Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StFamily-friendly Italian with gourmet pizza.
Some of the best Mexican food in Seattle. This place is always busy (a testament to its tasty food), but seating is family-style, so it usually doesn't take long to get a table.
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La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWSome of the best Mexican food in Seattle. This place is always busy (a testament to its tasty food), but seating is family-style, so it usually doesn't take long to get a table.
Solid Vietnamese food - various noodle dishes and tasty bahn mi sandwiches.
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The Monkey Bridge
1723 NW Market StSolid Vietnamese food - various noodle dishes and tasty bahn mi sandwiches.
Mouthwatering unique Thai dishes (menu items focus on fare from the Isan Peninsula) - really yummy food and a great atmosphere!
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Pestle Rock
2305 NW Market StMouthwatering unique Thai dishes (menu items focus on fare from the Isan Peninsula) - really yummy food and a great atmosphere!
If you like oysters, you should check this place out...but come early (the restaurant is small and there is often a line). Also has tasty small plates, so there is something for everyone!
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWIf you like oysters, you should check this place out...but come early (the restaurant is small and there is often a line). Also has tasty small plates, so there is something for everyone!
One of Chef Ethan Stowell's celebrated restaurants. A great place for a special occasion that doesn't require uber fancy attire. Can't decide on which yummy dish to try? Opt for the Chef's Menu!
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Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWOne of Chef Ethan Stowell's celebrated restaurants. A great place for a special occasion that doesn't require uber fancy attire. Can't decide on which yummy dish to try? Opt for the Chef's Menu!
A bit of a neighborhood secret featuring phenomenal Lebanese dishes. Go on Sunday for the Chef's Tasting Menu for an assortment of dishes at a bargain price. Kid-friendly too!
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Cafe Munir
2408 NW 80th StA bit of a neighborhood secret featuring phenomenal Lebanese dishes. Go on Sunday for the Chef's Tasting Menu for an assortment of dishes at a bargain price. Kid-friendly too!
Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NWGreat bakery that specializes in Scandinavian baked goods.
A Ballard institution that has survived the test of time. Great place for comfort food and a reliable bar - also a popular brunch scene with a variety of bloody marys.
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Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWA Ballard institution that has survived the test of time. Great place for comfort food and a reliable bar - also a popular brunch scene with a variety of bloody marys.
A lovely cafe with a selection of yummy sandwiches and a few soups, and a HUGE assortment of microbrew bottles. Guests are allowed to bring their dogs, so if you're a dog lover, this is a nice treat.
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Kiss Cafe
2817 NW Market StA lovely cafe with a selection of yummy sandwiches and a few soups, and a HUGE assortment of microbrew bottles. Guests are allowed to bring their dogs, so if you're a dog lover, this is a nice treat.
A great restaurant for any meal, but especially good for brunches!
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Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StA great restaurant for any meal, but especially good for brunches!
Great happy hour specials for both sushi and drinks. Very popular with yummy sushi.
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Billy Beach Sushi & Bar
5463 Leary Ave NWGreat happy hour specials for both sushi and drinks. Very popular with yummy sushi.
Hands down - one of our favorite local places. Ridiculously delicious food, tasty cocktails, alluring atmosphere and a super friendly staff. Also has patio dining for the warmer nights.
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Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StHands down - one of our favorite local places. Ridiculously delicious food, tasty cocktails, alluring atmosphere and a super friendly staff. Also has patio dining for the warmer nights.
Cuban sandwiches (and platter-style meals) that will make your mouth water hours after you've devoured them. This hidden gem is only a 5-minute walk away, which is both an asset and a danger. Their "restaurant" is sheltered outdoor seating, or get your sandwich as a takeaway (with plenty of napkins) and head to the Sunset View Park for a picnic dinner with a view of a spectacular sunset against Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. (The park is a flat 1-mile trek that will help you rationalize the calories in the sandwich you are about to devour ;)
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Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWCuban sandwiches (and platter-style meals) that will make your mouth water hours after you've devoured them. This hidden gem is only a 5-minute walk away, which is both an asset and a danger. Their "restaurant" is sheltered outdoor seating, or get your sandwich as a takeaway (with plenty of napkins) and head to the Sunset View Park for a picnic dinner with a view of a spectacular sunset against Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. (The park is a flat 1-mile trek that will help you rationalize the calories in the sandwich you are about to devour ;)
Ramen is our go-to comfort food, and Arashi Ramen supercedes our expectations! They serve tasty, creative ramen dishes at a reasonable price. They also have a variety of appetizers, rice bowls and toppings available if you want to branch out and try new things. Their restaurant is cozy with clever décor, or if you would prefer takeout, they can have your order ready within minutes. You can also order online if you prefer.
