Guidebook for Seattle

Melanie
Guidebook for Seattle

Arts & Culture

In the heart of downtown Seattle, it's close to Pike Place Market and shopping. For upcoming exhibits go to http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St
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In the heart of downtown Seattle, it's close to Pike Place Market and shopping. For upcoming exhibits go to http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
Beautiful campus for strolling around on a nice day. If you've never been, it's worth a wander. The library is a must see, go to the "Harry Potter reading room", absolutely beautiful! They also have two museums on campus: The Burke Museum (Washington State Museum of Natural History and Culture) and The Henry (Contemporary Art Gallery).
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University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus Parkway
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Beautiful campus for strolling around on a nice day. If you've never been, it's worth a wander. The library is a must see, go to the "Harry Potter reading room", absolutely beautiful! They also have two museums on campus: The Burke Museum (Washington State Museum of Natural History and Culture) and The Henry (Contemporary Art Gallery).
"Chihuly Garden and Glass features of Dale Chihuly's most popular works and architectural installations, highlighting the wide-ranging breadth and scope of his career." A 40-foot tall, glass and steel structure covering 4,500 square feet of light-filled space containing an expansive 100-foot long sculpture in a color palette of reds, oranges, yellows and amber. You can take light rail to Westlake Station, then the Monorail to the Seattle Center and you'll end up at the doorstep to the Chihuly Glass museum and cafe (also at the base of the Space Needle).
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison St
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"Chihuly Garden and Glass features of Dale Chihuly's most popular works and architectural installations, highlighting the wide-ranging breadth and scope of his career." A 40-foot tall, glass and steel structure covering 4,500 square feet of light-filled space containing an expansive 100-foot long sculpture in a color palette of reds, oranges, yellows and amber. You can take light rail to Westlake Station, then the Monorail to the Seattle Center and you'll end up at the doorstep to the Chihuly Glass museum and cafe (also at the base of the Space Needle).
I wouldn't miss this. MOHAI as known in Seattle reopened in late 2012, with new galleries and multimedia displays, in a new location in Lake Union Park at the north edge of downtown. While there, boat-lovers shouldn’t miss the nearby Center for Wooden Boats, with displays, more than 100 historic boats, a wharf, rental boats and free vintage-boat rides on Sundays (first-come, first served). No admission charge. Take light rail to Westlake Station - get off and go up to the street where you walk to 5th and Olive to find the South Lake Union Street Car - get on that and ride about 5-10 minutes and hop off right outside the Museum which is in an old Navy Building. Great restaurants near by.
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Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N
357 recommandé par les habitants
I wouldn't miss this. MOHAI as known in Seattle reopened in late 2012, with new galleries and multimedia displays, in a new location in Lake Union Park at the north edge of downtown. While there, boat-lovers shouldn’t miss the nearby Center for Wooden Boats, with displays, more than 100 historic boats, a wharf, rental boats and free vintage-boat rides on Sundays (first-come, first served). No admission charge. Take light rail to Westlake Station - get off and go up to the street where you walk to 5th and Olive to find the South Lake Union Street Car - get on that and ride about 5-10 minutes and hop off right outside the Museum which is in an old Navy Building. Great restaurants near by.
Museum of Flight has over 160 air and spacecraft, the original Boeing Aircraft factory, flight simulators, and dozens of fun, interactive exhibits. I love this place.
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The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S
433 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Flight has over 160 air and spacecraft, the original Boeing Aircraft factory, flight simulators, and dozens of fun, interactive exhibits. I love this place.

