Uniquely Seattle
Sightseeing
A local non profit startup in the 1930's! Supercharging adventure travel internationally...this is the flagship baby. Everything needed to do the Pacific Coast Trail is here.
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REI
222 Yale Ave NA local non profit startup in the 1930's! Supercharging adventure travel internationally...this is the flagship baby. Everything needed to do the Pacific Coast Trail is here.
This is another outdoor flagship location...maybe niche, expensive fly fisherman hangout. However, these guys have been making clothing for serious outdoor explorers since the Klondike gold rush of 1892!
Filson
1741 1st Ave SThis is another outdoor flagship location...maybe niche, expensive fly fisherman hangout. However, these guys have been making clothing for serious outdoor explorers since the Klondike gold rush of 1892!
Many people do not know Nordstrom started in Seattle. Steve and I personally have met many members of the Nordstrom family. Jocelyn working with several in the shopping industry as they grew.
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Spa Nordstrom - Downtown Seattle
500 Pine StMany people do not know Nordstrom started in Seattle. Steve and I personally have met many members of the Nordstrom family. Jocelyn working with several in the shopping industry as they grew.
Hey, it's Costco number 1...where it all started, stock up on your trip and fill that car up with the cheapest gas in town. (if you are a member!)
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Costco Wholesale
8629 120th Ave NEHey, it's Costco number 1...where it all started, stock up on your trip and fill that car up with the cheapest gas in town. (if you are a member!)
While we are focusing on Seattle startups...one has to include the coffee giant, Starbucks. So get a photo of the lines waiting to experience the first Starbucks at Pike Market...but experience the best coffees in the world at the Reserve. Also it is a bit of a Willy Wonka factory for roasting!
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StWhile we are focusing on Seattle startups...one has to include the coffee giant, Starbucks. So get a photo of the lines waiting to experience the first Starbucks at Pike Market...but experience the best coffees in the world at the Reserve. Also it is a bit of a Willy Wonka factory for roasting!
Reopened in Feb. 2020 after a 2 year remodel...sublime museum just the right size to be awed but not overwhelmed. Plus, Volunteer Park is such a gorgeous setting. Linger in the surrounding residential neighborhood, North Capitol Hill...Seattle's old school wealth.
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Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StReopened in Feb. 2020 after a 2 year remodel...sublime museum just the right size to be awed but not overwhelmed. Plus, Volunteer Park is such a gorgeous setting. Linger in the surrounding residential neighborhood, North Capitol Hill...Seattle's old school wealth.
Seattle is an Aviation town, this is our homage is flight! Spectacular collection of old and modern flight.
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I-Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SSeattle is an Aviation town, this is our homage is flight! Spectacular collection of old and modern flight.
Pike Place Market is historic indeed, the Sunday Ballard Market is in a similarly charming locale...but with Pacific Northwesterners in attendance. We have a nice kitchen...bring home something fresh?
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWPike Place Market is historic indeed, the Sunday Ballard Market is in a similarly charming locale...but with Pacific Northwesterners in attendance. We have a nice kitchen...bring home something fresh?
An amazing architectural gem, so modern and unique...it is hard to describe. Each floor is different, yet it all works. Given world recognition when built in 2004. Dutch architect, Rem Koolhaus built a very cool house.
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I-Seatlle Public Library
1000 4th AveAn amazing architectural gem, so modern and unique...it is hard to describe. Each floor is different, yet it all works. Given world recognition when built in 2004. Dutch architect, Rem Koolhaus built a very cool house.
Set among all the shiny new Amazon towers, The Spheres are a chill place for employees to gather and create new ways to rule the World. The rest of us get to gaze at the glass and greenery from the outside.
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Izimbale ze-Amazon
2111 7th AveSet among all the shiny new Amazon towers, The Spheres are a chill place for employees to gather and create new ways to rule the World. The rest of us get to gaze at the glass and greenery from the outside.
Years ago, the zoo gave up enclosed structures and bars separating the animals from visitors. Now the experience is a green meander from exhibit to exhibit. World class zoo! Bonus...outdoor summer concerts. Our personal fav is Portland's Pink Martini, seen them multiple times there!
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NYears ago, the zoo gave up enclosed structures and bars separating the animals from visitors. Now the experience is a green meander from exhibit to exhibit. World class zoo! Bonus...outdoor summer concerts. Our personal fav is Portland's Pink Martini, seen them multiple times there!
