Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
According to the Seattle Parks & Recreation Department:
"Within Seattle City limits, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile bike and walking path, an amphitheater, a native plant garden, an art studio, miles of hiking trails, shoreline, beaches and more."
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S According to the Seattle Parks & Recreation Department:
"Within Seattle City limits, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile bike and walking path, an amphitheater, a native plant garden, an art studio, miles of hiking trails, shoreline, beaches and more."
Public waterfront park with swimming access to Lake Washington.
43 personas locales recomiendan
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington BlvdPublic waterfront park with swimming access to Lake Washington.
Running / Biking Trails
Waterfront
Includes a fully fenced 2 1/2 acres off-leash area with double gates, a doggie drinking fountain.
Acreage: 57.7
28 personas locales recomiendan
Genesee Park and Playfield
4316 S Genesee StRunning / Biking Trails
Waterfront
Includes a fully fenced 2 1/2 acres off-leash area with double gates, a doggie drinking fountain.
Acreage: 57.7
Parque Cal Anderson
1635 11th Avenue(Park) pride of Capitol Hill. Designed by the same person as NYC's Central Park.
563 personas locales recomiendan
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E(Park) pride of Capitol Hill. Designed by the same person as NYC's Central Park.
Parque de Esculturas Olímpicas
2901 Western AveFREE
Seattle University Park
1111 E Cherry StPublic track and large fenced area for athletic folks.
313 personas locales recomiendan
Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Washington en el Parque Washington
2300 Arboretum Dr EI saw a harbor seal last time so Alki Beach has my full endorsement.
865 personas locales recomiendan
Alki Beach
I saw a harbor seal last time so Alki Beach has my full endorsement.
Arts & Culture
Northwest African American Museum
2300 S Massachusetts St
FREE
Museo de Arte Frye
704 Terry AveFREE
Impressive collection of music and sci-fi memorabilia. ($$ tho)
674 personas locales recomiendan
Museo de la Cultura Pop
325 5th Ave NImpressive collection of music and sci-fi memorabilia. ($$ tho)
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StAsian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StWing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StPacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NMuseo de Historia y de la Industria (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NSeattle Pinball Museum
508 Maynard Ave SEntertainment & Activities
Fun theater for cult movies ft bar, dinner and deserts by table service.
128 personas locales recomiendan
Central Cinema
1411 21st Ave Fun theater for cult movies ft bar, dinner and deserts by table service.
Host is passionate about marine life and, as an aquarium member, can offer discounts.
390 personas locales recomiendan
Acuario de Seattle
Host is passionate about marine life and, as an aquarium member, can offer discounts.
Medgar Evers Pool
500 23rd AveExercise classes and public pool access.
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveZoológico de Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave NArgosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan WayEssentials
ChuMinh Tofu & Vegetarian Deli
1043 S Jackson StIs working out a thing you do?
Basketball / Baseball / Community Pool (listed separately)
Even a public Weight Room!
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$3 Adults / $2 Seniors
*Running track at adjacent Garfield High School.
Garfield Community Center
2323 E Cherry StIs working out a thing you do?
Basketball / Baseball / Community Pool (listed separately)
Even a public Weight Room!
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$3 Adults / $2 Seniors
*Running track at adjacent Garfield High School.
Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center
400 E Pike StFree STI / HIV testing + library and performance space
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StSwedish Outpatient Rehabilitation - Cherry Hill
500 17th AveHarborview Medical Center station
Food Scene
Vegetarian restaurant with a pleasant atrium. Fancy atmosphere, casual attitude. ( $$ tho )
150 personas locales recomiendan
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StVegetarian restaurant with a pleasant atrium. Fancy atmosphere, casual attitude. ( $$ tho )
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveWell-loved vegan restaurant.
( $$ tho )
Peloton Cafe
1224 E Jefferson StWorker-owned bike shop / cafe with v friendly service.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveMighty-O Donuts Capitol Hill
1400 12th AveFat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StGolden Wheat Bakery
2908 E Cherry StCafe Presse
1117 12th AveBa Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueGeneral Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SOprah's favorite fried chicken. Within smelling distance of the apartment.
181 personas locales recomiendan
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StOprah's favorite fried chicken. Within smelling distance of the apartment.
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StCupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StMolly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StCherry Street Coffee House
1223 E Cherry StBroadcast Coffee Roasters
1918 E Yesler WaySizzle Pie Seattle
1009 E Union Stpizza in capitol hill
Italian Family Pizza
1028 Madison StHot Mama's Pizza
700 E Pine StPalermo Pizza & Pasta
350 15th Avenue EastHosts' preferred pizza for delivery
Big Mario's Pizza
4350 Leary Way NWNew York style, pizza by the slice available.
Drinks & Nightlife
Unicorn
1118 E Pike St Kitschy bar w/ weekend brunch theater.
WILDROSE
1021 E Pike StFamous lesbian bar!
Purr Cocktail Lounge
2307 24th Ave ENeighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 BroadwayTwilight Exit
2514 E Cherry Stbar very nearby w/ pinball and burgers
Capitol Cider
818 E Pike StRachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveSightseeing
Mercado Pike Place
1531 Western Ave
Capitol Hill
Queer, dog-friendly, trendy.
Ballard
Seattle Chinatown-International District