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Piroshky Piroshky is one of seattle.

1. Piroshky Piroshky

8.6
1908 Pike Pl (btwn Virginia & Stewart St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Pike Place · 248 tips and reviews

Emily D.Emily Diehl: My favorite quick stop food in Pike Place! Awesome handmade piroskys. Everything is extremely tasty - I highly recommend the baked apple. It's an entire apple baked in a flaky crust with cream. Mmmm!

Pike Place Market is one of seattle.

2. Pike Place Market

9.3
85 Pike St (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Market · 719 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Pike Place Market is home to the first Starbucks, Rachel the Pig, numerous street performers and entertainers, and the Pike Place Fish Market, which features the fish-throwing fishmongers.

Starbucks is one of seattle.

3. Starbucks

8.3
1912 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Pike Place · 362 tips and reviews
Pike Place Chowder is one of seattle.

4. Pike Place Chowder

8.7
1530 Post Aly (btwn Pike Pl & Pine St), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Pike Place · 227 tips and reviews

Christian A.Christian Aniciete: New england clam chowder and seafood bisque are to die for! Small place but absolutely worth the visit. First timers, get the sampler!

Top Pot Doughnuts is one of seattle.

5. Top Pot Doughnuts

8.8
2124 5th Ave (at Blanchard St), Seattle, WA
Donut Shop · Belltown · 262 tips and reviews

Serena G.Serena Gustafson: Hands down one of the best maple bars I've ever had. Not to mention the largest

Le Panier is one of seattle.

6. Le Panier

8.7
1902 Pike Pl (at Stewart St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Pike Place · 175 tips and reviews

SeattleMonorailSeattleMonorail: Delicious french pastries, sandwiches made with fresh bread, and great coffee. Located near Pike Place Market, just a few blocks from the Monorail's Westlake Center platform.

7. Seattle Central Library

9.1
1000 4th Ave (btwn Madison & Spring), Seattle, WA
Library · Seattle Central Business District · 152 tips and reviews

David S.David Stutz: Take the elevator to the top of the library. Walk out on the gangway overlooking the atrium. Listen. Walk down the spiral. Make sure to visit the red floor! Read more.

Salumi is one of seattle.

8. Salumi

309 3rd Ave S (btwn Main and Jackson), Seattle, WA
Gourmet Store · Pioneer Square · 113 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: No bigger than a walk-in closet, this cured meat shop is owned & run by Armandino Batali, father to super-chef Mario Batali. The coppa can't be denied, but don't forget to order a meatball sandwich. Read more.

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is one of seattle.

9. Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

9.1
917 E Pine St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Capitol Hill · 258 tips and reviews

Trophy Cupcakes and PartyTrophy Cupcakes and Party: They are all super yummy, my favorite is the Earl Grey (seasonal)...my son is all about the Strawberry. All of Molly's shops have great design, great music and a fun atmosphere.

Revel is one of seattle.

10. Revel

8.9
401 N 36th St (at Phinney Ave N), Seattle, WA
Korean Restaurant · Fremont · 163 tips and reviews

Carmel L.Carmel Laurino: try the short ribs dumplings. nom nom nom.

Gas Works Park is one of seattle.

11. Gas Works Park

9.5
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Park · Wallingford · 137 tips and reviews

Yvette N.Yvette N: Watch 4th of July fireworks!

Paseo Caribbean Food is one of seattle.

12. Paseo Caribbean Food

8.2
4225 Fremont Ave N (btwn N 42nd & 43rd St), Seattle, WA
Caribbean Restaurant · Fremont · 184 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The messy Cuban-style sandwiches have developed an epic fan base, and a reliable line of people waiting for their fix. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Shiro's Sushi is one of seattle.

13. Shiro's Sushi

9.0
2401 2nd Ave (at Battery St), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Belltown · 184 tips and reviews
Hot Tub Boats is one of seattle.

