Guidebook for Seattle

Chris
Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Fresh-roasted Ethiopian coffee and excellent Ethiopian food. Say hi to the host Milen for me!
Kaffa Coffee and Wine Bar
8136 Rainier Ave S
Fresh-roasted Ethiopian coffee and excellent Ethiopian food. Say hi to the host Milen for me!
Amazing Korean-run Cajun food joint in South Seattle. Order seafood by the pound, put on a bib, and dig in!
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Crawfish House
9826 16th Ave SW
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Amazing Korean-run Cajun food joint in South Seattle. Order seafood by the pound, put on a bib, and dig in!
Great little coffee shop in the White Center neighborhood!
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Dubsea Coffee
9910 8th Ave SW
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Great little coffee shop in the White Center neighborhood!
This little hole-in-the-wall serves some of the best Thai food in Seattle. Last I checked, it was cash-only.
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Thai Tom
4543 University Way NE
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This little hole-in-the-wall serves some of the best Thai food in Seattle. Last I checked, it was cash-only.
My personal favorite Thai restaurant in Seattle. The Pad Thai is the best around... it's served in a sort of egg pocket... yum!
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Ayutthaya Thai Restaurant
727 E Pike St
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My personal favorite Thai restaurant in Seattle. The Pad Thai is the best around... it's served in a sort of egg pocket... yum!
Great little sushi shop in Georgetown!
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Cutting Board
5503 Airport Way S
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Great little sushi shop in Georgetown!
Don't get distracted by that "other" roastery down the block. Victrola has some of Seattle's most delicious coffee, and it's a homegrown alternative to that other corporate chain you might have seen. :)
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Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike St
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Don't get distracted by that "other" roastery down the block. Victrola has some of Seattle's most delicious coffee, and it's a homegrown alternative to that other corporate chain you might have seen. :)
Great little coffee shop in the heart of White Center.
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Moonshot Coffee
9622 16th Ave SW
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Great little coffee shop in the heart of White Center.
My personal favorite happy hour, AND an excellent view of the market for people-watching. Get the $5 spicy salmon and chips!
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Pike Place Fish Market
86 Pike Pl
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My personal favorite happy hour, AND an excellent view of the market for people-watching. Get the $5 spicy salmon and chips!
Excellent spot for brunch in White Center.
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Noble Barton
9635 16th Ave SW
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Excellent spot for brunch in White Center.
Great brunch spot in Capitol Hill! Becomes a fun bar at night.
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Pettirosso Seattle
1101 E Pike St
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Great brunch spot in Capitol Hill! Becomes a fun bar at night.
At over 100 years old, Maneki is Seattle's oldest Japanese restaurant. With a group of 4 or more you can reserve a tatami room.
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Maneki Restaurant
304 6th Ave S
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At over 100 years old, Maneki is Seattle's oldest Japanese restaurant. With a group of 4 or more you can reserve a tatami room.
Have a cup of delicious tea and learn about the history of Seattle's Japanese community at Panama Hotel.
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Panama Hotel and Tea House
605 South Main St
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Have a cup of delicious tea and learn about the history of Seattle's Japanese community at Panama Hotel.
Great for dim sum, or also dinner!
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Harbor City Restaurant
707 S King St
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Great for dim sum, or also dinner!
Paseo has the best cuban sandwiches around! During busy times, expect to stand in line for a bit.
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Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave N
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Paseo has the best cuban sandwiches around! During busy times, expect to stand in line for a bit.
Wow. This place is amazing. Moroccan tapas have arrived in Seattle!
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Itto's Tapas
4160 California Ave SW
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Wow. This place is amazing. Moroccan tapas have arrived in Seattle!
Great pizza in White Center. They deliver too!
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Proletariat Pizza
9622-A 16th Ave SW
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Great pizza in White Center. They deliver too!
Chinese place just a short walking distance from my house. The eggplant is excellent. Good lunch specials too.
xing xing cafe
10850 Myers Way South
Chinese place just a short walking distance from my house. The eggplant is excellent. Good lunch specials too.
Cheap eats at a divey White Center taco truck. It's not fancy, but it's fast!
Taqueria Mendez
10811 Myers Way S
Cheap eats at a divey White Center taco truck. It's not fancy, but it's fast!
24 hour diner with mid-century modern flair. Open in the hour of your greatest need.
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Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th Ave
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24 hour diner with mid-century modern flair. Open in the hour of your greatest need.
Top-notch French bakery. Stop in for an authentic croissant and a latte. :)
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
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Top-notch French bakery. Stop in for an authentic croissant and a latte. :)
Amazing ice cream. Be sure to ask for all the samples you want!
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine St
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Amazing ice cream. Be sure to ask for all the samples you want!
Excellent Italian-style pizza in this little tucked-away house. Worth the trip!
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Pizzeria Pulcinella
10003 Rainier Ave S
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Excellent Italian-style pizza in this little tucked-away house. Worth the trip!
One of Seattle's iconic vegetarian restaurants. The brunch here is worth the wait!
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Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison St
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One of Seattle's iconic vegetarian restaurants. The brunch here is worth the wait!
Drive-through coffee stand! Great for a pit-stop on the way to the airport!
Sisters' Espresso Inc
12805 1st Ave S
Drive-through coffee stand! Great for a pit-stop on the way to the airport!
One of my favorite Thai restaurants in a city that has a lot of options. Quite simply, it's excellent.
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May Restaurant and Lounge
1612 N 45th St
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One of my favorite Thai restaurants in a city that has a lot of options. Quite simply, it's excellent.
One of the best brunch spots in Seattle. And that's saying something!
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Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave S
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One of the best brunch spots in Seattle. And that's saying something!
Excellent brunch, complete with a waffle/pancake bar!
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Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market St
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Excellent brunch, complete with a waffle/pancake bar!
A little brunch spot, perfect for some refreshment before or after a trip to Volunteer Park up the street.
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Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave E
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A little brunch spot, perfect for some refreshment before or after a trip to Volunteer Park up the street.
Fantastic brunch spot with a rotating regional menu.
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Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave E
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Fantastic brunch spot with a rotating regional menu.
I heard through a good source that this place has authentic Vietnamese dishes that are uncommon elsewhere, like Rice Paper Salad (banh trang tron).
Che Dessert Lounge
7101 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
I heard through a good source that this place has authentic Vietnamese dishes that are uncommon elsewhere, like Rice Paper Salad (banh trang tron).
Great tucked-away coffee shop in Georgetown.
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All City Coffee
1205 S Vale St
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Great tucked-away coffee shop in Georgetown.
Great vegan restaurant in the middle of Capitol Hill!
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Plum Bistro
1429 12th Ave
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Great vegan restaurant in the middle of Capitol Hill!
Want a bowl of chowder but hate the lines at the market? The secret 2nd location of Pike Place Chowder is on the top floor of the mall! The Seafood Bisque is my favorite.
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Pike Place Chowder
600 Pine Street
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Want a bowl of chowder but hate the lines at the market? The secret 2nd location of Pike Place Chowder is on the top floor of the mall! The Seafood Bisque is my favorite.
Iconic retro diner in Georgetown.
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Square Knot Diner
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Iconic retro diner in Georgetown.

