No matter the type of traveler you are, Seattle has something to offer you. If you’re from out of town, we hope you can find some time to explore this city we call home; if you live in Seattle, perhaps you can connect with fellow RPN members and go somewhere new! Our list reflects a wide range of interests, and is in no way comprehensive. If you see something you want to add, please let us know!
Parks and Outdoors
Washington Park Arboretum
Discovery Park Magnolia
Seward Park
Gas Works Park
Kerry Park
Kubota Gardens
Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island
Rent a bike and bike the Burke
Worthwhile Tourist Visits
Central Library
Pike Place Market
Underground Tour
Seattle Art Museum Sculpture Garden
Ballard Locks
Theo Chocolate Factory
Food and Drink
Delancey (Amazing pizza – owners write the blog Orangette).
The Whale Wins (Fremont) or the Walrus and the Carpenter (Ballard – amazing oysters, long waits)
Paseo (a Seattle staple. Pro tip: order ahead, go and pick it up, and then eat outside at a park. Cash only).
Uneeda Burger (sustainably raised meat and incredibly accommodating to any dietary restrictions. Fremont).
La Isla (Puerto Rican)
Ezell’s (a Central District favorite)
Thai Curry Simple (International District)
Il Corvo (Pioneer Square)
Spitfire (Belltown – progressive ownership!)
Rancho Bravo (Mexican, Capitol Hill)
Seven Stars Pepper (International District)
Westward Little Gull (Lake Union views)
Agua Verde (U District – good Lake Union spot, and you can rent kayaks!)
Tavern Law or Canon (amazing cocktails, both in Capitol Hill)
Korean Tofu House (U District)
Quinn’s (Capitol Hill)
Monsoon (Capitol Hill)
Salumi (Downtown – long lines!)
Coffee, Treats and Beer
Milstead Coffee Co. (Fremont)
Victrola Coffee (2 locations, Capitol Hill)
Caffe Vita
Seattle Coffee Works / Ballard Coffee Works
Honore Bakery
Hotcakes (Ballard)
Molly Moon’s Ice Cream (multiple locations)
Ballard brewery tour (there are many!)
Fremont Brewing Co.
Elysian Brewing (Capitol Hill)
Georgetown Brewing
Machine House Brewing (Georgetown)
Bluebird Micro-creamery (multiple locations)
Cupcake Royale (multiple locations)
Redhook (in Woodinville, but a fun bike ride out there if you can rent a bike!)
Museums / Events
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Asian Art Museum
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
Center for Wooden Boats
Wing Luke Museum
The Frye Art Museum
Richard Hugo House
Columbia City Tower (sneak in and go to the top for amazing views!)
Music / Entertainment
The Triple Door (Downtown)
Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall (Downtown)
Tractor Tavern (Ballard)
Nuemos (Capitol Hill)
Paramount Theater (Downtown)
Columbia City Theater (Columbia City)
The Crocodile (Belltown)
Pocket Theater (rotates venues)
SAM Remix (downtown – happens once in the fall)
Neptune (U District)
Nightlife:
The Lo-fi (Emerald City Soul Club – October 11)
Ignite Seattle (October 7th)
SeaMonster Lounge (Wallingford, always free)
On the Boards (dance and performance space)
Central Cinema
Monkey Loft (Deep-N-Bass Fridays)
Sinner Saint Burlesque
Velocity Dance Center (they also have great drop-in classes!)
Century Ballroom (dancing, Capitol Hill)
Shopping
Elliott Bay Book Company (Capitol Hill)
Ghost Gallery
Pretty Parlor
Pacific Antique Gallery
Fremont Sunday Market
Ballard Farmers Market (Sunday)
University Farmers Market (Saturday)
For more info, visit two lists compiled by friends: http://students.washington.edu/townleym/seattle/index.shtml and http://anordiccalling.blogspot.com/p/ballard-ballard-ave-main-street-vibe.html