THE ULTIMATE SEATTLE TRAVEL GUIDE (40+ things to do + tips from a local!)
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- The must-see Seattle spots; where to eat, drink, and shop; tips on getting here; and tips on getting around. I hope this helps you plan your trip to Seattle!
⇩ Timestamps and links below ⇩
Table of Contents:
0:51 What to do in Seattle
2:53 City Viewpoints
5:26 Where to Eat, Drink, & Shop
5:33 Food
7:45 Dessert & Sweets
10:00 Drinks
12:02 Dranks
13:02 Shopping & Thrifting
15:59 City Venues
17:09 Unique & Seasonal Activities
18:43 When to Visit
20:55 Tips on Getting Here
24:25 Getting Around the City
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☆ WHAT TO DO IN SEATTLE ☆
1. Space Needle
2. Pike Place Market
3. The Gum Wall
4. Chihuly Garden & Glass
5. The Waterfront
6. The Spheres
☆ CITY VIEWPOINTS ☆
1. Pier 62
2. Gas Works Park
3. Kerry Park
4. Water Taxi to West Seattle
5. Ferry Ride to Bainbridge Island or Bremerton
☆ FOOD ☆
1. Pike Place Chowder
2. Ivar's
3. Dick's Drive-In
4. Sisters and Brothers
5. Piroshky Piroshky
6. Seattle Dogs
☆ DESSERT & SWEETS ☆
1. Salt & Straw
2. Molly Moon's
3. Pie Bar
4. Hood Famous Cafe + Bar
5. Hot Cakes
6. Top Pot Doughnuts
7. Bakery Nouveau
☆ DRINKS ☆
1. Original Starbucks
2. Starbucks Reserve Roastery
3. Rachel's Ginger Beer
4. Fremont Brewing
5. Old Stove Brewing
6. mbar
☆ DRANKS ☆
1. Unicorn
2. Still Liquor
3. Neumos
☆ SHOPPING & THRIFTING ☆
1. Fremont Vintage Mall
2. Goodwill (Capitol Hill)
3. Seattle Antiques Market
4. Amazon Go
5. Amazon Go Grocery
6. Amazon 4-Star
7. Pike St. Press
8. Standard Goods
9. The Elliott Bay Book Company
10. REI Seattle Flagship
☆ CITY VENUES ☆
1. Lumen Field
2. T-Mobile Park
3. Climate Pledge Arena
4. Washington State Convention Center
☆ UNIQUE & SEASONAL ACTIVITIES ☆
1. Hot Tub Boat
2. Rent a duffy boat, kayak, paddleboard in Lake Union
3. University of Washington cherry blossoms in the spring
☆ WHEN TO VISIT ☆
1. Spring - flowers in the city, plants are coming back to life, starting to have warmer weather, days are getting longer
2. Summer - long days, best chance of a sunny day, thriving plants, everyone is outside enjoying the weather
3. Fall - cooler weather, fall foliage (peak fall colors around the end of October)
4. Winter - grey and wet, low chance of seeing the sun, snow in the surrounding mountains
☆ TIPS ON GETTING HERE ☆
1. To see Mt. Rainier from the plane (if clear enough):
If flying north into Seattle, sit on the starboard side.
If flying south out of Seattle, sit on the port side.
This is based on flying to/from California.
2. If the winds are going south, then you'll fly over downtown Seattle before landing. So look outside for a beautiful view!
