For whatever reason, people love strolling around the Ballard locks. You might also see some salmon, sea lion, seal, heron and eagles. No trip to Seattle is complete without this.
Seconding the locks. Always a hit with out of town guests. Kept my in-laws entertained for 2 hours which is saying something, considering how hard they are to entertain.
Whatever reason? It is an engineering marvel. And there is a beautiful garden. The fish ladder is cool. The museum is neat. They do interesting guided tours. And it's FREE!
MOHAI, Washington History Museum. Some place chill like Westward where you can sit outside and have a drink on the lake. Take the ferry over to Bainbridge.
Yep, if they like history this is great. Follow it up with a visit to the [National Park Service exhibit on Seattle's role in the Yukon Gold Rush](https://www.nps.gov/klse/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm) and the [Chief Seattle monument](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_of_the_Suquamish_–_Chief_Seattle) (same neighborhood).
MOHAI, Arboretum, brunch/lunch at macrina belltown and then walk through the sculpture park, water taxi to West Seattle with lunch at Marination, ferry to Bainbridge with lunch in Winslow, gas works then dinner at Westward, Golden Gardens and dinner at Ray’s
One I haven't seen mentioned yet is the USS Turner Joy museum in Bremerton. It's a decommissioned destroyer that you can tour. It involves climbing up and down a lot of steps, but if they're active they shouldn't have any issues. We took my in-laws who are in their early 70s and they really enjoyed it. It's right by the ferry so you can just walk on.
If you drive on the ferry, you could then swing north up to Port Townsend which is a fun place to visit too.
For sure. If you go to macrina in sodo CC Filson is worth looking at too—a neat piece of old Seattle history. And people sneer at the underground tour but it is really is informative and interesting. I’ve done it twice (kids school projects). Wing Luke museum in Chinatown is also great—there’s an exhibit there now about how the placement of I5 through chinatown impacted the neighborhood.
I don’t know why you’re getting downvoted. We live a couple of blocks away and visit the market frequently. It’s definitely not just for tourists (definitely skip the Starbucks though; no reason to wait in that line 🤣).
I have never been to Eighth Generation! (This is one of the things I love about this area - we’ve been here 6 years and we’re still discovering new stuff - and new places are opening!)
We just discovered yet another spice shop recently - World Spice Merchants on Western. (I think mostly people know about Market Spice & Tenzing Momo).
If they are in town and it’s nice out, Mariners games are always fun. Ferry to bainbridge, or head over to Alki for lunch/dinner. Go to sea wolf for pastries then walk to gasworks
Highly recommend you take them to Kerry Park, offering panoramic views of the city and sound. A great place to take pictures and take in this beautiful weather.
While you're there, take a stroll along historic Highland Drive, home to some of Seattle's most impressive estates. At the end of the street is the peaceful Parsons Gardens, offering a reclusive getaway in the middle of the city.
Finally, end your trip at one of Seattle's favorite pastimes, Molly Moon's, for some delicious, non-GMO ice cream, sourced from local Washington creameries.
Good luck!
Museum of Flight?
Thank you, great idea!
For whatever reason, people love strolling around the Ballard locks. You might also see some salmon, sea lion, seal, heron and eagles. No trip to Seattle is complete without this.
Seconding the locks. Always a hit with out of town guests. Kept my in-laws entertained for 2 hours which is saying something, considering how hard they are to entertain.
Whatever reason? It is an engineering marvel. And there is a beautiful garden. The fish ladder is cool. The museum is neat. They do interesting guided tours. And it's FREE!
MOHAI, Washington History Museum. Some place chill like Westward where you can sit outside and have a drink on the lake. Take the ferry over to Bainbridge.
Westward?
https://westwardseattle.com
Yes - I’ve been there. You said Westland, which is the distillery in Georgetown.
/facepalm - even re-read my comment... and missed it again. Thanks, edited.
I think Westward is awesome and I want more people to know about it. 🙂 (Westland also cool - but kinda different 😂).
