Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out for the center of Seattle nightlife. Get dinner, drinks, and take in a show by a local artist.
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Capitol Hill
Check out for the center of Seattle nightlife. Get dinner, drinks, and take in a show by a local artist.
Get a slice of the famous pizza before the show. True fans only. (Note: the croc is standing room only. No coat check.)
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The Crocodile
2505 1st AveGet a slice of the famous pizza before the show. True fans only. (Note: the croc is standing room only. No coat check.)
Shorty's
2316 2nd AveStiff drinks & arcade games.
Love whiskey? So do we & this is the place to go for a wide selection of quality whiskey/bourbon/rye whether you like it straight, on the rocks, or mixed into a flowery cocktail. (Full dinner menu)
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Canon
928 12th AveLove whiskey? So do we & this is the place to go for a wide selection of quality whiskey/bourbon/rye whether you like it straight, on the rocks, or mixed into a flowery cocktail. (Full dinner menu)
Hands down favorite local bar. Go alone, or with a small group. Try the lillet and get a truffle. Ask for the pretzels. Expect to leave more buzzed than anticipated. (Best on weeknights, try Tuesday.)
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WHITE HORSE TAVERN SEATTLE
1908 Post AlleyHands down favorite local bar. Go alone, or with a small group. Try the lillet and get a truffle. Ask for the pretzels. Expect to leave more buzzed than anticipated. (Best on weeknights, try Tuesday.)
Tell them it's your birthday, and order the Unicorn Jizz. Arcade games available downstairs. Check the schedule for trivia and karaoke nights.
Unicorn Bar And Narwhal
1118 East Pike StreetTell them it's your birthday, and order the Unicorn Jizz. Arcade games available downstairs. Check the schedule for trivia and karaoke nights.
Hands down best karaoke in Seattle. Also offers pool tables and a few arcade games. Good place to make new friends.
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Ozzie's
105 W Mercer StHands down best karaoke in Seattle. Also offers pool tables and a few arcade games. Good place to make new friends.
Fully covered in local art on the outside, fully doused in old-school memorabilia on the inside. Order one of the burgers & don't forget to bring quarters for the Pacman tables.
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Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StFully covered in local art on the outside, fully doused in old-school memorabilia on the inside. Order one of the burgers & don't forget to bring quarters for the Pacman tables.
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StMust-visit for beer lovers.
Sing your heart out with your new drunk friends, or get a private room in the back. Either way, you'll setting yourself up for a blast!
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Rock Box
1603 Nagle PlSing your heart out with your new drunk friends, or get a private room in the back. Either way, you'll setting yourself up for a blast!
Great for dinner, or after-diner drinks. Cozy, low-key, atmosphere.
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Neighbor Lady
1133 E Union StGreat for dinner, or after-diner drinks. Cozy, low-key, atmosphere.
Into beer? This place has one of the widest varieties of take-home and on-tap beers. Also serving cider and some wine. Get a hotdog, or order something delicious from the rotating food truck outside.
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Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StInto beer? This place has one of the widest varieties of take-home and on-tap beers. Also serving cider and some wine. Get a hotdog, or order something delicious from the rotating food truck outside.
Small plates, lots of fun! Great late-night spot if you're in the area.
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Damn the Weather
116 1st Ave SSmall plates, lots of fun! Great late-night spot if you're in the area.
All-night dance-your-face-off spot. Great if you miss New York and want somewhere that's still raging at 4am when everything else is closed. Cash cover required at the door.
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Monkey Loft
2915 1st Ave SAll-night dance-your-face-off spot. Great if you miss New York and want somewhere that's still raging at 4am when everything else is closed. Cash cover required at the door.
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetGreat outdoor area. Recommended as a weekend pre-game spot.
Comedy Underground
109 S Washington StLaugh it up with the locals!
Off-shoot of Neighbours; same building, same owners. Best place to dance your face off & drink cheap drinks. $3 cash cover at the door.
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Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 BroadwayOff-shoot of Neighbours; same building, same owners. Best place to dance your face off & drink cheap drinks. $3 cash cover at the door.
A literal hole in the wall--with the BEST pie. Home-made, hand-made, excellence. Must try!
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Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WayA literal hole in the wall--with the BEST pie. Home-made, hand-made, excellence. Must try!
High Dive
513 N 36th StEnjoy mostly local bands playing live shows.
Get into your groove at Nectar! Plenty of standing room, and they have a great patio area that lets a breeze in. Preferred for summer shows.
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Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th StGet into your groove at Nectar! Plenty of standing room, and they have a great patio area that lets a breeze in. Preferred for summer shows.
Food Scene
Eat up! Central District has one of the widest varieties of delicious cuisine around town. It's likely that whatever your palette desires is less than a mile or two away.
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Central District
Eat up! Central District has one of the widest varieties of delicious cuisine around town. It's likely that whatever your palette desires is less than a mile or two away.
