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Things to do in Seattle near the Space Needle?
Posted on 4/23/23 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 4/23/23 at 4:11 pm
Staying a day or so before going on an Alaska Cruise. What is the best thing to see or do in Seattle near the Space Needle?
This post was edited on 4/26/23 at 11:43 am
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Posted on 4/23/23 at 4:47 pm to Pu2kph0
Chihuly glass museum is right at the Space Needle and is amazing
Posted on 4/23/23 at 5:47 pm to Pu2kph0
I lived halfway between the space needle & pikes places on the water for 2 years. Here are my recs to sprinkle in a little local flavor.
Myrtle Edwards park(good city views, on the water and Mountain View.). Very nice place to walk near sunset.
From there you can walk down Alaskan towards the city. Once you get fair enough down you’ll see the Ferris wheel and those peers are very touristy for wasting time.
Have a beer or food at Old Stove and try to sit outside. If it’s a nice day it’ll be tough but with it. Incredible views of the mountains, water & port.
From there you’re right in Pikes Place. Enough said there.
South lake Union area is cool to pop around on. You can ride a bike over from the space needle area
Cool drink spots:
Fog Room - make a reservation. Rooftop bar with killer views.
Deep Dive - speakeasy inside the Amazon Spheres in south lake Union(SLU)
Bathtub gin & co - speakeasy in an alley in Belltown.
Cannon - best cocktails I’ve ever had. Incredibly tough to get a seat inside but worth it if you can.
My local spots in Belltown when I lived there if you’re in the area to check out:
Trade Winds
Some Random Bar
Myrtle Edwards park(good city views, on the water and Mountain View.). Very nice place to walk near sunset.
From there you can walk down Alaskan towards the city. Once you get fair enough down you’ll see the Ferris wheel and those peers are very touristy for wasting time.
Have a beer or food at Old Stove and try to sit outside. If it’s a nice day it’ll be tough but with it. Incredible views of the mountains, water & port.
From there you’re right in Pikes Place. Enough said there.
South lake Union area is cool to pop around on. You can ride a bike over from the space needle area
Cool drink spots:
Fog Room - make a reservation. Rooftop bar with killer views.
Deep Dive - speakeasy inside the Amazon Spheres in south lake Union(SLU)
Bathtub gin & co - speakeasy in an alley in Belltown.
Cannon - best cocktails I’ve ever had. Incredibly tough to get a seat inside but worth it if you can.
My local spots in Belltown when I lived there if you’re in the area to check out:
Trade Winds
Some Random Bar
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:22 am to Pu2kph0
Top Pot Doughnuts and coffee for breakfast
This post was edited on 4/24/23 at 10:23 am
Posted on 4/24/23 at 6:04 pm to Hogwall Jackson
quote:
I lived halfway between the space needle & pikes places on the water for 2 years. Here are my recs to sprinkle in a little local flavor.
Myrtle Edwards park(good city views, on the water and Mountain View.). Very nice place to walk near sunset.
From there you can walk down Alaskan towards the city. Once you get fair enough down you’ll see the Ferris wheel and those peers are very touristy for wasting time.
Have a beer or food at Old Stove and try to sit outside. If it’s a nice day it’ll be tough but with it. Incredible views of the mountains, water & port.
From there you’re right in Pikes Place. Enough said there.
South lake Union area is cool to pop around on. You can ride a bike over from the space needle area
Cool drink spots:
Fog Room - make a reservation. Rooftop bar with killer views.
Deep Dive - speakeasy inside the Amazon Spheres in south lake Union(SLU)
Bathtub gin & co - speakeasy in an alley in Belltown.
Cannon - best cocktails I’ve ever had. Incredibly tough to get a seat inside but worth it if you can.
My local spots in Belltown when I lived there if you’re in the area to check out:
Trade Winds
Some Random Bar
This is pretty good advice.
Try your best to stay off of 3rd Ave. Walking north/south in the city take 2nd, 4th, or 5th.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 8:07 pm to Pu2kph0
Agree with Chihuly glass and Top Pot
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:54 pm to Pu2kph0
If weather is nice, visit the Space Needle. It is a part of Seattle Center, the former World’s Fair grounds. Chihuly Garden & Glass, as recommended above, can be added on in a combo pass.
