Rory's Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Restaurants and local coffee places to check out
best brunch/breakfast in seattle! make a reservation the day before or you will wait for over an hour to get a table!
theportagebay.com
-2 block walk from house. AMAZING BRUNCH
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Portage Bay Cafe - Roosevelt
4130 Roosevelt Way NEbest brunch/breakfast in seattle! make a reservation the day before or you will wait for over an hour to get a table!
theportagebay.com
-2 block walk from house. AMAZING BRUNCH
My favorite local Coffee Shop in Seattle. SO GOOD. great place to work/HW has wifi
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Chocolati Cafe Wallingford
1716 N 45th StMy favorite local Coffee Shop in Seattle. SO GOOD. great place to work/HW has wifi
located in U. Village, a nice modern and decently priced restaurnt to dine at after a day of shopping in U. Village
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JOEY U-Village
2603 NE 46th Stlocated in U. Village, a nice modern and decently priced restaurnt to dine at after a day of shopping in U. Village
good food and drinks. very popula in the summer and for sporting events. outdoor deck with amazing sunset views over lake union
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Eastlake Bar & Grill
2947 Eastlake Ave Egood food and drinks. very popula in the summer and for sporting events. outdoor deck with amazing sunset views over lake union
Great place to watch Sporting events. only (0.9 mile drive, 20 minute walk - Google maps)
*laid back watering hole, skee ball and pool with some sidewalk seating outdoors.
Iron Bull Sports Bar & Grill
Great place to watch Sporting events. only (0.9 mile drive, 20 minute walk - Google maps)
*laid back watering hole, skee ball and pool with some sidewalk seating outdoors.
Dockside restaurant in the Ballard Neighborhood right on the water, views of Shilshole Bay with indoor and outdoor seating. Amazing Pacific NW seafood and great steaks as well. Great for dates.
*a little far from the house however would make a great mid-afternoon trip b/c there is many great things to see in the Fremont and Ballard neighborhood. Also right before the restaurant are the famous Ballard Locks -- a must see attraction.
-10 min drive
-15 min bike ride
- 3.0 miles away
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Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWDockside restaurant in the Ballard Neighborhood right on the water, views of Shilshole Bay with indoor and outdoor seating. Amazing Pacific NW seafood and great steaks as well. Great for dates.
*a little far from the house however would make a great mid-afternoon trip b/c there is many great things to see in the Fremont and Ballard neighborhood. Also right before the restaurant are the famous Ballard Locks -- a must see attraction.
-10 min drive
-15 min bike ride
- 3.0 miles away
One of the most popular ice cream shops in and around the "neighboor" of the house.
-1.2 miles
-5 min via car
-26 min walk (per G-maps) right in the heart of wallingford. You can hit both QFC for Groceries and make a pit stop there afterwards. a block down
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StOne of the most popular ice cream shops in and around the "neighboor" of the house.
-1.2 miles
-5 min via car
-26 min walk (per G-maps) right in the heart of wallingford. You can hit both QFC for Groceries and make a pit stop there afterwards. a block down
Top local coffee spot in Seattle
4.7/5 out of 60+ reviews.
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Lighthouse Roasters
400 N 43rd StTop local coffee spot in Seattle
4.7/5 out of 60+ reviews.
4.8/5 - 110 Google reviews
Art lines the walls of this rustic-chic coffeehouse that pours brews & sells bags of beans too.
"Superlative. One of the essential Seattle coffee shops."
"They also use an amazing la marzocco strada espresso machine
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Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th St4.8/5 - 110 Google reviews
Art lines the walls of this rustic-chic coffeehouse that pours brews & sells bags of beans too.
"Superlative. One of the essential Seattle coffee shops."
"They also use an amazing la marzocco strada espresso machine
Cafe offering fair-trade, organic brews & pastries in a small house with porch & comfy seating.
1.6 miles away from house
- great place to stop for a nice relaxing pastry and coffee while checking Fremont out
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Fremont Coffee Company
459 N 36th StCafe offering fair-trade, organic brews & pastries in a small house with porch & comfy seating.
1.6 miles away from house
- great place to stop for a nice relaxing pastry and coffee while checking Fremont out
New American restaurant. Boasting a courtyard and patio, this eatery serves up seafood and more in relaxed digs
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Manolin
3621 Stone Way NNew American restaurant. Boasting a courtyard and patio, this eatery serves up seafood and more in relaxed digs
Amazing Seafood dishes and a really nice atmosphere, outdoor seating as well.