Best thai food in Seattle. Ambiance isn't much but it's clean and the food is exceptional. Pad kee mao is a must try.
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Cherry Street Thai (Formerly known as Lotus Thai Cuisine)
2724 E Cherry StBest thai food in Seattle. Ambiance isn't much but it's clean and the food is exceptional. Pad kee mao is a must try.
Get your grub on and give back to local small business. It's a win-win at this wing joint.
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Nate's Wings & Waffles
1224 E Jefferson StGet your grub on and give back to local small business. It's a win-win at this wing joint.
Top two best sushi spots in the city--at half the price of the number one spot. This place serves delicious, fresh-from-the-ocean sushi. Order sake along with anything the chef recommends.
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Fuji Sushi
520 South Main StTop two best sushi spots in the city--at half the price of the number one spot. This place serves delicious, fresh-from-the-ocean sushi. Order sake along with anything the chef recommends.
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NBest hot sandwich in Seattle.
Dine on fried chicken good enough to draw in celebrities and former presidents!
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Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StDine on fried chicken good enough to draw in celebrities and former presidents!
This comfy cafe serves simple breakfast & lunch eats such as waffles (vegan optional) & black-eyed pea hummus.
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Cortona Cafe
2425 E Union StThis comfy cafe serves simple breakfast & lunch eats such as waffles (vegan optional) & black-eyed pea hummus.
In-house roasters serving fresh, local organic blends. Order coffee, or beer. Free wi-fi.
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Broadcast Coffee Roasters
1918 E Yesler WayIn-house roasters serving fresh, local organic blends. Order coffee, or beer. Free wi-fi.
Everything is mmm-mmm good here. Be sure to order a pickle too, or you'll regret it.
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Delicatus Pioneer Square
200 University StEverything is mmm-mmm good here. Be sure to order a pickle too, or you'll regret it.
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenuePerfect late night munchies spot with full menu.
Central Smoke Bar & Smokery
1305 E Jefferson StBe adventurous! Happy hour recommended.
The Barbeque Pit
1816 East Yesler WayLow-key, local favorite eatery.
Jai Thai
235 Broadway ECatch a comedy show & order the tom yum soup.
Go hungry, leave a changed person. Excellent middle-eastern cuisine.
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Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveGo hungry, leave a changed person. Excellent middle-eastern cuisine.
Best on-the-water happy hour in the city. Try the truffle fries. Watch the waves roll by.
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The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan WayBest on-the-water happy hour in the city. Try the truffle fries. Watch the waves roll by.
Best dim sum in Seattle. Nurse your hangover here with carts of delicious food.
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The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
1212 2nd AveBest dim sum in Seattle. Nurse your hangover here with carts of delicious food.
Sightseeing
Grab a coffee and take a stroll around this gorgeous local park.
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Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueGrab a coffee and take a stroll around this gorgeous local park.
An architectural marvel! Also, if you've got a friend with a Seattle Library card you can get FREE tickets to several local museums.
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Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveAn architectural marvel! Also, if you've got a friend with a Seattle Library card you can get FREE tickets to several local museums.
Take your picture with Jimi! (And pop into the Blick art store while you're there.)
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Jimi Hendrix Statue
1604 BroadwayTake your picture with Jimi! (And pop into the Blick art store while you're there.)
Perfect for a Sunday stroll. Bring cash for vendors. Eat lunch and listen to the most amazing local violinist play mashup covers of pop songs.
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Capitol Hill Farmers Market
East Barbara Bailey WayPerfect for a Sunday stroll. Bring cash for vendors. Eat lunch and listen to the most amazing local violinist play mashup covers of pop songs.
This local gem offers prime viewing of Lake Washington. Time your visit around sunset and prepare to be amazed by the stunning beauty of this beach park.
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Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StThis local gem offers prime viewing of Lake Washington. Time your visit around sunset and prepare to be amazed by the stunning beauty of this beach park.
Best view of Seattle from up-above. An absolute must-see for anyone who's new to Seattle.
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Kerry Park Rentals
1420 4th Ave WBest view of Seattle from up-above. An absolute must-see for anyone who's new to Seattle.
This fountain is at the heart of Seattle Center. At night the twinkle lights are on, jazz music is piped in. The perfect place for a romantic stroll.
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International Fountain
305 Harrison StThis fountain is at the heart of Seattle Center. At night the twinkle lights are on, jazz music is piped in. The perfect place for a romantic stroll.
Go visit the infamous troll while you're in Fremont & take your picture. (Featured in 10 Things I Hate About You)
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthGo visit the infamous troll while you're in Fremont & take your picture. (Featured in 10 Things I Hate About You)
Plan on making a day of it! This huge Sunday market offers plenty to see, buy, and munch on. 100+ vendors.
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Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave NPlan on making a day of it! This huge Sunday market offers plenty to see, buy, and munch on. 100+ vendors.