Shopping

The antiques here are amazing! Thoughtfully curated furniture and decor abounds. Awesome records in the back room too. Say hi to owner Karl Hackett for me. :)
Jacob Willard Home
5600 Rainier Ave S
The antiques here are amazing! Thoughtfully curated furniture and decor abounds. Awesome records in the back room too. Say hi to owner Karl Hackett for me. :)
Meeples has a great selection of board games, PLUS an excellent cafe. Stop by on a rainy day with a friend, check out a game at the game library, and enjoy some pizza and beer. Highly recommended!
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Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW
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Meeples has a great selection of board games, PLUS an excellent cafe. Stop by on a rainy day with a friend, check out a game at the game library, and enjoy some pizza and beer. Highly recommended!
Seattle's iconic independent bookstore. Say hi to Wes for me!
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The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th Ave
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Seattle's iconic independent bookstore. Say hi to Wes for me!
When you need a rubber chicken or a gorilla suit short notice, Archie McPhee is the place to be!
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Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th St
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When you need a rubber chicken or a gorilla suit short notice, Archie McPhee is the place to be!
A huge store with a variety of modern furniture and decor.
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Ballard Consignment Store
5459 Leary Ave NW
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A huge store with a variety of modern furniture and decor.
Yes it's crowded and touristy, but it's worth the visit.
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派克市場
1531 Western Ave
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Yes it's crowded and touristy, but it's worth the visit.

