Salt and Straw : Straight outta Portland. They have a couple of locations in Seattle, and are known for artisanal ice cream made from fresh local Pacific Northwest ingredients. Their summer seasonal flavors, which usually feature berries, are a treat. Fremont is an area along the water to the southeast of Ballard that is another one of our favorite neighborhoods in Seattle. Next up would be Milstead and Co for coffee, which is a Seattle staple and is just down the hill from the troll.
They bring in beans from the best roasters in the Pacific Northwest, and have a bright and airy space that is a perfect spot to spend a few minutes relaxing, or killing time before your flight. Get a flight, obviously. The real star of the show in Fremont is the Theo Chocolate Factory Tour , which is a must-do for chocolate lovers in Seattle.
If you run out of time, you can still head over to their store and try all the different flavors of chocolate they have and pick up some bars to take home with you. But if you can swing it, the tour is a good overview of the chocolate-making process.
And just like that, your weekend trip to Seattle comes to an end! To get to the airport, either take a Lyft all the way, or just to a light rail station Capitol Hill or Westlake Station would be easiest from Fremont.
You cannot get to them via public transit. Rainier to the south towering over the surrounding landscape. One of the best views in Seattle is from the University of Washington Quad , which lines up perfectly with a view of Rainier. Getting to Mt. Rainier National Park for first-timers. Helens and Mt. Adams on a clear day. After the hike, which will take you most of the morning, head to Myrtle Falls and Reflection Lakes, the latter of which is our favorite sunset spot in this area.
Then make the journey back up to Seattle, which will take you another two and a half or three hours, depending on traffic. There are a couple of good tours to check out. Rainier from Seattle. If you want to do one of the best hikes in Washington — Burroughs Mountain — choose this tour from Seattle this latter option is only available during starting in July, since the area is closed from winter through spring. If driving several hours to Rainier sounds a little bit aggressive for you, there are plenty of hikes just outside of Seattle that might be a better choice.
This is more like a half day trip , rather than a full day. The trailhead is at the The 6. We extended this hike to include Gem Lake on our latest adventure, which is between 10 and 11 miles round trip. While Snow Lake will be packed with people, we were two of four people up at Gem Lake on the day we were there.
On the way home, stop at Snoqualmie Falls, a spectacular foot tall waterfall that is accessible via a nice and easy boardwalk. A good place to grab a post-hike lunch in the area would be Caadxi Oaxaca. When you decide to visit Seattle is going to have a pretty significant impact on your experience. Summer days where you can see Mt. Rainier to the south, Baker to the north, and the Olympics to the west are the absolute best. However, summer comes with higher prices and more tourists.
So be prepared to pay a bit more to see Seattle at its best. You might get lucky, you might not. Ah, winter in Seattle. Winter is gray and drizzly. Every day. Rainier turn into a winter wonderland. Instead of hiking, go skiing at Stevens Pass. First is renting a car and driving. Which is not a huge deal in most places, although places like Ballard and Capitol Hill can be a little bit of a nightmare. You can buy them at the airport.
The last tool in your toolbox is Lyft , a ride-sharing app that will connect you with local drivers who will take you around the city. Like a taxi, but better. To return to Capitol Hill from the water taxi pier, take an eastbound Route 12 bus from the intersection of Marion St. Disembark at E Madison St. When the cherry trees are in bloom, the campus of the University of Washington becomes a grove of brilliant blossoms bursting in pink and white.
The rest of the time there are plenty of classic quads, plus repositories for the best in science and culture: the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and the Henry Art Gallery.
Shop at one of the many bookstores near campus, like the comfy Third Place Books. Next, head to the International District to burn off all that food with several rounds at the Seattle Pinball Museum , where admission includes unlimited play.
After dinner, wander the aisles at Asian market Uwajimaya , a kind of international crossroads in the middle of Seattle. Explore every corner of the Emerald City, from coffee shops to mountain hikes, with Moon Travel Guides. Head to the Seattle waterfront to get on the water. The Ballard neighborhood has great food and drink options, not to mention scenic views. Volunteer Park manages to pack a museum, a conservatory, historic buildings, ponds, a playground, lawns, and a stage into a small urban space.
In spring the University of Washington campus is awash in cherry blossoms. Day 4: University and International Districts When the cherry trees are in bloom, the campus of the University of Washington becomes a grove of brilliant blossoms bursting in pink and white.
Related Travel Guide. By not preplanning, we lost hours of sightseeing time and a lot of money. One of my dreams was to see the Chihuly museum so we thought we would cap off our first day by visiting it. Unfortunately it was closed that evening for a private function. Had I checked, I would have known that. I was able to peek inside the garden and see a few things, but the disappointment still stings. The original Starbucks I love coffee, so one of the things I really wanted to do was visit the original Starbucks.
Let me say right now, don't bother. The line was huge, the place was small I peeked inside after giving up hope of ever getting inside and quite honestly, there is a Starbucks on pretty much every block of the city. Seriously, there are Starbucks everywhere in Seattle. A better idea is to take a selfie outside of the original store and buy the souvenir coffee mug at another location. Also, find a little independent coffee shop to buy a cup of coffee, or some grounds to take home.
There's no line, and I think the coffee is better. I'm still enjoying the cherry toffee coffee I brought home. Pike Place Market in Seattle is full of sights and sounds, but is completely overwhelming at lunch hour during the height of the tourist season. Wait until the late afternoon to visit. While this one is a tough one to avoid since summer is a nice time to visit, and it's when most kids have vacation time, try not to go.
We went in late July and it was so unbelievably crowded that there were moments when we had to pause to catch our breaths. I think this surprised me more than anything since I love big cities. We asked the lovely lady at the Pike Place Market visitor booth if it was always that crowded and even she was surprised at the number of people.
Another mistake we made was visiting Pike Place Market at lunchtime. Don't do it, just don't. Go later in the day, shortly before the stalls are going to close. It's much emptier and you get a much better feel for the place. A view of the Space Needle from our harbor cruise. What a great day to be on the water. We had planned to cap off our two week trip to Washington with a visit to Seattle for a couple of days.
We had hoped to see the top attractions and visit parts of the city that weren't full of tourists. After the day we had, we were left frazzled, exhausted, and sad. We never made it back into the city on the second day. Instead we choose to drive around to the other side of the sound and visit some quaint harbor towns.
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