Fremont Dinosaur Topiary
Take a walk along the canal and visit the dinosaurs while you're there.
Enjoy the sounds of the pacific northwest. Plan it right and you'll get to be there for a listening party!
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Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWEnjoy the sounds of the pacific northwest. Plan it right and you'll get to be there for a listening party!
Hands down one of the most interesting worth-the-money museums in Seattle. Deeply explores the music history of the city while offering unique insights to the legends we love.
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Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NHands down one of the most interesting worth-the-money museums in Seattle. Deeply explores the music history of the city while offering unique insights to the legends we love.
Even better than the original underground tour! Ask for Dan to be your guide and gear up for lots of laughs. Wear comfortable walking shoes and prepare for part of the tour to take you outside.
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Onder de straten
102 Cherry StEven better than the original underground tour! Ask for Dan to be your guide and gear up for lots of laughs. Wear comfortable walking shoes and prepare for part of the tour to take you outside.
An upscale shopping stop for local artistry and craft meats.
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Melrose Market Studios
1532 Minor AveAn upscale shopping stop for local artistry and craft meats.
All the ferries are excellent, but Bainbridge is especially worth the trip. Plan on making a day of it.
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Bainbridge Ferry Terminal station
All the ferries are excellent, but Bainbridge is especially worth the trip. Plan on making a day of it.
Orcas Island
Take a ferry! Explore this gem among the San Juan Islands.
One of the country's best zoos! Plan on 2-3 hours here to take it all in. Overcast days are the best time to see more of the animals while they're being active.
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NOne of the country's best zoos! Plan on 2-3 hours here to take it all in. Overcast days are the best time to see more of the animals while they're being active.
One-of-a-kind entertainment. Go feel like a kid again!
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Seattle Pinball Museum
508 Maynard Ave SOne-of-a-kind entertainment. Go feel like a kid again!
Shopping
Elliot Bay is a sanctuary for book-lovers & nerds alike. If you're lucky, you'll catch an author there giving a reading.
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The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveElliot Bay is a sanctuary for book-lovers & nerds alike. If you're lucky, you'll catch an author there giving a reading.
Curious about cannabis culture in Seattle? Check out this fully legal, recreational, pot shop and take home some goodies. (Lollipops and chocolate bars recommended.)
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Uncle Ike's Central District Marijuana Dispensary
2310 E Union StCurious about cannabis culture in Seattle? Check out this fully legal, recreational, pot shop and take home some goodies. (Lollipops and chocolate bars recommended.)
Arts & Culture
Go bathe your eardrums in the music that's made the Puget Sound famous & see where Macklemore got started.
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Neumos
925 E Pike StGo bathe your eardrums in the music that's made the Puget Sound famous & see where Macklemore got started.
This elegant music venue offers a full menu and a wide variety of artists.
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The Triple Door
216 Union StThis elegant music venue offers a full menu and a wide variety of artists.
Love the symphony? Take in the sights and sounds at this classy (but reasonably priced) venue. Try checking Groupon for ticket deals.
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Benaroya Hall
200 University StLove the symphony? Take in the sights and sounds at this classy (but reasonably priced) venue. Try checking Groupon for ticket deals.
Showbox SoDo
1700 1st Ave SIntimate venue draws big name artists. Check the schedule!
Love live jazz? Love to dine on scrumptious food while listening to jazz? This place is your jam.
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Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveLove live jazz? Love to dine on scrumptious food while listening to jazz? This place is your jam.
Casual, convenient place to spend the morning or afternoon.
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Douglass-Truth Branch - The Seattle Public Library
2300 E Yesler WayCasual, convenient place to spend the morning or afternoon.
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveLocal indie-theater playing throw-back movies.
Burlesque at its finest. Let your freak flag fly while the drinks flow.
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Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StBurlesque at its finest. Let your freak flag fly while the drinks flow.
Everything Else
Stretch it out at this fabulous yoga studio. There are no shortage of places to get your downward dog on, but this one is a favorite for their instructors, and atmosphere.
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Ritual House of Yoga
608 19th Ave EStretch it out at this fabulous yoga studio. There are no shortage of places to get your downward dog on, but this one is a favorite for their instructors, and atmosphere.
Bring your suit & enjoy swimming laps in the community pool.
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Medgar Evers Pool
500 23rd AveBring your suit & enjoy swimming laps in the community pool.
Great for nature lovers. Fill up your water bottle and take a long walk. Bring your bike or skateboard if you've got 'em.
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Pratt Park
201 20th Ave SGreat for nature lovers. Fill up your water bottle and take a long walk. Bring your bike or skateboard if you've got 'em.
Garfield Community Center
2323 E Cherry StSee what's going on in the community, take a stroll around the park.
Essentials
Best produce & excellent selection of cured fish. Very generous with samples at the meat counter, just ask!
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Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StBest produce & excellent selection of cured fish. Very generous with samples at the meat counter, just ask!