Parks & Nature

My favorite park in Seattle. You could spend all day here. Picnic in the old military district, and then hike down to the beach!
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探索公園
3801 Discovery Park Blvd
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My favorite park in Seattle. You could spend all day here. Picnic in the old military district, and then hike down to the beach!
One of Seattle's two old-growth forests. It's a lovely afternoon hike!
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Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral Way
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One of Seattle's two old-growth forests. It's a lovely afternoon hike!
This beautiful park is one of the highlights of Seattle. It has a large stand of old growth forest, which is amazing to get lost in.
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S
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This beautiful park is one of the highlights of Seattle. It has a large stand of old growth forest, which is amazing to get lost in.
There's no better place to be on a hot day than Seattle's own Golden Gardens beach!
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金色花園公園
8498 Seaview Pl NW
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There's no better place to be on a hot day than Seattle's own Golden Gardens beach!
This is a great place to get THE Seattle picture. :)
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凱瑞公園
211 W Highland Dr
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This is a great place to get THE Seattle picture. :)
Rattlesnake Ledge is a great King County park in North Bend. It's a decent afternoon hike to the top, but totally worth it for the amazing views. When you get to the top, BE CAREFUL!
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Rattlesnake Lake
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Rattlesnake Ledge is a great King County park in North Bend. It's a decent afternoon hike to the top, but totally worth it for the amazing views. When you get to the top, BE CAREFUL!
Mailbox Peak is a decent day hike, with an actual mailbox at the top you can leave a note in!
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Mailbox Peak Trail
Mailbox Peak Trail
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Mailbox Peak is a decent day hike, with an actual mailbox at the top you can leave a note in!
One of the most popular mountain hikes in the Seattle area. Plan on spending an afternoon here.
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Mount Si
Mount Si Trail
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One of the most popular mountain hikes in the Seattle area. Plan on spending an afternoon here.
Iconic park that spans the I-5 corridor. Great place to stop and catch your breath between downtown and Capitol Hill.
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Freeway Park
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Iconic park that spans the I-5 corridor. Great place to stop and catch your breath between downtown and Capitol Hill.
A great day hike that ends in a gorgeous overlook, where paragliders jump off.
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Poo Poo Point Trailhead
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast
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A great day hike that ends in a gorgeous overlook, where paragliders jump off.
AKA the never-ending stairway. It's a hidden park with a lovely view of Lake Union.
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Streissguth Gardens
1640 Broadway E
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AKA the never-ending stairway. It's a hidden park with a lovely view of Lake Union.
One of Ballard's best-kept secrets. You can watch the sunset along with the crowds down at Golden Gardens, or sneak over to this tucked-away neighborhood park for an even better view, and no crowds.
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日落山公園
7531 34th Ave NW
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One of Ballard's best-kept secrets. You can watch the sunset along with the crowds down at Golden Gardens, or sneak over to this tucked-away neighborhood park for an even better view, and no crowds.
Iconic Seattle park named after volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. It includes a gorgeous water tower, grassy areas, a wading pool, and a plant conservatory.
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志願者公園
1247 15th Ave E
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Iconic Seattle park named after volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. It includes a gorgeous water tower, grassy areas, a wading pool, and a plant conservatory.
One of Seattle's most iconic parks, and one of the best views you'll get of downtown Seattle. The old gas refinery equipment adds some steampunk ambiance to the park. It's a bit of a hike up the hill, but it's worth it!
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瓦斯工廠公園
2101 N Northlake Way
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One of Seattle's most iconic parks, and one of the best views you'll get of downtown Seattle. The old gas refinery equipment adds some steampunk ambiance to the park. It's a bit of a hike up the hill, but it's worth it!
Gorgeous waterfront park in West Seattle.
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阿爾基海灘
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Gorgeous waterfront park in West Seattle.

