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WA To Do ☔️

1. Spruce Apothecary

4156 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Health and Beauty Service · West Seattle · No tips or reviews
Elysian Fields is one of WA To Do ☔️.

2. Elysian Fields

7.6
542 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA
Brewery · Pioneer Square · 78 tips and reviews

3. Percy's & Co.

8.1
5233 Ballard Ave NW (at Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Ballard · 45 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: An apothecary-inspired cocktail bar in Ballard.

4. The Juicy Café

8.1
725 Pike St Fl 2 Ste 201, Seattle, WA
Juice Bar · Seattle Central Business District · 30 tips and reviews

Deb K.Deb Kay: Fresh and healthy smoothies, rice bowls and salads, served by a friendly and energetic staff.

Kurt Cobain's House is one of WA To Do ☔️.

5. Kurt Cobain's House

7.8
171 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA
Monument · Harrison-Denny Blaine · 14 tips and reviews

6. Kurt Cobain Memorial Bench

7.4
151 lake Washington boulevard E, Seattle, WA
Park · Harrison-Denny Blaine · 6 tips and reviews

Paul B.Paul Bastian: The best view of the house is in the very back and right of the park as you face it. The garage Kurt ended it all in has been torn down.

City Of Aberdeen is one of WA To Do ☔️.

7. City Of Aberdeen

Washington
City · 14 tips and reviews

Silvia R.Silvia R: Come as you are, visit Kurt's house 1210 E. First St, his memorial in young st next to the bridge where a third of his ashes were scattered and the store where he got his 1st guitar 1210 E. First St.

8. Marco Polo Motel

6.1
4114 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
Motel · Fremont · 4 tips and reviews

Greg F.Greg Franklin: One of the last places Kurt Cobain was seen alive. Not the ritziest place in Seattle by any means.

9. Inn at the Market

8.7
86 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Hotel · Pike Place · 25 tips and reviews

Wine SpectatorWine Spectator: It's hard to find a more Seattle-centric hotel experience: a location adjacent to Pike Place Market, stunning views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Peninsula mountains, and rooms with reading nooks.

10. Hotel Sorrento

7.4
900 Madison St, Seattle, WA
Hotel · First Hill · 29 tips and reviews

Asma K.Asma Khan: The wood-paneled room off the lobby is the grande dame of Seattle fireplace bars. Sure, there’s afternoon tea, but such stately surroundings beg for hot whiskey drinks

11. Fairmont Olympic Hotel

8.4
411 University St (at 4th Ave), Seattle, WA
Hotel · Seattle Central Business District · 62 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Herbert Hoover was the first president to check into this hotel. Since then, eacht has stayed in the presidential suite. Read more.

12. Hotel Max

6.7
620 Stewart St (at 6th), Seattle, WA
Hotel · Belltown · 49 tips and reviews

Janette ToralJanette Toral: Great place to stay if you want to have an "art experience". My first time to have such an experience. I love this place.

Montesano, WA is one of WA To Do ☔️.

13. Montesano, WA

Washington
City · 5 tips and reviews
Young Street Bridge is one of WA To Do ☔️.

14. Young Street Bridge

Aberdeen, WA
Road · No tips or reviews

15. Kurt Cobain Memorial

6.4
Young Street Bridge, Aberdeen, WA
Historic and Protected Site · 6 tips and reviews

Kelli B.Kelli Becker: Hard to find but we finally got there. Head towards the intersection of E Second St & Stanton.

The Central Saloon is one of WA To Do ☔️.

16. The Central Saloon

7.3
207 1st Ave S (at S Washington St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Pioneer Square · 31 tips and reviews

17. The Crocodile

8.3
2505 1st Ave (at Wall), Seattle, WA
Rock Club · Belltown · 55 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: Legendary nightclub that has featured then-unknowns such as Nirvana and Soundgarden. Long list of who's-whos has played here, including Beastie Boys, R.E.M., Death Cab for Cutie and Modest Mouse. Read more.

