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Pike Place Market is one of Seattle!.

1. Pike Place Market

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

Corinna P.Corinna P: Seattle standard. Go buy some shrimps, tulips and handmade jewelry.

Olympic Sculpture Park is one of Seattle!.

2. Olympic Sculpture Park

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

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Really nice sculpture garden with free admission and views of the water.

Piroshky Piroshky is one of Seattle!.

3. Piroshky Piroshky

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

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Get the cardamom cinnamon braid and pair it with a chai latte from the original Starbucks.

Skillet is one of Seattle!.

4. Skillet

8.6
1400 E Union St, Seattle, WA
Diner · Capitol Hill · 195 tips and reviews

David S.David Stoll: Wifi password: baconjam

The Walrus and the Carpenter is one of Seattle!.

5. The Walrus and the Carpenter

9.0
4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Ballard · 201 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Try the Treasure Cove oysters if they're on the menu. Salty and refreshing. Great clams too!

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is one of Seattle!.

6. Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

8.8
325 5th Ave N (at Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Museum · Lower Queen Anne · 282 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum takes you through music history by immersing you in nearly 80,000 artifacts including photos, sound archives, costumes and musical instruments from notable artists.

Ivar's Acres of Clams is one of Seattle!.

7. Ivar's Acres of Clams

8.6
1001 Alaskan Way (at Madison St), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Seattle Central Business District · 181 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: The seminal Seattle seafront restaurant, has a family-friendly happy hour with dishes up to half off, including the clam chowder. Try the blackened Alaska cod tacos. Happy hour 3-7 M-Th, 3-11 F Read more.

Le Panier is one of Seattle!.

8. Le Panier

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

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Good pastries, good simple sandwiches, friendly service.

Gas Works Park is one of Seattle!.

9. Gas Works Park

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

Durwood G.Durwood Gafford: A unique park at the north end of Seattle's Lake Union. It was built on the site of an old coal gasification plant; many of the remnants of the plant are incorporated into the park. 19 acres of fun! Read more.

Ballard Farmer's Market is one of Seattle!.

10. Ballard Farmer's Market

9.3
5330 Ballard Ave NW (at 22nd Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Farmers Market · 65 tips and reviews

My Tam N.My Tam Nguyen: Amazing fresh seasonal local produce, cheeses, fresh pastas, smoked salmon and hand dipped ice cream.

Chihuly Garden and Glass is one of Seattle!.

11. Chihuly Garden and Glass

9.2
305 Harrison St (at Seattle Center), Seattle, WA
Art Museum · Lower Queen Anne · 245 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Completely gorgeous Seuss-like glass exhibits from the glass master. A must if you're in Seattle.

Theo Chocolate is one of Seattle!.

12. Theo Chocolate

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

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: An organic, fair-trade, kosher chocolate factory. For $6 a person, you get an hourlong factory tour, samples included, personal fragrances forbidden. Fair warning: You will be asked to don a hairnet. Read more.

Fainting Goat Gelato is one of Seattle!.

13. Fainting Goat Gelato

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

Number S.Number Six: Put yourself in a coma with the DARK chocolate gelato. Follow with Tea at Kuan Yin teahouse.

Cantinetta is one of Seattle!.

14. Cantinetta

8.2
3650 Wallingford Ave N (at N 36th Ave), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Wallingford · 22 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: A Tuscany-inspired Italian restaurant. Has exemplary house-made pastas, and nearly half the menu is vegetarian friendly. A wine list that gives equal weight to Northern Italy and Washington state. Read more.

Anthony's HomePort Shilshole Bay is one of Seattle!.

15. Anthony's HomePort Shilshole Bay

6135 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Sunset Hill · 13 tips and reviews

Christopher W.Christopher Washington: Love the Sunset Dinner. The clam chowder is super flavorful and the oysters are grilled to perfection. It's an excellent choice all around.

The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle is one of Seattle!.

16. The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle

8.4
1007 1st Ave (btwn Madison & Spring St.), Seattle, WA
Hotel · Seattle Central Business District · 27 tips and reviews

JillianJillian: Cozy up by the bar downstairs for free wine from 5-6! Cheers :)

Bauhaus Books & Coffee is one of Seattle!.

