A Seattle Guidebook

Tom
A Seattle Guidebook

Essentials

Healthy and delicious prepared foods that are comparable to anything you might order from a delivery service. But without the delivery fees and delivery time, because it's only two blocks away. I recommend the salads, the bolognese , and the butter chicken.
Kitchen & Market
Healthy and delicious prepared foods that are comparable to anything you might order from a delivery service. But without the delivery fees and delivery time, because it's only two blocks away. I recommend the salads, the bolognese , and the butter chicken.
Small grocery store in nearby Madison Park. Lots of variety and quality options. Closes at 10pm.
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Bert's Red Apple Market
1801 41st Ave E
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Small grocery store in nearby Madison Park. Lots of variety and quality options. Closes at 10pm.
This is where I shop. Healthy produce and generally good parking.
245 helybéli ajánlásával
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison St
245 helybéli ajánlásával
This is where I shop. Healthy produce and generally good parking.
722 helybéli ajánlásával
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
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Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake Ave
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Safeway
2201 E Madison St
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Health and Wellness

Leschi yoga studio on Lake Washington - it's a longish walk or a quickish drive. Sometimes they hold early morning classes on a nearby dock with Mount Rainier in the background. Look up their schedule online.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
SOL Yoga
200 Lake Washington Blvd
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Leschi yoga studio on Lake Washington - it's a longish walk or a quickish drive. Sometimes they hold early morning classes on a nearby dock with Mount Rainier in the background. Look up their schedule online.
Very short walk to this gym. Weekly passes available.
Transform 180 Fitness - Madison Park Gym
Very short walk to this gym. Weekly passes available.

Food Scene

Three words: Bacon. Maple. Bars.
120 helybéli ajánlásával
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison St
120 helybéli ajánlásával
Three words: Bacon. Maple. Bars.
Slices and salads from the best pizza chain in Seattle, just steps away. Open for lunch or dinner.
229 helybéli ajánlásával
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus St
229 helybéli ajánlásával
Slices and salads from the best pizza chain in Seattle, just steps away. Open for lunch or dinner.
Excellent savory and sweet European pastries, breakfast, lunch, coffee, and wine.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Belle Epicurean Bakery
3109 E Madison St
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent savory and sweet European pastries, breakfast, lunch, coffee, and wine.
Excellent Basque-inspired cuisine including tapas.
77 helybéli ajánlásával
The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison St
77 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent Basque-inspired cuisine including tapas.
Arosa Cafe
3121 E Madison St
Excellent sushi and sashimi. A bit spendy but worth it.
38 helybéli ajánlásával
Nishino
3130 E Madison St
38 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent sushi and sashimi. A bit spendy but worth it.
Mike Walker's iconic Madrona restaurant.
113 helybéli ajánlásával
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th Ave
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Mike Walker's iconic Madrona restaurant.
Great summer beach spot and nice to visit year-round.
120 helybéli ajánlásával
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison St
120 helybéli ajánlásával
Great summer beach spot and nice to visit year-round.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th Ave
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Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
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Cactus Madison Park
4220 E Madison St
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The hearty uphill walk to 23rd and Union will make this meal calorie-neutral.
228 helybéli ajánlásával
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway E
228 helybéli ajánlásával
The hearty uphill walk to 23rd and Union will make this meal calorie-neutral.
Food so tasty you won't notice how healthy it is.
150 helybéli ajánlásával
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison St
150 helybéli ajánlásával
Food so tasty you won't notice how healthy it is.
Excellent vegan thai cuisine. Nice courtyard for al fresco dining.
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Araya's Place
2808 East Madison Street
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent vegan thai cuisine. Nice courtyard for al fresco dining.
Nick's on Madison

Drinks & Nightlife

Also a restaurant, on Lake Washington.
55 helybéli ajánlásával
BluWater Bistro - Leschi
102 Lakeside Ave
55 helybéli ajánlásával
Also a restaurant, on Lake Washington.

