Essentials
1/2 a block from the house -- great for last minute groceries and sundries
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Ken's Market
2400 6th Ave W1/2 a block from the house -- great for last minute groceries and sundries
Basic grocery store - currently under construction on Queen Anne Ave N
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Safeway
516 1st Ave WBasic grocery store - currently under construction on Queen Anne Ave N
Whole Foods Market
High end grocer close to house with prepared foods and small kitchen section
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Metropolitan Market Queen Anne (Uptown)
100 Mercer StHigh end grocer close to house with prepared foods and small kitchen section
Trader Joe's
Five Corners Hardware Co.
305 W McGraw StSmall Ace Hardware store - just a couple of blocks from the house
Food Scene
Via Tribunali
317 W Galer StOur kids favorite pizza place on Queen Anne
Local celebrity chef Ethan Stowells restaurant with small plates :)
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How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave NLocal celebrity chef Ethan Stowells restaurant with small plates :)
Mezcaleria Oaxaca
2123 Queen Anne Avenue NorthOur favorite Mexican in the city -- good drinks!
Queen Anne Cafe
2121 Queen Anne Ave NGood local diner
Caffe Ladro Upper Queen Anne
2205 Queen Anne Ave NBest Lattes and baristas on the Hill
Awesome coffee and french style pastries with lovely outdoor seating
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Moonrise Bakery
1805 Queen Anne Ave NAwesome coffee and french style pastries with lovely outdoor seating
Betty
1507 Queen Anne Ave NOur favorite restaurant on the Hill.
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StCupcakes
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StGreat local ice creamery
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave ELocal doughnuttery
Malena's Taco Shop
620 W McGraw StDecent mexican take out just around the corner
The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave SInstagram
Macrina Bakery
Amazing James Beard Award Winning Bakery just around the corner.
Bar Miriam
Fun new small local bar with craft cocktails and limited menu
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StGood local pizza delivery
Shopping
Paper Source
1908 Queen Anne Ave NFun gifts
Stuhlberg's
1801 Queen Anne Ave NBoutique Gifts
Nordstrom Rack
400 Pine StFlagship Nordstrom Store + cafe :)
University Village
2623 NE University Village StUpscale outdoor shopping mall + Amazon Bookstore!
Costco Wholesale
8629 120th Ave NEGreat to stop by from Airport and stock up!
Everything Else
Aaron's Dry Cleaners
2402 7th Ave WDry cleaners
I-Space Needle
400 Broad StCause its the Space Needle -- dont eat here though!
I-Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StIts gorgeous
Mimisan Natural Nail Spa
2207 Queen Anne Ave NManicures and pedicures
Inspire - Queen Anne
2215 Queen Anne Ave NReformer pilates
Tony's Greenwood Auto Body
8208 Greenwood Ave NGreat mechanic
Tulinda
618 W McGraw StYoga right around the corner
Salon Joseph
600 W McGraw StSalon services
Queen Anne Bowl
Running track
Quiet secluded enchanted garden type park next to a great view!
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Parsons Gardens
650 W Highland DrQuiet secluded enchanted garden type park next to a great view!
Its worth braving the crowds, but I say go first thing in the morning
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Isitolo sase-Pike Place
1531 Western AveIts worth braving the crowds, but I say go first thing in the morning
Target
1401 2nd AveLast minute essentials or kid stuff
University Village
2623 NE University Village StThe best shopping center around (outdoor)
Pier 69
Travel
Pier 69
Travel
Pier 69
Travel
Port of Seattle Marine Maintenance North
2003 W Garfield StTravel
Seattle Ferry Terminal station
801 Alaskan WayTake a trip
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayBeautiful + quad
Light Rail Station near ferry
transportation
Salon Joseph
600 W McGraw StSalon close to home
Entertainment & Activities
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWFamily friendly pizzeria with a good selection of beer
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StFun for kids
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NFun for kids
5 Spot
1502 Queen Anne Ave NBest breakfast on Queen Anne. Quarterly rotating themed menu
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NWorth a visit
I-Seatlle Public Library
1000 4th AveIts gorgeous and huge
They have a toddler room to run your kids out on rainy days
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Queen Anne Community Center
1901 1st Ave WThey have a toddler room to run your kids out on rainy days
Seattle Aquarium
Sea Otters!
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NActivities + IMAX
I-Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park RdFun park
Good place to have a drink and let the kids run themselves out -- kids need socks!
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PlayDate SEA
1275 Mercer St Good place to have a drink and let the kids run themselves out -- kids need socks!
Coe Elementary School
2424 7th Ave WGreat playground with large blacktop close to the house
Drinks & Nightlife
Targy's Tavern
600 W Crockett StLocal dive bar
Paragon
2125 Queen Anne Avenue NorthOpen later than most other places -- live music
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th Stbeer
Holy Mountain Brewing Company
1421 Elliott Ave Wbeer
Awesome views on Lake Union with outdoor seating and firepit -- the best on a clear day, but also can get crowded...
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayAwesome views on Lake Union with outdoor seating and firepit -- the best on a clear day, but also can get crowded...
The Whisky Bar
2122 2nd AveSightseeing
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrTHE Postcard view of Seattle -- You must visit!
I-Great Wheel yaseSeattle
1301 Alaskan WayFun and gorgeous views
A short (35 mins) fun ferry ride with amazing views -- lets off in a cute town!
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Bainbridge Island
A short (35 mins) fun ferry ride with amazing views -- lets off in a cute town!
I-Space Needle
400 Broad StIts the Space Needle :)
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StKids Activities
I-Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StLovely for events
Isitolo sase-Pike Place
1531 Western AveMust See!
I-Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NFun for kids
Seattle Center Monorail
Seattle Center MonorailBest way to get downtown
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthPictures!
Pioneer Square
Architecture, shops, and restaurants
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th St+ Kids
I-Seatlle Public Library
1000 4th AveKids + architecture
Green Lake
Walking trails
I-Discovry Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdKids friendly hiking + beach
I-Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NSplash park, beach, and boats!
Alki Beach
Fun beach in summer
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayKite flying
I-Great Wheel yaseSeattle
1301 Alaskan WayAwesome views
Lake Washington
Beautiful
Seattle Waterfront
Touristy fun
I-Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave Epretty views
I-Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveFun
Clipper Navigation Inc
Gorgeous views
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal
2001 W Garfield StCruise terminal
Lake Union
kids, boats, + views and dining
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWViews + kids
Fun ferry ride -- cute island with downtown, farmers market, berry festivals, etc...
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Vashon Island
Fun ferry ride -- cute island with downtown, farmers market, berry festivals, etc...
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrPostcard view of Seattle - lovely sunsets and vistas