Guidebook for Seattle

Elena
Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Neighborhood regulars here for a cup of coffee and planning the day.
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Porchlight Coffee & Records
1517 14th Ave
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Neighborhood regulars here for a cup of coffee and planning the day.
Da best espresso in my opinion on Capitol Hill.
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Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway E
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Da best espresso in my opinion on Capitol Hill.
So good. Gets a lil' busy but not too bad. I recommend planning on taking your order to go - eating at home, picnic or on the go, especially if there are no open tables.
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
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So good. Gets a lil' busy but not too bad. I recommend planning on taking your order to go - eating at home, picnic or on the go, especially if there are no open tables.
Because sushi.
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Momiji
1522 12th Ave
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Because sushi.
Pho and drinks are yummy. Nice vibe when its not too busy. Open late.
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Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th Avenue
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Pho and drinks are yummy. Nice vibe when its not too busy. Open late.
Because pizza, patio and late night food. Even vegan pizza.
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Sizzle Pie Seattle
1009 E Union St
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Because pizza, patio and late night food. Even vegan pizza.
Classic Seattle late night or anytime on the go greasy burger food. Bring cash. Come to people watch. My favorite is to post up and eat in my car.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway E
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Classic Seattle late night or anytime on the go greasy burger food. Bring cash. Come to people watch. My favorite is to post up and eat in my car.
Nice people, low-key divey spot with good food, buffet, bahn mi, pho and other goodies.
ChuMinh Tofu & Vegetarian Deli
1043 S Jackson St
Nice people, low-key divey spot with good food, buffet, bahn mi, pho and other goodies.
Great hand made pasta. Suggest doing family style. Good wine and kinda on the fancy side.
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Spinasse
1531 14th Ave
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Great hand made pasta. Suggest doing family style. Good wine and kinda on the fancy side.
Our secret spot for soup pork dumplings (xiao long bao), that is just as good if not better than Din Tai Fung. But still, also go to Din Tai Fung.
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Ping's Dumpling House
508 S King St
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Our secret spot for soup pork dumplings (xiao long bao), that is just as good if not better than Din Tai Fung. But still, also go to Din Tai Fung.
So good. Order family style and share.
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Din Tai Fung
600 Pine St
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So good. Order family style and share.
Quality, low-key pho.
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Bamboo Restaurant
345 15th Ave E
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Quality, low-key pho.
Fancy meats and fancy drinks. Definitely recommend the lard bread thing, "Torta fritta". If you go on Sundays most times the waitress plays great 90s throwbacks.
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Bar Cotto
1546 15th Ave
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Fancy meats and fancy drinks. Definitely recommend the lard bread thing, "Torta fritta". If you go on Sundays most times the waitress plays great 90s throwbacks.
Just a all around good place to get coffee, snacks or a meal or drink. I would not bring groups bigger than 5, its a smaller space.
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Pettirosso Seattle
1101 E Pike St
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Just a all around good place to get coffee, snacks or a meal or drink. I would not bring groups bigger than 5, its a smaller space.
It is a chain, but this ramen is still really good. My favorite is spicey ramen and the karagge don salad.
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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska St
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It is a chain, but this ramen is still really good. My favorite is spicey ramen and the karagge don salad.
You can take the light rail near here or drive or catch an ride. It is worth it. My favorite is the french toast (THE BEST) and the chicken friend steak with poached eggs, but really all of the Breakfast and Lunch menu is great.
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Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave S
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You can take the light rail near here or drive or catch an ride. It is worth it. My favorite is the french toast (THE BEST) and the chicken friend steak with poached eggs, but really all of the Breakfast and Lunch menu is great.
Healthy options and fresh environment. They use alot of local produce for their yummy immune boosting juice drinks.
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juicebox café
1517 12th Ave
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Healthy options and fresh environment. They use alot of local produce for their yummy immune boosting juice drinks.
The best guacamole, elotes and other more authentic dishes.
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Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue Northwest
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The best guacamole, elotes and other more authentic dishes.
Really good. Related to Jiro's I dream of Sushi documentary guy. Not-budget friendly. Make a reservation. Tr the grilled black cod. Order mostly nigiri and/or sashimi is my recommendation.
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Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd Ave
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Really good. Related to Jiro's I dream of Sushi documentary guy. Not-budget friendly. Make a reservation. Tr the grilled black cod. Order mostly nigiri and/or sashimi is my recommendation.
A gem of the UW area, I was a regular here for their butter chicken, palak paneer and garlic, pesto or spinach naan.
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Cedars in University District
4759 Brooklyn Ave NE
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A gem of the UW area, I was a regular here for their butter chicken, palak paneer and garlic, pesto or spinach naan.
This lower Capitol Hill location is good to grab a beer and some local seafood in an informal environment. Near the Starbucks Reserves cafe location. If you want a more formal setting for a fancier dinner I recommend the lower Queen Anne location near the Seattle Center.
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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose Ave
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This lower Capitol Hill location is good to grab a beer and some local seafood in an informal environment. Near the Starbucks Reserves cafe location. If you want a more formal setting for a fancier dinner I recommend the lower Queen Anne location near the Seattle Center.
More hidden spot to go for coffee and breakfast or lunch. I would pair this with a walk or bike ride (with bike share apps) and visit to Volunteer Park and the Conservatory (pretty greenhouse).
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Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave E
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More hidden spot to go for coffee and breakfast or lunch. I would pair this with a walk or bike ride (with bike share apps) and visit to Volunteer Park and the Conservatory (pretty greenhouse).
My go to spot for dim sum that is not Din Tai Fung.
Duk Li Dim Sum Restaurant
664 S Weller St
My go to spot for dim sum that is not Din Tai Fung.
Pie! It's cute and the drinks are good too.
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Pie Bar
1361 E Olive Way
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Pie! It's cute and the drinks are good too.
24 hour diner. Great for late night food and large groups.
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13 Coins SeaTac
18000 International Blvd
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24 hour diner. Great for late night food and large groups.
BUBBLE TEA!
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Oasis Tea Zone
519 6th Ave S
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BUBBLE TEA!

