Best Hotels In Seattle
Kimpton Palladian Hotel
2000 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
High-end hospitality meets quirkiness with the rock and roll vibes of the Kimpton Palladian, in the Belltown neighborhood just north of Downtown. Modern and chic with an industrial edge, its pillows featuring celebrities painted as early 19th-century Russian generals have become its star attraction.
The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
The only waterfront hotel in downtown Seattle, out on Pier 67, the Edgewater has views overlooking Elliot Bay and rooms decked out like the inside of a mountain lodge (including fireplaces and wooden beams).
Inn at the Market
86 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
A romantic retreat nestled in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Sit on the fifth-floor deck and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the market or stay inside and be waited on by dedicated, helpful staff that make for a memorable stay.
Best Restaurants In Seattle
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave, SW Seattle, WA 98126
Growing from a food truck to a full-blown restaurant in North Admiral – the other side of Elliot Bay from Downtown – Marination Ma Kai serves unique Hawaiian-Korean fusion cuisine. Enjoy a pork katsu sandwich or tofu taco overlooking the bay from its patio. They have two more restaurants in Seattle to try, too.
Champagne Diner
945 Elliott Ave, W 201, Seattle, WA 98119
Got a hankering for diner classics but put off by the grease? Champagne Diner has you covered. Chef Brian Miyamoto’s creations focus on traditional diner fare but with a classy touch. Think a tuna melt but with Pacific cod and gruyere, or meatloaf using romesco sauce on a bed of grilled vegetables.
Petra Bisto
2501 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
This restaurant serves up Middle Eastern dishes in a tapestry-draped space. Highlights include chicken shawarma (thinly sliced chicken thighs marinated in garlic, lemon and spices) and ouzi. This Jordanian dish is saved for special occasions and consists of charbroiled lamb, beef, chicken breast or Gyro meat.
Best Attractions In Seattle
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
Science comes to life at this eclectic, innovative and family-friendly ‘museum’ opposite the Space Needle. Learn about the simplest things, such as the meaning behind rolling your tongue, to understanding our galaxy in the planetarium.
Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101
As a seaport city, there’s tons of underwater wildlife in the nearby Pacific Ocean. Seattle Aquarium – out on Pier 59 along Alaskan Way – offers a chance to get up close to sharks, salmon and sea otters. Join them for feeding time and feel like you’re actually in the ocean with the immersive underwater dome.
Olympic National Park
Seattle WA
Covering close to a million acres with 70 miles of wide coastline, Olympic National Park is full of outdoor opportunities. Just under three hours from Seattle (depending on which part of the park you visit), it’s well worth the journey. Go fishing or boating on the various waters, hike through the forests, star gaze at night and ski down the slopes during winter.