A Seattle weekend is good for the soul. Here's a video highlight reel!
This city offers equal opportunities for cultural exploration, yummy food, and breathtaking hikes.
See below for the full weekend itinerary (none of this is sponsored, just what I love!)
Seattle Weekend Itinerary
Day 1 Morning
Chihuly Garden and Glass - 305 Harrison St
This is one of my favorite art exhibits in the world. I went for the first time a decade ago, and revisiting this year was just as wonderful. It's conveniently located next to the Space Needle.
Day 1 Mid-day
Visit Pike's Place to Explore & Enjoy a Grazing Lunch
I recommend getting small bites from multiple places! A Seattle weekend itinerary is incomplete without Pike's Place :)
Pike Place Chowder - 1530 Post Alley
Top 3 best chowders I've ever had...
Beecher's Handmade Cheese - 1600 Pike Pl
Don't skip this mac n cheese
Rachel's Ginger Beer - 1530 Post Alley
Guava & Blood Orange are my top picks!
Ghost Alley Espresso - 1499 Post Alley
Touristy as heck but a great place to stop for a little pick-me-up when you check out the gum wall :)
Day 1 Late Afternoon/Evening
Gas Works Park - 2101 N Northlake Way
This is one of the most unique parks I've ever been to. It has an amazing view of Lake Union & Seattle's skyline. It has the remnants of the sole remaining coal gasification plant in the United States.
Willmotts Ghost - 2100 6th Ave
Stylish, modern interior complements a yummy Italian dinner - don't skip the focaccia!
Day 2 Morning/Afternoon
Monorail Espresso - 2120 Westlake Ave
Fabulous coffee (which is saying something in a city that has a lot of great coffee!)
Snow Lake Trail - Trailhead: Alpental Access Rd, North Bend, WA
Gorgeous hike that allows you to see a beautiful glacier lake. The hike is a little less than 7 miles and ~1,700ft of elevation gain. It's about an hour outside of the city, so a rental car is recommended!
Day 2 Evening
Rumba - 1112 Pike St
Enjoyed delicious pre-dinner mocktails here - but, they have over 200 rums if that's your thing!
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar - 1521 Melrose Ave
FRESH seafood! The perfect choice if you love oysters
Salt & Straw - 714 E Pike St
Truly some of the best ice cream I've ever had... a must-have for any trip out west!
Bonus Activity on a Beautiful Summer Night?
Enjoy a sunset cruise to take in the Seattle skyline aboard a sailboat!
You can book it here on Viator
Lodging
We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Seattle because I had a couple of Category 1-4 free night certificates (earned using The World of Hyatt Credit Card). I loved the central location because it allowed us to walk to a lot of these places.
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