3. If you're driving here, you'll get a beautiful of the city, no matter which direction you're coming from.
4. To get to the city from the airport: Link Light Rail, app-based rideshare, car rental, Gig car share
☆ GETTING AROUND THE CITY ☆
1. Link Light Rail
2. Bus
3. Streetcar
4. Monorail
5. App-based rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Jump bikes, Lime scooters, Wheels scooters)
6. Gig car share
7. Walking!
About this video:
‣ Recorded and edited by Kelly Lira
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‣ Editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro
‣ Microphone: Blue Yeti USB Mic - amzn.to/36xoIlj
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If you're new here, hi! I'm Kelly, a Southern California native now living in Seattle. I work full time and make videos for the mems :)
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Adding links to what I mentioned in this video here! bc my TH-cam description was already too long lol:
Alaskan Way viaduct demolition - th-cam.com/video/zUvF0nDwTo4/w-d-xo.html
Waterfront renovation - th-cam.com/video/KMmXHwoauSY/w-d-xo.html
The Spheres - www.seattlespheres.com/
Water taxi to West Seattle - kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
Ferry - www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/
Thrift Shop music video - th-cam.com/video/QK8mJJJvaes/w-d-xo.html
Hot tub boat - www.hottubboats.com/
Duffy boat rental - www.theelectricboatco.com/
Flight patterns - www.portseattle.org/projects/flight-patterns
The Good Rain by Timothy Egan - amzn.to/2MB14w8 (affiliate link)
Also check out Monica Church’s video on the Amazon Go Grocery store - th-cam.com/video/Uutal2M4VXQ/w-d-xo.html
Where did you buy your wicker bar stools?
@@jillianmikesell7728 we got them on OfferUp!
Don't fucking recommend going to the space needle. That's the most stupidest basic thing you can do there.
Lol! Your so right 😂
Explore Seattle through our lens
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POV: you're from seattle and you're watching just to see if u recognize all the areas, lol
It’s not this amazing 😂
Haha I'm from Seattle and that is what I am doing 😅
Yupppp
I live in Lynden Washington but I’ve been there many times to same
Yess 😂😂
I'm a local Seattlite and I agree with almost everything Kelly's recommended in this video. There are a lot more small holes in the wall with incredible food but from a tourist perspective she hit the right notes.
Just moved here! What would you recommend for the small hole in the walls?
I got to know these holes in the wall places
@@luck3971 Anything in China Town / Little Saigon if you want authentic Viet food, go to Columbia City. Paseo's in Freemont. Oasis Boba. Loads of food trucks. List is endless. The best food in Seattle isn't found in bougie locations.
@@stnicgglemploy2794 Been going to China Town a lot. Will derinatly try out Columbia City. Any good spots off the Sound Transit startion?
Ethiopian food.
Oh man we gotta meet up so I can show you the real spots, these are all tourist traps. Try Pho bac, Vivace, Hello Em, A+Hong Kong Kitchen , Haidi Lao, June Baby, Taku, Gan Bei, carnitas Michoacán, fried catfish from beacon hill shell station, the list goes on ! :)
I love this! Thank you!
ahhhh so many good suggestions! ty!! 🤩🤩
I second the catfish from the Shell gas station
Seattle fish guys too!
Beacon Hill Shell catfish was a regular late night thing when I was a teen. Especially if Hong Kong Bistro was packed. Even if most are popular with tourists, I still like a lot of her picks.
I live here but I still love watching travel vids like these that remind me how beautiful seattle is
Same
I’ve been living in WA for the past 3 years and I still get exited when I see Mt. Rainier 🥰❤️
Born and raised here and I’m the same way! 😂 it’s so gorgeous!
I was born and raised here as well and I feel the same way. I freak out every time I see it. It’s so beautiful it never gets old!
I was also born and raised here and the view never gets old
Same, but been here for 6 yrs
Same and same!
I do want to note that if you do take the lyft/uber and heading to Seattle from seatac, I highly recommend you to take the light rail. It's $2.50 for a one way trip. Using the lyft/uber will cost about $20+ just to Seattle. Unless you have a lot of things, then you might as well take the lyft/uber
It's closer to $40-45 these days for Uber... since the rates went up in January. The light rail is $3 from the Airport to downtown... still a bargain at any price!
Lyft right now is like 70 up
@@EricaGamet can you access the airport stop if you’re not actually in the airport? Sorry confusing question
@@Melissababy155 Yep! You can enter from the street side at 176th and International Blvd. take the elevator up then over the bridge.
Is it a far walk from the luggage claim to the light rail. We will have two large bags. I don’t mind the walk but with luggage 😮
Finally someone made a new Seattle Video. It was good🤙🏽🤙🏽 I’m tired of people making depressing videos. Every city has its pros n cons. Every place has people less fortunate. 10/10 Seattle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for saying this... yes! I have been feeling a little down about the city (because I haven't left Capitol Hill/downtown since lockdown)... and this video was another reminder of what a wonderful city I am fortunate enough to live in has to offer!
@@EricaGamet Ballard Ave with its street seating is even better than ever. COVID hasn't ruined everything. With no disrespect to the businesses that have succumbed to the pandemic, the challenge has brought out the best in other businesses, and what we're returning to is pretty darned amazing.