Also at Seattle Center is MoPop (former Experience Music Project) where there is a ton of music and pop culture items. If with kids, I also recommend the Pacific Science Center there.
Also at Seattle Center is MoPop (former Experience Music Project) where there is a ton of music and pop culture items. If with kids, I also recommend the Pacific Science Center there.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:59 pm to Hogwall Jackson
quote:
lived halfway between the space needle & pikes places on the water for 2 years. Here are my recs to sprinkle in a little local flavor. Myrtle Edwards park(good city views, on the water and Mountain View.). Very nice place to walk near sunset. From there you can walk down Alaskan towards the city. Once you get fair enough down you’ll see the Ferris wheel and those peers are very touristy for wasting time. Have a beer or food at Old Stove and try to sit outside. If it’s a nice day it’ll be tough but with it. Incredible views of the mountains, water & port. From there you’re right in Pikes Place. Enough said there.
Correct, Outlander. All locals sniff out an outsider when you say that. It’s “Pike Place Market.” Such named because it’s located on Pike Place (not Pike Avenue).
Posted on 4/25/23 at 10:52 am to Snoop Dawg
I forgot about MoPop. Such a cool experience
Definitely agree with this. They were cleaning up 3rd a lot as I was on my way out. They started parking cop cars down 3rd. Mostly in the 3rd/pike area.
2nd is cool to walk down because you get to go through the Belltown area. Unfortunately Lava Lounge, Neon Boots & rabbit hole closed for a new building to be built.
Still lots of places to pop in & out of
quote:
Try your best to stay off of 3rd Ave. Walking north/south in the city take 2nd, 4th, or 5th
Definitely agree with this. They were cleaning up 3rd a lot as I was on my way out. They started parking cop cars down 3rd. Mostly in the 3rd/pike area.
2nd is cool to walk down because you get to go through the Belltown area. Unfortunately Lava Lounge, Neon Boots & rabbit hole closed for a new building to be built.
Still lots of places to pop in & out of
This post was edited on 4/25/23 at 11:01 am
Posted on 4/25/23 at 11:34 am to Hogwall Jackson
The locals here now best, but FYI the area around the Space Needle what I remember had a lot of bums and not the best area. More boring downtown then anything. My memory isn't the best but I don't remember the view from the needle being overly amazing.
If you only have one day, I'd consider taking a boat out on the water to see the city from there over doing the space needle.
Pike Place was great and there's numerous other things to do in that general vicinity.
If you only have one day, I'd consider taking a boat out on the water to see the city from there over doing the space needle.
Pike Place was great and there's numerous other things to do in that general vicinity.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:17 pm to Pu2kph0
leaving in 3 weeks to do the same
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:42 pm to Pu2kph0
Fentanyl
Posted on 5/31/23 at 4:11 pm to Pu2kph0
BUMP
Piggybacking on this thread. Going to the PNW next week and flying out of Seattle. I'd love to take the kids to the Museum of Pop Culture.
I was looking at maybe storing our luggage using Bounce somewhere near the airport and then going see the museum. I don't want our rental car full of luggage in the city.
The advice was to avoid 3rd. Is that north or south of the Space Needle/Seattle Center...or both? Just trying to get a feel for what areas I should not drive, park or wander into.
Piggybacking on this thread. Going to the PNW next week and flying out of Seattle. I'd love to take the kids to the Museum of Pop Culture.
I was looking at maybe storing our luggage using Bounce somewhere near the airport and then going see the museum. I don't want our rental car full of luggage in the city.
The advice was to avoid 3rd. Is that north or south of the Space Needle/Seattle Center...or both? Just trying to get a feel for what areas I should not drive, park or wander into.
This post was edited on 5/31/23 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 5/31/23 at 4:40 pm to Pu2kph0
Pink Door on Post Alley.
Take a water taxi from the Ferry Terminal across to Alki Beach for the views and maybe eat at Salty's.
If you can spare some time away from downtown & the Space Needle, the Ballard area is cool for the locks and nearby bars & restaurants. Bainbridge Island is worth a day trip too.
Take a water taxi from the Ferry Terminal across to Alki Beach for the views and maybe eat at Salty's.
If you can spare some time away from downtown & the Space Needle, the Ballard area is cool for the locks and nearby bars & restaurants. Bainbridge Island is worth a day trip too.
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