14. Hot Tub Boats

2520 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
Harbor or Marina · East Queen Anne · 5 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Whip yourself + 5 friends around Lake Union in a “boat that is also a hot tub”. Of course you navigate it with a joystick. Obviously. Read more.

Snoqualmie Falls is one of seattle.

15. Snoqualmie Falls

9.4
6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA
Waterfall · 90 tips and reviews
Discovery Park is one of seattle.

16. Discovery Park

9.5
3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA
Park · Magnolia · 83 tips and reviews
Mount Rainier National Park is one of seattle.

17. Mount Rainier National Park

9.2
55210 238th Ave E, Ashford, WA
National Park · 54 tips and reviews
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks is one of seattle.

18. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

9.2
3015 NW 54th St (Lake Washington Ship Canal), Seattle, WA
Canal Lock · 80 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: Worth a visit and free. Next to the channel is a fish ladder for salmon; you can also watch through a viewing window. (Officially, these are the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, but nobody calls them that.) Read more.

Musashi's is one of seattle.

19. Musashi's

7.9
3720 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA
Japanese Restaurant · Factoria · 20 tips and reviews

Stina M.Stina M: You can't go wrong with the chirashi! ($15)

Ba Bar is one of seattle.

20. Ba Bar

9.0
550 12th Ave (at E Barclay St), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 136 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The motto for Eric Banh's Ba Bar is street food and cold drink. The latter is now in the hands of Fairness Peck, the bar manager. Sample Peck's talents at the daily happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m.

Deception Pass is one of seattle.

21. Deception Pass

8.3
41020 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA
National Park · 1 tip
Velocity Dance Center is one of seattle.

22. Velocity Dance Center

8.1
1621 12th Ave (at E Olive St), Seattle, WA
Dance Studio · Capitol Hill · 8 tips and reviews
Blackbird Bakery is one of seattle.

23. Blackbird Bakery

8.4
210 Winslow Way E (at Madrona Ln), Bainbridge Island, WA
Bakery · Winslow · 26 tips and reviews
Bloedel Reserve is one of seattle.

24. Bloedel Reserve

8.7
7571 NE Dolphin Dr, Bainbridge Island, WA
Botanical Garden · Seabold · 19 tips and reviews

Kitsap T.Kitsap Tours: Go to the beautiful Bloedel Reserve and allow about two hours to truly enjoy this gem of an estate garden. Wander from the meadow, through the woods and ponds to the stately manor house and manicured Read more.

Cal Anderson Park is one of seattle.

25. Cal Anderson Park

8.9
1635 11th Ave W (btwn E Denny Way & E Pine St), Seattle, WA
Park · Capitol Hill · 53 tips and reviews
Cafe Besalu is one of seattle.

26. Cafe Besalu

5909 24th Ave NW (btwn NW 59th & 60th St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Ballard · 76 tips and reviews

Catherine W.Catherine Wu: i loved the almond schnecken & the ginger biscuit was very interesting (supposedly its infamous)

Bakery Nouveau is one of seattle.

27. Bakery Nouveau

9.2
1435 E John St (at 15th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Capitol Hill · 91 tips and reviews

Jenna W.Jenna Weiner: The twice baked chocolate croissant is the best thing I've put in my mouth.

Crumble & Flake is one of seattle.

28. Crumble & Flake

8.5
1500 E Olive Way (at E Howell St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Capitol Hill · 62 tips and reviews

Melenie Y.Melenie Yap: One of everything please! you should try everything. but give priority to the smoked cheddar paprika croissant and pistachio croissant (only avail on weekends)

Bamboo Garden is one of seattle.

29. Bamboo Garden

202 106th Pl NE (at NE 2nd St), Bellevue, WA
Chinese Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Jimmy M.Jimmy Muliawan: Swimming fiery fish is awesome!

The Fremont Troll is one of seattle.