18. OK Hotel

6.3
212 Alaskan Way S (at S. Washington St.), Seattle, WA
Art Gallery · Pioneer Square · 6 tips and reviews

Brad K.Brad K: Nirvana first played "Smells Like Teen Spirit" live here 04/17/91.

19. Linda's Tavern

8.5
707 E Pine St (at Boylston Ave), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 105 tips and reviews

Bre P.Bre Pettis: This is the last place that Kurt Cobain was seen living.

Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream is one of WA To Do ☔️.

20. Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream

Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Seattle Central Business District · No tips or reviews

21. 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.

22. Pike Place Market

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

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The seafood's really good, there's a lot of local artists, a lot of beautiful jewelry. The most encompassing Seattle way to spend an afternoon. Read more.

23. Pike Place Market

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

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This must-see market has everything from freshly fried doughnuts to sit-down restaurants with some of the best views in the city.

The Walrus and the Carpenter is one of WA To Do ☔️.

24. The Walrus and the Carpenter

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

EpicuriousEpicurious: Snagging a table at The Walrus is no easy task. Arriving alone cuts down on that wait dramatically and puts crispy fried oysters and awesome vegetable-foucsed dishes into your more immediate future. Read more.

25. The Walrus and the Carpenter

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

CNNCNN: About a dozen oyster varieties representing the West Coast, from California to Alaska, are piled into wire baskets, topped with ice, and labeled with chalkboard signs. Read more.

26. Marination Ma Kai

8.8
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Hawaiian Restaurant · North Admiral · 115 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Spam sliders, a killer view of the city, and a waterfront location. What more could you want? How about boozy shave ice, an expertly selected beer selection, and a full bar.

27. Marination Ma Kai

8.8
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Hawaiian Restaurant · North Admiral · 115 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: If you're coming from Downtown, take the Water Taxi across the sound--it arrives at Ma Kai's doorstep--for good views and a relaxing trip.

28. Serious Pie

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

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The clam pizza is killer, trust me. And the overall experience—watching artisans handcraft your order, sitting at communal tables—is pure theatre. Read more.

29. Canlis

9.0
2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · East Queen Anne · 116 tips and reviews

Seattle MetSeattle Met: Seattle’s most legendary restaurant, now going on 60, genuinely keeps getting better. Featured as one of Seattle Met's top 10 restaurants of 2009. Read more.

Canlis is one of WA To Do ☔️.

30. Canlis

9.0
2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · East Queen Anne · 116 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Though the food and service has no peers in Seattle, the cocktails from bar manager James MacWilliams are worth a trip alone. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

31. Local 360

2234 1st Ave (at Bell St), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Belltown · 250 tips and reviews

Bobby B.Bobby Bourne: Best comfort food restaurant. All food is sourced from less than 360 miles away or made from scratch in house. Love this place!

Local 360 is one of WA To Do ☔️.

32. Local 360

2234 1st Ave (at Bell St), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Belltown · 250 tips and reviews

Miranda R.Miranda Rensch: BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON HAPPY HOUR BACON!!!!

Revel is one of WA To Do ☔️.

33. Revel

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

Melinda T.Melinda Tan: Love the short rib bowl!!!! And kimchi pancake and the pork blood dumplings 😍😍😍😍

34. Revel

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

Shannon O.Shannon Ostendorf: Brunch was delicious. So many fun options. You must try the bacon... Best ive ever had!

35. Bastille Café & Bar

5307 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Ballard · 100 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Seattle Urban Farm Co. maintains the garden atop this Ballard neighborhood hangout where you're likely to find salads, herb-encrusted salmon, and rosemary lemonade made with roof-sourced ingredients.

36. Bastille Café & Bar

5307 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Ballard · 100 tips and reviews

In BallardIn Ballard: Can be a tough table to get, but completely worth the wait. If your thirsty, order the Bees Knees- a great cocktail made from honey harvested from their rooftop beehives.