I’ve moved here 4 months ago and I get mesmerized every time I see Mt Rainier on my way to work when it’s sunny. It just brings a smile to my day seeing so much nature around. I have visited local beaches like Juanita beach, Shoreline, Madrona beach. Volunteer park is just an amazing place to watch the city at sunset. This place is amazing! Walking the city and it’s diversity is at another level.
Got a love no state taxes on the federal.
I just saw one of my old students in your video!!! So cool!! What a small world.
As a born and raised Washingtonian, you did such a good job with this video!!!
I have been researching Seattle videos for almost 2 years now trying to understand it the best way I can before moving there. This is by far the most comprehensive, beautifully narrated and shot video I have seen on Seattle! Thank you for sharing!!
You’re gonna love it here . Moved here 3 years ago …. Was only supposed to stay for 2 ….. why can I say. I’m in love
Tip don't live in Seattle live in diffrent city
Agree not to move here. Live elsewhere in Washington. Seattle is a cesspool. Both our cars were broken into within 6 days of moving here in March 2021. Also, if you don’t make at least $5k a month, you can visit just won’t be able to live nice in the state. People hate outsiders too, very unfriendly. We lost $700 with just parking tickets, even with a permit. Moving back to Texas in a few weeks!
@@stacyhoward5464 Damn... That bad? Thank you for your honest comment. I've been trying to decide between Seattle and Denver, because of their proximity to outdoor activities, but I have only visited Denver (and I loved it). I might have to rethink moving to Seattle. If someone breaks into my truck I'm gonna lose it.
@@paulhatzig7084 Seattle is covered in homeless
This is probably most ideal way for a travel guide video to be shown. Quick simple and covered a lot and was very informational. I've lived in Seattle several years and this video still helped me locate new places without me having to skip over all the places I've already been to. Thanks! You the real MVP
I went on my first solo trip to Seattle a few weeks ago and it was one of the best experiences despite being so anxious!! Traveling solo is definitely intimidating but its so liberating.
@Robert DaMan -- would you have a recommendation for the best area to get a hotel?
It looks a great place to visit - and solo travel is great we agree.
Wow it's like a love letter to Seattle. So glad you're enjoying it!
:3
I am visiting Seattle in late June, and this is the first complete video I have watched. Thank you for all the tips and tricks. Greetings from Illinois!
Don't go to Ivars. If you make your way to Alki Beach in West Seattle sunfish has the best fish and chips
@@caitlinburns7467 Thank you!
A lot of these food spots were tourist spots BUT many are still worth it. I thought the dessert list was better than the food list. Bar hopping in Belltown is fun and there's great food there. Bangrak for Thai, Roccos for pizza, and right now on Thursdays Screwdriver Bar has different restaraunt popups serving food. Unicorn Bar is in Capitol Hill and I don't recommend it on a weekend cause of the line/wait for drinks. I'd go to that bar earlier in the day (I think they open at 4?) on a weekday.
@@evelyngoldsmith7140 Thank you for your insight. We loved Seattle and planned to come back. My daughter is a minor and it was hard to get into a brewery. We were impressed with the food. It was so good.
Couldn’t have posted at a better time. I’m moving out there in 4 days! Finally living in my dream place...permanently 🙌🏼
I loved this video so much. I already love Seattle and you made me appreciate and love it so much more
As a Seattle native, we are known for our coffee and I promise Starbucks isn't the best place to get coffee here! Try Allegro in U-District, Espresso Vivace in Capitol Hill, or Cafe Ladro by the Convention Center. It makes me sad when I see these videos of people recommending visiting Starbucks when coming to Seattle when we have so many good local small cafe's that have way better coffee :(
Agreed! Would have to say cap hill is the best though. If anyone has a place in downtown I’d like to know I tried 10 but none are as good as the places in cap hill. Vivace, joe bar, ghost note, and post pike bar & cafe are my favorites.
woodland coffee and Venture Coffee in Ballard are as good any place in Seattle
That’s cuz it’s not coffee it’s a sweetened milk shake with a lollipop cake.
I will try these mentioned locations!
I do prefer my coffee black with no fancy additives. Your #1 favorite?
I will travel anywhere in city for this. Thanks! ☕️
I have family in Colorado so I thought I was pretty familiar with mountains (been up Pike's Peak multiple times), but when I moved to Seattle, nothing prepared me for seeing Mt. Rainier for the first time. That thing is BIG, and so breathtaking!