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RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave NAmazing Seafood dishes and a really nice atmosphere, outdoor seating as well.
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NHeralded as the Best Burgers in Seattle!
Light filled cafe matching ew American bites with some sustainably produced coffees and wine
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Vif Wine|Coffee
4401 Fremont Ave NLight filled cafe matching ew American bites with some sustainably produced coffees and wine
Bright, window filled space offers Modern Mexican fare and extensive selection of tequila & mezcal
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Pablo y Pablo
1605 N 34th StBright, window filled space offers Modern Mexican fare and extensive selection of tequila & mezcal
Contemporary eatery serving inventive Valencian dishes and wines in multicourse tasting menus
Have an 18 course tasting menu! Paella Lunch is popular as well
Tarsan i Jane
4012 Leary Way NWContemporary eatery serving inventive Valencian dishes and wines in multicourse tasting menus
Have an 18 course tasting menu! Paella Lunch is popular as well
Great Mexican restaurant. Have numerous location around Seattle. The one on Alki Beach is great too.
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Cactus South Lake Union
350 Terry Ave NGreat Mexican restaurant. Have numerous location around Seattle. The one on Alki Beach is great too.
Sawyer
5309 22nd Ave NWNew! Awesome Brunch spot in Seattle. Amazing
Shiku Sushi
5310 Ballard Ave NWOne of my favorite Sushi Restaurants in Seattle
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl.75-1.0 mile from house in Wallingford neighborhood
Parks & Nature
360 view of beautiful seattle and amazing sunsets. huge park where you can swim, launch paddle boards/kayaks
.75 WALK on Burke-G trail from house. must see.
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Parque Gas Works
2101 N Northlake Way360 view of beautiful seattle and amazing sunsets. huge park where you can swim, launch paddle boards/kayaks
.75 WALK on Burke-G trail from house. must see.
here's what you can do here: running trail, gym, tennis center, dog park, boat launch, park/BBQ on waterfront. roughly 5k trail walking/running, large park for flying kites/laying out an relaxing.
GREAT PLACE TO SPEND A DAY AND HAVE A MULTITUDE OF FUN THINGS TO DO! see below
- Beach Spot,
-Huge Park on Lake Washington, boat launch, tons of sports fields,
- Sand Point indoor/outdoor new tennis center w/ 20 courts
Tennis Center,
- Workout Gym/Center also located here. tucked around back. to the left right when you pull into park
** largest dog park in the state.
Sand Point Way Northeast
Sand Point Way Northeasthere's what you can do here: running trail, gym, tennis center, dog park, boat launch, park/BBQ on waterfront. roughly 5k trail walking/running, large park for flying kites/laying out an relaxing.
GREAT PLACE TO SPEND A DAY AND HAVE A MULTITUDE OF FUN THINGS TO DO! see below
- Beach Spot,
-Huge Park on Lake Washington, boat launch, tons of sports fields,
- Sand Point indoor/outdoor new tennis center w/ 20 courts
Tennis Center,
- Workout Gym/Center also located here. tucked around back. to the left right when you pull into park
** largest dog park in the state.
Good Restaurants, another Park and mini beach for swimming, laying out on Lake Washington.
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Madison Park
Good Restaurants, another Park and mini beach for swimming, laying out on Lake Washington.
beautiful park to run/walk through with great views. about a 5k trail.
Discovery Park
WebsiteDirections
4.7
220 Google reviews
Seattle · 2.7 mi
Discovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
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Parque Discovery
3801 Discovery Park Blvdbeautiful park to run/walk through with great views. about a 5k trail.
Discovery Park
WebsiteDirections
4.7
220 Google reviews
Seattle · 2.7 mi
Discovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
4.4/5.0 - 437 Google reviews
Zoological garden in Seattle, Washington · 0.5 mi
Woodland Park Zoo is a zoological garden located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Washington
~2 miles from house
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Zoológico de Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave N4.4/5.0 - 437 Google reviews
Zoological garden in Seattle, Washington · 0.5 mi
Woodland Park Zoo is a zoological garden located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Washington
~2 miles from house
Tons of concerts held here. Ranked 2nd to Red Rocks in Colorado as the best out door venue in America. If you can, time your visit to catch a live show! also get to see Columbia River!
