You can find the famous "Hat 'n' Boots" from the old "Premium Tex" Texaco gas station, that was just down the road on E Marginal Way. They were featured in "National Lampoon's Vacation."
Spam musubi if they have it. Or a spam slider. And tacos. And the kimchi fried rice. Shoot - eat everything!
Stop by for a glassblowing demo 10:00 am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday, with limited demonstrations on Sunday. Read more.
Stroll to the south end of the park to see "Equii." This sculpture made of welded steel rods was crafted by humanities students at Renton Technical College under Drex Adkinson's direction.
West Seattle centers around this former streetcar crossing called the 'spine' of the area. The streetcars run no more, but the intersection features the 'Walk All Ways' crossing system.
Follow up a visit to the museum with a trip up the water tower in the park. It's great exercise and offers stunning views of Puget Sound and downtown.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
Well off the beaten path, expect to circle the adjacent blocks trying to find it. Dinner is served just a few days a week. There is one seating a night, a set menu and a fixed price. $80 a person. Read more.
We got married here. Every season is beautiful, but fall is unbelievable. Also, there are a variety of mushrooms after a fall rain
For all your space-travel needs. You wonder if this is a real store. On paper, it's legitimate, selling shirts and astronaut gadgets. But it's actually a tutoring and writing center for kids. Read more.
Terrific community grocery featuring everything from fresh seafood, Japanese groceries, Korean kim chi, local NW wine, fresh produce and more. Be aware of sell-by dates - some items are past due. Read more.
excellent look at some native (and not native) plants (free w/donation requested) closed mondays
Operated by the Port of Seattle, it is home to some of the vessels that are on the Discovery Channel show the Deadliest Catch.
In back of Ivar’s at the covered outdoor eating area, looking out at the Olympics, the seagulls congregate. Have a friend feed them to capture the birds in flight with great background scenery.
REI's towering flagship store! Complete with bike test trail, a climbling wall, and enough outdoor gear to outfit the entire city.
More than 100 historical boats are docked here & you can climb aboard to learn all about their history from a well-informed staff. Talk to craftspeople currently restoring many classic wooden boats.
Hike part of the 93-mile Wonderland Trail. Don't miss the view from Sunrise Visitor Center!
See the breathtaking falls! Have breakfast at the Salish Lodge which overlooks the fall. Visit the Northwest Railway Museum.
You will have dreams of these dumplings. Their perfect texture and hint of rosemary will haunt you
Get up early and catch a sunrise on a clear winter morning. Breathtaking classic view of Seattle's skyline, Cascades, Mt. Rainier, and Elliot Bay with Ferries cruising by. Read more.
Hidden Jem of a Park, beautiful views of Seattle, International District residents tending their P-Patches...Pure Zen
From the 10th floor, walk past the elevators and around the corner. Watch the movie projected to the side of the lower floors as you look down to the 2nd floor stacks. This place is a treasure trove.
Summer: skip work with a friend, sit on the grass & enjoy the view. When it Snows: bring a sled. At night: bring your sweetie & make out with a view
In the 90's, this was an amazing graffiti wall & skater hang out. Then the city got all bent about graffiti & put in this "art" wall. Street artists & their ever-evolving masterpieces moved on
Andrew Zimmern made several stops to try some Asian specialties, including bubble tea, cold jelly fish, fermented squid intestine, herring roe and dried potato vine. As seen on Bizarre Foods America.
The Benny & The Jets (eggs benedict) are unbelievebly awesome. Get the hollandise on the side. Only available on the weekends.
William and Heather Leaman make traditional French sweets in unusual flavors, like cassis macarons.
Kurt Cobain probably farted in the very chair you're sitting in now. Enjoy!
