Seattle is such a vibrant city that I was honored to call home for 8 years. It's the US's best kept secret in my opinion and has SO much to offer. Here's just a few things outside of food that I believe are worth the visit!
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Sick tattoo shop. There's one artist from Spain that's awesome, but they al ldo a good job and bring good vibes.
36th Street Tattoo
Water elevator system for boats going out into the harbor. Also you can see salmon coming up from the Puget Sound.
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
Lots of cool stuff here. Specifically paying homage the Coast Salish People of the PNW and some of the oldest mammoth bones in the world!
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Walk the path around the lake (3 miles) or lay in the grass on a nice day and read a book in the shade. Always people walking/running/biking/skating the loop. Rent a paddle board or paddle boat and go out on the water. Just don’t swim in it! Yuck. Lo...
Green Lake Park
Tiny but mighty museum with a great cafe and gift shop full of Nordic goods.
National Nordic Museum
One of my favorite places to walk in the world. Start walking at Cactus, enjoy the view of the Olympic Mountains, walk north around the point to Salty’s on Alki and turn back. You may see Orca Whales, Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, Osprey/Sea Ha...
Alki Beach Park
In the heart of Captiol Hill, Cal Anderson Park is filled with characters, surrounded by food options, and always packed i nthe summer with the beautoful vibrancy of Seattle. People pack out the baseball/soccer field in the summers and have picnics, ...
Cal Anderson Park
Shopping
Great selection of womens vintage
Creature Consignment
The most beautiful bookstore I've ever stepped foot in. Favorite place in Seattle. Huge, light filled, creaky wood floors and exposed wooden beams, great selection. Cafe in the back.
Elliott Bay Book Company
Jewlery shop, woman owned, locally made. Modern but not boring. Affordable, too. Sterling silver, plated gold and solid gold too I think.
FARIS
Hidden gem below ground, tons of individual vintage vendors selling art, homewares, furniture, clothing, jewlery, books, etc.
Fremont Vintage Mall
Favorite boutique for clothes. Japanese and European independent brands. Staff have become friends
Glasswing
Must see! So much stuff! So many vendors! So much vintage!
Late Night Vintage Market - Thrift Stores
Japanese/Korean stationery, stickers, notebooks
MochiThings
Curated vintage, always cute things, small shop
Slow Dance
Mega-sized Asian grocery store and bookstore with so many goodies! Food, candies, drinks, beauty, homeware, books, stationery.
Uwajimaya Seattle
Really small, homegrown business focused on the Seattle creative community. To uplifting fellow Seattle creatives to creating campaigns that highlight Seattle creatives, they really put on for the town.
