Haley & Kyle

August 22, 2025 • Seattle, WA
119 Days To Go!

Haley & Kyle

August 22, 2025 • Seattle, WA
119 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Here are some of my favorite Seattle activities, restaurants, places to see, etc. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! For your convenience, they are broken down by neighborhood. Anything underlined is linked to their website.

Ballard (Seattle)

Restaurants

- San Fermo (Italian)

-Pestle Rock (Thai)

-Gracia (Mexican)

-Sabine Cafe (American- casual)

-The Ballard Cut (American)

-Ray's Boathouse (Seafood)

Things to Do

-Ballard Farmer's Market (every Sunday from 9am-2pm)

-Ballard Locks

-Check out the Seattle Brewery Scene at Obec Brewing, Stoup Brewing or Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Room.

Downtown (Seattle)

Restaurants

- Japonessa (Sushi- my favorite of all time!)

-Von's 1000 Spirits (American)

-The Pink Door (Italian- $$$)

Things To Do

-Pike's Place Market- be sure to try Daily Dozen Donuts, Le Panier French Bakery (their macaroons and pastries are phenomenal) & Beecher's (best Mac & Cheese in town)

-Chihuly Gardens & Glass

-The Space Needle (you can view from outside for free OR you can buy tickets to go up to the top)

-Check out any upcoming events at the Seattle Center

-Seattle Waterfront/Ferris Wheel

Fremont/Wallingford (Seattle)

Restaurants

-Musashi's (Sushi)

-Kin Len Thai Night Bites (Thai)

-Pablo y Pablo (Mexican)

-Dreamland Bar & Restaurant (American)

things to do

- See the Fremont Troll (North 36th Street, Troll Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103)

-Experience the Fremont brewery experience at Gasworks Brewing (pro: it is right on the water!) and Fremont Brewing.

-Get some food and have a picnic at Gas Works Park.

Queen Anne (Seattle)

Restaurants

-Grappa (Mediterranean)

-La Palma (Mexican- looks a little sketchy from the outside but I promise you it will not disappoint!)

-Smash That Burger Co. (check out Rooftop Brewing Co. next door for a drink)

-Canlis (American- $$$)

-Toulouse Petit

Things to do

-Go to Kerry Park for great views of Seattle

-Set up a tour of the Theo Chocolate Factory (pro: you get free samples too!)

University District (Seattle)

Restaurants

-JOEY (American- Uvillage)

-Din Tai Fung (Chinese/In-House Dumplings- Uvillage)

-Molly Moon's (Ice Cream- Uvillage)

-Frankie & Joe's (Ice Cream- Uvillage)

Things to do

-Walk around the University of Washington's campus (Haley's Alma Mater!) Be sure to visit the Suzzallo Library, the Quad & the Drumheller Fountain. You can utilize the map here for more information/parking instructions.

-Rent canoes or kayaks from the UW Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)

-Visit the Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture