I'm heading out to Seattle in two weeks for some training. I fly out on a Monday and fly back on Saturday. My evenings will be free. Any ideas of what to do besides the Space Needle and maybe a Mariners game?
I'll be staying downtown near the Needle, and will have to rely on public transportation.
Any specific restaurants or other "to dos"?
Any Tom Douglas place is good, and local. There's a dive bar that is also a diner called Five Points. Very local scene and it's open 24 hours.
good time. lots of good beer selections and good food.
don't remember the names of places though.
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ALso, Capitol Hill is fun for a night out.
Take a trip over to the Ballard if you have time. Fun neighborhood, tons of micro breweries, and the Ballard Locks are a lot of fun. I'd also recommend Sonic Boom records, my favorite music store. The ID (international district) has incredible asian food. If you go to Seattle and don't get some pho, you are doing it wrong. Meskel is a great little restaurant with some of the best Ethiopian food I have ever had.
I'd also recommend an evening out in Capital Hill. The Honey Hole has great sandwiches, Elysian Brewey has great beer and grub (even though its not owned by inbev) and there are a million bars and concert venues. Elliot Bay Books is a great store as well.
I agree. I don't even really like salmon and I ate it there and was licking the plate clean. The music museum thing near the space needle is cool too.
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If they're in town go to a Seattle Sounders game. Phenomenal stadium and the team is really good...loud as shit...I don't think they pump in noise based on my experience.
Go to Boeing plant and definitely do the Seattle underground tour. It's pretty awesome. Go to Pikes Place and buy some legal weed.
If you have time drive the couple hours and go to Vancouver. Another beautiful city.
The approach from the air is one of the most amazing you'll ever see.
Enjoy it. I can't wait to go back.
I'd love to get to Boeing, but I don't see that being able to happen this time around.
Will definitely check out some of the food mentioned.
If anyone else has anything to add, please do
Thanks again!
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Go to a seafood restaurant and get yourself a salmon diner, I don't care what place you go to downtown, they will all have a great salmon diner, that is the #1 suggestion. I also would try to take in a live event like a play or something like that in the downtown area, look up the theatre's, they are very good, close to broadway quality, without the parking issues and costs.
I agree. I don't even really like salmon and I ate it there and was licking the plate clean. The music museum thing near the space needle is cool too.
Yes! The museum was great, loved the Cobain tribute and the fantasy area was cool too