DO!
There's ALWAYS something to do in Seattle! Whether you're staying a whole week or just the weekend, check out matt and Sarah's favorite Seattle activites.
Pike Place Market
85 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
www.pikeplacemarket.org
If you've never been to Seattle, you owe it to yourself to at least walk through this iconic Pacific Northwest market. Home to the first-ever Starbucks, Beecher's Cheese, Pike Place Brewery, and of course the market itself. Make sure you visit the Fish Market and watch the flying fish! the The Gum Wall is also worth looking for and sticking your own piece gum on the wall.
The Space Needle
400 Broad Street
Seattle, WA 98109 www.https://www.spaceneedle.com/home/
Seattle's most famous landmark, the Space Needle is a "must-do"if you've never been before. Built for the World's Fair in 1962, the Needle, after a 45 second trip to the top, provides 360-degree views of the Seattle area's outstanding natural features on its outside deck. Brunch, lunch, & dinner can be enjoyed at the Needle's restaurant, SkyCity.
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
www.mopop.org
After you visit the Space Needle, head over to the Musuem of Pop Culture (MoPOP) which provides hands-on experiences, iconic artifact displays, & in-depth exhibitions dedicated to the past, present and supremely cool moments of pop culture. From movies to musicians to everything in-between, immerse yourself in the icons, artifacts and obsessions that embody contemporary pop culture.
Seattle Art Museum
1300 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
www.seattleartmuseum.org
The Seattle Art Museum's light-filled galleries invite you to wander through global art collections including modern, African, Meso-American, Ancient Mediterranean, Islamic, European, Oceanic & Australian Aboriginal, Asian, American, & decorative arts. Visitors from out of town enjoy the remarkable Native American galleries featuring Northwest Coast art.
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
www.pacificsciencecenter.org
Wander the museum & see a village of giant robotic insects, exhibits that focus on the human body & much more! In the Tropical Butterfly House, watch colorful butterflies fly between exotic plants. Kids love the Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time exhibit, which takes you back to the Mesozoic Era to stand in the footprints of dinos. Fun fact: Sarah had a PR internship at PSC!
Ferry to Bainbridge Island
Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle, WA 98104
WSDOT Ferries
The Washington Ferry System links the Seattle area on the eastside of Puget Sound to towns on the Kitsap Peninsula, Olympic Peninsula, & to British Columbia, Canada. It's a pleasant way to travel and the scenery is spectacular. Bainbridge Island is easy to get to and no car is needed. Whibey Island is one of Sarah and Matt's favorites (and where they had their engagement pictures taken!)
WHAT TO EAT
DINE!
Seattle has lot to offer when it comes to dining and food. wherever you decide to go, make sure that you try some pacific northwest fish! it's the best!
Rhein Haus
912 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
ww.rheinhausseattle.com
Rhein Haus is Seattle's very own slice of Bavaria. A burly "bier" hall with antiques across Europe create a geniune feel & outstanding spcae. Authentic Bavarian fare--house made sausages & pretelzes--are accompined with 24 drafts featuring both European & NW beers. Rhein Haus is also home to 5 bocce ball courts. Located right across the street from St. Ignatius Chapel.
Bis on Main
10213 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
www.bisonmain.com
One of the Comstock Family's favorite restaurants! Located across Lake Washington in Bellevue, Bis offers a premium bar & award winning wine list with over 300 selections. The caprese salad and garlic chicken are Sarah's favorites, while Matt prefers the Caesar salad and Fielt Mignon. Either way, you cant go wrong! Fun fact: Sarah convinced owner Joe Vilardi to sponsor her work's Gala this year!
Purple Cafe & Wine Bar
1225 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
www.purplecafe.com
Purple Cafe & Wine Bar is another favorite of Sarah and Matt's. Purple offers seasonal Northwest food and a global wine list. Menu encourages "upscale grazing" and makes it easy to either "eat light OR run up a tab". The funky design attracts an array of people from families to groups of friends. Try the Purple Chopped Salad and a fun wine flight!
The Butcher's Table
2121 Westlake Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
www.thebutcherstable.com
Owned by Beecher's Cheese Kurt Beecher Dammeier, The Butcher's Table offers authentic, full-flavored foods, free of artificial additives & preservatives. A sleek steakhouse, it offers classic preparations & prime Wagyu cuts. Be sure to walk around the venue--it's pretty swanky!
Monsoon
615 19th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98112
www.monsoonrestaurants.com
Another Matt & Sarah favorite, Monsoon is a stylish & contemporary eatery, where Vietnamese cooking gets a modern, sophisticated twist. A few favorites are the Oysters, Ahi Spring Rolls, Drunken Chicken, Teres Major Steak, green beans, & Bu luc Loc but you can't really go wrong with any of it!
Ivar's
401 NE Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98105
www.ivars.com
The Northwest dining legacy that is Ivar's began in 1938 with Seattle native Ivar Haglund. This is a great seafood and cocktail spot on a sunny afternoon. The restaurant looks over Lake Union with frequent boats passing by. Definitely have to try the calm chower and fish and chips--a Seattle and Ivar's staple!