Places I would take a Visitor in Seattle
Next time you have someone visiting you, this will be a great guide! I've lived in Seattle for 10+ years and I have the “friend in town” weekend itinerary locked.
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Food
You know they're gonna want to stop at the market. Browse the vendors and then surprise them with a pasta lunch *inside* the market. This place makes 3-4 pasta dishes daily from scratch and the menu changes based on what's in season.
The steamed hom bow from here is the best in the city. Get the pork!
This spot is new-ish and they have a lovely outdoor seating area. Their bread is incredible.
Oysters are a must! I'm bias but I think we have some of the best in the world. This little seafood restaurant is a gem. Go around when they open or be prepared to wait. Anthony Bourdain stopped here in his Seattle ep of Parts Unknown.
The Caribbean roast sandwich from here is quite literally life changing.
Delicious seafood here! We took my sister here and posted up with snacks and beers and games for 2 hrs.
Delicious Vietnamese food. I always take visitors here for dinner!
Plant-based ice cream that's actually so so good.
The Mackles’more here is incredible!
If your visitor is a big sushi person then they will absolutely love this spot.
Nature
This park is within Seattle and has the cutest lighthouse. Makes for a great mid-day walk!
If your visitor is a plant lover then this is a must! You can also walk around Volunteer Park after and have a picnic.
This is a *serious* hidden gem park. Grab a pizza to go in Magnolia (Queen Margherita Pizza) then come here for a picnic.
Shops & bookstores
You can usually find some great vintage treasures here!
Amazing bookstore in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Gorgeous bookstore in Pioneer Square.
Trendy shop in Fremont. Great for accessories!