Su Jung & Steven
Su Jung & Steven
Things to Do
General Seattle To-Do
Eat wild pacific salmon
- Once you eat it you won’t want that farm raised Atlantic stuff. It’s easy to find a restaurant that serves wild Pacific salmon. Or buy it at a fish market and cook it at home. So delicious!
Coffee shops
- They’re everywhere on nearly every corner; the smaller, the better.
Downtown Seattle
Underground Seattle Tour
- During this walking tour you’ll learn a lot about the history Seattle in the late 1800s.
http://www.undergroundtour.com
MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry)
- Seattle history from pre-Lewis & Clark all the way up to today.
MOPOP (Museum of Pop Culture)
- Fun, short visit museum. Take the monorail if you're feeling ~*instagrammy*~
Space Needle
- The view at the top is worth the ticket
Pike Place Market / Starbucks / Waterfront
- One of Steve's favorites! See Pike Place Market including the famous fish market, the very first Starbucks café, and the nearby Seattle waterfront.
https://www.pikeplacemarket.org
Seattle Mariners Game
- Home games from August 23-28. The crowd is pretty good at this park.
https://www.mlb.com/mariners/schedule/2024-08
Breweries
- Seattle's got a big craft beer scene. The local breweries are surprisingly kid friendly.
https://www.seapinebrewing.com
https://ghostfishbrewing.com (gluten free)
https://georgetownbeer.com/tasting-room
https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-seattle-breweries
Seattle Skyline
- Each location offers a unique viewing experience
West Seattle Water Taxi
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/water-taxi/west-seattle
Washington State Ferry to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island
https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries
West Seattle viewpoints
Queen Anne viewpoints
https://seattlebloggers.com/best-views-of-seattle-on-queen-anne-hill/
Alki Beach
- 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
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
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.
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://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.
East of Seattle / Bellevue
Snoqualmie falls / Salish lodge
- Only a thirty-minute drive from Seattle this waterfall is worth the visit. While there stop in the Salish Lodge to enjoy the ambiance while sipping a glass of wine. Also, ask about the "Honey from Heaven"
https://www.snoqualmiefalls.com
Hikes in Issaquah
- Oh man, does Steve have opinions about this one. Feel free to bug him for a more thorough recommendations, but a good beginner hike is Cougar Mountain and a good advanced hike is Mt. Si.
Woodinville wineries
- The Pacific Northwest is also known for its wines. You can get a good taste of Washington wines in the nearby city of Woodinville. If you are looking for a more immersive wine experience the heart of wine country is in the Walla Walla area, about a five hour drive from Seattle.
https://woodinvillewinecountry.com
Snowman Haus / Roslyn, WA
- Come see where Uncle Steve Lessard (not the groom, iykyk), Aunt Shannon, Sam, and Jack spend their summer days. Some of their favorite summer activities include free, outdoor movies on Saturday nights and the farmers market on Sundays. Fans of the early 1990s show, Northern Exposure, will want to stop in Roslyn to see the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska. Just make sure to book ahead with an appointment.
Leavenworth, WA
- About a three-hour drive from Seattle this small city has a cute tourist district with a Bavarian theme.
Blueberry picking in Bellevue
- Blueberry picking makes for a tasty afternoon. The City of Bellevue was once an agricultural area. The city has preserved some of its agricultural heritage in the form of two blueberry farms, one of which is just a half mile or so from the wedding venue.
Bellevue Botanical Garden or Washington Arboretum
- Other options for a peaceful walk outdoors.
Newcastle golf club
- So close to the wedding venue, the view from the golf club is the most stunning view I have seen in an urban environment. While there you can get a meal at one of the three restaurants. Reservations might be required.
West of Seattle
Naval museums in Bremerton
- Puget Sound Navy Museum
https://pugetsoundnavymuseum.org
- United States Naval Undersea Museum
https://navalunderseamuseum.org
Poulsbo, WA
- After you visit the naval museums continue just a little further north to Poulsbo. This small city has a cute tourist district with a Nordic theme.
North of Seattle
Victoria clipper & Butchart Gardens
- You’ll need your passport for this adventure, but Victoria is a lot of fun.
https://www.clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry/
https://www.butchartgardens.com
Boeing factory tour
- You won’t believe how big the factory is. The tour requires a ticket for a specific day and time.
https://www.boeingfutureofflight.com/tour
Deception Pass
- Spanning two islands and connected by a series of iconic bridges, Deception Pass features a mix of rugged ocean cliffs and quiet old growth forests. Best known for its panoramic views and jaw-dropping sunsets, this park is a go-to for locals and international travelers alike.
https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/deception-pass-state-park
Whidbey Island
- There are two ways to get to Whidbey Island: 1, the long way via Deception Pass; 2, the shorter way via a ferry from Mukilteo near the Boeing factory. While on Whidbey Island check out the town on Coupeville. Be sure to explore the gun emplacements at the nearby World War Two forts, Fort Ebey and Fort Casey. A Washington State Parks Discover pass is required for the two forts.
https://washingtondiscovered.com/coupeville-washington/
https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/fort-ebey-state-park
https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/fort-casey-historical-state-park
San Juan islands
- In addition to your visit to Deception Pass you might want to go a little further to visit the San Juan islands. To get to one of the islands you’ll need to take a ferry from Anacortes. Ferry reservations are highly recommended.
South of Seattle
Museum of Flight
- Only 5 or so miles from downtown Seattle you can learn all about the history of flight from Davinci all the way up to the Space Shuttle. Take a self-guided tour of a Space Shuttle trainer mockup, a 747, a 787 Dreamliner, a Concorde, and John F. Kennedy’s Air Force One.
https://www.museumofflight.org
Alpine meadows at Mt Rainier
- Late August might not be the peak season, but you never know…
The park requires a timed reservation ticket.
https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/wildflower-status.htm
Moss covered rainforest
- The famous Hoh Rainforest might be a little too far away, but that’s up to you. There are closer moss-covered forests, including one just outside the Sunrise entrance to Mt Rainier National Park.
http://www.sevenwondersofwashingtonstate.com/the-hoh-rain-forest.html
Scenic gondola at Crystal Mountain
- While you are near the Sunrise entrance to Mt Rainier National Park you might want to take a gondola ride to see the mountain from a unique perspective. Crystal Mountain is just outside the national park so you will not need a national park pass.
https://www.crystalmountainresort.com/things-to-do/activities/mt-rainier-gondola