Michael & Jessica
Things To Do
Pike Place Market
Check out this iconic market in downtown Seattle! Be sure to take in the views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains! (Old Stove Brewing has outdoor seating with great views!)
West Seattle Water Taxi
Water Taxi offers great views of the city skyline and Mount Rainer! Marination Ma Kai has great food and beer options at the West Seattle ferry stop!
Lake Union Park
This park is a short walk away from hotels. A great place to watch sea planes land on South Lake Union! Also an excellent (but crowded) spot to watch 4th of July fireworks.
Gas Works Park
A park in the Fremont neighborhood. The park has the best view of the Seattle skyline! Fremont Brewing is a short drive away and should not be missed!
Green Lake Park
Close to Mike and Jess's house and one other their favorite spots in the city! Walk the 3 mile loop around the lake or try out a Paddle Board or Kayak rental!
Golden Gardens Park
End your day right with a picnic on the beach while watching the sunset over the Olympic mountains!
Seattle Sounders Game / International District
Let's go Sounders! Catch a game to watch Seattle's MLS team. If you take the Link, get off at the International District stop to grab some delicious food and boba before or after the game. Chung Chun Rice Dog (Korean corn dogs) is a household favorite. If you're looking for a group lunch option, grab some dim sum at Harbor City or Hong Kong Bistro!
Capitol Hill Neighborhood
This area of Seattle has lots of food, bars and nightlight options! Highlights include: Starbucks Roastery and other great coffee shops Bakery Nouveau - get our favorite twice bakec chocate croissant Stoup Brewing - formerly Optimism, where we celebrated our engagement! Melrose Market - cute shops and restaurants Nightlife - the best spot in Seattle if you want to have a night out!
Nearby Food Recommendations
Downtown: Bangrak Market - Mike's favorite spot downtown (Thai) Taco Chukis - no frills, quick service, delicious tacos Portage Bay - yummy brunch chain. Many locations around Seattle! Cloudburst Brewing - get your West Coast IPA near Pike's Place Fremont/Wallingford: Musashi's - delicious, high quality yet super affordable sushi Seawolf Bakers - best bread and pastries Jess has found so far Kamonegi - specializing in Japanese soba noodles with a cool bar attached. Reservation required. 19 GOLD - our favorite post-climbing spot for Taiwanese food and boba Ballard: Un Bien - best Caribbean sandwich of your life. Get corn too. Pestle Rock - explore Thai cuisine. You won't find Pad Thai on the menu! Great Notion Brewing - great sour beers! Greenwood: Green Tree Restaurant - favorite Vietnamese food spot The Chicken Supply - amazing Filipino fried chicken. All gluten free! Order ahead. The Nutty Squirrel - creamy gelato is perfect on a hot day! A+ vegan options too.
Hikes Within 1 Hour of Seattle
Rattlesnake Ledge Trail Little Mount Si Trail Garfield Ledges Trail Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trail Head Lake 22 Trail Snoqualmie Falls Franklin Falls
Farther Afield Adventures
Taylor Shellfish Farms - eat oysters right on the water (1.5 hrs away) Mount Rainier National Park - iconic stop but apply for permits in advance (2 hrs away) Leavenworth - cute German themed town in the heart of the Central Cascades (2.5 hrs away) Mount Baker/North Cascades National Park (3 hrs away) Artist Point - where we got engaged! (3 hrs away) Olympic National Park - see rainforests and rocky coasts (4 hrs away) Anacotes/San Juan Islands - see Orca whales (1.5 to 4+ hrs away) Vancouver - bring your passport and pop over to Canada (2.5 hrs away)