Drinks & Nightlife

Amazing cask-style ales on tap in an iconic setting. No nonsense, just a quiet place to enjoy an excellent beer. Sometimes they have folk night jams, which are fun to watch.
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Machine House Brewery
5718 Airport Way S
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Amazing cask-style ales on tap in an iconic setting. No nonsense, just a quiet place to enjoy an excellent beer. Sometimes they have folk night jams, which are fun to watch.
Check out a weekend show at Seattle's home for competitive improv comedy, ComedySportz!
CSz Seattle - Home of ComedySportz
3509 Fremont Ave N
Check out a weekend show at Seattle's home for competitive improv comedy, ComedySportz!
Voted best burger in Seattle! However, my personal favorite is the salmon sandwich. Worth it!
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Loretta's Northwesterner
8617 14th Ave S
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Voted best burger in Seattle! However, my personal favorite is the salmon sandwich. Worth it!
Beer as far as the eye can see!
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Beer Star
9801 16th Ave SW
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Beer as far as the eye can see!
Sing your heart out over drinks and bar food!
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The Company Store
9608 16th Ave SW
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Sing your heart out over drinks and bar food!
Old-school Seattle bar with plenty of arcade machines to keep you busy!
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Zoo Tavern
2301 Eastlake Ave E
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Old-school Seattle bar with plenty of arcade machines to keep you busy!
What can you say about the Unicorn? It's one of those places you just have to visit to see for yourself. :)
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Unicorn
1118 E Pike St
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What can you say about the Unicorn? It's one of those places you just have to visit to see for yourself. :)
A little tucked-away beer bar with amazing selection.
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Bottleworks
1710 N 45th St
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A little tucked-away beer bar with amazing selection.
This place has expanded a lot over the past 10 years. I remember when it was just a little hole-in-the-wall with incredible beer. Now it's a full-service brew-pub with incredible beer. Try the Fremont Pale Ale or the Interurban IPA. You won't regret it.
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Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th St
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This place has expanded a lot over the past 10 years. I remember when it was just a little hole-in-the-wall with incredible beer. Now it's a full-service brew-pub with incredible beer. Try the Fremont Pale Ale or the Interurban IPA. You won't regret it.
Great brewpub in Burien!
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Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub
255 SW 152nd St
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Great brewpub in Burien!
German for "Quittin' time!" Chill German bar with classic brews and sausages.
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Feierabend
422 Yale Ave N
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German for "Quittin' time!" Chill German bar with classic brews and sausages.
This is where the graduate students hang out. Cool underground vibe and a full menu.
College Inn Pub
4006 University Way NE
This is where the graduate students hang out. Cool underground vibe and a full menu.

Arts & Culture

Spend a couple hours browsing books at Seattle's famous library, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
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西雅圖中央圖書館
1000 4th Ave
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Spend a couple hours browsing books at Seattle's famous library, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
World-renowned research university with gorgeous campus. Check out the Odegaard and Suzzallo libraries. Visit the quad in the springtime for the cherry blossoms.
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華盛頓大學
1410 Northeast Campus Parkway
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World-renowned research university with gorgeous campus. Check out the Odegaard and Suzzallo libraries. Visit the quad in the springtime for the cherry blossoms.

Sightseeing

Take a stroll through the heart of Capitol Hill and enjoy some people-watching!
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卡爾安德森公園
1635 11th Avenue
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Take a stroll through the heart of Capitol Hill and enjoy some people-watching!
It's a bit pricey, but the new observation deck is supposed to be cool!
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太空針塔
400 Broad St
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It's a bit pricey, but the new observation deck is supposed to be cool!
The boat to Bainbridge Island is one of the prettiest views you'll have of the Puget Sound. On the way back, it's one of the best views you'll have of the Seattle skyline, especially at night. Very rarely, you might also catch a glimpse of an orca whale pod frolicking in the water. Not bad for an $8 ferry ride!
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Bainbridge Island
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The boat to Bainbridge Island is one of the prettiest views you'll have of the Puget Sound. On the way back, it's one of the best views you'll have of the Seattle skyline, especially at night. Very rarely, you might also catch a glimpse of an orca whale pod frolicking in the water. Not bad for an $8 ferry ride!

Entertainment & Activities

Great little movie theater showing classics and second-run movies!
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Central Cinema
1411 21st Ave
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Great little movie theater showing classics and second-run movies!
Arthouse film theater showing classics and new releases in Capitol Hill.
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Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Ave
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Arthouse film theater showing classics and new releases in Capitol Hill.
Check out this late-night arcade, filled with dozens of vintage pinball and arcade machines!
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Add-A-Ball
315 N 36th St
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Check out this late-night arcade, filled with dozens of vintage pinball and arcade machines!
The Center for Wooden Boats regularly has sailboat tours of Lake Union. I think it's usually Sunday afternoons, but check their website for details.
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The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St
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The Center for Wooden Boats regularly has sailboat tours of Lake Union. I think it's usually Sunday afternoons, but check their website for details.
Awesome vintage arcade games and pinball machines at the Seattle Pinball Museum!
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Seattle Pinball Museum
508 Maynard Ave S
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Awesome vintage arcade games and pinball machines at the Seattle Pinball Museum!