Food Scene

Most delicious bakery!
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Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave S
184 recommandé par les habitants
Most delicious bakery!
Natural food co-op groceries. Great for to-go meals.
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PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds St
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Natural food co-op groceries. Great for to-go meals.
Authentic Pizza and nice location.
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Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave S
128 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Pizza and nice location.
Pricy but wonderful food and wine. Restaurant sits on the shore of Lake Washington.
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Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
200 Lake Washington Blvd
50 recommandé par les habitants
Pricy but wonderful food and wine. Restaurant sits on the shore of Lake Washington.
Little local Italian restaurant with nice views of the city.
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That's Amore Italian Cafe
1425 31st Ave S
62 recommandé par les habitants
Little local Italian restaurant with nice views of the city.
Just down the lake In Mt. Baker. A fired up pizza oven makes everything esspecially delicious. Great breakfasts too.
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Mioposto Pizzeria
3601 S McClellan St
98 recommandé par les habitants
Just down the lake In Mt. Baker. A fired up pizza oven makes everything esspecially delicious. Great breakfasts too.
Just around the corner! Great spot for breakfast and brunch. I have a menu at the cottage, bring it in and receive 10% discount for Airbnb guests only!
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Both Ways Cafe
4922 S Genesee St
64 recommandé par les habitants
Just around the corner! Great spot for breakfast and brunch. I have a menu at the cottage, bring it in and receive 10% discount for Airbnb guests only!
Best ice cream! Stop there after watching a movie at the Ark Cinemas.
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Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave S
85 recommandé par les habitants
Best ice cream! Stop there after watching a movie at the Ark Cinemas.
Nice little coffee shop with a small but good food menu.
85 recommandé par les habitants
Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds St
85 recommandé par les habitants
Nice little coffee shop with a small but good food menu.
Good pub in the heart of Columbia City
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Columbia City Ale House
4914 Rainier Ave S
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Good pub in the heart of Columbia City
A hip and delicious new restaurant, 3 miles north on Lake Washington Blvd.
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Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside Ave
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A hip and delicious new restaurant, 3 miles north on Lake Washington Blvd.
Delicious pizza with gluten-free options!
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Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus St
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Delicious pizza with gluten-free options!
One of my favorite long-standing Seattle restaurants. Located in the Pike Place market.
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The Pink Door
1919 Post Alley
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One of my favorite long-standing Seattle restaurants. Located in the Pike Place market.
Great locally sourced restaurant with a true Seattle vibe. Located in the Pike Place Market.
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Matt's in the Market
94 Pike St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Great locally sourced restaurant with a true Seattle vibe. Located in the Pike Place Market.

Drinks & Nightlife

A regular spot for locals, this bar has good drinks, good music and is in the heart of Columbia City.
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Lottie's Lounge
4900 Rainier Ave S
88 recommandé par les habitants
A regular spot for locals, this bar has good drinks, good music and is in the heart of Columbia City.
Along with a full menu, the Royal Room is a fantastic music venue with live music seven nights a week, check calendar here http://theroyalroomseattle.com/calendar.php All ages until 10pm.
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The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave S
121 recommandé par les habitants
Along with a full menu, the Royal Room is a fantastic music venue with live music seven nights a week, check calendar here http://theroyalroomseattle.com/calendar.php All ages until 10pm.
Built in 1917, this ex-vaudeville theater hosts acts from a range of genres.
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Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave S
102 recommandé par les habitants
Built in 1917, this ex-vaudeville theater hosts acts from a range of genres.

Parks & Nature

My favorite spot. Beautiful park with old growth forest, trails on top, swimming beaches, sweet playground and tennis courts. Walk from the cottage to Seward Park 1.4 miles then around the loop 2.8 miles.
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S
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My favorite spot. Beautiful park with old growth forest, trails on top, swimming beaches, sweet playground and tennis courts. Walk from the cottage to Seward Park 1.4 miles then around the loop 2.8 miles.

Shopping

Incredible store for gently used Eileen Fisher clothing! One of 2 stores in the country, the other is in NYC. All proceeds benefit local non-profits.
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Eileen Fisher
4860 Rainier Ave S
22 recommandé par les habitants
Incredible store for gently used Eileen Fisher clothing! One of 2 stores in the country, the other is in NYC. All proceeds benefit local non-profits.

Getting Around

Light Rail to the Airport at SeaTac or to the Sport Stadiums, Downtown, Capital Hill or the University of Washington
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Columbia City station
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Light Rail to the Airport at SeaTac or to the Sport Stadiums, Downtown, Capital Hill or the University of Washington

Entertainment & Activities

Iconic old movie theater in the heart of Columbia City.
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Ark Lodge Cinemas
4816 Rainier Ave S
114 recommandé par les habitants
Iconic old movie theater in the heart of Columbia City.