30. The Fremont Troll

8.8
Fremont Way N (under Aurora Bridge), Seattle, WA
Outdoor Sculpture · Fremont · 86 tips and reviews

ZipcarZipcar: Ever been under the north end of the Aurora Bridge? Check it out and say hi to the 18 ft, 13,000 lb Fremont Troll. (We think he’s crushing that car to show what he thinks about car ownership.)

Facing East is one of seattle.

31. Facing East

8.3
12736 NE Bel Red Rd (btwn 130th Ave NE & 124th Ave NE), Bellevue, WA
Taiwanese Restaurant · 111 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer L: My favorite restaurant ever! Order any of these and you will fall in love: basil clams, 3-cup chicken, sauteed lamb, oyster pancake, and of course, PORK BURGER!

32. Din Tai Fung

9.1
700 Bellevue Way NE (700 Bellevue Way NE #280), Bellevue, WA
Dumpling Restaurant · 339 tips and reviews
Meydenbauer Bay Park is one of seattle.

33. Meydenbauer Bay Park

9.1
101 Park Pl, Bellevue, WA
Beach · Northwest Bellevue · 12 tips and reviews

Carlo M.Carlo Malaguzzi: nice view on Bellevue downtown bay, cozy and quiet

34. Bellevue Downtown Park

9.2
10201 NE 4th St. (btwn 100th Ave. NE & Bellevue Way NE), Bellevue, WA
Park · 54 tips and reviews

ドーラドーラ: Find a quiet spot to read a good book. Stroll the loop, make a wish in a fountain, and bask in the cool air under its promenade of shade trees.

Dick's Drive-In is one of seattle.

35. Dick's Drive-In

8.7
115 Broadway E (E Denny), Seattle, WA
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 113 tips and reviews

Garth K.Garth Knutson: Stop by Dick's Drive-In for the best cheap burger in the world...and shakes:)

Old School Frozen Custard is one of seattle.

36. Old School Frozen Custard

1316 E Pike St (btwn 13th & 14th), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Capitol Hill · 52 tips and reviews
Poo Poo Point is one of seattle.

37. Poo Poo Point

8.5
Tiger Mountain Rd. SE, Mirrormont, WA
Scenic Lookout · 19 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Dodd: My favorite place in the whole world! Overlooking the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Lots of nice hiking trails on Tiger Mountain.

Lunchbox Laboratory is one of seattle.

38. Lunchbox Laboratory

7.3
989 112th Ave NE (at NE 10th St), Bellevue, WA
Burger Joint · Ashwood · 63 tips and reviews

Travis M.Travis Mullally: This place is AWESOME! The Dork burger and crispy tots are fantastic!

Ginza Japanese Restaurant & Yakiniku is one of seattle.

39. Ginza Japanese Restaurant & Yakiniku

8.5
103 102nd Ave SE (at Main St), Bellevue, WA
Japanese Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

threehumpcamelthreehumpcamel: Highly recommend their pumpkin fried rice, fresh eel fried rice, and Takana ramen.

Blazing Bagels is one of seattle.

40. Blazing Bagels

10812 Main St. (108th Ave NE), Bellevue, WA
Bagel Shop · 38 tips and reviews
Ooba Tooba is one of seattle.

41. Ooba Tooba

555 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
Mexican Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Golden Gardens Park is one of seattle.

42. Golden Gardens Park

9.4
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA
Beach · Sunset Hill · 82 tips and reviews

In BallardIn Ballard: This is the best beach in Seattle- make sure you walk to the far north end of the park for great views of the Sound

43. Alki Beach Park

9.4
1702 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle, WA
Beach · Alki · 102 tips and reviews
Healeo is one of seattle.

44. Healeo

1520 15th Ave (at Madison), Seattle, WA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 50 tips and reviews

Valentina V.Valentina Vitols: Try the Coconut Almond Smoothie - Can't imagine a better way to quench my thirst in this glorious, sunny Seattle afternoon <3

Bellevue Botanical Garden is one of seattle.