Speak Easy Cocktail bars
Ok, first you need to find this place not too far from Pike Place Market... SO hidden, no tourist will be in attendance. Why search in a scary alley in Belltown for a drink....the prohibition cocktails and subterranean ambience is so worth it.
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Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveOk, first you need to find this place not too far from Pike Place Market... SO hidden, no tourist will be in attendance. Why search in a scary alley in Belltown for a drink....the prohibition cocktails and subterranean ambience is so worth it.
A sweet cocktail bar in Capitol Hill! You notice people going over to an old rotary phone on the wall next to a vault door? They end their call with the door opening and then disappearing? The secret room!
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Tavern Law
1406 12th AveA sweet cocktail bar in Capitol Hill! You notice people going over to an old rotary phone on the wall next to a vault door? They end their call with the door opening and then disappearing? The secret room!
Great views, cocktails in what was for years...the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi at 42 stories. Ornate and grand place to sip a Manhattan.
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I-Smith Tower
506 2nd AveGreat views, cocktails in what was for years...the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi at 42 stories. Ornate and grand place to sip a Manhattan.
Food scene
First year in business...top 10 new U.S. restaurant in Bon Appetite Magazine. The scene outside around fire pits and seaplanes above you is quintessential Seattle.
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayFirst year in business...top 10 new U.S. restaurant in Bon Appetite Magazine. The scene outside around fire pits and seaplanes above you is quintessential Seattle.
Every tourist HAS to go to Pike Place Market, why not have lunch with a view below to the craziness...in an authnetic "foodie" restaurant.
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Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StEvery tourist HAS to go to Pike Place Market, why not have lunch with a view below to the craziness...in an authnetic "foodie" restaurant.
The best Cuban sandwhich for under $10. (Caveat.... a relative left after a disagreement and started a rival Cuban shop...Un Bien in Ballard...many prefer this one!) You may need to join a line to experience this popular eatery.
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Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NThe best Cuban sandwhich for under $10. (Caveat.... a relative left after a disagreement and started a rival Cuban shop...Un Bien in Ballard...many prefer this one!) You may need to join a line to experience this popular eatery.
A little hard to find (aren't many great places) at the industrial end of Ballard Avenue. This is the one of the best places for seafood, Anthony Bourdain was here.
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWA little hard to find (aren't many great places) at the industrial end of Ballard Avenue. This is the one of the best places for seafood, Anthony Bourdain was here.
When in Pioneer Square to see where it all began in Seattle, why not have the best Italian sandwich too?
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Salumi
404 Occidental Ave SWhen in Pioneer Square to see where it all began in Seattle, why not have the best Italian sandwich too?
Neighborhoods
Fun to be in the know for the up and coming neighborhoods in a city. Columbia City, like popular Ballard was a distinct city when Seattle was a young pup. Brick retail districts filled the streets at the turn of the Century. Now they are inhabited by upstart businesses. La Medusa, Italian restaurant is worth the journey. Visit Lake Washington and Seward Park after!
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Columbia City
Fun to be in the know for the up and coming neighborhoods in a city. Columbia City, like popular Ballard was a distinct city when Seattle was a young pup. Brick retail districts filled the streets at the turn of the Century. Now they are inhabited by upstart businesses. La Medusa, Italian restaurant is worth the journey. Visit Lake Washington and Seward Park after!
Hipsters abound on these Cap Hill streets just up from Downtown across the freeway. Best restaurants, bars, boutiques per square mile in the City...that's why
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Pike Pine Retail Core
Hipsters abound on these Cap Hill streets just up from Downtown across the freeway. Best restaurants, bars, boutiques per square mile in the City...that's why
Off the grid Georgetown is between the airport and downtown...in an industrial section of the city. However one small four block stretch is THE most bohemian area of Seattle. Reality is all the artists were priced out of Capitol Hill. Find the next Pearl Jam here. (Worth a visit if going to The Museum of Flight or have an hour to kill before a flight home.
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Georgetown
Off the grid Georgetown is between the airport and downtown...in an industrial section of the city. However one small four block stretch is THE most bohemian area of Seattle. Reality is all the artists were priced out of Capitol Hill. Find the next Pearl Jam here. (Worth a visit if going to The Museum of Flight or have an hour to kill before a flight home.
Six blocks of trendy eateries, bars and boutiques...on arguably the cutest streets in Seattle. A 10 minute Uber ride from our house. Go at happy hour or evening...most places not open earlier.
