Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthQuirky public art!
Lenin Statue
3526 Fremont Pl NStatue of Lenin
It's fascinating to watch boats come through the locks here. You can also watch the salmon spawn if it's the right time of year. There are also nice gardens and grassy areas to picnic on.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StIt's fascinating to watch boats come through the locks here. You can also watch the salmon spawn if it's the right time of year. There are also nice gardens and grassy areas to picnic on.
Iconic view of downtown Seattle and the space needle. Great place to picnic, fly kites, area for kids to climb on.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayIconic view of downtown Seattle and the space needle. Great place to picnic, fly kites, area for kids to climb on.
Sandy beach, nice place for a bonfire or picnic and to watch the sunset.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWSandy beach, nice place for a bonfire or picnic and to watch the sunset.
Rocky beach, great place to watch the sunset. You can also see trains rumbling along the coast and stand on a bridge above the train tracks. Some wooded areas to walk in and play areas for kids.
251 locals recommend
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park RdRocky beach, great place to watch the sunset. You can also see trains rumbling along the coast and stand on a bridge above the train tracks. Some wooded areas to walk in and play areas for kids.
Nice place to watch the sunset and have a view of Ballard in easy walking distance from the apartment.
39 locals recommend
Fremont Peak Park
4357 Palatine Ave NNice place to watch the sunset and have a view of Ballard in easy walking distance from the apartment.
Everything Else
Google Seattle
601 N 34th StIf you are in town for Google business
Adobe - Seattle
801 N 34th StIf you are in town for Adobe business
The Yoga Tree
4250 Fremont Ave NNice spot for a $16 drop in yoga class.
Essentials
Natural foods grocery store co-op (open to the public)
171 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StNatural foods grocery store co-op (open to the public)
Marketime Foods
4416 Fremont Ave NSmall grocery store
Food Scene
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StGood local brewery with lots of outdoor seating
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NExcellent food and drink, oysters
Excellent seafood, much of it local, patio and fancy drinks
102 locals recommend
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave NExcellent seafood, much of it local, patio and fancy drinks
Caribbean sandwiches (almost always packed, not much seating available)
200 locals recommend
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NCaribbean sandwiches (almost always packed, not much seating available)
Gourmet burger restaurant with shakes, sweet potato fries, beer, outdoor seating...
128 locals recommend
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NGourmet burger restaurant with shakes, sweet potato fries, beer, outdoor seating...
Coffee shop in an old house with lots of seating indoor and outdoor.
58 locals recommend
Fremont Coffee Company
459 N 36th StCoffee shop in an old house with lots of seating indoor and outdoor.
Excellent coffee with some indoor and outdoor seating.
106 locals recommend
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike StExcellent coffee with some indoor and outdoor seating.
Coffee shop with a community feel and nice pastries and scones.
97 locals recommend
Lighthouse Roasters
400 N 43rd StCoffee shop with a community feel and nice pastries and scones.
Restaurant Roux
4201 Fremont Avenue NorthRestaurant and bar with some unique Cajun style food.
Arts & Culture
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NGreat, very walkable zoo.