Definitely gonna use this for our family vacation this summer! Thank you so much!!!
This was so wonderfully detailed and lovely, thank you so much for all the time that you put into this video, can’t wait to visit Seattle someday because of this!
Thank you for putting this video together. I can't wait to go next summer.
This video was so awesome and so detailed that I watched it twice! I have been to so many places in Seattle but it is so cool to discover new places to visit as well as new restaurants to eat.
This is a wonderful guide/video! Thank you, Kelly!
Planning to visit for the first time this fall and you laid this out extremely well and explained everything in detail. You go girl-needed this video!
Thank you so much for this guide! I have been planning on driving up to Seattle and I'll keep this in mind 😊
Thank you so much for this video! Just went this week and tried doing everything you mentioned. It was a blast and can’t wait to visit again!
Thank you so much for making this video. I went to Seattle during summer'18 and have wanted to go back ever since. I have some new places to add to my list now.
Wow this video is perfect! Extremely informative and hits everything you need! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for sharing this video! My husband and I are visiting in August and I'm super stoked and cannot wait.
Great video Kelly. Glad you are having fun.
Going to Seattle in July and this video brought back so many memories from the last time I went! So excited visit again !
This was such a wholesome video, watching this made me so grateful I was born and raised here!
This video is awesome, your smile makes it very easy to watch! Thank you.
Thanks girl! You’re video just helped me plan my 4 day trip to Seattle in one video. I appreciate you taking the time to do this!
The Columbia tower is also amazing for a view of the Seattle skyline! It’s cheaper than going up the space needle (plus if you’re looking at the Seattle skyline, you’ll want the space needle in the picture as well!) Awesome video, I’m so excited to move to Seattle soon!
Ah that’s a good one! I still have that on my list of places to visit!!
Yesss omg my prom was at the Columbia tower and it was the best view I’ve seen of the city
Good advice. Moving there this weekend… well.. to Redmond anyway… but I plan on just walking around town making a slow pace towards my new job. Thanks
how high do you get to go in the columbia tower? is it different from the sky view observatory
Thank you so much for making this video, it was comprehensive and fun to watch!!! You rock!
Kelly - what a terrific job you did! Haven't been to Seattle in a few years but getting there end of August and you have me enthused! Plus, how many "tour guides" give you the "driving in" perspective. Well done!
This is so so so helpful! I moved here last May and after a year staying I still feel like a visitor, and thanks to this video I know how to make the upcoming days count! Thanks a ton :)
Great video!!!!! Heading there this week cant wait to try all of your suggestions
Was last there 2 years ago (this week actually) so this video brought up so many happy memories. Fingers crossed we can move there when I'm done with grad school cause no other city has ever felt so much like home before
Thank you for making this video, Kelly! This is very helpful and informative. My boyfriend and I are visitng to Seattle for the first time next month and we are excited!
I have lived here my whole live, it’s pretty cool with hot summers and cold winters and AMAZING food!
I love the way you promote our city. That would help prospect travelers feel like home when they choose their future destination to spend the fun time
I’ll be going to Seattle for thanksgiving. Thank you so much for this video! I’ve seen like 50 videos on Seattle and this is the best by far.
This is the BEST video for those who are about to visit Seattle for the next couple of years!! Can't wait to explore them ALL!! Thank you so much for this thoughtful list. I love it!!!!!
this video is impeccable. you really did cover everything that one would need, thank you Kelly! ♥
Randomly came across this video and I’m so glad I clicked it watch! I’m going to Seattle next month and honestly have no idea what to do so this is so helpful!!
this was the best, most organized, and succinct travel video ever. LOVE. great energy, cute commentary - appreciate it :)
I wish I had seen this video 3 years ago when I visited Seattle for the first time. Thank you for making this beautiful video 🤗
Thank you for your video, born/raised in Seattle truly a special , artsy , natural place to live & raise a family…🌷🌷🌷
I am visiting Seattle in late June and your video really helped!
Thank you so much for this video! It was so so helpful. I feel less stressed about my trip to Seattle.
This video was so helpful! Thanks so much
This is one of the best guides ever! Very thorough! Also your apartment is goals!
You covered all things great about Seattle! Love it!
