Visitor center · Discovery Park
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Inside city limits, this National Recreation Trail weaves meadows, bluff viewpoints, forest, and lighthouse beaches—beloved by birders and urban hikers. Cited by Condé Nast Traveler and Axios readers as a city favorite. No pass required.
Coffee shop · Capitol Hill
Vietnamese cafe with inventive coffee, matcha, and brunch
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Italian restaurant · Alki
Handmade pastas, seasonal dishes, wine, and rustic lodge ambiance.
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Radio broadcaster · Lower Queen Anne
Live music, coffee, and record shopping at a unique radio hub
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Restaurant · Ballard
Authentic Japanese kaiseki cuisine, artful presentation, premium ingredients
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Sandwich shop · Ballard
Popular no-frills shop serving piled-high sandwiches, hot or cold
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Thai restaurant · University District
Traditional Thai fare, khao mun gai, rose milk tea, & mango sticky rice
Sushi restaurant · Capitol Hill
Intimate omakase experience with creative dishes and fresh fish
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Wine bar · Wallingford
Modern wine bar with local, seasonal food & curated selections
Vegan restaurant · Pike Place Market
Creative plant-based tacos, nachos & aguas frescas in Pike Place Market
Ice cream shop · Central Area
Takeout window serving ice cream & sandwiches, great soft serve