Discover 94 local hidden gems in Seattle
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Green Lake – People-watching at its best
"Green Lake" Seattle is where I'll meet friends to catch up on life as we walk around the 2.8 mile loop. I enjoy people and dog watching here...
By
Munya
Souaiaia
Groupmuse Seattle – Classical music for the masses
"Groupmuse" Seattle is an online community that connects classical musicians with hosts willing to put on concerts in their living rooms. I love it!
By
Munya
Souaiaia
Westward – Best happy hour view
"Westward & Little Gull" Seattle has my favorite happy hour view in town. I like happy hour prices, especially oyster happy hour prices...
By
Munya
Souaiaia
Showbox At The Market – Enjoy it while you can
"Showbox At The Market" is one of Seattle's most iconic music venues. Everything abut it is high-quality, but it might not be around for much longer...
By
Aarin
Wright
The Octopus Bar – Yo, ho, ho & a bottle of rum
"The Octopus Bar" is by far the best watering hole in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. The decor should be tacky (in theory), but it's effortlessly cool
By
Aarin
Wright
Wallingford Sign – Better than Hollywood's
The "Wallingford Sign" in Seattle has always been my favorite landmark, though it's always surprised me how such a small urban center has such a big sign!
By
Aarin
Wright
The Neptune Theatre – Live music landmark
"The Neptune Theatre" in Seattle used to be a cinema and now is a city landmark of a multi-use art and concerts venue! I love going up to the mezzanine...
By
Aarin
Wright
Little Free Library – Neighborhood knowledge nooks
The "Little Free Library" in Seattle has a number of spots throughout the city you would never imagine house books free to take, and free to refill...
By
Daniel
Lim
Coffeemind – Tucked away Turkish coffee
"Coffeemind" has become one of my favorite morning spots in Seattle. If you're searching for Turkish coffee in the city, look no further...
By
Aarin
Wright
Gainsbourg – Parisian bar meets Seattle
"Gainsbourg" in Greenwood, Seattle is a hip spot with delicious French food for an incredible price. The whole place is like a living work of art...
By
Aarin
Wright
Gorditos – Home of the Baby Burrito
"Gorditos" Seattle known for the footlong 'baby burritos'. They've got wall-to-wall framed photos of newborns lying next to their burritos. Unforgettable..
By
Aarin
Wright
Chocolati Café – Hot cocoa paradise
"Chocolati Café" in Seattle... well, there are no words to describe my love for it. I love its house hot chocolate most of all. It's so cozy on a rainy day
By
Aarin
Wright
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