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Arashi Ramen
5401 20th Ave NWRamen is our go-to comfort food, and Arashi Ramen supercedes our expectations! They serve tasty, creative ramen dishes at a reasonable price. They also have a variety of appetizers, rice bowls and toppings available if you want to branch out and try new things. Their restaurant is cozy with clever décor, or if you would prefer takeout, they can have your order ready within minutes. You can also order online if you prefer.
Family run Thai restaurant with a diverse menu that has been serving neighborhood families since 1987. It's a 10 minute walk away - so you can choose to eat in the restaurant, or choose take out instead.
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Thai Siam Restaurant
8305 15th Ave NWFamily run Thai restaurant with a diverse menu that has been serving neighborhood families since 1987. It's a 10 minute walk away - so you can choose to eat in the restaurant, or choose take out instead.
Boasts an award winning game store featuring a large tournament area, Minis tables, two private rooms and is home to Café Mox, where you can eat great food and have a cold beer as you play games with your friends.
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Cafe Mox
5105 Leary Ave NWBoasts an award winning game store featuring a large tournament area, Minis tables, two private rooms and is home to Café Mox, where you can eat great food and have a cold beer as you play games with your friends.
Treat yourself! Less than a mile away, you'll find tasty croissants, macarons, tortes and other sweet treats to make your mouth water
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Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th StTreat yourself! Less than a mile away, you'll find tasty croissants, macarons, tortes and other sweet treats to make your mouth water
If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love this place - an assortment of non-traditional cupcakes, ice cream and hand-crafted coffee drinks.
Cupcake Royale
If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love this place - an assortment of non-traditional cupcakes, ice cream and hand-crafted coffee drinks.
A mecca of Indian & Sri Lanka fusion scrumptious plates with dreamy decor! The menu is made up of little dishes ranging from fried bites to curries—there are crispy shrimp shells you can eat like Pringles, roasted tandoori cauliflower, naan with a ton of dipping sauces, spiced fried chicken with an incredible amu miris green chili aioli, and panko-breaded mutton rolls filled with ground lamb served with creamy tomato sambol. The drinks go really well with the food, but stand alone if you want to just come here for a coconut Old Fashioned, rum-based cocktail with roasted banana, or star anise-infused gin and tonic.
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Rupee Bar
6307 24th Ave NWA mecca of Indian & Sri Lanka fusion scrumptious plates with dreamy decor! The menu is made up of little dishes ranging from fried bites to curries—there are crispy shrimp shells you can eat like Pringles, roasted tandoori cauliflower, naan with a ton of dipping sauces, spiced fried chicken with an incredible amu miris green chili aioli, and panko-breaded mutton rolls filled with ground lamb served with creamy tomato sambol. The drinks go really well with the food, but stand alone if you want to just come here for a coconut Old Fashioned, rum-based cocktail with roasted banana, or star anise-infused gin and tonic.
Warm, welcoming, & often raucous! Here you’ll find a rotating lineup of craft beer, a vast selection of mead, & a cocktail program highlighting the Scandinavian spirit, aquavit. Our Nordic inspired kitchen explores the flavors of the sea, woods, and farm with plates designed to pair with your drink.
Skål Beer Hall
5429 Ballard Ave NWWarm, welcoming, & often raucous! Here you’ll find a rotating lineup of craft beer, a vast selection of mead, & a cocktail program highlighting the Scandinavian spirit, aquavit. Our Nordic inspired kitchen explores the flavors of the sea, woods, and farm with plates designed to pair with your drink.
Essex
1421 NW 70th StPremium uptown craft cocktail bar with global cuisine.
The Pantry is a gathering place that brings people together around food, classes, and shared meals.
The Pantry
The Pantry is a gathering place that brings people together around food, classes, and shared meals.
Delicious northern Italian food in an intimate setting (also has a cute patio for outdoor dining in warmer weather).
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San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NWDelicious northern Italian food in an intimate setting (also has a cute patio for outdoor dining in warmer weather).
A new(ish) Turkish restaurant that is quite popular (so much so that we haven't been able to try it yet...but it's getting rave reviews!)
Hamdi
A new(ish) Turkish restaurant that is quite popular (so much so that we haven't been able to try it yet...but it's getting rave reviews!)
Revel is a restaurant that offers Korean-inspired dishes, cocktails and desserts in a casual and friendly atmosphere. You can dine in, take out or order online from their menu, which features cold and warm noodle and an assortment of mouth-watering apps and entrees.