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Gorge Amphitheatre
754 Silica Rd NWTons of concerts held here. Ranked 2nd to Red Rocks in Colorado as the best out door venue in America. If you can, time your visit to catch a live show! also get to see Columbia River!
Greenlake park: fields for sports, calm water for SUPs and kayaking, small beach and ~5k paved trail for walking, biking and running (also has a longer trail on outskirts that's gravel)
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Parque Green Lake
7201 East Green Lake Dr NGreenlake park: fields for sports, calm water for SUPs and kayaking, small beach and ~5k paved trail for walking, biking and running (also has a longer trail on outskirts that's gravel)
Essentials
Closest grocery store if you need food etc.
starbucks upper level has free wifi
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QFC
1401 BroadwayClosest grocery store if you need food etc.
starbucks upper level has free wifi
My Dry Cleaner and he does an impeccable job. Also right next to the QFC mentioned in guidebook.
-5 min drive
- 25 min walk (google maps
Wallingford Dry Cleaners
1724 N 45th StMy Dry Cleaner and he does an impeccable job. Also right next to the QFC mentioned in guidebook.
-5 min drive
- 25 min walk (google maps
Need to send a package? Fedex is only 0.4 miles away!
-4 min drive
- 11 min walk
**open till 11pm weekdays
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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
12513 Lake City Way NENeed to send a package? Fedex is only 0.4 miles away!
-4 min drive
- 11 min walk
**open till 11pm weekdays
next to UW shopping center and another QFC. QFC more expensive but tends to have fresher food.
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Safeway
516 1st Ave Wnext to UW shopping center and another QFC. QFC more expensive but tends to have fresher food.
It's Walgreens. Need an Rx or basic things here you go.
-1.2 miles from house
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Walgreens
4468 Stone Way NIt's Walgreens. Need an Rx or basic things here you go.
-1.2 miles from house
Top rated Spa nearby in the neighborhood. 4.9/5 on google.
-1.7 miles away
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CorePower Yoga
1455 NW Leary WayTop rated Spa nearby in the neighborhood. 4.9/5 on google.
-1.7 miles away
Gym I go to,
- 15 minutes by bike on B-G trail
- roughly 3 miles away
- next to a Ross, Fred Meyer and a Whole foods!
$5 day pass
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LA Fitness
1416 NW Ballard WayGym I go to,
- 15 minutes by bike on B-G trail
- roughly 3 miles away
- next to a Ross, Fred Meyer and a Whole foods!
$5 day pass
ORGANIC Groceries
- 1.2 miles from house
- either in the UW shopping center or right outside of it.
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Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StORGANIC Groceries
- 1.2 miles from house
- either in the UW shopping center or right outside of it.
Small-grocery and convenience store. You can get most basic types of food here (milk, eggs, bread etc.). Closest grocery store to the house. Ideal for walking.
University Market
4106 Brooklyn Ave NESmall-grocery and convenience store. You can get most basic types of food here (milk, eggs, bread etc.). Closest grocery store to the house. Ideal for walking.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StNeed to send a package? About 1 mile away from House
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The UPS Store
2311 N 45th StNeed to send a package? About 1 mile away from House
Gym just up the street from the house. Approximately .75-1.0 miles.
Emerald City Athletics - Wallingford
3924 Stone Way NGym just up the street from the house. Approximately .75-1.0 miles.
great dry cleaners right next to QFC grocery store. About 1.25 miles from house.
Wallingford Dry Cleaners
1724 N 45th Stgreat dry cleaners right next to QFC grocery store. About 1.25 miles from house.
Sightseeing
anyone interested in working at UW, going to undergrad/grad school-- you are a 10 minute walk away.
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Universidad de Washington
1410 Northeast Campus Parkwayanyone interested in working at UW, going to undergrad/grad school-- you are a 10 minute walk away.
Nice Park in Queen Anne, one of the more upper class neighborhoods (particularly upper queen anne.)
881 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Kerry
211 W Highland DrNice Park in Queen Anne, one of the more upper class neighborhoods (particularly upper queen anne.)
one of the, if not most popular sightseeing destinations in Seattle. The very first starbucks can be found nearby, just ask a local :)
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Mercado Pike Place
1531 Western Aveone of the, if not most popular sightseeing destinations in Seattle. The very first starbucks can be found nearby, just ask a local :)
Blanca Lake
My Favorite Hike To Date! Absolutely gorgeous. (8-9 miles roundtrip but SO worth it.
it's the iconic Space Needle, no need to explain!
