I know I could have posted this in Pacific Northwest, but I prefer to receive responses not just from locals, but from anyone who has lived in Seattle in the past or even just visited Seattle for a short time.

I will be road-tripping back to Seattle again in two weeks. This time I will be staying for 3 to 4 days, instead of the 24 hours I stayed last time. The first trip was for an interview, so I only had a few hours after the interview to explore the city and sit down at a nice restaurant. This time, I am trying to make a short list of 3 or 4 "must see" attractions in the Seattle area. I should have a decent amount of rec time on each of the 3 or 4 days of my stay.

I look forward to hearing some suggestions.

 

well... the big 2 would be pikes place market and seattle center/space needle/emp etc

where and when exactly will you be in town? could always hit a M's game *yeah i know they are sucking now.. but safeco feild is hella cool and the garlic fries rule*

after those 2-3 things.. .just depends on what your into... hell the way our weather is going, take a 90min drive east and you maybe able to do some skiing... or at least sleding...lmao

 

check out the parmount...alot of good shows for the summer...go on a sight seeing tour...just have fun in seattle and if you are looking for some people to keep you company you can always ask the scion locals to hang out...

 

Oh, I tried to hit up the market last time but everything was just closing when I arrived. Might try that again earlier in the day.

 

NOAA Art Walk and "Sound Garden"
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/magnuson/art.htm this was really cool, I went with my Aunt last time I visited her about two years ago.

If you're into outdoor stuff you could go kayaking. I went kayaking on Lake Union last time I was up there, and it was a blast.

And of course, Pike's Place and The Space Needle/Seattle Center.

And you've got to go to Archie McPhee's.

 

If you like seafood, hit The Crab Pot on Elliott Bay (downtown waterfront). They just redid the Aquarium, which is right next door, also.

You could head over to Alki, just to enjoy some of the scenery. Lots of people, Puget Sound, and on a clear day (never in Seattle ) the Cascade Mountains. Very nice place to spend some time...

If you like the mountains, Snoqualmie Falls is really pretty.

Kekai is right...Safeco is a VERY cool place to see a baseball game.

 

amen to the garlic fries!

 

Are you going to have your tC?

Dining up in the Space Needle was neat, just be prepared to pay for your viewing pleasure, I enjoyed my $33 hamburger. Don't worry if you have motion sickness, it doesn't turn very fast. Hopefully, the weather is nice again for ya!

 

drink starbucks as you watch it rain all day lol..j/k

 

Shoot if you are in town on a friday stop by one of our meets and chill wit us!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Ferry ride to Bainbridge Island or go to Alki to get some "Spud's" fish and chips.

You could also go to Friday Harbor or Deception pass if you want.

Japanese Botanical gardens by the University of Washington is always nice too.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. I really hope the weather is nice again, otherwise the majority of outdoor activities will suck. I still have a couple of weeks to wait, so I can't get an accurate weather forecast right now. How's the weather been lately?

 

I lived in seattle for 7 months. not too long ago.
Experience Music Project Museum was probably my favorite attraction that i visited while i was there.

and of course Pike's Place market
on nice days i enjoyed just walking around.
lots of nice malls

 

RAINY

 

Hey Curtis, I saw you are in Renton. That's where I stayed last time, and where I'll be staying again this time.

 

Which part/what hotel? I live in the Renton Highlands which is an area that borders Issaquah and is East of downtown Renton.

 

Last time they put me up in the Extended Stay Deluxe on Oakesdale and Grady Way, pretty close to downtown Renton.

 

Oooh okay. Yeah. I mean Renton is a pretty "do nothing" city. However if you brought your bathing suit, you could always go to the Renton Water park haha. Or there is a new indoor water park called "Grey Wolf Lodge" (I think that's the name), south of renton that just opened. It is supposed to be GREAT!

 

Yeah I saw the water park right by the hotel. I'm not big on water parks though, but at least Renton isn't that far from Seattle. Last time after I got out of the office, I just headed straight into downtown Seattle. Renton is nice to look at, but Seattle was the place I really wanted to see.

 

there's a brewery...I forgot the name but my friend went and they food was awesome and they had all sorts of special beers, like chocolate, etc.

Also there's a bar like Coyote Ugly...I'll update with more info