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Revel
401 North 36th StreetRevel is a restaurant that offers Korean-inspired dishes, cocktails and desserts in a casual and friendly atmosphere. You can dine in, take out or order online from their menu, which features cold and warm noodle and an assortment of mouth-watering apps and entrees.
Family-owned restaurant with tasty Mediterranean food. The restaurant doesn't have much ambience, but we generally take out food to eat at home or at a park.
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Mr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWFamily-owned restaurant with tasty Mediterranean food. The restaurant doesn't have much ambience, but we generally take out food to eat at home or at a park.
Tall Grass Bakery
5907 24th Ave NWYummy pasties, coffee, and a wide assortment of freshly baked breads!
Essentials
Only 1/2 mile away and has all of the essentials and then some. Food, bakery, florist, pharmacy, and the nearest (and usually cheapest) gas. We even have fabric shopping bags that you can borrow.
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Safeway
516 1st Ave WOnly 1/2 mile away and has all of the essentials and then some. Food, bakery, florist, pharmacy, and the nearest (and usually cheapest) gas. We even have fabric shopping bags that you can borrow.
Fantastic produce market open year-round. Also carries a few other staples (milk, bread, etc.) staffed with friendly and helpful employees.
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Top Banana
6501 15th Ave NWFantastic produce market open year-round. Also carries a few other staples (milk, bread, etc.) staffed with friendly and helpful employees.
A fantastic grocery store with great produce, fresh deli, flower market, good wines and great cheese.
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Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StA fantastic grocery store with great produce, fresh deli, flower market, good wines and great cheese.
Need to mail a package or pick up some stamps for postcards? The closest post office is a 15-minute walk or a 2-minute drive away.
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United States Postal Service
8306 Greenwood Ave NNeed to mail a package or pick up some stamps for postcards? The closest post office is a 15-minute walk or a 2-minute drive away.
We have a lot of grocery stores within walking distance. This one is the newest (and fanciest). They have an orgasmic Met Cookie if you're into fancy chocolate chip cookies that are twice the size of your mouth.
Metropolitan Market Crown Hill
We have a lot of grocery stores within walking distance. This one is the newest (and fanciest). They have an orgasmic Met Cookie if you're into fancy chocolate chip cookies that are twice the size of your mouth.
Want some budget-friendly snacks or drinks? Grocery Outlet is your best bet! We cheekily call it "Groc Out", but everything we've bought there is tasty and cheap...what's not to love??!?
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
8700 15th Ave NWWant some budget-friendly snacks or drinks? Grocery Outlet is your best bet! We cheekily call it "Groc Out", but everything we've bought there is tasty and cheap...what's not to love??!?
Need a blood test? Have an emergency? Baby decided to come early? Ballard Swedish Hospital has ya covered!
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Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
5300 Tallman Ave NWNeed a blood test? Have an emergency? Baby decided to come early? Ballard Swedish Hospital has ya covered!
Our standard grocery - great selection of produce, meats, fish, cheese and wine + weekly sales. Friendly and helpful staff, and offers free covered parking.
QFC
Our standard grocery - great selection of produce, meats, fish, cheese and wine + weekly sales. Friendly and helpful staff, and offers free covered parking.
Parks & Nature
Great park only a few blocks from our house with a fun playground for the kids and picnic tables and giant trees scattered across the park.
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Salmon Bay Park
2001 NW Canoe PlGreat park only a few blocks from our house with a fun playground for the kids and picnic tables and giant trees scattered across the park.
Watch the sun set against the Olympic Mountains from this quaint park with breathtaking views of Elliott Bay.
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日落山公園
7531 34th Ave NWWatch the sun set against the Olympic Mountains from this quaint park with breathtaking views of Elliott Bay.
Great place to watch the sun set or sailboats from the beach. Also fun to walk the beach at low tide and spy colorful kelp and starfish. Dip your toes into Elliott Bay (though anything beyond wading knee deep may be too cold for some). Includes a playground, bonfire pits, picnic facilities, public parking, and bathrooms.
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金色花園公園
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat place to watch the sun set or sailboats from the beach. Also fun to walk the beach at low tide and spy colorful kelp and starfish. Dip your toes into Elliott Bay (though anything beyond wading knee deep may be too cold for some). Includes a playground, bonfire pits, picnic facilities, public parking, and bathrooms.
A great urban park for views, hikes, beachcombing (hiking paths down to the beach), kite-flying, and lighthouse afficiandos.
