Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
QFC
1401 BroadwayNearest grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveThe closest natural foods grocery store.
Local pharmacy in the Magnolia commercial district (The Villiage)
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Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NELocal pharmacy in the Magnolia commercial district (The Villiage)
Lunar Laundry
700 NW 65th StNearby laundromat.
Food Scene
This is our neighborhood pub, open Wed-Sun from 3pm - 12m.
It's great for a meal and a local beer, glass of wine, or cocktail.
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Mulleady's Irish Pub
3055 21st Ave WThis is our neighborhood pub, open Wed-Sun from 3pm - 12m.
It's great for a meal and a local beer, glass of wine, or cocktail.
quiet neighborhood place for coffee and sandwiches, has a comfy seating area and a small out-door place to sit.
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The Blue Heron
4001 Gilman Ave Wquiet neighborhood place for coffee and sandwiches, has a comfy seating area and a small out-door place to sit.
Katina's Kitchen
4215 Gilman Ave Wthis place recently closed.
A nice local bakery with a great selection of baked goods.
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Petit Pierre Bakery
3204 West McGraw StreetA nice local bakery with a great selection of baked goods.
Magnolia Farmers Market
Saturdays from 10-12, May to October. (Try the tamales.)
Tuk Tuk Thai recently opened nearby on Dravus St.
They make it spicy for those looking for a relatively inexpensive, but delicious meal.
We wholly recommend any of the special curries and the popcorn chicken.
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Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen
1625 W Dravus StTuk Tuk Thai recently opened nearby on Dravus St.
They make it spicy for those looking for a relatively inexpensive, but delicious meal.
We wholly recommend any of the special curries and the popcorn chicken.
This out of the way restaurant does a fantastic brunch.
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Boat Street Kitchen
3131 Western AveThis out of the way restaurant does a fantastic brunch.
This more affordable cousin of Palisade is located in the Smith Cove Marina. They serve standard fare (fish tacos, burgers, salads, iced tea, and local beers).
It's a lovely place to sit, eat your lunch, and look at the sail boats.
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Maggie Bluffs
2601 W Marina PlThis more affordable cousin of Palisade is located in the Smith Cove Marina. They serve standard fare (fish tacos, burgers, salads, iced tea, and local beers).
It's a lovely place to sit, eat your lunch, and look at the sail boats.
My mother insists that we eat here every time she visits. This particular restaurant has a sit-down option and walk-up window. (We recommend the walk-up window for lunch.)
They make outstanding fish and chips. We also recommend the New Jersey chowder (a mix of the New England and New York chowders).
This is also where a good part of the Pacific fishing fleet docks, so fans of "The Most Dangerous Catch" may see some of their favorite boats.
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Chinook's At Salmon Bay
1900 W Nickerson StMy mother insists that we eat here every time she visits. This particular restaurant has a sit-down option and walk-up window. (We recommend the walk-up window for lunch.)
They make outstanding fish and chips. We also recommend the New Jersey chowder (a mix of the New England and New York chowders).
This is also where a good part of the Pacific fishing fleet docks, so fans of "The Most Dangerous Catch" may see some of their favorite boats.
Slate Coffee Roasters is one of the companies really raising the bar on coffee culture around here.
It's out of the way. But is the best $5 cup of coffee you'll ever have. Leave the cream and sugar alone and ask the barista for a recommendation.
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Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWSlate Coffee Roasters is one of the companies really raising the bar on coffee culture around here.
It's out of the way. But is the best $5 cup of coffee you'll ever have. Leave the cream and sugar alone and ask the barista for a recommendation.
Seriously old-school Ballard bar/coffee shop.
Go for ambiance, fish and chips, and pints of Rainier or Mac and Jacks.
(Just on the Ballard side of the Chittenden Locks)
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Lockspot Cafe
3005 NW Locks PlSeriously old-school Ballard bar/coffee shop.
Go for ambiance, fish and chips, and pints of Rainier or Mac and Jacks.
(Just on the Ballard side of the Chittenden Locks)
This is, quite possibly, my favorite place in Seattle.
This family-run place makes OUTSTANDING food.
It's good for mixed groups. They do not serve alcohol. If you do nothing else, pop in and get a sour cherry lemonade to go.
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Cafe Turko
750 N 34th StThis is, quite possibly, my favorite place in Seattle.
This family-run place makes OUTSTANDING food.
It's good for mixed groups. They do not serve alcohol. If you do nothing else, pop in and get a sour cherry lemonade to go.
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th StExcellent coffee in Fremont.
Open on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm, this is one of the larger, year-round Farmers Markets in Seattle.
It's a fantastic place to get some breakfast and coffee, people watch, and sample some local wares.
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University District Farmers Market
5031 Chris Curtis WayOpen on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm, this is one of the larger, year-round Farmers Markets in Seattle.
It's a fantastic place to get some breakfast and coffee, people watch, and sample some local wares.
Din Tai Fung is a restaurant chain with locations all over the Pacific rim, that has come to Seattle in the last couple of years. (The original Seattle franchise is in U-Village)
If you can get a table, they're the best dumplings in Seattle.
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Din Tai Fung
600 Pine StDin Tai Fung is a restaurant chain with locations all over the Pacific rim, that has come to Seattle in the last couple of years. (The original Seattle franchise is in U-Village)
If you can get a table, they're the best dumplings in Seattle.
Parks & Nature
Discovery Park, on the northwest bluff of Magnolia, has a lovely interpretive center, a beach (during summer weekends you can catch a shuttle from the interpretive center to the beach), and several lovely hiking trails.