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Aguja Espacial
400 Broad Stit's the iconic Space Needle, no need to explain!
Where the ocean meets the lake!
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWhere the ocean meets the lake!
Bainbridge Island
Well known for lots of wine tasting events!
Gotta check this out while you go see the Space Needle!
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Museo de la Cultura Pop
325 5th Ave NGotta check this out while you go see the Space Needle!
This is reccomended for sumemr visitors who have a weekend or 1-2 full days to make the trip. It's the only Rain Forest in WA. WA is only state with a Rain Forest, Mountains, Lakes, and a Desert!
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Bosque Nacional Olympic
This is reccomended for sumemr visitors who have a weekend or 1-2 full days to make the trip. It's the only Rain Forest in WA. WA is only state with a Rain Forest, Mountains, Lakes, and a Desert!
Boeing tour
See Boeing‘s “Future of Flight” exhibits (and design your own jet digitally) and see jets being made inside the Boeing factory, about 25 miles north of Seattle in Everett. The Boeing plant is the biggest building by volume in the world — 472,000,000 cubic feet — and holds the production lines for various Boeing jets, including the 787 Dreamliner. Adult admission for the exhibits and 90-minute guided tour is $18. (Children must be at least four feet tall to join the tour.)
Info: futureofflight.org
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Museo del Futuro de Vuelo de Boeing
8415 Paine Field BlvdBoeing tour
See Boeing‘s “Future of Flight” exhibits (and design your own jet digitally) and see jets being made inside the Boeing factory, about 25 miles north of Seattle in Everett. The Boeing plant is the biggest building by volume in the world — 472,000,000 cubic feet — and holds the production lines for various Boeing jets, including the 787 Dreamliner. Adult admission for the exhibits and 90-minute guided tour is $18. (Children must be at least four feet tall to join the tour.)
Info: futureofflight.org
one of the san juan islands. ABsolutely stunning 1-2 day trip to see the amazing sites to see and enjoy yourself. You could really spend a week there and not get bored.
**make sure to look into all the San Juan ISlands, WHile visiting if here long enough it is essential you go on a trip to one of them.
- go to website provided below for pictures and info or look it up
-1 hr 22 min car ride then a ferry not too far from the island.
"-This is Home - Whidbey Island
This is why I'm so inspired by the beauty of the island" www.whidbeyislandstyle.com
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Whidbey Island
one of the san juan islands. ABsolutely stunning 1-2 day trip to see the amazing sites to see and enjoy yourself. You could really spend a week there and not get bored.
**make sure to look into all the San Juan ISlands, WHile visiting if here long enough it is essential you go on a trip to one of them.
- go to website provided below for pictures and info or look it up
-1 hr 22 min car ride then a ferry not too far from the island.
"-This is Home - Whidbey Island
This is why I'm so inspired by the beauty of the island" www.whidbeyislandstyle.com
Mercado Pike Place
1531 Western AveThe famous Pike Place Market
Shopping
Best Paddle Board rental shop in seattle (IMO) .8 mile walk from my townhouse
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Urban Surf
2100 N Northlake WayBest Paddle Board rental shop in seattle (IMO) .8 mile walk from my townhouse
Ever growing popular shopping center and place with great new restaurants! Apple, Microsoft, Crate & Barrel, The Container Store, Williams Sonoma, QFC and Safewat, Northface, Nike..etc!
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University Village
2623 NE University Village StEver growing popular shopping center and place with great new restaurants! Apple, Microsoft, Crate & Barrel, The Container Store, Williams Sonoma, QFC and Safewat, Northface, Nike..etc!
Nordstrom Rack
400 Pine StFlagship Nordstrom Store in The United States
Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue SquareRecently was ranked busiest mall in America!
Everything Else
Heaven for People who are active and like exercise. 50 mile loop, flat trail all throughout Seattle. Perfect for Bikers, runners, walkers, dog walkers. Great sightseeing as well.
