the middle of Seattle. Has a 3 mile walking loop that has gorgeous views of the Sound. Perfect place to go when you want to stay in the city but get out in nature too!
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGorgeous park in the middle of Seattle. Has a 3 mile walking loop that has gorgeous views of the Sound. Perfect place to go when you want to stay in the city but get out in nature too!
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThis park has a wonderful view of Seattle.
Essentials
5 minute drive from the AirBnb. This is where I do all my grocery shopping.
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Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th St5 minute drive from the AirBnb. This is where I do all my grocery shopping.
Getting Around
If you didn't bring a car this is the stop you can use for downtown express buses. Each trip is $2.50 per person. I walk there every day to get to work and it takes me about 15 minutes to get to this stop from the house.
Lake City Way NE & NE 125th St station
If you didn't bring a car this is the stop you can use for downtown express buses. Each trip is $2.50 per person. I walk there every day to get to work and it takes me about 15 minutes to get to this stop from the house.
Sightseeing
Classic Seattle market, must-see when touring Seattle. It has many different vendors selling food and art. Even though it is a touristy place to visit, a lot of locals go there. I like to go and pick up large, beautiful and inexpensive bouquets on my lunch break!
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveClassic Seattle market, must-see when touring Seattle. It has many different vendors selling food and art. Even though it is a touristy place to visit, a lot of locals go there. I like to go and pick up large, beautiful and inexpensive bouquets on my lunch break!
An iconic Seattle landmark. You can pay a fee to go up to the top for a stunning view of Seattle.
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Rúm-nál
400 Broad StAn iconic Seattle landmark. You can pay a fee to go up to the top for a stunning view of Seattle.
If you are staying in Seattle for a few days I would highly recommend a trip to one of the islands. The islands around the Puget Sound is what makes Seattle such a unique place to live! It is a little bit of a trek, and requires a car. You can drive your car onto the ferry for about $10, the crossing is about 30 minutes. Whidbey has lovely beaches and excellent restaurants and shopping. Would be a great place to get oysters or have a beach picnic.
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Whidbey Island
If you are staying in Seattle for a few days I would highly recommend a trip to one of the islands. The islands around the Puget Sound is what makes Seattle such a unique place to live! It is a little bit of a trek, and requires a car. You can drive your car onto the ferry for about $10, the crossing is about 30 minutes. Whidbey has lovely beaches and excellent restaurants and shopping. Would be a great place to get oysters or have a beach picnic.
Another gorgeous island near Seattle. The drive to this ferry is about 30 minutes from the airbnb and the crossing takes 40 minutes. A beautiful island with beaches and lots of cute towns to explore.
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Bainbridge Island
Another gorgeous island near Seattle. The drive to this ferry is about 30 minutes from the airbnb and the crossing takes 40 minutes. A beautiful island with beaches and lots of cute towns to explore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite neighborhood bar. Small, and kitschy Russian themed with great reasonably priced drinks.
Korochka Tavern
2317 North 45th StreetOur favorite neighborhood bar. Small, and kitschy Russian themed with great reasonably priced drinks.
This bar has the best view of the sound in Seattle. Close to downtown, stop by here after a day of seeing the sights for a sunset drink! It is located in the Thompson hotel, before you go up the elevator a greeter will check your ID then scan you up to the floor with the bar. There is an indoor and outdoor seating area. It gets crowded so depending on your luck you may have to stand and admire the view rather than sit. Drinks are pricey for Seattle at ~$14.
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The Nest Rooftop Bar
110 Stewart StThis bar has the best view of the sound in Seattle. Close to downtown, stop by here after a day of seeing the sights for a sunset drink! It is located in the Thompson hotel, before you go up the elevator a greeter will check your ID then scan you up to the floor with the bar. There is an indoor and outdoor seating area. It gets crowded so depending on your luck you may have to stand and admire the view rather than sit. Drinks are pricey for Seattle at ~$14.
Food Scene
We love to stop here on weekends to get coffee and their wonderful pastries. It is about a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb. Highly recommend!
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Kaffeeklatsch Seattle
12513 Lake City Way NEWe love to stop here on weekends to get coffee and their wonderful pastries. It is about a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb. Highly recommend!
If you have seen the documentary Jiro dreams of sushi, one of the chefs on that documentary (the apprentice who kept trying to make the perfect egg dish), owns this restaurant. The sushi as you would expect is phenomenal.
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Sushi Kashiba
86 Pine StIf you have seen the documentary Jiro dreams of sushi, one of the chefs on that documentary (the apprentice who kept trying to make the perfect egg dish), owns this restaurant. The sushi as you would expect is phenomenal.
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StOne of the best brunch spots in Seattle!
Amazing Mediterranean spot about a 5 minute drive from the airbnb. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Great take out option.
Man’oushe Express
13721 Lake City Way NEAmazing Mediterranean spot about a 5 minute drive from the airbnb. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Great take out option.
Brother Barrel
12535 Lake City Way NENewer place in the neighborhood. Excellent food and cocktails.
Our favorite Thai spot in the neighborhood. Great spot to either dine in or take out.
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2CThai Bistro & Spirits
12506 Lake City Way NEOur favorite Thai spot in the neighborhood. Great spot to either dine in or take out.
The chef for this restaurant has been nominated for the prestigious James Beard award for 2018. If you are looking for a nice dinner i would highly recommend! 12 minutes from the AirBnB. Also check out June Baby. It is a southern restaurant right next to Salare and run by the same chef.
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Salare Restaurant
2404 NE 65th StThe chef for this restaurant has been nominated for the prestigious James Beard award for 2018. If you are looking for a nice dinner i would highly recommend! 12 minutes from the AirBnB. Also check out June Baby. It is a southern restaurant right next to Salare and run by the same chef.
Entertainment & Activities
Woodland Park Zoo - Adaptations
5500 Phinney Avenue NorthThis movie theater is about 10 minutes from the AirBnb.
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Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
301 NE Thornton PlThis movie theater is about 10 minutes from the AirBnb.
This is an adorable second run theater where you can catch movies that are out of traditional theaters for $4! 12 minute drive from the AirBnB.
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Crest Cinema Center
5001 16505 5th Ave NEThis is an adorable second run theater where you can catch movies that are out of traditional theaters for $4! 12 minute drive from the AirBnB.