Going next week I’m gona try out some of these spots thanks! I’m especially exited about the ginger beer 😍😍
What a great video!! Thank you for sharing!
Nicely done. Love the enthusiasm.
This is a delightful video! This September will mark 10 years since I got to visit the US. Between that and the lack of recent travel due to covid I am very much in the mood to reminisce. Seattle was definitely a highlight of that trip. For a place with a reputation for rain we lucked out and had beautiful sunshine all the days we were there. Just a super cool city. I will definitely return one day! 😄
possibly the best/most helpful Seattle travel video! I've been watching others and theyre all... exactly... the .. same...so thank you!
I live two hours away and I’m still here watching the beautiful Seattle that I miss all the time
This is an excellent list of Seattle highlights! Very thorough.
her enthusiasm is TOO contagious, like Seattle was one city on my list and it definitely moved to the top after watching her videos!!
I love how you edited/filmed this video! I hope to see more of you! 💘💘 new fav youtuber
THANK YOU SO MUCH! We are staying here for a couple of days wondering what to do and you’re video helped A lot !
Very informative, even more excited now for my little trip this weekend. Thank you!
Perfect guide video!👍 All u have to know about this wonderful city. Great job!!
I really enjoyed this video. I especially like the way you annunciate your words with a smile 😌
Will be heading to Seattle this weekend and will definitely use your video as a guide. Appreciate the effort!
love how high qual and insightful this vid is! ty!!
Awesome video! I will be visiting for a day trip in 2 weeks. Thank you for the great tips!
Really interesting and informative video. Thank you!
Just a fantastic video - wonderful summary, hits on so many things…even suggestions for the best view from the plane. Thanks so very much!
Wow!!! Going to Seattle for a quick getaway and this was the first video I came across. This was super concise and flowed so easily - I literally watched the entire thing lol. Definitely will take suggestions from this vid! Thank you!
Wow... you covered almost everything about Seattle. Very helpful and informative. Thank you!
I lived in Seattle 10 years ago and still miss it. Haven’t been there in 3 years, but I’m visiting next mont. watching this video has got me so excited. 🤩
I went to Seattle in May 2021. And I love it!
We're visiting Seattle (again) in July. We really enjoyed your presentation. You're a natural!
I'm planning a trip to Seattle soon, thank you so much for this video! :D
Going to need this for next month! Thank you! ❤
I love that she called out Dick’s Burgers 😊 I grew up in the valley just outside of Seattle, but my high school would almost always have prom and homecoming dances in Seattle, and getting Dick’s all dressed up in your prom gear was The Thing To Do before a dance, so it’s got a special place in my heart 😊
You did an amazing job I’m a local I love most of these spots and it’s refreshing considering all the negative connotations about our city
Going for the first time next month. This has been the most helpful video so far. Thanks so so so much!
Great video, thank you for sharing!
thanks for the video, very informative!
Howdy from Austin, TX. Your video was so helpful! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I work in hospitality and was planning a week getaway to Seattle in December 2021. Your video made me realize Seattle would be a wonderful place to go during spring. Thank you once again!
An amazing and thorough video I truly love your content ❤️👏🏾
I love washington state so much , I went there 4 years ago for my birthday and fell in love, I'm planning on ( hopefully ) moving there next year
Amazing video Kelly! Your videos inspire me so much 💕
This video has it all! Thank you!!!
watched this before my trip to seattle and I concur!
I did so much research just to forget how much helpful TH-cam is. Your video is sooo helpful. I can’t wait to go with my fwends this July 😩😩😩😩 so excited!!!
Wow! This is on point! Even in the list in the description! Muchas Gracias
This was a really awesome video. I love this city. I live downtown so I've been to a lot of these spots. Outside of the central part of the city I recommend Columbia City on the south end. It's such a beautiful chill quiet residential neighborhood with cool shopping and food spots.
if you live in seattle, or are just visiting, you HAVE to go get teaking. i've never liked boba since it tasted kind of weird but this place sells BOMBBB boba. even my friends who have been drinking boba for years say this is the best place to get boba. they're located around south lake union !
Thanks so much for this! I’m in Seattle for work this week and you’ve given me so much to bookmark! Currently at Salt & Straw enjoying some black olive & goat cheese ice cream in a waffle cone. I’m crying.
Amazing video I’ve ever seen❤️🔥thanks for your sharing 🥰
this was so informative! thanks girl! 🧡