37. Bastille Café & Bar

5307 Ballard Ave NW (at NW Vernon Pl), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Ballard · 100 tips and reviews

My Tam N.My Tam Nguyen: Amazing brunch! Esp. The brioche French toast and lavender w/ hazelnuts. Duck confit hash is out of this world. And always deeply consider the special, best I've had was ramps, eggs, and potatoes.

38. Nishino

8.4
3130 E Madison St (at 31st Ave E), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Madison Park · 44 tips and reviews

iainiain: Top notch sushi. Try the Mori special rolll - fried rice cake with salmon on top.

39. The Pink Door

8.7
1919 Post Aly (btwn Stewart & Virginia), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pike Place · 214 tips and reviews

Josh Z.Josh Zana: watch the burlesque show on a saturday night

40. The Pink Door

8.7
1919 Post Aly (btwn Stewart & Virginia), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pike Place · 214 tips and reviews

Taylor L.Taylor Loren: the most romantic date night spot! live jazz band, sexy italian food, and a great ambiance.

The Belfry is one of WA To Do ☔️.

41. The Belfry

7.7
309A 3rd Ave S (Main), Seattle, WA
Antique Store · Pioneer Square · 4 tips and reviews

Paco G.Paco Gordo: The Belfry is great. Lots of vintage taxidermy, Victorian, and religious antiques. They also have art openings every first Thursday!

42. Westward

8.8
2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Wallingford · 94 tips and reviews

Lynne T.Lynne Taylor: Great Seattle vibe with water views and a fire pit. Food simple but delicious.

43. Havana

5.8
1010 E Pike St (at 10th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Night Club · Capitol Hill · 38 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Barbre: My personal favorite club in Seattle, Havana's decor is based off of Havana, Cuba's pre-revolutionary 1959 party-all-night reputation. From the hardwood floors to ferns to the all-marble bar, you migh

Tye Haus - Ski Chalet at Steven's Pass is one of WA To Do ☔️.

44. Tye Haus - Ski Chalet at Steven's Pass

76141 NE 122ND ST, Skykomish, WA
Hotel · No tips or reviews
Deception Falls is one of WA To Do ☔️.

45. Deception Falls

8.1
Snoqualmie Valley, WA
Waterfall · 6 tips and reviews

Marta B.Marta Becker: Majestic! The water is roiling due to the thaw and the air smells fantastic.

North Cascades National Park is one of WA To Do ☔️.

46. North Cascades National Park

8.7
Marblemount, WA
National Park · 9 tips and reviews

Juan V.Juan Vega: You need to be an experienced climber to see the falls, but there are plenty of locations for all levels and a general store to stack up on supplies

Diablo Lake is one of WA To Do ☔️.

47. Diablo Lake

8.1
Rockport, WA
Lake · 2 tips and reviews

48. Millersylvania State Park

8.2
12245 Tilley Rd S, Olympia, WA
State or Provincial Park · 4 tips and reviews

Doug V.Doug Valente: Check out the tent cabin rentals.

Wallace Falls State Park is one of WA To Do ☔️.

49. Wallace Falls State Park

9.1
14530 Ley Road, Gold Bar, WA
State or Provincial Park · 7 tips and reviews
Wallace Falls State Park is one of WA To Do ☔️.

50. Wallace Falls State Park

9.1
14530 Ley Road, Gold Bar, WA
State or Provincial Park · 7 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer McCoy: beautiful trail and close to Seattle!

51. Woody Trail

8.1
Washington
Hiking Trail · 7 tips and reviews

Zach G.Zach Gore: Climb up to the lake first and THEN down past the falls. The climb is much more gradual that way.

Wallace Falls - Upper Falls is one of WA To Do ☔️.

