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Marion Dry Cleaners
909 8th AveExcellent, low cost dry cleaners. Open at 7:30am!
One of the last radical/left-wing/activist book shops in Seattle. Get your Chomsky, Butler and Piketty fix here.
Left Bank Books
92 Pike StOne of the last radical/left-wing/activist book shops in Seattle. Get your Chomsky, Butler and Piketty fix here.
Freeway Park
A spot to lay down in the grass in the middle of the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
A Seattle classic dating to the 1950s; newly remodeled and hosting live jazz almost every night. The men's room has a remnant left over from the mob days.
52 locals recommend
Vito's
927 9th AveA Seattle classic dating to the 1950s; newly remodeled and hosting live jazz almost every night. The men's room has a remnant left over from the mob days.
Stylish underground craft cocktail and Art Bar, the creation of local curator Greg Lundgren with paintings from premier Seattle artists covering the walls. Plus you can contribute to the bar zine!
44 locals recommend
The Hideout
1005 Boren AveStylish underground craft cocktail and Art Bar, the creation of local curator Greg Lundgren with paintings from premier Seattle artists covering the walls. Plus you can contribute to the bar zine!
Art Gallery in the front, wine bar in the back. Neighborhood classic and artist haunt. Thursday generally has Hip Hop or electronic DJs, Sundays are French movie and music night.
22 locals recommend
Vermillion
1508 11th AveArt Gallery in the front, wine bar in the back. Neighborhood classic and artist haunt. Thursday generally has Hip Hop or electronic DJs, Sundays are French movie and music night.
No need to go to Belgium. Every kind of rare Belgian (and French) beer you could want is here, in the proper glassware...Duchesse, Kriek, Rochefort, etc...
33 locals recommend
Stumbling Monk
1635 E Olive WayNo need to go to Belgium. Every kind of rare Belgian (and French) beer you could want is here, in the proper glassware...Duchesse, Kriek, Rochefort, etc...
Their round fireside room is a great place to relax with a friend and a drink after a long day. Stately luxury hotel and a Seattle historic landmark.
9 locals recommend
Hotel Sorrento
900 Madison StTheir round fireside room is a great place to relax with a friend and a drink after a long day. Stately luxury hotel and a Seattle historic landmark.
Arts & Culture
A free museum and best-kept Seattle secret. Started as a place to house fine art and design, it has gotten a reputation as one of the groundbreaking curatorial spaces in Seattle.
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveA free museum and best-kept Seattle secret. Started as a place to house fine art and design, it has gotten a reputation as one of the groundbreaking curatorial spaces in Seattle.
Social dancing every night, often with multiple events in one night. LGBTQ-friendly and open to newcomers (most dances start with a free lesson). Swing, Lindy, Salsa, Bachata, Blues, etc..
72 locals recommend
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine StSocial dancing every night, often with multiple events in one night. LGBTQ-friendly and open to newcomers (most dances start with a free lesson). Swing, Lindy, Salsa, Bachata, Blues, etc..
THE art house film center in Seattle. Two projection rooms show features, documentaries shorts and animation from around the world. The center also offers film making training programs.
32 locals recommend
Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th AveTHE art house film center in Seattle. Two projection rooms show features, documentaries shorts and animation from around the world. The center also offers film making training programs.
The best modern dance shows and experimental theatre can be seen here. They are known for commissioning from internationally-known choreographers.
17 locals recommend
On the Boards
100 W Roy StThe best modern dance shows and experimental theatre can be seen here. They are known for commissioning from internationally-known choreographers.
Famous all-ages music and arts center. They have all ages (no booze) shows nightly, they also offer classes in Silk screen, sound engineering and more.
6 locals recommend
The Vera Project
305 Harrison StFamous all-ages music and arts center. They have all ages (no booze) shows nightly, they also offer classes in Silk screen, sound engineering and more.
Eat delicious Baja tacos by the water or rent a Kayak by the hour and see Seattle from the water.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StEat delicious Baja tacos by the water or rent a Kayak by the hour and see Seattle from the water.
Food Scene
Feel like you're in Paris St Germain for a second while sipping your Monaco and reading Le Monde and waiting on your Croque Monsieur.
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveFeel like you're in Paris St Germain for a second while sipping your Monaco and reading Le Monde and waiting on your Croque Monsieur.
Cafe Presse neighbor and stylish modern coffee bar -- this is the satellite location.
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveCafe Presse neighbor and stylish modern coffee bar -- this is the satellite location.
Cafe Presse neighbor and stylish modern coffee bar famous for its in-house roastery.
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveCafe Presse neighbor and stylish modern coffee bar famous for its in-house roastery.
Nue
1519 14th AveHaute street food. Their Cuban pork sandwich is possibly better than Paseo's.
Great coffee house and in-house coffee roaster (go here and not the Starbucks place; support TRUE local businesses!)
78 locals recommend
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StGreat coffee house and in-house coffee roaster (go here and not the Starbucks place; support TRUE local businesses!)
When you don't have a BBQ to go to, this is the next best thing. Tasty char-grilled burgers.Offering lettuce-wrapped options. Great shakes and sauces.
69 locals recommend
Li'l Woody's
1211 Pine StWhen you don't have a BBQ to go to, this is the next best thing. Tasty char-grilled burgers.Offering lettuce-wrapped options. Great shakes and sauces.
Russian pastries filled with cheese, veggies, meat, etc. Freshly made borsht. Also great pastries and desserts. Monday-Friday
6 locals recommend
Piroshki
1219 Madison StRussian pastries filled with cheese, veggies, meat, etc. Freshly made borsht. Also great pastries and desserts. Monday-Friday
Amazing Russian pelmeni (dumpling house) and different import Russian beers. Open late and offers delivery.