Drinks & Nightlife

One of my favorite venues. Been around Seattle for a long while.
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Neumos
925 E Pike St
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One of my favorite venues. Been around Seattle for a long while.
Nightclub and music venue for live music. It is in the basement so it can get on the hot side. If you want to go to dance, it is so worth it to get there early and gets some drinks in ya' before the crowds start.
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Barboza
925 E Pike St
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Nightclub and music venue for live music. It is in the basement so it can get on the hot side. If you want to go to dance, it is so worth it to get there early and gets some drinks in ya' before the crowds start.
Beer and pretzel rolls and other foods. Good for large groups and watching sports. We sometimes bring a board game.
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Stout
1530 11th Ave
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Beer and pretzel rolls and other foods. Good for large groups and watching sports. We sometimes bring a board game.
Motown Mondays! Also tacos and mac n cheese and drinks.
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Bar Sue
1407 14th Ave
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Motown Mondays! Also tacos and mac n cheese and drinks.
Also has lots of concerts and live music. For dancing, check out Dance Yourself Clean or Talcum Events advertised. They are both fun but different flavors of dancing.
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Chop Suey
1325 E Madison St
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Also has lots of concerts and live music. For dancing, check out Dance Yourself Clean or Talcum Events advertised. They are both fun but different flavors of dancing.
Go for the throw backs, the hip hop nights and other mashups. Check out their website for details. Farther drive, but pretty fun.
Lo-Fi
429 Eastlake Avenue East
Go for the throw backs, the hip hop nights and other mashups. Check out their website for details. Farther drive, but pretty fun.
BEER.
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Pine Box
1600 Melrose Ave
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BEER.
Classic Capitol Hill style.... open very late for dancing. LGBTQ nightclub, lots of different types of people go so go with an open mind and just looking to have fun dancing. My parents used to go back in the 80s when they were in college, and its still going strong. More EDM and techno/house music.
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Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 Broadway
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Classic Capitol Hill style.... open very late for dancing. LGBTQ nightclub, lots of different types of people go so go with an open mind and just looking to have fun dancing. My parents used to go back in the 80s when they were in college, and its still going strong. More EDM and techno/house music.
Thursdays: live music act called Marmalade, great to dance too. Music on the funky side. http://www.highdiveseattle.com/event/1378730-marmalade-every-thursday-seattle/
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High Dive
513 N 36th St
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Thursdays: live music act called Marmalade, great to dance too. Music on the funky side. http://www.highdiveseattle.com/event/1378730-marmalade-every-thursday-seattle/
The best nachos. Great patio bar when the weather is nice and patio is open during spring/summer months. Shuffle board, and certain nights they have trivia and karaoke. Pinball machines. Dive bar, but it's a good local spot.
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Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry St
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The best nachos. Great patio bar when the weather is nice and patio is open during spring/summer months. Shuffle board, and certain nights they have trivia and karaoke. Pinball machines. Dive bar, but it's a good local spot.
Hoppin bar with dj often on weekends.
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Still Liquor
1524 Minor Ave
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Hoppin bar with dj often on weekends.
Bar with fair and arcade like games.
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John John's Game Room
1351 E Olive Way
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Bar with fair and arcade like games.
Come for the board games (you can rent and play at their large tables), nerdy stuff, pin ball, old school video games, and card games. Not the food and drink so much...
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Raygun Lounge
501 E Pine St
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Come for the board games (you can rent and play at their large tables), nerdy stuff, pin ball, old school video games, and card games. Not the food and drink so much...

