Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Mammoth
220 Ballard Ave NW Best sandwiches, 40 beers on tap!
Our lovely little French Bakery a short walk from our front door!
47 locals recommend
Le Fournil French bakery and catering
3230 Eastlake Ave EOur lovely little French Bakery a short walk from our front door!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food, Best view in Seattle, walking distance from house.
61 locals recommend
Little Water Cantina
2865 Eastlake Ave EGreat food, Best view in Seattle, walking distance from house.
Sightseeing
Burke Gilman Trail offers stunning views of Seattle Skyline, takes you to iconic Gasworks Park, and to the Fremont Troll and beyond!
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailBurke Gilman Trail offers stunning views of Seattle Skyline, takes you to iconic Gasworks Park, and to the Fremont Troll and beyond!
Take a walk or a short bike ride across the University bridge to Aqua Verde. See Seattle from the water! Rent a kayak and paddle around Lake Union along Gasworks Park or through the Montlake Cut and into Lake Washington with incredible sights of the Arboretum full of Lotus Flowers in bloom, dancing dragonflies and heron. Stop at one of the many small beaches of Foster Island for a picnic or a swim!
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StTake a walk or a short bike ride across the University bridge to Aqua Verde. See Seattle from the water! Rent a kayak and paddle around Lake Union along Gasworks Park or through the Montlake Cut and into Lake Washington with incredible sights of the Arboretum full of Lotus Flowers in bloom, dancing dragonflies and heron. Stop at one of the many small beaches of Foster Island for a picnic or a swim!
Parks & Nature
Super close to the Seattle Arboretum with their Japanese Garden, stunning trails through parks and along Foster and Marsh Islands.
38 locals recommend
Arboretum Foundation
2300 Arboretum Dr ESuper close to the Seattle Arboretum with their Japanese Garden, stunning trails through parks and along Foster and Marsh Islands.
Have a stroll through our stunning neighborhood to Interlaken Drive. Step out of Seattle and find yourself in the woods instantly with beautiful stunning trails leading you gently to the top of Capitol Hill.
44 locals recommend
Interlaken Park
2451 Delmar Drive EastHave a stroll through our stunning neighborhood to Interlaken Drive. Step out of Seattle and find yourself in the woods instantly with beautiful stunning trails leading you gently to the top of Capitol Hill.
Five minute walk to kayak and rowing launching ramp beneath the ship canal bridge. Walk to the edge of the ramp and take a dip on a hot day. When we're here we go for a swim here everyday.
South Passage Point Park
3320 Fuhrman Ave EFive minute walk to kayak and rowing launching ramp beneath the ship canal bridge. Walk to the edge of the ramp and take a dip on a hot day. When we're here we go for a swim here everyday.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayA nice walk down the Burke Gilman trial (or a great bike ride)!
Arts & Culture
Walk across the University Bridge with stunning views of the lakes to the Henry Art Gallery. Incredible museum on the University of Washington Campus.
72 locals recommend
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetWalk across the University Bridge with stunning views of the lakes to the Henry Art Gallery. Incredible museum on the University of Washington Campus.
Beneath the house, holding a separate entrance and address is Peggy's photographic art studio. Want to have family portraits done while you're in town, or see even more of the fine art that decorates our house, then just come around the house and downstairs and tour the fantastic studio of Peggy Washburn Fine Art.
Peggy Washburn Fine Art
Beneath the house, holding a separate entrance and address is Peggy's photographic art studio. Want to have family portraits done while you're in town, or see even more of the fine art that decorates our house, then just come around the house and downstairs and tour the fantastic studio of Peggy Washburn Fine Art.
Shopping
University Avenue, by locals called 'The Ave' is just a short walk across The University Bridge with an abundance of great stores (clothing to books) and more incredible affordable restaurants than one can ponder.
9 locals recommend
University Way
University Way NortheastUniversity Avenue, by locals called 'The Ave' is just a short walk across The University Bridge with an abundance of great stores (clothing to books) and more incredible affordable restaurants than one can ponder.
The Little Lago cafe and market opening this June! Super charming neighborhood cafe half a block away from the house.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Lago
2305 24th Ave EThe Little Lago cafe and market opening this June! Super charming neighborhood cafe half a block away from the house.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St