Things to do in Seattle this Weekend

**PaDuKa** · 02-16-2017, 01:01 PM

The wife and I will be in Seattle this weekend which is the first time for both of us. We will be staying downtown with about a day and a half to kill but we do not plan to rent a car. Notwithstanding the shitty weather, what would you do for entertainment in a similar time frame? Anything cool that a tourist would not necessarily find? I know there are a lot mags in the Seattle area so any advice is appreciated. She is a big foodie and I just plan to keep a moderate buzz all weekend so any good bar recs are also appreciated.

**nickwm21** · 02-16-2017, 01:40 PM

I am sure the locals have better rec's but I went on a visit a few months ago with my girlfriend and enjoyed drinks at Radiator Whiskey and a burlesque show at the Can Can. The Ballard area of town is a great place to walk around, kinda like a mix of Berkeley/Venice/Georgetown...

**SeatownSlackey** · 02-16-2017, 01:54 PM

SEARCH

there was this exact same thread/discussion from ~yr ago.

**SeatownSlackey** · 02-16-2017, 02:03 PM

here's a couple of em

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...n-Juan-Islands

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...wntown-Seattle

**Bronco** · 02-16-2017, 02:48 PM

https://www.seattlemet.com/articles/...february-16-19

**billyk** · 02-16-2017, 03:06 PM

Salmon & Chips + a bowl of chowder at Ivars on the waterfront, and feed some fries to the gulls, who are dainty eaters.

Pike Place Market

Space Needle

Ballard Locks? If you are into that.

Underground tour

Take a Ferry ride

Lots of other stuff...

**PaDuKa** · 02-16-2017, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by SeatownSlackey

here's a couple of em

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...n-Juan-Islands

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...wntown-Seattle

Thanks, good info in there. Just jonging out here not using the search function.

**snoqpass** · 02-16-2017, 03:19 PM

Get some edibles and go to the EMP

**skialpy** · 02-16-2017, 03:20 PM

My personal favorite is the masonry wood fired pizzas awesome tap list and vinyl playing. Great joint. Another good place to get a beer is Fremont brewing and Fremont in general is a cool neighborhood. Also alki beach and beveridge place pub if you make it to west Seattle

**Bronco** · 02-16-2017, 04:22 PM

Join a protest - http://mynorthwest.com/546118/general-strike-organized/

**plugboots** · 02-16-2017, 04:23 PM

**Art Shirk** · 02-16-2017, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by billyk

Salmon & Chips + a bowl of chowder at Ivars on the waterfront, and feed some fries to the gulls, who are dainty eaters.

Pike Place Market

Space Needle

Ballard Locks? If you are into that.

Underground tour

Take a Ferry ride

Lots of other stuff...

Not to shit on this but I think he's looking for stuff that doesn't show up on page 1 of google.
Here's my analog.

Fish and chips: go to Pacific Inn in Fremont and have a stiff drink in that dive with great food.

Market: go to the Melrose market on cap hill after eating oysters next door at Taylor seafood. The market has great meats and cheeses.

Ballard: if you've'nt'd enough seafood yet, you can't miss Walrus and Carpenter. Or get a bloody and biscuits at Hattie's. Skeeball at Kings. Or stop in at my bro in laws bar for music and drinks: Conor Byrnes.

Underground Tour can be cool. Grab a drink at the Diller Room and a pork chop at Lecosho before or after.

Ferry Ride: takes you out of the city, so just take the west Seattle ferry and then make your way to alki for some beachiness or the a hidden flat pizza gem at pizzeria 22.

Lots of other stuff: yes

**fatnslow** · 02-16-2017, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by billyk

Salmon & Chips + a bowl of chowder at Ivars on the waterfront, and feed some fries to the gulls, who are dainty eaters.

Pike Place Market

Space Needle

Ballard Locks? If you are into that.

Underground tour

Take a Ferry ride

Lots of other stuff...

wow, I don't think the op is 70 year old midwestern couple with matching fanny packs. Ivars ??? !!!