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Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailHeaven for People who are active and like exercise. 50 mile loop, flat trail all throughout Seattle. Perfect for Bikers, runners, walkers, dog walkers. Great sightseeing as well.
kayak/paddle board rental w/ a restaurant attached on top of where you rent the boards so you can get a nice meal afterwords.
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat Stkayak/paddle board rental w/ a restaurant attached on top of where you rent the boards so you can get a nice meal afterwords.
Airport - 20-25 minute drive w/ no traffic.
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Aeropuerto Internacional de Seattle-Tacoma
17801 International BlvdAirport - 20-25 minute drive w/ no traffic.
One of most popular running trails in Seattle, ~5k inner loop and a few miles longer outer loop. Basketball court, volleyball, softball, kickball, kayaking, layout/relax: happening spot in the summer
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Green Lake
One of most popular running trails in Seattle, ~5k inner loop and a few miles longer outer loop. Basketball court, volleyball, softball, kickball, kayaking, layout/relax: happening spot in the summer
Arts & Culture
Estadio Lumen
800 Occidental Ave SSeahawks Stadium!
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SMariners Ballpark!
top 10 attraction in Seattle!
Olympic Sculpture Park
World-class sculpture. A walk with wonderful views of the city, harbor and mountains. And it’s free. How could you not visit the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park?
The outdoor sculpture garden spreads over 9 acres of a seaside bluff north of downtown, transformed from an industrial backwater into the home of artwork such as Alexander Calder’s “Eagle,” six tons of red-painted steel that looks like an abstract soaring bird. Paths wander amid sculpture; for a longer, lovely walk, stroll along the 1.2-mile waterfront path in adjoining Myrtle Edwards Park.
Info: The sculpture garden is open year-round from a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after sunset. Free. seattleartmuseum.org/visit/osp or 206-654-3100.
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Parque de Esculturas Olímpicas
2901 Western Avetop 10 attraction in Seattle!
Olympic Sculpture Park
World-class sculpture. A walk with wonderful views of the city, harbor and mountains. And it’s free. How could you not visit the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park?
The outdoor sculpture garden spreads over 9 acres of a seaside bluff north of downtown, transformed from an industrial backwater into the home of artwork such as Alexander Calder’s “Eagle,” six tons of red-painted steel that looks like an abstract soaring bird. Paths wander amid sculpture; for a longer, lovely walk, stroll along the 1.2-mile waterfront path in adjoining Myrtle Edwards Park.
Info: The sculpture garden is open year-round from a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after sunset. Free. seattleartmuseum.org/visit/osp or 206-654-3100.
Museum of History & Industry
This museum doesn’t have the most enticing name (although it’s known locally as MOHAI, which at least is shorter). But don’t miss it. MOHAI reopened in late 2012, with new galleries and multimedia displays, in a new location in Lake Union Park at the north edge of downtown. Its exhibits on life in Seattle and Puget Sound cover everything from the maritime past to cutting-edge culture. (Adult admission is $14.)
Outside in the waterfront park, at the south end of Lake Union, watch boats scud across the lake (or across the park’s model-boat pond) and float planes take off.
While there, boat-lovers shouldn’t miss the nearby Center for Wooden Boats, with displays, more than 100 historic boats, a wharf, rental boats and free vintage-boat rides on Sundays (first-come, first served). No admission charge
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Museo de Historia e Industria (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NMuseum of History & Industry
This museum doesn’t have the most enticing name (although it’s known locally as MOHAI, which at least is shorter). But don’t miss it. MOHAI reopened in late 2012, with new galleries and multimedia displays, in a new location in Lake Union Park at the north edge of downtown. Its exhibits on life in Seattle and Puget Sound cover everything from the maritime past to cutting-edge culture. (Adult admission is $14.)
Outside in the waterfront park, at the south end of Lake Union, watch boats scud across the lake (or across the park’s model-boat pond) and float planes take off.
While there, boat-lovers shouldn’t miss the nearby Center for Wooden Boats, with displays, more than 100 historic boats, a wharf, rental boats and free vintage-boat rides on Sundays (first-come, first served). No admission charge
The Famous Museum of FLight. So much to explain it is best to visit the website for yourselves.
-~20 minute drive
http://www.museumofflight.org/
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El Museo del Vuelo
9404 E Marginal Way SThe Famous Museum of FLight. So much to explain it is best to visit the website for yourselves.
-~20 minute drive
http://www.museumofflight.org/