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Ballard Avenue Northwest
Ballard Avenue NorthwestSix blocks of trendy eateries, bars and boutiques...on arguably the cutest streets in Seattle. A 10 minute Uber ride from our house. Go at happy hour or evening...most places not open earlier.
Activities
One mile from our Airbnb, you can get on Lake Union and kayak amongst the houseboats, seaplanes and sailboats. All this with an incredible view of Downtown and surrounding hill communities.
We hosted our families for this adventure on our own wedding weekend!
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NorthWest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave NOne mile from our Airbnb, you can get on Lake Union and kayak amongst the houseboats, seaplanes and sailboats. All this with an incredible view of Downtown and surrounding hill communities.
We hosted our families for this adventure on our own wedding weekend!
Ok, may not want to kayak...how about your own slow moving electric boat on Lake Union! No caption's license necessary, these are easy craft to maneuver.
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I-Electric Boat Company | I-Rentals ye-Seattle Boat | I-Rentals ye-Lake Union Electric Boat
2046 Westlake Ave NOk, may not want to kayak...how about your own slow moving electric boat on Lake Union! No caption's license necessary, these are easy craft to maneuver.
This 40 minute excursion up the Interstate toward the mountains,
could be under the "Sightseeing" category. but a mile hike to the base of the falls is now an activity! The lodge is the opening credits to TV show Twin Peaks...so one can check off a number of tourist must see's here.
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I-Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveThis 40 minute excursion up the Interstate toward the mountains,
could be under the "Sightseeing" category. but a mile hike to the base of the falls is now an activity! The lodge is the opening credits to TV show Twin Peaks...so one can check off a number of tourist must see's here.
People either walk or jog on this 3.2 mile circle around a beautiful city lake north of us. Nearly as many dogs as humans. A short 15 minute Uber.
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Iphalishi yaseGreen Lake
7201 East Green Lake Dr NPeople either walk or jog on this 3.2 mile circle around a beautiful city lake north of us. Nearly as many dogs as humans. A short 15 minute Uber.
View bars/restaurants
Convenient to Pike Place Market....actually that's a major part of the view. Plus the water, distant islands, ferries...and a unique look also at the city. Drinks are expensive, you are on top of the boutique hotel...Thompson Seattle.
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The Nest Rooftop Bar
110 Stewart StConvenient to Pike Place Market....actually that's a major part of the view. Plus the water, distant islands, ferries...and a unique look also at the city. Drinks are expensive, you are on top of the boutique hotel...Thompson Seattle.
Seattle classic since 1952, it even burnt to the pier in 1987 and the public demanded they rebuild. Unobstructed west views to the Olympics, must view at sunset. The seafood may actually be second to the view, but it is hard to mess up a wild caught Alaska salmon.
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Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NWSeattle classic since 1952, it even burnt to the pier in 1987 and the public demanded they rebuild. Unobstructed west views to the Olympics, must view at sunset. The seafood may actually be second to the view, but it is hard to mess up a wild caught Alaska salmon.
After the fun 10 minute Water Taxi from Pier 50 Downtown to West Seattle...Marination is right next to the pier. Casual place serving Hawaiian/Korean street food while sitting on picnic tables looking directly back at the Seattle skyline.
If you are short on time for a ferry to Bainbridge, this is a great alternative.
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWAfter the fun 10 minute Water Taxi from Pier 50 Downtown to West Seattle...Marination is right next to the pier. Casual place serving Hawaiian/Korean street food while sitting on picnic tables looking directly back at the Seattle skyline.
If you are short on time for a ferry to Bainbridge, this is a great alternative.
Sweet patio overlooking Pike Place Market and water. Entrance is on Post Alley with only it's signature door giving a clue what is inside. Entertainment comes with the Italian fare many nights. A bit of dinner and cabaret! Seattle classic, since I have been in town for 35 years.
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The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleySweet patio overlooking Pike Place Market and water. Entrance is on Post Alley with only it's signature door giving a clue what is inside. Entertainment comes with the Italian fare many nights. A bit of dinner and cabaret! Seattle classic, since I have been in town for 35 years.
Shopping
Wonderful selection of trend setting shops and eateries in a manicured and landscaped surrounding. Lululemon to Room and Board with plenty of local places (Rachel's Ginger Beer).
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University Village
2623 NE University Village StWonderful selection of trend setting shops and eateries in a manicured and landscaped surrounding. Lululemon to Room and Board with plenty of local places (Rachel's Ginger Beer).