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探索公園
3801 Discovery Park BlvdA great urban park for views, hikes, beachcombing (hiking paths down to the beach), kite-flying, and lighthouse afficiandos.
This has always been one of my favorite parks in Seattle...sit for a bit and enjoy the views of Lake Union and its sailboats, kayaks, and sea planes, with a stunning back drop of the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle. This is also a great place to fly a kite or to relive your childish side by rolling down the steep grassy hill. :)
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煤氣工廠公園
2101 N Northlake WayThis has always been one of my favorite parks in Seattle...sit for a bit and enjoy the views of Lake Union and its sailboats, kayaks, and sea planes, with a stunning back drop of the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle. This is also a great place to fly a kite or to relive your childish side by rolling down the steep grassy hill. :)
On sunny days, it feels like most of Seattle is here walking their dog around the 2.7 mile loop, renting a paddle boat to see if they can spy the eagle that sometimes perches upon a tree in Duck Island, taking a quick run on the outer (3.2 miles) or inner loop, or chipping off of the 9-hole golf course. Or, you can just get a coffee or brunch at a nearby restaurant and enjoy the view!
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Green Lake
On sunny days, it feels like most of Seattle is here walking their dog around the 2.7 mile loop, renting a paddle boat to see if they can spy the eagle that sometimes perches upon a tree in Duck Island, taking a quick run on the outer (3.2 miles) or inner loop, or chipping off of the 9-hole golf course. Or, you can just get a coffee or brunch at a nearby restaurant and enjoy the view!
This is a super secret park tucked away on Queen Anne hill with superb views of the city. Go here and feel like a local!
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Bhy Kracke Park
1215 5th Ave NThis is a super secret park tucked away on Queen Anne hill with superb views of the city. Go here and feel like a local!
A great park - just a 5-minute walk away. Catch a local softball or soccer game, or if the field is free - toss the frisbee or ball around yourself! Also features a playground and a community center.
Loyal Heights Playfield
2101 NW 77th StA great park - just a 5-minute walk away. Catch a local softball or soccer game, or if the field is free - toss the frisbee or ball around yourself! Also features a playground and a community center.
Arts & Culture
A lovely eco-building with a green roof and free internet access. Also hosts family events on a weekly basis - check here for schedule: http://www.spl.org/locations/ballard-branch
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Ballard Branch - The Seattle Public Library
5614 22nd Ave NWA lovely eco-building with a green roof and free internet access. Also hosts family events on a weekly basis - check here for schedule: http://www.spl.org/locations/ballard-branch
The National Nordic Museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the entire Nordic region, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the regions of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland, and the cultural region of Sápmi.
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國家北歐博物館
2655 NW Market StThe National Nordic Museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the entire Nordic region, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the regions of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland, and the cultural region of Sápmi.
Sightseeing
Truly a treasure of our neighborhood. Open Sunday from 10am-3pm, offering a cornucopia of produce, flowers, artisan cheese, meats, pies, oysters, salmon (etc!) all from local farmers and super fresh!
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWTruly a treasure of our neighborhood. Open Sunday from 10am-3pm, offering a cornucopia of produce, flowers, artisan cheese, meats, pies, oysters, salmon (etc!) all from local farmers and super fresh!
Nice place to stroll/jog among the flowers, watch the boats big and small traverse the locks, or spy a salmon jumping up the fish ladder. Summers also feature weekend outdoor concerts.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StNice place to stroll/jog among the flowers, watch the boats big and small traverse the locks, or spy a salmon jumping up the fish ladder. Summers also feature weekend outdoor concerts.
