Pacific Science Center
Located at Seattle Center , this hands-on museum features IMAX movies and laser shows, plus ever-changing exhibits that include displays on dinosaurs, whales, robots and much more. Previous exhibits have included a tropical butterfly house and an insect village. This is a fun and educational place to take children but adults will learn a lot and enjoy themselves as well. Package deals available. Children under age three enter free.
Pioneer Square Pergola
Pioneer Square is in the southwest corner of downtown. The neighborhood takes its name from a small triangular plaza near the corner of First Avenue and Yesler Way.
This neighborhood is great for daytime walking, with shops, cafes, coffee houses, galleries and spectacular waterfront views.
Night time can be sketchy but fun for adventurous singles. Lots of bars and music…but watch where you park and try not to walk alone.
Golden Beetle
1744 NW Market Street
206-706-2977
Maria Hines of Tilth has opened this new Ballard restaurant, Golden Beetle, with food inspired by foods of Lebanon, Greece, Morocco, and Tunisia. Yummy.
International Fountain at The Seattle Center
Located in the middle of the Seattle Center’s lawn, this fountain boasts 274 water shooters, including four “super shooters” that can propel water to a height of 120 feet. And all of the waterworks are set to music. Depending when you arrive, it could be Beethoven, Duke Ellington, or Jimi Hendrix. And best of all, you are encouraged to play in the water.
Benaroya Hall
200 University Street
Spectacular place to see something, anything. Go there, spend the money and go there. Even if it is only once just to experience the room. Go. Now. Are you still here? Go.
Matthews Beach Park
49th Ave NE & NE 93rd ST Seattle
Trails. Check.
Beach. Check.
Grassy fields. Check.
Playground. Check.
Benches. Check.
Lifeguards. Check.
Shady areas. Check.
Awesome views and great picnic spots. Check!
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
You can’t go wrong with any of the Ethan Stowell restaurants (How to Cook a Wolf in Queen Anne, Anchovies & Olives in Capitol Hill, Tavolata in Belltown…and Staple & Fancy Mercantile in Ballard.) Order ala carte…or let the chef decide your menu for a truly unique experience. (James Beard Semi-finalist)
Fremont Sunday Street Market
400 N 34th St
(between N Phinney Ave & Canal St)
Seattle, WA 98103
This is one of the best Sunday markets in Seattle especially for crafts and flea market. It is a great neighborhood to spend the day walking around. The market has street vendor food, some of which is excellent. Also nearby the outdoor market are many other shops and eateries.
Seattle, WA 98106
Just off the West Seattle Bridge…in West Seattle, this terrific little place has a good on-tap beer list, friendly servers, amusing decor, decent pub grub, and good local live music many nights of the week. Oh…and if you go there, look above the entrance from the inside to see a truly impressive lava lamp collection!
2364 NW 80th
Seattle, WA 98117
The wonderful Fresh Fish Company has been family owned in Ballard for over 25 years. They specialize in fresh seafood from the Pacific N.W. and Alaska. Their buyer selects unique items world wide. They always help me with cooking ideas and I have learned to make some great fish dishes from these folks! Thanks Fresh Fish Company in Ballard!