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Many establishments (including most restaurants) in the area still require proof of vaccination. Although the mask requirements are no longer in effect in Washington, it is still recommended to wear a mask where possible. 

Things To Do

 

Food and Drink

 

Our favorite bakery in Seattle.  They serve French pastries, and you can smell the butter as you approach the location.  Favorite items include the twice baked chocolate almond croissants, the zebra cake, and the junction croissant.

 
 

Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.  This place makes great cocktails.  Fun fact: This is where we had our first date, and where we had celebratory drinks after we got engaged!

 
 

Amazing cocktails!  Their drinks come in fun themes and unique glassware.  It's especially great for all you whiskey lovers out there.

 

One of our favorite restaurants.  Amazing Greek food.  Try the kopanisti!

 
 

Another favorite!  Their menu is all vegetarian with plenty of vegan options.  Try the tacos or the Italian burger!

 
 

A local donut spot with really good everything! Maple Frosted things are really good out here. Maybe because we're so close to Canada…

 

Go here for your oyster fix.

 
 

They make fresh cookies in house and sell ice cream sandwiches from a local ice cream shop called Molly Moon's. 

 
 

They have the best sandwiches!  They cure their own salami. One sandwich can be split between two people…or not…follow your heart.  We're not here to judge.

Sigillo Cellars

 

Wine

 

Mt. Si Winery

 

More wine

 

Capri Cellars

 

Even more wine

 

Coffee

Lighthouse Roasters

 

One of our favorites!  It's located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, but a lot of the local restaurants carry it too.

 

Ladro Coffee

 
 

Espresso Vivace

 

Victrola

 
 

Breweries

No Boat Brewing Company

 
 

Snoqualmie Falls Brewery

 

Reubens

 
 

Cloudburst

 
 

Holy Mountain

 
 

Touristy things

Pike Place Market

 

Some of our favorite stops in this famous market include:

  • Ellenos Greek Yogurt (lemon flavor!)

  • Beecher's Cheese

  • Le Panier (macarons!)

  • Piroshky Piroshky

  • Rachel's Ginger Beer

  • Pike Place Chowder

  • …there's so much!

 

Theo Chocolate Factory

 

Take the factory tour and grab something delicious from the shop. A local favorite!

 

Underground Tour of Seattle

 

Space Needle

 
 

Chihuly Glass Museum

 
 

Seattle Art Museum

 

MoPop

 

Formerly known as the EMP, now the Museum of Pop Culture. Located in Seattle Center near the base of the Space Needle.

 

Elliott Bay Books

 

This isn't really touristy. We just like bookstores!

 

Center for Wooden Boats

 

Northwest Railway Museum

 
 

Boeing Museum

 

Take the factory tour, one of the largest buildings in the world.

 

Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

 

Issaquah Farmers Market

 

We recommend walking around one of the summer markets while you’re in town. It’s so fun to see all the local artisans and try the samples!

 

Cougar Mountain Zoo

 

Outdoor activities

Washington Arboretum

 

Dolly loves going on walks here.  This is also where George proposed to Avani, and where we had our engagement pictures taken!

 

Burke Gilman Trail

 

George has logged many miles on his bike here.  Avani trained for the Chicago Marathon on this trail.

 

Gasworks Park

 

You may recognize this park from the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”

Tiger Mountain

 
 

Snoqualmie Falls

 
 

Mount Si Trail

 

Volunteer Park

 
 

Poo Poo Point

 

Chirico Trail