52. Wallace Falls - Upper Falls

8.3
Gold Bar, WA
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

Sam B.Sam Bowen: B-A-Utiful. Don't stop take it to the top when you see the upper falls.

53. Wallace Falls: Middle Falls

7.6
Washington
Waterfall · 1 tip

Carl F.Carl Figueiredo: This place is beautiful. Less than an hour from Downtown Seattle. Easy to moderate hiking trails with majestic views of the Cascades and waterfalls.

Bridal Veil Falls is one of WA To Do ☔️.

54. Bridal Veil Falls

8.6
Index, WA
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip

55. Mount Rainier - Wonderland Trail Loop (Backpacking)

46.9344°N 121.863°W, Buckley, WA
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Trails.comTrails.com: The route provides all the attractions in the Cascade Range including meadows w wildflowers, abundant & varied wildlife, old-growth forests, huge glaciers, impressive waterfalls, & scenic lakes.

56. Olympic Hot Springs

47.97°N 123.68°W, Port Angeles, WA
Hot Spring · 1 tip

Trails.comTrails.com: There are a total of 7 bubbly soakers in a variety of sizes and temperatures, including 1 by a small waterfall. The most skinnydippable pool, at the end of the trail, is easy to miss when unoccupied.

57. Carson Mineral Hot Springs

7.1
372 St. Martin's Rd., Carson, WA
Hot Spring · 3 tips and reviews

Trails.comTrails.com: Most visitors to this historic resort fall in love with the creaky Victorian-era hotel and the quirky hospital atmosphere of the bathhouse. Read more.

Cedar Creek Grist Mill is one of WA To Do ☔️.

58. Cedar Creek Grist Mill

7.5
Woodland, WA 98674, Woodland, WA
Farm · 1 tip
Treehouse Point is one of WA To Do ☔️.

59. Treehouse Point

8.2
6922 Preston Fall City Rd SE, Issaquah, WA
Bed and Breakfast · 2 tips and reviews

60. Black Bottle

8.2
2600 1st Ave (at Vine St), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Belltown · 103 tips and reviews

Nick G.Nick Greif: Blasted Broccoli lives up to the rave reviews. The menu is eclectic but all delicious, healthy beer/wine selection, pleasant ambiance in a cozy space. Great place for a date and reasonably priced too.

61. Moorea Seal

8.3
1012 1st Ave, Suite 150 (Spring Street), Seattle, WA
Gift Store · Seattle Central Business District · 3 tips and reviews

Chelsea S.Chelsea Samuel: Stop in for locally made jewelry and stationery. The perfect Seattle souvenir.

Prism is one of WA To Do ☔️.

62. Prism

8.5
5208 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Boutique · Ballard · 8 tips and reviews

Eugen S.Eugen Sakhnenko: Reasonably priced clothing, stationary, accessories, and design goods. Much of it by independent designers.

CC Filson Co. is one of WA To Do ☔️.

63. CC Filson Co.

8.3
1741 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA
Fashion Accessories Store · No tips or reviews
Elysian Brewing Company is one of WA To Do ☔️.

64. Elysian Brewing Company

7.6
1221 E Pike St (at 13th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Brewery · Capitol Hill · 127 tips and reviews
Elysian Bar is one of WA To Do ☔️.

65. Elysian Bar

1516 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA
Bar · Pike Place · 25 tips and reviews
Elysian Tangletown is one of WA To Do ☔️.

66. Elysian Tangletown

2106 N 55th St (at Kenwood Pl N), Seattle, WA
Brewery · Wallingford · 38 tips and reviews
Ace Hotel Seattle is one of WA To Do ☔️.

67. Ace Hotel Seattle

7.7
2423 1st Ave (at Wall), Seattle, WA
Hotel · Belltown · 18 tips and reviews

ErinErin: Hotel staff was very friendly & helpful. Shared bathrooms were very clean & waiting was never an issue. Beds are super comfy & the hotel location was perfect for exploring downtown or catching a bus.