Five ways into Seattle, without getting lost in the drizzle. The oysters and the salmon, the market and the mountains, the quirky neighborhoods and the wild escapes just outside the city, cut down to the five that matter in each.
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EatThe five classic Seattle foods, fresh oysters, wild salmon, Seattle-style teriyaki, Pike Place clam chowder and a Dick's Deluxe, and where to get the real thing.
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SipThe five best rooftop bars in Seattle, The Nest, The Mountaineering Club, Frolik, the Fog Room and the Smith Tower Observatory Bar.
Read Free Five →ExploreThe five Seattle neighborhoods worth wandering, Pike Place and the waterfront, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont and Pioneer Square.
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EscapeFive outdoor escapes near Seattle, Discovery Park, Mount Rainier, Snoqualmie Falls, Alki Beach and the Washington Park Arboretum.
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ExperienceThe five best museums in Seattle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Pop Culture, the Seattle Art Museum, the Museum of Flight and the Burke Museum.
Read Free Five →ExperienceFive free things to do in Seattle, Pike Place Market, Kerry Park, the Olympic Sculpture Park, Gas Works Park and the waterfront walk.
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DiscoverFive Seattle hidden gems, the Fremont Troll, the Gum Wall, the Ballard Locks, the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Georgetown arts district.
Read Free Five →DiscoverThe five best places to shop in Seattle, Pike Place Market, Ballard Avenue, Capitol Hill's Pike-Pine, the downtown retail core and the Fremont Sunday Market.
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StayFive iconic Seattle hotels, the Fairmont Olympic, the Edgewater, the Thompson Seattle, the Inn at the Market and the Hotel Sorrento.
Read Free Five →Central and walkable, the icons at your door.
Best for: First-timers who want to be in the middle of itExplore picks →Walkable dining, bars, and boutique stays.
Best for: Food-and-drink lovers who want it at the doorExplore picks →Coffee, nightlife, and the city's cool core.
Best for: Night owls who want character over convenienceExplore picks →Over the water, with the bay and the ferries.
Best for: A scenic, romantic base by Elliott BayExplore picks →Near the Space Needle, views, and green space.
Best for: Families and anyone near the Seattle CenterExplore picks →Ready-to-use plans with timing, reservations, insider tips, an interactive map, and a printable PDF.
First-Timer's
A first trip to Seattle, cut to the five decisions that shape it: where to stay, getting around, the icons, what to eat and drink, and the views and water. Five picks. Zero overthinking.
Date Night
Five Seattle date nights, each fully planned: a hidden Italian, a rooftop, an omakase counter, a cozy Piedmontese room, and a Ballard oyster bar, with what to order and how to time it.
Brunch
Five Seattle brunches worth the wait, from a sustainable local favorite to a New Orleans-style lounge and a French Pike Place cafe, with what to order and how to beat the line.
Hidden Bars
Five Seattle hidden bars and craft cocktail hideaways, from a basement speakeasy to a 4,000-bottle whiskey emporium and a reservation-only den, with what to order and how to get in.
Special Occasion Dining
Five Seattle restaurants worth a milestone, from the iconic Canlis above Lake Union to a hushed Italian tasting and a Filipinx storytelling menu, with what to order and how to book.
Day Trips
Five Seattle day trips worth the drive, from Mount Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula to Snoqualmie Falls, the San Juan Islands, and Bavarian Leavenworth, with how to do each.
Where to Stay
Where to stay in Seattle, five neighborhoods for five kinds of trip, from downtown and Pike Place to Belltown, Capitol Hill, the waterfront, and Queen Anne, each with a landmark hotel.
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