The Best of Seattle, WA

I love visiting Seattle! It's so full of life and sunlight. Here is a list of some of the most exciting attractions in Seattle.

LODGING:
The Maxwell Hotel
300 Roy Street
Seattle, WA 9810
A gorgeous, high-class hotel in the midst of a bustling city. Fresh cupcakes and tasty treats are complimentary for their guests, along with a friendly staff and retro art lining the walls. Read my review about The Maxwell.

The Mediterranean Inn

425 Queen Anne Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109-4517

A place for a coffee fanatic, city-lover to relax in a simple environment, The Mediterranean is one of the most raved about hotels in Seattle, and has a Starbucks cafe right besides it.


FOOD:
The Cheesecake Factory
700 Pike Street, Seattle
A delicious, top-rated restaurant nestled within the big factory of cheesecakes on Pike Street is a popular place for lunch and dinner for both residents and tourists.

Pacific Place Food Court
600 Pine St # 228, Seattle
One of the famous malls in the area has a pretty decent arrangement of food court stands and genres of food for both breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
Seattle, Washington 98101
A variety of cafes and delicious bakeries and seafood shops line the levels of the famous Pike Place Market.

Yanni's Greek Restaurant

7419 Greenwood Avenue
Seattle, WA 98103-5043

The best Greek restaurant in the city of Seattle, in my humble opinion. A family-run restaurant and lovely, cozy atmosphere makes for a perfect, romantic date or dinner with the large family.

Three Girls Bakery
1514 Pike Pl # 1, Seattle (located in Pike Place Market)
or
6209 15th Avenue Northwest, Seattle
The best bearclaw pastries on the planet, but again, this is just my humble opinion. Go ahead and taste for yourself!

Starbucks (by Pike Place Market)
1912 Pike Place, Seattle
The very first Starbucks (yes, ever) opened up on 2000 Western Avenue, and was relocated to 1912 Pike Place. The long line is worth the wait for a look inside the very first Starbucks and the friendly staff within.

Piroshky, Piroshky Bakery
1908 Pike Place
Seattle, WA 98101
Delicious Russian-styled savory and sweet treats that leave your mouth watering for more. * My recommendation is to try the Moscow roll and the sweet cream cheese berry vatrushka

ATTRACTIONS/SHOPS:

Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
Seattle, Washington 98101
Along with their delicious food items, there are crafty shops and local businesses with interesting finds for all ages.

Ride The Ducks
516 Broad Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Land and water tours of the greatest monumental landmarks within Seattle, Washington, including the lake house where Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan filmed the famous "Sleepless in Seattle" scene and more.

Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 East Prospect Street, Seattle
Rich in history and artifacts, the Seattle Asian Art Museum has everything an avid history lover would be curious about--paintings, statues and monuments and authentic calligraphy pieces. * Please note that this museum is peaceful, not extremely little-kid-friendly and is not hands-on.

ROSS Dress for Less
1418 3rd Ave # 100, Seattle
ROSS stores are around the country, but this elaborate Seattle store located on the bustling downtown city streets fills a bargain hunter's heart with glee, never failing to exceed the level set by other ROSS stores in Washington state.

Nordstrom Rack and others
1601 2nd Avenue, Seattle
Ever wish you could own designer brand clothing or shoes, but for much less? Nordstrom Rack takes items that didn't sell at their local Nordstrom's stores and prices them for cheap, bargain-y prices every day. Go browse along the rack, and don't forget to walk around in the area to find more deals downtown.

The Space Needle
203 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98109
The most famous landmark in Seattle, WA is the Space Needle, known for its rooftop cafe and observation deck. Take a trip at fast speed to the top of a beautiful monument that has shaped the hard workers in this city to living legends.

Key Arena
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109-4623
Home to some of the greatest shows and celebrity shindigs, not to mention sporting events, the Key Arena always has something to offer that is fun for the whole family.

The Experience Music Project (EMP)
325 5th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
This is where kids can have fun, let loose and enjoy themselves with their siblings, friends and parents. They can learn about all genres of music, create their own, even star in their own rock band at the Sound Lab. A favorite of mine since six or seven.

Pacific Science Center
200 Second Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
A great arrangement of the most advanced scientific exhibits and displays can be found at the PSC, including the beautiful topical butterfly house.