Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
A delightful wine bar just a few blocks away. No reservations needed.
104 residents recomanen
Bottlehouse
1416 34th Ave A delightful wine bar just a few blocks away. No reservations needed.
Madrona Arms
1138 34th AveHigh-end vintage cocktails & American fare in a dark, sophisticated space with a speakeasy vibe.
112 residents recomanen
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveHigh-end vintage cocktails & American fare in a dark, sophisticated space with a speakeasy vibe.
There's ballroom dancing every night here. Look up their website to see which night is playing (Swing, Salsa, Tango, etc.). Dances usually have a 30 minute beginner drop in lesson before hand.
72 residents recomanen
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine StThere's ballroom dancing every night here. Look up their website to see which night is playing (Swing, Salsa, Tango, etc.). Dances usually have a 30 minute beginner drop in lesson before hand.
Food Scene
Cheap Thai food just a block away. Great if you’re looking for something quick and low key.
33 residents recomanen
Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th Ave Cheap Thai food just a block away. Great if you’re looking for something quick and low key.
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SAn Ethan Stowell restaurant. Ethan Stowell is a popular, local restauranteur. Reservations are recommended here.
71 residents recomanen
Red Cow
1423 34th AveAn Ethan Stowell restaurant. Ethan Stowell is a popular, local restauranteur. Reservations are recommended here.
Upscale restaurant & wine bar serving eclectic gourmet small plates in a rustic-chic setting.
77 residents recomanen
Sitka and Spruce
1531 Melrose AveUpscale restaurant & wine bar serving eclectic gourmet small plates in a rustic-chic setting.
Veggie-friendly, Mediterranean-influenced American fare in a stylish room with mid-century decor.
84 residents recomanen
Tallulah's
Veggie-friendly, Mediterranean-influenced American fare in a stylish room with mid-century decor.
Cozy neighborhood pizzeria features wood-fired pies with creative toppings in a relaxed atmosphere.
31 residents recomanen
The Independent Pizzeria
4235 E Madison StCozy neighborhood pizzeria features wood-fired pies with creative toppings in a relaxed atmosphere.
One of our favorite breakfast options. Open at 8:00am every day. Also serves dinner.
90 residents recomanen
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveOne of our favorite breakfast options. Open at 8:00am every day. Also serves dinner.
German biergarten with bratwurst, pretzels & schnitzels plus fireplaces & bocce ball courts.
125 residents recomanen
Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th AveGerman biergarten with bratwurst, pretzels & schnitzels plus fireplaces & bocce ball courts.
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveBest place for brunch in the neighborhood.
Listed outside as Verite Cafe. Opens at 6:00am most days. Good for early morning coffee.
163 residents recomanen
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StListed outside as Verite Cafe. Opens at 6:00am most days. Good for early morning coffee.
Cactus Madison Park
4220 E Madison StAmazing Fajitas.
Sightseeing
Aguja de l'Espai
400 Broad StVery classic Seattle. Watch fish being thrown, experience flowers and vegetables being sold, or just walk among the local merchants selling their wares.
2310 residents recomanen
Mercat de Pike Place
1531 Western Ave Very classic Seattle. Watch fish being thrown, experience flowers and vegetables being sold, or just walk among the local merchants selling their wares.
Seattle was originally built under the sea level. That didn't turn out well. This is a tour of what that was like.
285 residents recomanen
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveSeattle was originally built under the sea level. That didn't turn out well. This is a tour of what that was like.
Parks & Nature
Parc dels Voluntaris
1247 15th Ave EGreat for kids. A park with swings, slides, and tennis courts. Free to the public and just a block away.
6 residents recomanen
Madrona Playground
917 E Spring StGreat for kids. A park with swings, slides, and tennis courts. Free to the public and just a block away.
Great for kids and for runners. A 3 mile loop around the park.
148 residents recomanen
Parc del llac verd
7201 East Green Lake Dr NGreat for kids and for runners. A 3 mile loop around the park.
Good for families or for running. Approximately 2.5 miles in a loop.
477 residents recomanen
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SGood for families or for running. Approximately 2.5 miles in a loop.
Go kayaking on Lake Union. See Seattle from a different perspective. Wear Sunscreen!
168 residents recomanen
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StGo kayaking on Lake Union. See Seattle from a different perspective. Wear Sunscreen!
Seasonal swimming beach offers sunbathing, swimming raft, diving boards & children's play area.
120 residents recomanen
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StSeasonal swimming beach offers sunbathing, swimming raft, diving boards & children's play area.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StSwedish First Hill Campus
700 Minor AveLongtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
445 residents recomanen
Safeway
2201 E Madison StLongtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Shopping
University Village
2623 NE University Village StPacific Place
600 Pine StEntertainment & Activities
One of the best theaters in Seattle. Very local and upscale. Be sure to order online and pick the seats you want.
153 residents recomanen
Cinerama
2100 4th AveOne of the best theaters in Seattle. Very local and upscale. Be sure to order online and pick the seats you want.
A reasonably priced tour of the underground parts of Seattle. Seattle was originally founded below sea level. See why that was a bad idea.
285 residents recomanen
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveA reasonably priced tour of the underground parts of Seattle. Seattle was originally founded below sea level. See why that was a bad idea.
A movie theater where you can get drinks served to you anytime during the movie.
75 residents recomanen
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayA movie theater where you can get drinks served to you anytime during the movie.