Vostok Dumpling House
1416 Harvard AveAmazing Russian pelmeni (dumpling house) and different import Russian beers. Open late and offers delivery.
Most dependable late night post-drinking Mexican eatery; also good for daytime to-go you can take to Cal Anderson park! Cheap cheap cheap.
73 locals recommend
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StMost dependable late night post-drinking Mexican eatery; also good for daytime to-go you can take to Cal Anderson park! Cheap cheap cheap.
Skip the line at Molly Moons and get your ice cream and coffee fix here
15 locals recommend
Old School Frozen Custard
1316 E Pike StSkip the line at Molly Moons and get your ice cream and coffee fix here
Older than the Space Needle and with prices out of the 1980s. Open past 2am. Get your $2 kids cone and stroll down Broadway.
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EOlder than the Space Needle and with prices out of the 1980s. Open past 2am. Get your $2 kids cone and stroll down Broadway.
Closest cheap Mexican food, great sauces and ceviche for the price. Mon-Fri.
8 locals recommend
Blue Water Taco Grill
515 Queen Anne Ave NClosest cheap Mexican food, great sauces and ceviche for the price. Mon-Fri.
BEST cheap Mexican Happy hour (4-6pm and after 10pm) Mexican and authentic Oaxacan fare (think Mole, etc).
14 locals recommend
La Cocina Oaxaquena
1216 Pine StBEST cheap Mexican Happy hour (4-6pm and after 10pm) Mexican and authentic Oaxacan fare (think Mole, etc).
Shopping
High fashion, minimalist, high concept women's and men's clothing. When you need a little Dries Van Noten or Acne in your life.
57 locals recommend
Totokaelo
1523 10th AveHigh fashion, minimalist, high concept women's and men's clothing. When you need a little Dries Van Noten or Acne in your life.
Center of the Intl Distr: Japanese art ceramics, art supplies, full grocery store (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc), sushi counter, food court, Beard Papa creampuff stand, and fresh Kimchi to go.
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SCenter of the Intl Distr: Japanese art ceramics, art supplies, full grocery store (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc), sushi counter, food court, Beard Papa creampuff stand, and fresh Kimchi to go.
Great local bookstore--rare and imported magazines, curated local section, cafe inside the store. Easily spend hours here discovering new favorites.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveGreat local bookstore--rare and imported magazines, curated local section, cafe inside the store. Easily spend hours here discovering new favorites.
Building on the French "Galeries" of the 19th century, this newly redesigned block of local shops has an artisanal butcher, wine and cheese stands, small plates restaurant, a designer/interior shop...
47 locals recommend
Melrose Market Studios
1532 Minor AveBuilding on the French "Galeries" of the 19th century, this newly redesigned block of local shops has an artisanal butcher, wine and cheese stands, small plates restaurant, a designer/interior shop...
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NEA drugstore for toiletries, pharmacy, etc..
Essentials
Closest TJ. All your picnic needs and yummy food in general! Short lines.
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StClosest TJ. All your picnic needs and yummy food in general! Short lines.
Sightseeing
his landmark seems to grow every year and is possibly more important than the Space Needle. And yes, you can smell the bubblegum a block away.
170 locals recommend
The Gum Wall
1428 Post Alleyhis landmark seems to grow every year and is possibly more important than the Space Needle. And yes, you can smell the bubblegum a block away.
Where hipsters go to play frisbee and where bike polo was invented.
191 locals recommend
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueWhere hipsters go to play frisbee and where bike polo was invented.
Newly opened residential block of restaurants and shops; from the developers of Melrose market. Gentrification driver or cute place to shop for knick knacks? Your call...
22 locals recommend
Chophouse Row
1424 11th AveNewly opened residential block of restaurants and shops; from the developers of Melrose market. Gentrification driver or cute place to shop for knick knacks? Your call...
One of the closest places to hike. Roundtrip of 4.7 miles and 1.5k feet elevation gain. Summer shuttle from North Bend: http://compassoutdooradventures.com/shuttle/
34 locals recommend
Little Si Trailhead
44030 SE Mt Si RdOne of the closest places to hike. Roundtrip of 4.7 miles and 1.5k feet elevation gain. Summer shuttle from North Bend: http://compassoutdooradventures.com/shuttle/
The largest park in Seattle where you might forget that you're still in the city. Check out the amazing bluff overlooking the coast and hike down to the shore and lighthouse.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThe largest park in Seattle where you might forget that you're still in the city. Check out the amazing bluff overlooking the coast and hike down to the shore and lighthouse.
A must if you've never been. Great flower market on the weekends; fresh produce, meat and fish every day. Shops, restaurants, street food, musicians. Flying fish. Come early if you can!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveA must if you've never been. Great flower market on the weekends; fresh produce, meat and fish every day. Shops, restaurants, street food, musicians. Flying fish. Come early if you can!
Stop #2334454 on the Seattle Sightseeing tour, behind Volunteer Park
74 locals recommend
Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee Grave Sites
1554 15th Ave EStop #2334454 on the Seattle Sightseeing tour, behind Volunteer Park
One of the best city parks ever...lots of trails, a huge botanical garden, a classic Japanese garden and groves of fruit trees. A must on sunny day before/after Lake Washington beaches.
29 locals recommend
Arboretum Drive East
Arboretum Drive EastOne of the best city parks ever...lots of trails, a huge botanical garden, a classic Japanese garden and groves of fruit trees. A must on sunny day before/after Lake Washington beaches.