Marissa & Doug
Things To Do
Gas Works Park
Huge park with some of the best views of Seattle. Fremont neighborhood close by has a lot of great food and brews.
Golden Gardens Park
One of the best beaches in Seattle to watch the sun set! Also located in our neighborhood, Ballard.
Olympic Sculpture Park
Covered in monumental artworks, this award-winning nine-acre sculpture park on the waterfront is Seattle's largest downtown green space and is just one mile north of the Seattle Art Museum. A gorgeous place to take a walk and see some sculptures-- made even better because there is no entry fee!
Kerry Park
An unsurpassed view of Elliott Bay and the Central City, with an occasional backdrop of Mount Rainier, draws camera buffs to this spot. At sunset they often line the wall just as the city and the sound are beginning to glow with lights. At night it becomes almost a fantasy scene, with brightly lit ferries gliding across the water and the Space Needle shining from its 500-foot pedestal.
Seattle Art Museum
Located downtown, one block from Pike Place Market, global art collections, temporary installations, and special exhibitions from around the world bridge cultures and centuries.
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
The Museum of History & Industry’s (MOHAI) permanent exhibit, True Northwest: The Seattle Journey, traverses through the real Seattle story. Find out how the city rebuilt after a devastating fire, made a fortune in a legendary gold rush, reshaped its natural setting, boomed during two World Wars and two World’s Fairs, and challenged the status quo in the 20th century.
Museum of Pop Culture
Located next to Seattle’s historic Space Needle, houses some of the world’s most legendary pop culture artifacts. Test your DJ skills in Sound Lab, and get the scoop on the world’s most mesmerizing producers of pop culture. Hands-on experiences, iconic artifacts, and award-winning exhibitions featuring luminaries in the fields of music, literature, television, and film make MoPOP a destination unlike any other.
The Museum of Flight
Walk the aisle of JFK's Air Force One and climb aboard the West Coast's only Concorde. Revel in the history and heroics of WWI and WWII. Barrel-roll a Mustang, land on the moon, and soar over Puget Sound in a simulator. Experience the excitement of the space race and sit at the controls of the world's fastest jet. From the Wright brothers to the exploration of Mars, you'll find it at The Museum of Flight!
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass provides a look at Chihuly’s inspiration and influences and brings together many of the elements of his work, including Drawings, signature glass series, large architectural installations and his personal collections.
Pike Place Market
A Seattle classic! Pike Place Market is a public farmer's market overlooking Elliott Bay and the Seattle Waterfront in Seattle. Opened in 1907, the Market is one of the oldest continuously operated public farmers' markets in the States. The shops there can be broken down into four broad categories: restaurants and eateries, fresh food (fish, vegetables and the like), arts and crafts and chachkies. No trip to Seattle is complete without a visit here!
Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market
Experience the food and culture at one of Seattle’s most famous landmarks, Pike Place Market, on this 2-hour, chef-guided food tour. See where chefs shop and locals hang out. Enjoy diverse tastings at nearly a dozen different stops — places like Beecher's ‘World's Best’ Mac and Cheese, Local Color coffee shop, Britt's Pickles, Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt and more.
The Gum Wall
It's more than a wall, it's the entire alley. It smells of sweet, putrid gum. An iconic Seattle site to see if you're at Pike Place & want to be grossed out!
Smith Tower Observatory Bar
Skip the Space Needle and go here for spectacular views and food! (21+)
Hazlewood
One of our favorite cocktail bars in our neighborhood, Ballard.
The Pink Door
If you want to do dinner and a show, this is an Italian restaurant with burlesque shows & trapeze entertainment plus terrace with Elliott Bay views! An excellent way to pend a night out!
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
Our favorite neighborhood brunch spot (biscuits & gravy is Doug's go-to)
Seattle’s 100 Best Restaurants
Because I don't want this page to be forever long with 50 food recommendations, the link below is a pretty solid collection and lists all the local faves. You can't go wrong with Teriyaki, Bahn Mi, Pho, or a Seattle Dog from pretty much any place you can find them, though :-)
Beneath the Streets
Beneath the Streets offers boutique tours dedicated to providing authentic and unique guided explorations through the historic underground passageways of Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square. Our ONE HOUR walking tours are led by fun, professional, and seasoned tour guides who live and breathe Seattle history. We never use scripts and enhance the guest experience with insider tips and local favorites!
Kayak/SUP Rental
If you're feeling adventurous and want to paddle out on Lake Union, this group is great to use!