45. Bellevue Botanical Garden

8.8
12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA
Botanical Garden · 20 tips and reviews
Mount Si Golf Course is one of seattle.

46. Mount Si Golf Course

7.7
9010 Boalch Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA
Golf Course · 5 tips and reviews
Le Pichet is one of seattle.

47. Le Pichet

8.8
1933 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Pike Place · 98 tips and reviews
Storyville Coffee Company is one of seattle.

48. Storyville Coffee Company

8.8
94 Pike St #34 (1st Ave (Pike Place Market)), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Pike Place · 163 tips and reviews
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt is one of seattle.

49. Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt

1500 Pike St, #12 (Pike Place & Pike Street), Seattle, WA
Snack Place · Pike Place · 70 tips and reviews
Macrina Bakery is one of seattle.

50. Macrina Bakery

8.8
2408 1st Ave (btwn Wall & Battery), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Belltown · 97 tips and reviews

Mike P.Mike Podwal: Come for the superior baked goods, stay for the coffee and the people watching.

Seattle Waterfront is one of seattle.

51. Seattle Waterfront

9.0
2711-2799 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
Waterfront · Seattle Central Business District · 34 tips and reviews
Hot Mama's Pizza is one of seattle.

52. Hot Mama's Pizza

8.4
700 E Pine St (at Boylston Ave), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 72 tips and reviews
Neighbours Nightclub is one of seattle.

53. Neighbours Nightclub

6.1
1509 Broadway, Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · Capitol Hill · 48 tips and reviews
Marination Station is one of seattle.

54. Marination Station

1412 Harvard Ave (at Broadway and Pike), Seattle, WA
Hawaiian Restaurant · First Hill · 80 tips and reviews
Caffé Vita is one of seattle.

55. Caffé Vita

8.3
1005 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 69 tips and reviews
Chocolati Cafe is one of seattle.

56. Chocolati Cafe

8.3
1716 N 45th St (at Densmore Ave N), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Wallingford · 29 tips and reviews
The Lyric Apartments is one of seattle.

57. The Lyric Apartments

215 10th Ave E (btwn Thomas & John), Seattle, WA
Apartment or Condo · Capitol Hill · 8 tips and reviews
Dahlia Bakery is one of seattle.

58. Dahlia Bakery

8.7
2001 4th Ave (at Virginia St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Belltown · 113 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Tom Douglas is a local foodie legend who helped define Northwest cuisine, but pie fans care only about his bakery. Thousands of people swear by the triple coconut cream pie. Read more.

59. Thai Tom

7.8
4543 University Way NE, Seattle, WA
Thai Restaurant · University District · 114 tips and reviews

Bianca C.Bianca Casimes: Pad thai is easily the best pad thai in the city. Also try panang curry, swimming Rama, and spicy noodles. FYI, it's extra spicy here. I get a 3 where I usually get a 5.

Jade Garden is one of seattle.

60. Jade Garden

7.9
424 7th Ave S (at King St), Seattle, WA
Chinese Restaurant · International District · 103 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The crowds certainly don't come for the decor, but brave the masses and you will be rewarded with some of the city's best dim sum. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

D'ambrosio Gelato is one of seattle.

61. D'ambrosio Gelato

403 Bellevue Sq, Bellevue, WA
Dessert Shop · 6 tips and reviews

karen r.karen ryan: There is a table of Italians eating pistachio cannolis next to us :) I love their pistachio and salted caramel gelato :) yummy stuff!

Skillet is one of seattle.

62. Skillet

8.7
1400 E Union St, Seattle, WA
Diner · Capitol Hill · 195 tips and reviews

Rashaad B.Rashaad Balbale: Basic burger and fried chicken Sammy were awesome! Fast / friendly service, chill outdoor seating.

Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant is one of seattle.

63. Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant

418 8th Ave S (at S King St), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · International District · 61 tips and reviews

evadevad: Vietnamese pancake (shrimp & pork, or tofu) to share, combo Bún. Yum.

