While the rain does fall often in Seattle, it brings with it the lush beauty and life that the city thrives on to make it such a special place.
Amongst that beauty and life is a throng of diverse and unique things to do. From experiencing the historical music scene that brought legends like Nirvana to the forefront of the industry to dining at fresh seafood joints with a beautiful mountain backdrop, here are some of my favorite things to do in the Emerald City.
1. Spend a day in Discovery Park
To get your nature fix without actually leaving the city, Discovery Park is the place to go with 534 acres of natural area to explore.
Go for a hike on the 12 miles of trails among the evergreen trees, relax or search for seashells on the sandy beach or visit the West Point Lighthouse, which has been in operation since 1881. The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center tells the history of the Indigenous Duwamish who once lived on the land.
2. Shop and eat at Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market has a special place in the heart of Seattle. With a maze of shops and secret foodie spots, this famous market is a tourist destination that’s worth a visit. There’s a wall that you can leave your mark with a chewed-up piece of gum – is it fascinating or unsanitary? You decide.
Watch seafood vendors fling fish from one part of the store to another. Most come for the spectacle, but the ultra-fresh filets or shellfish make for an unforgettable home-cooked meal.
Stroll around the many quirky shops like Eighth Generation, an Indigenous-owned home goods and art shop, Lamplight Books, a used book store with everything from modern literature to vintage favorites, or peep massive footwear at the Giant Shoe Museum. But who are we kidding? You came here to eat.
Planning tip: Go hungry. Find tasty Russian dumplings at Piroshky Piroshky, swig some Rachel’s Ginger Beer, indulge in the best mac ‘n’ cheese you’ve ever tasted at Beecher’s Handmade Cheese or grab a sweet Earl Grey cookie at Three Girls Bakery.
3. Rock out at the Museum of Pop Culture
Not only is the Museum of Pop Culture a unique architectural wonder to admire, but the exhibitions will take you on a journey through the history of the music industry, with a special soft spot for Seattle legends Kurt Cobain and…
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