It's a lovely escape from the city, just downtown.
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Parque Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdDiscovery Park, on the northwest bluff of Magnolia, has a lovely interpretive center, a beach (during summer weekends you can catch a shuttle from the interpretive center to the beach), and several lovely hiking trails.
It's a lovely escape from the city, just downtown.
Golden Gardens has a beautiful park and beach. You can also find a short nature trail at the north end of the park.
It is one of the best places in Seattle to enjoy a sun set.
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Parque Golden Gardens
8498 Seaview Pl NWGolden Gardens has a beautiful park and beach. You can also find a short nature trail at the north end of the park.
It is one of the best places in Seattle to enjoy a sun set.
Sightseeing
This newer museum in Ballard has some nice cultural exhibits, a gift shop, and a cafe for lunch.
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National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StThis newer museum in Ballard has some nice cultural exhibits, a gift shop, and a cafe for lunch.
Close to the Museum of History & Industry, it's a fun spot to learn about and see our local maritime history.
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The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St Close to the Museum of History & Industry, it's a fun spot to learn about and see our local maritime history.
Try this as an alternative to the Space Needle. It's less crowded and expensive and you can get a pretty good nosh and enjoy the view. (Smith Tower was, briefly, the tallest building on the West Coast in about 1920.)
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Smith Tower Observatory Bar
506 2nd AveTry this as an alternative to the Space Needle. It's less crowded and expensive and you can get a pretty good nosh and enjoy the view. (Smith Tower was, briefly, the tallest building on the West Coast in about 1920.)
Shopping
Old Ballard Avenue is actually a recent development in Seattle. This once quiet neighborhood has become THE place to catch a show (The Tractor Tavern), do some shopping, or find a great meal (The Walrus & The Carpenter, Bastile, Carta Oaxaca, 8oz Burger Company), a fancy cocktail, or a not-so-fancy beverage.
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Old Ballard
Old Ballard Avenue is actually a recent development in Seattle. This once quiet neighborhood has become THE place to catch a show (The Tractor Tavern), do some shopping, or find a great meal (The Walrus & The Carpenter, Bastile, Carta Oaxaca, 8oz Burger Company), a fancy cocktail, or a not-so-fancy beverage.
Our local bookstore, with friendly and helpful staff is a great place to find some reading material for your trip.
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Magnolia's Bookstore
3206 W McGraw StOur local bookstore, with friendly and helpful staff is a great place to find some reading material for your trip.
A great used bookstore, with a huge selection of books. Plus they have some friendly cats, and helpful staff.
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Twice Sold Tales
1833 Harvard AveA great used bookstore, with a huge selection of books. Plus they have some friendly cats, and helpful staff.
Entertainment & Activities
The Majestic Bay Theater was refurbished in the early 2000's and caters to local families. It has 3 theaters and is a good place to take in a movie without too much hassle.
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Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StThe Majestic Bay Theater was refurbished in the early 2000's and caters to local families. It has 3 theaters and is a good place to take in a movie without too much hassle.
The Fremont Sunday Market is one of the best kept secrets in Seattle. Part flea market, part craft fair, and part farmers market, the Sunday market has something for everyone to enjoy. It starts at 10am down on 34th street, along the canal.
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Mercado de rua de domingo de Fremont
3401 Evanston Ave NThe Fremont Sunday Market is one of the best kept secrets in Seattle. Part flea market, part craft fair, and part farmers market, the Sunday market has something for everyone to enjoy. It starts at 10am down on 34th street, along the canal.
Local food coop that offers excellent cooking classes for people at every level of ability.
Check out https://www.pccmarkets.com/classes/ for their upcoming schedule.
Closest coop locations are Fremont, Greenlake Aurora, and Greenlake Village.
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PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StLocal food coop that offers excellent cooking classes for people at every level of ability.
Check out https://www.pccmarkets.com/classes/ for their upcoming schedule.
Closest coop locations are Fremont, Greenlake Aurora, and Greenlake Village.
Arts & Culture
Lots of Seattle and Northwest history. If you're interested in the local history, definitely check it out.
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Museu de História & Indústria (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N Lots of Seattle and Northwest history. If you're interested in the local history, definitely check it out.
Wonderful rotating exhibits, and a good cafe. It's near the Pike Place Market and can be nice after a morning at the market.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St Wonderful rotating exhibits, and a good cafe. It's near the Pike Place Market and can be nice after a morning at the market.
This is an amazing and moving museum that talks about the experience of Asian Americans on the west coast.
They also offer interpretive tours of the surrounding neighborhood, known as the International District.
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Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StThis is an amazing and moving museum that talks about the experience of Asian Americans on the west coast.
They also offer interpretive tours of the surrounding neighborhood, known as the International District.
This museum on the UW campus talks about the cultural and natural history of the Pacific Northwest.
Check out the schedule ahead of time to see if they've scheduled a Japanese tea ceremony.
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Museu Burke de História Natural e Cultura
4303 15th Ave NEThis museum on the UW campus talks about the cultural and natural history of the Pacific Northwest.
Check out the schedule ahead of time to see if they've scheduled a Japanese tea ceremony.
It's pinball and beer in the International District, right near excellent food. Very fun.
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Museu de Pinball de Seattle
508 Maynard Ave SIt's pinball and beer in the International District, right near excellent food. Very fun.
This art museum and gallery in the middle of First Hill usually has great exhibits and is not too crowded.
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Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetThis art museum and gallery in the middle of First Hill usually has great exhibits and is not too crowded.