Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StGreat alternative groceries.
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StGreat people and good food!
Safeway
2201 E Madison StClose-by and easy to get to.
Everything Else
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine StGreat dancing every night of the week. Check it out!
Food Scene
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StDelicious food only 4 blocks away!
Tougo Coffee Co
860 Yesler WayGreat for breakfast
Dim, stylish space offers Mexican fare with a modern twist in an upscale cantina plus happy hour.
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Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
1420 12th AveDim, stylish space offers Mexican fare with a modern twist in an upscale cantina plus happy hour.
Modern flagship bakery features gourmet cupcakes with seasonal flavors in a bright, cheerful space. -
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Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StModern flagship bakery features gourmet cupcakes with seasonal flavors in a bright, cheerful space. -
Sushi plus hot Japanese & Thai specialties presented in sleek dining room with a full bar.
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Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya
2311 2nd AvenueSushi plus hot Japanese & Thai specialties presented in sleek dining room with a full bar.
Great food and good drinks. Fun place to hang out and then consider going dancing at Century Ballroom afterwards.
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The Tin Table | Restaurant & Bar
915 E Pine StGreat food and good drinks. Fun place to hang out and then consider going dancing at Century Ballroom afterwards.
Delicious pizzeria that serves authentic Neapolitan pies (thin crust and usually cut with scissors), in a lofty, medieval-chic space.
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Via Tribunali
317 W Galer StDelicious pizzeria that serves authentic Neapolitan pies (thin crust and usually cut with scissors), in a lofty, medieval-chic space.
Getting Around
Light rail station. Makes travel from the airport, to downtown or the University of Washington really easy.
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Capitol Hill Station
Light rail station. Makes travel from the airport, to downtown or the University of Washington really easy.
E Union St & 14th Ave station
Bus stop: 2
Drinks & Nightlife
Corn dogs meet cocktails at this carnival-themed bar with arcades & a stage downstairs.
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Unicorn
1118 E Pike StCorn dogs meet cocktails at this carnival-themed bar with arcades & a stage downstairs.
Music videos are shown on many flat-screens while dance music plays at this LGBT cocktail lounge.
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Purr Cocktail Lounge
2307 24th Ave EMusic videos are shown on many flat-screens while dance music plays at this LGBT cocktail lounge.
Not technically a brewery but it was the best fitting category for this beer shop with hundreds of bottled beer varieties plus 30 craft brews on tap by the pint & growler.
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Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StNot technically a brewery but it was the best fitting category for this beer shop with hundreds of bottled beer varieties plus 30 craft brews on tap by the pint & growler.
Parks & Nature
This historic recreational area hosts special events & has a jogging path, ball field & wading pool.
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Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueThis historic recreational area hosts special events & has a jogging path, ball field & wading pool.
Designated landmark includes a conservatory, a children's play area & the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
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Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EDesignated landmark includes a conservatory, a children's play area & the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.
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Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EOn the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.
Lakeshore green space with a playground, tennis courts, bathhouse & a small swimming beach. -
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Madison Park
Lakeshore green space with a playground, tennis courts, bathhouse & a small swimming beach. -
Wooded refuge boasting a 300-acre forest with hiking trails, walking paths, beaches & a playground.
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SWooded refuge boasting a 300-acre forest with hiking trails, walking paths, beaches & a playground.
Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdSeattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.
City park draws outdoor lovers for Puget Sound & mountain views, trails & a dog off-leash area.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWCity park draws outdoor lovers for Puget Sound & mountain views, trails & a dog off-leash area.
Arts & Culture
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.
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Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NInspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.
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Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NRotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. -
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StArt museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. -
Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, historical exhibits & more.
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The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SLarge educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, historical exhibits & more.