Below is a list of fun things to do around town including tours, museums, parks and hikes. We've paired some of these activities with our favorite dining options.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 753-4940
Lunch spots nearby include Local 360 and Tilikum Place Café.
Seattle Art Museum
1300 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 654-3100
Pike's Place Market is a great place to grab food nearby!
Bill Speidels Underground Tour
614 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, (206) 682-4646
While you're in Pioneer Square, try The London Plane or Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar.
Gas Works Park
2143 North Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103
Grab brunch at Pablo y Pablo, get a flight of cider at Schilling Cider House, or have a beer at Fremont Brewing.
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98199, (206) 386-4236
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Place Northwest, Seattle, WA 98117, (206) 684-4075
Great place to watch the sunset.
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 684-4075
Green Lake is best walked with coffee in hand from Retreat.
Ballard Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
Happens on Sundays; a true delight! For those of you staying at The Hotel Ballard this will be right outside your front door.
Little Si Trailhead
Southeast Mount Si Road, North Bend, WA 98045, (206) 625-1367
A classic Seattle-area hike for the adventurous! We never do this, but apparently some people like hiking. Nearby, you can also find the Mount Si trailhead which is a longer version of Little Si.
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98112, (206) 543-8800
Walking through The Seattle Japanese Garden, located in the Arboretum, pairs well with lunch at Café Flora.