Guidebook for Seattle

Karen
Guidebook for Seattle

Parks & Nature

An easy walk through the Tangletown neighborhood brings you to Green Lake, a lively park for activities of all sorts - walking, running, inline skating, skateboarding, slack-lining, frisbee, birdwatching (keep an eye out for great blue herons and bald eagles!), people watching. Not a bad place to catch Pokemons, either! :) The lake is surrounded by cafes, pubs and restaurants.
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Green Lake
624 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An easy walk through the Tangletown neighborhood brings you to Green Lake, a lively park for activities of all sorts - walking, running, inline skating, skateboarding, slack-lining, frisbee, birdwatching (keep an eye out for great blue herons and bald eagles!), people watching. Not a bad place to catch Pokemons, either! :) The lake is surrounded by cafes, pubs and restaurants.
A hidden ravine park where you can walk in the shade of tall trees, along little streams.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Ravenna
5520 Ravenna Avenue Northeast
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A hidden ravine park where you can walk in the shade of tall trees, along little streams.
Unique park overlooking Lake Union with vast green lawns for frisbee and kite-flying, picnic tables and grills, walking paths and - prominently - the old rusty remains of a gas works. A superfund site never looked so good! Accessible to the Burke-Gilman trail, which will take you to Fremont to the west and the U-District to the east.
860 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Gas Works
2101 N Northlake Way
860 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unique park overlooking Lake Union with vast green lawns for frisbee and kite-flying, picnic tables and grills, walking paths and - prominently - the old rusty remains of a gas works. A superfund site never looked so good! Accessible to the Burke-Gilman trail, which will take you to Fremont to the west and the U-District to the east.

Sightseeing

Google Maps calls it "Meridian," but locals call it Tangletown, aptly-named because of the tangled streets. The north-south grid smashes into the Green Lake radial pattern, creating a neighborhood easy to get lost in. No worries, though, because it is a delightful area to explore classic working class Seattle bungalows, lovely gardens, and some great cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Meridian
Google Maps calls it "Meridian," but locals call it Tangletown, aptly-named because of the tangled streets. The north-south grid smashes into the Green Lake radial pattern, creating a neighborhood easy to get lost in. No worries, though, because it is a delightful area to explore classic working class Seattle bungalows, lovely gardens, and some great cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Arts & Culture

The lovely campus of the University of Washington is a great place to explore. Nice architecture, great libraries, vast lawns, excellent museums (see Burke Natural History Museum and Henry Art Gallery), and pleasant, car-free urban walking.
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Universidad de Washington
1410 Northeast Campus Parkway
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The lovely campus of the University of Washington is a great place to explore. Nice architecture, great libraries, vast lawns, excellent museums (see Burke Natural History Museum and Henry Art Gallery), and pleasant, car-free urban walking.

Food Scene

Tucked away in the Tangletown commercial district, Zoka is a not-so-secret meeting place with good coffee, tea, and light fare. A go-to spot for working and studying.
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Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company
2200 N 56th St
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Tucked away in the Tangletown commercial district, Zoka is a not-so-secret meeting place with good coffee, tea, and light fare. A go-to spot for working and studying.
A tiny, woman-owned institution with good coffee and snacks.
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Cafe Lulu
6417 Latona Ave NE
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A tiny, woman-owned institution with good coffee and snacks.
Delicious variety of doughnuts, which happen to be organic.
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Mighty-O Donuts Greenlake
2110 N 55th St
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Delicious variety of doughnuts, which happen to be organic.
The neighborhood Thai restaurant - great flavors, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Available for takeout.
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Krittika's Noodles & Thai Restaurant
6411 Latona Avenue Northeast
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The neighborhood Thai restaurant - great flavors, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Available for takeout.
Busy and delicious breakfast/brunch place with a diner vibe. Very kid friendly. Drip coffee only - go across the street to Cafe Lulu for espresso.
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The Dish Cafe Green Lake
301 NE 65th St
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Busy and delicious breakfast/brunch place with a diner vibe. Very kid friendly. Drip coffee only - go across the street to Cafe Lulu for espresso.
This restaurant and brewpub is an institution in north Seattle. The Latona was smoke-free long before it became law. Rotating taps of local and regional brews; a bias toward IPAs, and quite a good food menu. 21+ only.
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Latona Pub
6423 Latona Ave NE
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This restaurant and brewpub is an institution in north Seattle. The Latona was smoke-free long before it became law. Rotating taps of local and regional brews; a bias toward IPAs, and quite a good food menu. 21+ only.
Delicious sushi, warm, friendly setting. Closed Tuesdays.
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Kisaku Sushi
2101 N 55th St
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Delicious sushi, warm, friendly setting. Closed Tuesdays.
Excellent tacos in a casual storefront shop with a taco truck feel. Vegetarian options.
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TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th St
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Excellent tacos in a casual storefront shop with a taco truck feel. Vegetarian options.
Delicious Mexican food - I always get the fish tacos - as well as tasty margaritas and horchata. Lovely outdoor seating options overlooking Portage Bay. Tasty salsa bar.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St
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Delicious Mexican food - I always get the fish tacos - as well as tasty margaritas and horchata. Lovely outdoor seating options overlooking Portage Bay. Tasty salsa bar.
Dee-licious Turkish fare, including authentic Turkish Coffee. Lovely location with outdoor seating and captivating indoor decor. Very friendly staff.
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Cafe Turko
750 N 34th St
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dee-licious Turkish fare, including authentic Turkish Coffee. Lovely location with outdoor seating and captivating indoor decor. Very friendly staff.

Essentials

Natural foods oriented grocery store in walking distance. The prices are a bit high, but so is the quality.
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PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave N
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Natural foods oriented grocery store in walking distance. The prices are a bit high, but so is the quality.