The Seattle Great Wheel is a relatively new addition to the Seattle skyline - having started spinning for Seattlites and tourists alike in 2012. The wheel will take you up to a height of 175 feet, not once, not twice - but three times...so that you have plenty of opportunity to take in city, sea, and mountain views. Each cabin can accommodate up to 8 people, and the total ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes (generally, longer rides in the summer since the wheel will stop frequently to load people onto each cabin. The wheel also features stunning light shows on most nights, so fun to watch from the ground for those who aren't a fan of heights. The wheel will stop turning at midnight on Friday/Saturday nights, or at 11 p.m. every other night, so plan accordingly :)
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西雅圖大摩天輪
1301 Alaskan WayThe Seattle Great Wheel is a relatively new addition to the Seattle skyline - having started spinning for Seattlites and tourists alike in 2012. The wheel will take you up to a height of 175 feet, not once, not twice - but three times...so that you have plenty of opportunity to take in city, sea, and mountain views. Each cabin can accommodate up to 8 people, and the total ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes (generally, longer rides in the summer since the wheel will stop frequently to load people onto each cabin. The wheel also features stunning light shows on most nights, so fun to watch from the ground for those who aren't a fan of heights. The wheel will stop turning at midnight on Friday/Saturday nights, or at 11 p.m. every other night, so plan accordingly :)
Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle remains one of the most recognizable icons of our fair city ever since. And with good reason! After traveling skyward over 510 feet in 41 seconds, you will arrive at the circular observation deck, where you can linger as long as you desire...marveling over the 360 degree views of Seattle's bustling urban heart, seaplanes taking off and landing onto nearby Lake Union, watching the Seattle Great Wheel boast it's colorful light show, or just dreamily gazing beyond the city onto the stunning views of Elliott Bay, or mountains literally in every direction - Olympics to the west, Cascades to the east, the majestic Mount Rainier to the south, or even Mount Baker to the north (if you've get a clear day's view). If you tire of the view, you can read all about Seattle's neighborhoods and history, or compare the Space Needle to other world landmarks. Or, just sit back, relax and have a glass of wine or beer from one of our local purveyors. There is also a revolving restaurant - SkyCity, but reservations are recommended.
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太空針塔
400 Broad StBuilt for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle remains one of the most recognizable icons of our fair city ever since. And with good reason! After traveling skyward over 510 feet in 41 seconds, you will arrive at the circular observation deck, where you can linger as long as you desire...marveling over the 360 degree views of Seattle's bustling urban heart, seaplanes taking off and landing onto nearby Lake Union, watching the Seattle Great Wheel boast it's colorful light show, or just dreamily gazing beyond the city onto the stunning views of Elliott Bay, or mountains literally in every direction - Olympics to the west, Cascades to the east, the majestic Mount Rainier to the south, or even Mount Baker to the north (if you've get a clear day's view). If you tire of the view, you can read all about Seattle's neighborhoods and history, or compare the Space Needle to other world landmarks. Or, just sit back, relax and have a glass of wine or beer from one of our local purveyors. There is also a revolving restaurant - SkyCity, but reservations are recommended.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to get some exercise (at lap swim), or hang with the kids (open swim). This is an indoor pool, so you can enjoy it year-round.
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Ballard Pool
1471 NW 67th StA great place to get some exercise (at lap swim), or hang with the kids (open swim). This is an indoor pool, so you can enjoy it year-round.
One of the few original Seattle movie theatres that still shows movies. This theatre has been meticulously renovated with comfortable seats & amazing sound. 3 screens, often featuring a family film.
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Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StOne of the few original Seattle movie theatres that still shows movies. This theatre has been meticulously renovated with comfortable seats & amazing sound. 3 screens, often featuring a family film.
Believe it or not, we are only two miles away from lions, and tigers, and bears (oh my!) However, you'll be able to safely view these creatures and even more exotic beasts from the lovely environs of our city's fine zoo! During the summer, you may even want to get tickets for one of the weekly Zoo Tunes concerts where you can bring a picnic and enjoy some fine music in the park.
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林地公園動物園
5500 Phinney Ave NBelieve it or not, we are only two miles away from lions, and tigers, and bears (oh my!) However, you'll be able to safely view these creatures and even more exotic beasts from the lovely environs of our city's fine zoo! During the summer, you may even want to get tickets for one of the weekly Zoo Tunes concerts where you can bring a picnic and enjoy some fine music in the park.
Try out your sea legs with a stand up paddle board rental! It's a good work out and an easy way to get out on the water!
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Surf Ballard
6300 Seaview Ave NWTry out your sea legs with a stand up paddle board rental! It's a good work out and an easy way to get out on the water!
Shopping
Locally owned music store with phenomenal vinyl selection in addition to CDs. Often hosts in-store concerts, and sells tickets to local music venue shows (Tractor Tavern, etc.)
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Sonic Boom Records
2209 NW Market StLocally owned music store with phenomenal vinyl selection in addition to CDs. Often hosts in-store concerts, and sells tickets to local music venue shows (Tractor Tavern, etc.)
Lovely independent bookshop with a great children's book selections and frequent author readings.
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Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 NW Market StLovely independent bookshop with a great children's book selections and frequent author readings.
A frame shop that also sells interesting art prints (a lot of concert prints), artistic housewares, letterpress cards and interesting novelties. Always fun to browse, even if not buying!
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Annie's Art and Frame
2212 NW Market StA frame shop that also sells interesting art prints (a lot of concert prints), artistic housewares, letterpress cards and interesting novelties. Always fun to browse, even if not buying!