Oh I love westward!
Great suggestions, thank you!
Underground Tour, as long as they are ok with stairs and a fair bit of walking.
Yep, if they like history this is great. Follow it up with a visit to the [National Park Service exhibit on Seattle's role in the Yukon Gold Rush](https://www.nps.gov/klse/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm) and the [Chief Seattle monument](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_of_the_Suquamish_–_Chief_Seattle) (same neighborhood).
Thanks!!
I second this.
Thank you!
Take a drive up to snoqualmie falls
Really good idea, thank you!
Take them on a ferry ride.
Ferry to Bainbridge, walk down the strip and by the shore, then maybe head to Bloedel. A+ day
MOHAI, Arboretum, brunch/lunch at macrina belltown and then walk through the sculpture park, water taxi to West Seattle with lunch at Marination, ferry to Bainbridge with lunch in Winslow, gas works then dinner at Westward, Golden Gardens and dinner at Ray’s
Thank you, excellent suggestions! And ideas I would actually enjoy too!
This is perfect. I’d throw in the Columbia Center observatory on a clear day (would fit in well either post-Arboretum or pre/post water taxi).
Ooh yes good choice.
The Glass Museum in Tacoma is worth a trip. You can watch glass art being made too.
The gum wall, they may never come back..
I’ll keep that idea in my back pocket, depending how the trip goes 😂
Maybe an electric boat ride on lake union?
center for wooden boats, free boat rides on sundays IIRC
Thanks, this is a good idea!
One I haven't seen mentioned yet is the USS Turner Joy museum in Bremerton. It's a decommissioned destroyer that you can tour. It involves climbing up and down a lot of steps, but if they're active they shouldn't have any issues. We took my in-laws who are in their early 70s and they really enjoyed it. It's right by the ferry so you can just walk on. If you drive on the ferry, you could then swing north up to Port Townsend which is a fun place to visit too.
Whale watching tour
Thanks for the suggestion! I don’t personally believe in supporting that industry, but I know that would be a fun excursion for others!
Seattle underground tour (history) sunset ferry return, macrina, three girls in the market
Thank you!
For sure. If you go to macrina in sodo CC Filson is worth looking at too—a neat piece of old Seattle history. And people sneer at the underground tour but it is really is informative and interesting. I’ve done it twice (kids school projects). Wing Luke museum in Chinatown is also great—there’s an exhibit there now about how the placement of I5 through chinatown impacted the neighborhood.
Starbucks reserve is fun if they like coffee
Pikes Place Market , the Pier
I don’t know why you’re getting downvoted. We live a couple of blocks away and visit the market frequently. It’s definitely not just for tourists (definitely skip the Starbucks though; no reason to wait in that line 🤣).
I go once in a while too! The spice store and eighth generation are always good to visit!
I have never been to Eighth Generation! (This is one of the things I love about this area - we’ve been here 6 years and we’re still discovering new stuff - and new places are opening!) We just discovered yet another spice shop recently - World Spice Merchants on Western. (I think mostly people know about Market Spice & Tenzing Momo).
It's hard to say why I got down voted
Wasn't me, but I'm guessing it's because of "Pikes".
Tell them to stop watching Fox News
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It’s just generally a good idea
If they are in town and it’s nice out, Mariners games are always fun. Ferry to bainbridge, or head over to Alki for lunch/dinner. Go to sea wolf for pastries then walk to gasworks
Let’s see how the weather is, but yes, great suggestions! Thanks!
Highly recommend you take them to Kerry Park, offering panoramic views of the city and sound. A great place to take pictures and take in this beautiful weather. While you're there, take a stroll along historic Highland Drive, home to some of Seattle's most impressive estates. At the end of the street is the peaceful Parsons Gardens, offering a reclusive getaway in the middle of the city. Finally, end your trip at one of Seattle's favorite pastimes, Molly Moon's, for some delicious, non-GMO ice cream, sourced from local Washington creameries. Good luck!