Guidebook for Peaceful Ridge Home in Seattle
Sightseeing
Family-friendly zoo is just a 5 minute drive from the house. We take our toddler to the zoo and the nearby Woodland Park Playground almost every week.
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NFamily-friendly zoo is just a 5 minute drive from the house. We take our toddler to the zoo and the nearby Woodland Park Playground almost every week.
One of the more unique parks in Seattle, Gasworks sports one of the best views of downtown Seattle—especially at sunset. Great for flying kites on a windy day or watching sea planes land on Lake Union
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOne of the more unique parks in Seattle, Gasworks sports one of the best views of downtown Seattle—especially at sunset. Great for flying kites on a windy day or watching sea planes land on Lake Union
Kerry Park has the best view of downtown Seattle. Fun-fact for Frasier fans: this is the view of Seattle you'll see from Frasier's apartment.
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Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrKerry Park has the best view of downtown Seattle. Fun-fact for Frasier fans: this is the view of Seattle you'll see from Frasier's apartment.
One of the perks of our neighborhood is proximity to beautiful Green Lake. Surrounded by a 2.8 mile paved path, you'll find many locals walking, running, and biking around the lake. There are several places to go for a swim or rent a boat and go out on the water.
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Green Lake
One of the perks of our neighborhood is proximity to beautiful Green Lake. Surrounded by a 2.8 mile paved path, you'll find many locals walking, running, and biking around the lake. There are several places to go for a swim or rent a boat and go out on the water.
If you happen to be walking by, the Heart of Phinney Park is a tiny spot at the top of Phinney Ridge that offers clear views of both the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges on a clear day.
Heart of Phinney Park
6532 Phinney Avenue NorthIf you happen to be walking by, the Heart of Phinney Park is a tiny spot at the top of Phinney Ridge that offers clear views of both the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges on a clear day.
Food scene
A great gelato shop with classic Italian flavors—and some creative ones as well. Many flavors are seasonal, all are delicious.
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Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Wood
7212 Greenwood Ave NA great gelato shop with classic Italian flavors—and some creative ones as well. Many flavors are seasonal, all are delicious.
Our favorite neighborhood restaurant, Bongo's has delicious Caribbean cuisine and a unique outdoor seating space that brings the Caribbean vibe to Seattle. Not to be missed!
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Bongos
6501 Aurora Ave NOur favorite neighborhood restaurant, Bongo's has delicious Caribbean cuisine and a unique outdoor seating space that brings the Caribbean vibe to Seattle. Not to be missed!
Celine is our favorite local cafe. We stop by regularly for their coffee and wide selection of savory and sweet pastries. A great stop on your way to Woodland Park playground or the zoo.
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Celine Patisserie
6801 Greenwood Ave NCeline is our favorite local cafe. We stop by regularly for their coffee and wide selection of savory and sweet pastries. A great stop on your way to Woodland Park playground or the zoo.
Valhalla Sandwiches
8202 Greenwood Ave NA fun sandwich shop with a variety of tasty options
RidgeWood is a local-favorite, with dozens of beers and ciders on tap.
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RidgeWood Bottle & Tap
316 N 67th StRidgeWood is a local-favorite, with dozens of beers and ciders on tap.
The quintessential neighborhood pizza joint, all of Ridge's pizzas are named after local spots or other shops along Greenwood Avenue.
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Ridge Pizza
7217 Greenwood Ave NThe quintessential neighborhood pizza joint, all of Ridge's pizzas are named after local spots or other shops along Greenwood Avenue.
Spots for kids
A 15-minute walk north from the house, Greenwood Park is a favorite for local families. It has play areas for toddlers and older kids, as well as a sandbox and a wide variety of cars, diggers, and other toys. There's also an open field for soccer, a basketball court, pingpong tables, and picnic tables.
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Greenwood Park
602 Fremont Ave NA 15-minute walk north from the house, Greenwood Park is a favorite for local families. It has play areas for toddlers and older kids, as well as a sandbox and a wide variety of cars, diggers, and other toys. There's also an open field for soccer, a basketball court, pingpong tables, and picnic tables.
Our favorite playground in Seattle, Woodland Park Playground has toys, a sandbox, and several climbing structures. Great for kids 6-months to 8-years old, and also a great spot to bring a picnic or dinner on a summer day. Everyone you'll meet here is friendly—we met most of our friends at this park.
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West Woodland Park Playground
Our favorite playground in Seattle, Woodland Park Playground has toys, a sandbox, and several climbing structures. Great for kids 6-months to 8-years old, and also a great spot to bring a picnic or dinner on a summer day. Everyone you'll meet here is friendly—we met most of our friends at this park.
A perfect place to bring kids to cool off on a hot day, Seattle Parks and Rec operates the Green Lake wading pool from 12pm-7pm daily from Jun 25 - Sep 5. Here's there website for more information: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/sprayparks-and-wading-pools
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Green Lake Park Wading Pool
East Green Lake Drive NorthA perfect place to bring kids to cool off on a hot day, Seattle Parks and Rec operates the Green Lake wading pool from 12pm-7pm daily from Jun 25 - Sep 5. Here's there website for more information: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/sprayparks-and-wading-pools
One of the many homes in the area that has something special for kids, this house has ducks in a pen that you can see during your daily walk through the neighborhood.
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7302 Fremont Avenue NorthOne of the many homes in the area that has something special for kids, this house has ducks in a pen that you can see during your daily walk through the neighborhood.
Local grocery stores
Just down the street you'll find PCC, our local food co-op. Definitely on the more expensive end, you'll find a good selection of organic and bulk foods.
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PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NJust down the street you'll find PCC, our local food co-op. Definitely on the more expensive end, you'll find a good selection of organic and bulk foods.
Outdoors
Pioneer Park on Mercer Island is one of our favorite places to go for a relaxing walk in the woods and feel like we're in nature without driving too far.
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Pioneer Park
Maple TrailPioneer Park on Mercer Island is one of our favorite places to go for a relaxing walk in the woods and feel like we're in nature without driving too far.