- Alki Beach is by far the best beach in the Seattle area. It has serious vibes of a SoCal beach. You can walk or bike along the beach, do some shopping, get some ice cream, or play a game of pickup beach volleyball.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/a-guide-to-seattles-alki-beach

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141235-Reviews-Alki_Beach-Seattle_Washington.html

Klondike Gold Rush National Park

- This national park has two parts to it. One is in Seattle; the other is in Alaska.

https://www.nps.gov/klse/index.htm

Ballard Locks / Botanical Garden

- This is a great place to take an easy walk and enjoy some sunshine. At the locks you can view the fish ladder through a glass wall through which you’ll see lots of wild salmon passing through.

https://ballardlocks.org/index.html

Fremont

- The Fremont neighborhood is a place to take in the vibes. While there be sure to check out the Vladimir Lenin statue and the Fremont troll (don't worry, the troll's been petrified and it's safe now)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Lenin_(Seattle)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremont_Troll

Lake Union electric boats / houseboat tour / Sleepless in Seattle

- This is a great, chill way to spend a sunny afternoon. The boats offer a quiet, slow-moving way to explore the houseboats in Lake Union. You’ll want to make sure you take a cruise by the houseboat from the movie Sleepless in Seattle. Pro tip: pack a lunch to turn your boat ride into a picnic.

https://www.theelectricboatco.com

Chihuly glass museum

- Chihuly is a famous glass artist. His creations are stunning. There’s a great museum right next to the Space needle. If you would like to see more there’s an even bigger museum about 30 miles south in Tacoma.

https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com

https://www.museumofglass.org

Original gold rush era bars in Pioneer Square

- While you’re in the Pioneer Square neighborhood or nearby at T-Mobile Park watching a Mariners game be sure to stop in at some of the bars in the neighborhood. Several of them have original, ornate bars dating from the gold rush era. The craftsmanship is truly amazing.

https://www.centralsaloon.com

http://www.undergroundtour.com/about/dining.html

https://merchantscafeandsaloon.com

Walk around Green Lake

- Still haven’t walked enough? This walk is very popular with the locals. The loop around the lake is about three miles. There’s plenty of shopping and ice cream nearby.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/green-lake-1

Eat at Ezell’s Famous Chicken

- In 2012 Esquire magazine voted Ezell’s Famous Chicken as the “most life-changing fried chicken” in America. Still not convinced? Oprah Winfrey once had the Seattle restaurant staff fly to Chicago to cater a party she hosted. The original store is in Seattle’s Central District, across the street from Garfield High School.

https://ezellschicken.com

https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/food/recipes/a14839/ezells-fried-chicken-winner-071112/

Rent a canoe at University of Washington

- Need a change from all that walking? Try canoeing around Union Bay in Lake Washington.

https://www.washington.edu/ima/waterfront/boat-rentals/

Float plane ride from Lake Union

- Get ready for some excellent views of Seattle, the Cascade Mountains, and the Olympic Peninsula. Tragically, Steve is not seaplane rated yet, so your pilot will probably be less handsome.

https://kenmoreair.com/seattle-lake-union/

Registry