Roy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Main Points of Interest
Iconic Seattle landmark, with recently renovated revolving top floor.
Located at the Seattle Center, an urban park in downtown Seattle (~1.5 miles from the AirBnB). It's free to walk around the park, but a little bit pricey to go up (~$35 but could be cheaper with various promos, e.g., Groupon). The CityPass is a good option if you're interested in doing all the landmarks.
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Space Needle
400 Broad StIconic Seattle landmark, with recently renovated revolving top floor.
Located at the Seattle Center, an urban park in downtown Seattle (~1.5 miles from the AirBnB). It's free to walk around the park, but a little bit pricey to go up (~$35 but could be cheaper with various promos, e.g., Groupon). The CityPass is a good option if you're interested in doing all the landmarks.
Chihuly Garden and Glass is located right next to the Space Needle. It's worth visiting at least once since it features the work by one of Seattle's best known artists. Makes for good pictures. A little pricey.
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StChihuly Garden and Glass is located right next to the Space Needle. It's worth visiting at least once since it features the work by one of Seattle's best known artists. Makes for good pictures. A little pricey.
Interesting looking building designed by Frank Gehry located in the Seattle Center. It's rumored the design was inspired by a paper bag that he crumpled up. The exhibits are cool (especially if you're a big Marvel fan).
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Museo della Cultura Pop
325 5th Ave NInteresting looking building designed by Frank Gehry located in the Seattle Center. It's rumored the design was inspired by a paper bag that he crumpled up. The exhibits are cool (especially if you're a big Marvel fan).
As the world's most valuable company, Amazon built a landmark to show off corporate headquarters. Whatever you think of the company itself, the Spheres are legitimately a good greenhouse and tourist destination.
They are open to the public every other weekend, so if you happen to visiting on an open weekend, I would recommend that you make reservations in advance here:
https://www.seattlespheres.com/the-spheres-weekend-public-visits
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Sfere Amazon
2111 7th AveAs the world's most valuable company, Amazon built a landmark to show off corporate headquarters. Whatever you think of the company itself, the Spheres are legitimately a good greenhouse and tourist destination.
They are open to the public every other weekend, so if you happen to visiting on an open weekend, I would recommend that you make reservations in advance here:
https://www.seattlespheres.com/the-spheres-weekend-public-visits
Located next to the Spheres, Amazon Go is a convenience store without a checkout line. You must have Amazon Prime to get in (or go with someone who does). The no-checkout experience feels like you're stealing.
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Amazon Go
2131 7th AveLocated next to the Spheres, Amazon Go is a convenience store without a checkout line. You must have Amazon Prime to get in (or go with someone who does). The no-checkout experience feels like you're stealing.
Pike Market is a must-see destination. It can get crowded during weekends, but there are no bad shops to check out. It's multi-leveled with all kinds of hidden corners.
My personal favorite places to see/eat are:
* Ellenos Greek Yogurt
* Storyville Coffee (located above the yogurt shop)
* Pike Market Chowder (well-known but HUGE line! Go on a weekday if possible)
* Country Dough (Chinese bites)
* Beecher's Cheese
* Rachel's Gingerbeer
* Original Starbucks (also huge line, not totally sure if worth it?)
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Mercato di Pike Place
1531 Western AvePike Market is a must-see destination. It can get crowded during weekends, but there are no bad shops to check out. It's multi-leveled with all kinds of hidden corners.
My personal favorite places to see/eat are:
* Ellenos Greek Yogurt
* Storyville Coffee (located above the yogurt shop)
* Pike Market Chowder (well-known but HUGE line! Go on a weekday if possible)
* Country Dough (Chinese bites)
* Beecher's Cheese
* Rachel's Gingerbeer
* Original Starbucks (also huge line, not totally sure if worth it?)
Highest Point in Seattle. Much cheaper to go up than the Space Needle.
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Columbia Center
701 5th AveHighest Point in Seattle. Much cheaper to go up than the Space Needle.