**shroom** · 02-16-2017, 05:19 PM

dreamgirls on 1st?

**Art Shirk** · 02-16-2017, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by shroom

dreamgirls on 1st?

Lil Darlings has it beat

**Zeedashbo** · 02-16-2017, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by snoqpass

Get some edibles and go to the EMP

This. Emp is really cool and probably the best touristy thing to do in the city. Edibles add to the fun

**PaDuKa** · 02-16-2017, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by fatnslow

wow, I don't think the op is 70 year old midwestern couple with matching fanny packs. Ivars ??? !!!

Actually, we are both in our 70's and currently live in Climax, Michigan. We get off doing just about anything.

My wife took me to the titty bar last weekend for our 40th wedding anniversary.

**billyk** · 02-16-2017, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by fatnslow

wow, I don't think the op is 70 year old midwestern couple with matching fanny packs. Ivars ??? !!!

Unless it has taken a drastic turn for the worse lately, the best fish and chips in the country. Best appreciated on a cold rainy night down on the waterfront. The satellite locations, less so.

**snoqpass** · 02-16-2017, 06:21 PM

Not even the best fish and chips in Seattle

**billyk** · 02-16-2017, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by snoqpass

Not even the best fish and chips in Seattle

Well, give some examples, and I'll check them out next time I'm in town. By the way, I hate beer battered crispy fish and chips, so if that's what you like, I can see how we might disagree.

**Art Shirk** · 02-16-2017, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by billyk

Well, give some examples, and I'll check them out next time I'm in town. By the way, I hate beer battered crispy fish and chips, so if that's what you like, I can see how we might disagree.

**snoqpass** · 02-16-2017, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by billyk

Well, give some examples, and I'll check them out next time I'm in town. By the way, I hate beer battered crispy fish and chips, so if that's what you like, I can see how we might disagree.

Spud on Alki for one

**jesski** · 02-16-2017, 09:55 PM

I didn't read all of this, and it may have been said already, but UMI SAKE HOUSE has like the best sushi evvvaaar.

and also Auvgeek and I went on our second date there, and he wore bright neon yellow super-short running shorts, and they served us anyway without batting an eyelash.

So in summary: amazing, world-class sushi alongside excellent custy servicing. Wins.

**ianpnw** · 02-17-2017, 10:59 AM

Radiator Whisky +1 (or Matt's in the Market next door)
Eat at the bar at Loulay - good cocktails, interesting food
Canon - cocktails and food
Brouwers - Belgian food, hundreds of beers
Good Bar - Pioneer Square gastropub
Try the Skyview Observatory at the Columbia Tower (73rd floor) for lunch if there is decent visibility - highest view in Seattle http://www.skyviewobservatory.com/#/about

**PNWbrit** · 02-17-2017, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by commonlaw

Not to shit on this but I think he's looking for stuff that doesn't show up on page 1 of google.
Here's my analog.

Fish and chips: go to Pacific Inn in Fremont and have a stiff drink in that dive with great food.

Market: go to the Melrose market on cap hill after eating oysters next door at Taylor seafood. The market has great meats and cheeses.

Ballard: if you've'nt'd enough seafood yet, you can't miss Walrus and Carpenter. Or get a bloody and biscuits at Hattie's. Skeeball at Kings. Or stop in at my bro in laws bar for music and drinks: Conor Byrnes.

Underground Tour can be cool. Grab a drink at the Diller Room and a pork chop at Lecosho before or after.

Ferry Ride: takes you out of the city, so just take the west Seattle ferry and then make your way to alki for some beachiness or the a hidden flat pizza gem at pizzeria 22.

Lots of other stuff: yes

Fish and Chips - Nosh food truck. Trust me I know about this shit.

For quick lunch at Pike Place the Market Grill

Underground tour is excellent. Even if it sounds and at first seems too touristy.

If you do Ride The Duck tour I will hunt you down and kill you.

The new MOHI location is worth a visit.

Kenmore Air sea plane scenic ride worth the $