Seattle, King County, WA
Places to go in Seattle
29 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Cal Anderson Park
This historic recreational area hosts special events & has a jogging path, ball field & wading pool.
1635 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
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Centennial Park
Scenic green space along the water with biking & walking paths, a fishing pier & picnic tables.
2711 Alaskan Way W, Seattle, WA 98119, USA
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Cherry Creek Falls
Duvall, WA 98019, USA
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Cherry Creek Falls Trailhead
16538 Kelly Rd NE, Duvall, WA 98019, USA
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Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
Vast protected park featuring forested areas, hiking trails, scenic vistas & wildlife.
18201 SE Cougar Mountain Dr, Renton, WA 98059, USA
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Discovery Park
Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.
Seattle, WA 98199, USA
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Gold Creek Trailhead, Green Mountain
1398 Gold Creek Rd W, Bremerton, WA 98312, USA
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Green Lake Park
Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.
7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115, USA
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Kerry Park
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park.
211 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119, USA
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Lake Union Park
12-acre lakefront park with boat launch, model-boat pond, Center for Wooden Boats & spray features.
860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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Lincoln Park
Rocky coastline adorned with playgrounds, BBQs, hiking & biking trails & a heated saltwater pool.
8011 Fauntleroy Wy SW, Seattle, WA 98136, USA
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Mt. Si Trailhead
King County, WA 98104, USA
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Myrtle Edwards Park
Waterfront recreation area with bike & pedestrian paths, plus an adjacent sculpture park.
3130 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
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Olympic Sculpture Park
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres.
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
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Poo Poo Point Trailhead
Scenic mound & gateway to the Chirico Trail, popular for paragliding & vistas of wooded peaks.
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Issaquah, WA 98027, USA
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Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area
17905 Cedar Falls Rd SE, North Bend, WA 98045, USA
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Rattlesnake Ledge
Popular day-hike destination with a 2-mile trail to a promontory with mountain & valley views.
North Bend, WA 98045, USA
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Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead
Snoqualmie Valley Trail, North Bend, WA 98045, USA
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Schmitz Preserve Park
Tranquil, 53.1-acre park with hiking paths & nature watching among old-growth forest.
5551 SW Admiral Wy, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
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Seattle Japanese Garden
3.5-acre formal garden with a cherry orchard, water features & teahouse hosting seasonal ceremonies.
1075 E Lk Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
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Seward Park
Wooded refuge boasting a 300-acre forest with hiking trails, walking paths, beaches & a playground.
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA
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Space Needle
Iconic, 605-ft-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant.
400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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Sunset Hill Park
With the Olympic Mountains & Elliott Bay as a backdrop, this tiny park is a favorite for weddings.
7531 34th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, USA
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Tiger Mountain State Forest
Forest & conservation area on 13,745 acres, with trails for walking, biking & horseback riding.
Issaquah, WA 98027, USA