Parks & Nature

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Seattle Japán Kert
1075 Lake Washington Blvd E
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Arboretum Foundation
2300 Arboretum Dr E
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The locals used to call it Hidden Beach. It can be a bit crowded on hot summer days, especially after 5. But it's a really nice swimming spot. On a clear day, swim out about 75 yards and see Mount Rainier to the south. About a 15 minute walk from the apartment or a short drive (street parking may be tight at times).
E Harrison St Shoreline Street End
East Harrison Street
The locals used to call it Hidden Beach. It can be a bit crowded on hot summer days, especially after 5. But it's a really nice swimming spot. On a clear day, swim out about 75 yards and see Mount Rainier to the south. About a 15 minute walk from the apartment or a short drive (street parking may be tight at times).
Choose between a 2.8 mile paved inner loop (better for people watching) or a 3.2 mile unpaved outer loop (which is better for running). You can also rent paddle boats or join a game of "amigo" (pick-up) soccer.
624 helybéli ajánlásával
Green Lake
624 helybéli ajánlásával
Choose between a 2.8 mile paved inner loop (better for people watching) or a 3.2 mile unpaved outer loop (which is better for running). You can also rent paddle boats or join a game of "amigo" (pick-up) soccer.
101 helybéli ajánlásával
Volunteer Park Konzervatórium
1400 E Galer St
101 helybéli ajánlásával
Two shetland ponies live on this double lot with a ponderosa pine forest. They are named "Gaia" and "Firenze." Don't go on the property but you can poke your head over the tall-ish hedge and watch them graze for a moment of zen.
308 31st Ave E
308 31st Avenue East
Two shetland ponies live on this double lot with a ponderosa pine forest. They are named "Gaia" and "Firenze." Don't go on the property but you can poke your head over the tall-ish hedge and watch them graze for a moment of zen.

Entertainment & Activities

Washington Park Playfield
1017 Lake Washington Blvd E
So many stairs, your bum will love it / hate it.
Howe Street Stairs
810 E Howe St
So many stairs, your bum will love it / hate it.
Great selection of classic / cult classic movies in a dinner theater format.
128 helybéli ajánlásával
Central Cinema
1411 21st Ave
128 helybéli ajánlásával
Great selection of classic / cult classic movies in a dinner theater format.

Getting around / travel logistics

Take the Number 11 metro bus to downtown or Madison Park
E Madison St & Lake Washington Blvd station
Take the Number 11 metro bus to downtown or Madison Park
Route 11 to Downtown / Madison Park Route 8 to Space Needle / Mount Baker (neighborhood)
28th Avenue East & East Madison Street
Route 11 to Downtown / Madison Park Route 8 to Space Needle / Mount Baker (neighborhood)
There are multiple buses that connect in multiple place around the intersection of Montlake Blvd and SR-520. From here you can quickly get to downtown Seattle, the Eastside (Redmond / Kirkland / Bellevue), and many Seattle neighborhoods.
Montlake Fwy Station
There are multiple buses that connect in multiple place around the intersection of Montlake Blvd and SR-520. From here you can quickly get to downtown Seattle, the Eastside (Redmond / Kirkland / Bellevue), and many Seattle neighborhoods.
Rent a canoe and paddle to Foster Island.
44 helybéli ajánlásával
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NE
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Rent a canoe and paddle to Foster Island.
Need a place to keep your luggage secure, before or after your stay, check out BagBnB. You can store your luggage at various locations around town for a few bucks. Tip: there are several locations around town, not just the 1st avenue one shown here. One BagBnB location is just 340 feet from the Capitol Hill light rail station, which will take you right to the airport. https://bagbnb.com/luggage-storage/seattle
Northwest Tribal Art, a BagBnB partner
1417 1st Avenue
Need a place to keep your luggage secure, before or after your stay, check out BagBnB. You can store your luggage at various locations around town for a few bucks. Tip: there are several locations around town, not just the 1st avenue one shown here. One BagBnB location is just 340 feet from the Capitol Hill light rail station, which will take you right to the airport. https://bagbnb.com/luggage-storage/seattle