17. Bauhaus Books & Coffee

414 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 88 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Take in an espresso and their sweeping views of the Space Needle. Read more.

Pike Brewing Company is one of Seattle!.

18. Pike Brewing Company

8.0
1415 1st Ave (btwn Pike & Union St), Seattle, WA
Brewery · Pike Place · 229 tips and reviews

Daniel F.Daniel Fredrickson: Try Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Style Ale. The in-house brew is some of the best beer in Seattle! Read more.

Serious Pie is one of Seattle!.

19. Serious Pie

8.9
2001 4th Ave (btwn Virginia & Lenora), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Belltown · 269 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: No matter how we sliced it, these pies were knockouts: Seduced with a foraged-mushroom truffle pizza. Smoky crust with chanterelles, black trumpet mushrooms and an intoxicating truffle-scented cheese. Read more.

Seattle Art Museum is one of Seattle!.

20. Seattle Art Museum

8.6
1300 1st Ave (btwn Union & University), Seattle, WA
Art Museum · Seattle Central Business District · 126 tips and reviews
Lola is one of Seattle!.

21. Lola

8.9
2000 4th Ave (at Virginia St), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · Belltown · 397 tips and reviews

Leo V.Leo Virgo: The donuts are a must, even if dining alone. Order the donuts w/ a half order of Eggs Benedict. The donuts w/a dollop of marscapone and jam are decadent w/o being overly sweet

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is one of Seattle!.

22. Beecher's Handmade Cheese

9.3
1600 Pike Pl (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Cheese Store · Pike Place · 208 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Healy: Grab a pint of cheese curds and pull up a milk jug stool by the window to watch the mad cheese scientists at work.

Top Pot Doughnuts is one of Seattle!.

23. 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

Bathtub Gin & Co. is one of Seattle!.

24. Bathtub Gin & Co.

8.7
2205 2nd Ave (at Blanchard St), Seattle, WA
Speakeasy · Belltown · 117 tips and reviews

Joshua H.Joshua Halpin: Hip,speak easy atmosphere. No sign. Across the street from the Frontier Room.

Mistral Kitchen is one of Seattle!.

25. Mistral Kitchen

2020 Westlake Ave (at 8th Ave), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Belltown · 79 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Hip modern restaurant with seasonal dishes and serious cocktails. The halibut I had was perfectly seasoned and cooked.

Long Provincial Vietnamese Restaurant is one of Seattle!.

26. Long Provincial Vietnamese Restaurant

7.5
1901 2nd Ave (at Stewart St), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Pike Place · 76 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Loved the Tree Rolls and Provincial Rolls, scarfed down the pork and egg roll noodle bowl in approximately 30 seconds because it was so tasty. Affordable and not touristy.

Seattle Central Library is one of Seattle!.

27. Seattle Central Library

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

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Look for the audio tour signs--all you need is your phone. Call the number and learn about this crazy building.

Skillet Counter is one of Seattle!.

28. Skillet Counter

7.1
305 Harrison St (The Armory At Seattle Center), Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · Lower Queen Anne · 27 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Awesome local food in a food court environment. Veggie burger is fantastic, fries are all herby and delicious.

Victrola Cafe and Roastery is one of Seattle!.

29. Victrola Cafe and Roastery

9.0
310 E Pike St (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Café · Capitol Hill · 124 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Great place to grab a fancy coffee and read a book. Warning: all of the male customers look like architects.

30. CJ's Eatery

2619 1st Ave (Cedar st), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · Belltown · 67 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Solid diner. Smoked salmon scramble tasted really fresh, and the staff was super nice.

Starbucks is one of Seattle!.

31. Starbucks

8.3
1912 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Pike Place · 362 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: There are 6 locations within a two block radius of this original Starbucks. No possibility of caffeine withdrawal in Seattle!

Local Color is one of Seattle!.

32. Local Color

1606 Pike Pl (at Stewart St.), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Pike Place · 29 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Relaxed coffee shop in the craziness of Pike Place. Good choice if you feel like sitting down and not having to wait in line. Plus, cool art on the walls!