Yeh Yeh's Sandwiches is one of seattle.

64. Yeh Yeh's Sandwiches

14339 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA
Sandwich Spot · Crossroads · 15 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Sieberson: The bahn mi are huge! They seem to be about 50% bigger than most other places.

Off The Rez Truck is one of seattle.

65. Off The Rez Truck

6.3
1009 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
Food Truck · 8 tips and reviews

Catherine W.Catherine Wu: loved the cinnamon sugar & chicken fry breads

Tofu 101 is one of seattle.

66. Tofu 101

8.7
12816 SE 38th St, Bellevue, WA
Market · Factoria · 4 tips and reviews

Tina H.Tina Huang: Hot food on saturday mornings (see pic!). What I liked was pork bun (no veggie), savory bing w/green onions and the sweet one too, and curry beef pastry.

Poo Poo Point is one of seattle.

67. Poo Poo Point

8.5
Tiger Mountain Rd. SE, Mirrormont, WA
Scenic Lookout · 19 tips and reviews
Theo Chocolate is one of seattle.

68. Theo Chocolate

9.3
3400 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
Chocolate Store · Fremont · 73 tips and reviews

AmandaAmanda: Tour is worth it! But you can sample just about everything in the store to find your fav.

Olympic Sculpture Park is one of seattle.

69. Olympic Sculpture Park

8.8
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Sculpture Garden · Belltown · 141 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: An impressive sculpture garden featuring art from the SAM’s collection. Stroll through in late afternoon, then stay to enjoy the sunset. Open 365 days a year and always free. Read more.

Seattle Badminton Club is one of seattle.

70. Seattle Badminton Club

7.8
Kirkland, WA
Badminton Court · Totem Lake · 1 tip

Find M.Find Me: People here are super friendly!

Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse is one of seattle.

71. Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse

Friday Harbor, WA
Lighthouse · 1 tip
Pelindaba Lavender Farm is one of seattle.

72. Pelindaba Lavender Farm

8.6
45 Hawthorne Ln, Friday Harbor, WA
Farm · 8 tips and reviews

Pelindaba Lavender FarmPelindaba Lavender Farm: Although the best time to see the fields at the “peak of purpleness” is July – August, there are many things to do at the farm May – October. Read more.

Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm is one of seattle.

73. Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm

3501 W Valley Rd (West Valley Rd), San Juan Island, WA
Farm · No tips or reviews
Deadman Bay is one of seattle.

74. Deadman Bay

Washington
Beach · No tips or reviews
Leavenworth Sausage Garten is one of seattle.

75. Leavenworth Sausage Garten

8.4
636 Front St, Leavenworth, WA
Hot Dog Joint · 14 tips and reviews
Leavenworth Gazebo and Stage is one of seattle.

76. Leavenworth Gazebo and Stage

7.7
Leavenworth, WA
Music Venue · 3 tips and reviews

Josh J.Josh Jones: Go to see the Christmas Lighting Festival in early December. If you don't feel like driving, take a Greyhound bus.

Olympic National Park is one of seattle.

77. Olympic National Park

9.3
3002 Mount Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA
National Park · 19 tips and reviews

inn at rooster hillinn at rooster hill: before hiking into the many parts of the olympic national park - stop by the main visitors center here in Port Angeles for great tips

Space Needle is one of seattle.

78. Space Needle

8.8
400 Broad St, Seattle, WA
Monument · Lower Queen Anne · 424 tips and reviews

Levon B.Levon Bagdasarov: Entrance fee is 19$, but you can go to restaurant which is required 25$ minimum bill and observation desk entrance is included!!!

Fainting Goat Gelato is one of seattle.

79. Fainting Goat Gelato

8.1
1903 N 45th St (at Burke Ave N), Seattle, WA
Gelato Shop · Wallingford · 73 tips and reviews

Anthony S.Anthony Stevens: The Pumpkin Spice Gelato is worth every penny. Flavorful, true to the name, and not oversweetened.