Entertainment & Activities

It's a ways drive out to South Center, but fun for kids and family - Japanese style arcade entertainment including bowling, pool, karaoke rooms, video games and arcade games with prizes. Always great to pop next door for some coffee, tea or baked Taiwanese goods at 85 Degrees. Open pretty late. Fun for adults too.
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Round 1 Bowling & Amusement
2351 Southcenter Mall
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It's a ways drive out to South Center, but fun for kids and family - Japanese style arcade entertainment including bowling, pool, karaoke rooms, video games and arcade games with prizes. Always great to pop next door for some coffee, tea or baked Taiwanese goods at 85 Degrees. Open pretty late. Fun for adults too.
Has good local, indie and documentary films.
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Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Ave
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Has good local, indie and documentary films.
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SIFF Egyptian Theatre
805 E Pine St
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SIFF Cinema Uptown
511 Queen Anne Ave N
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Comfiest seats.
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Cinerama
2100 4th Ave
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Comfiest seats.

Essentials

Open late. Safer of all the late grocery options. Affordable.
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Safeway
516 1st Ave W
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Open late. Safer of all the late grocery options. Affordable.
On the "bougie" and pricier side but its a quality co-op we go to all the time for quick bites to eat, fancy snacks, coffee on the go and quality local farmed and made goods. Open till midnight and a short walk.
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Central Co-op
1600 E Madison St
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On the "bougie" and pricier side but its a quality co-op we go to all the time for quick bites to eat, fancy snacks, coffee on the go and quality local farmed and made goods. Open till midnight and a short walk.
Good for snacks or getting supplies for to-go meals, picnics or brown bag lunches for your busy visit.
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Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
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Good for snacks or getting supplies for to-go meals, picnics or brown bag lunches for your busy visit.
Cheap stuff, best for non perishables and beverages.
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Grocery Outlet
1126 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Cheap stuff, best for non perishables and beverages.

Arts & Culture

Highly recommend to go on the tour offered. Great opportunity to learn local history, and see some art. Good 1-2 hour visit depending on your museum gazing style. Great to add this on to a visit to Chinatown/International district. You can take bus, street care or light rail near here.
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Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King St
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Highly recommend to go on the tour offered. Great opportunity to learn local history, and see some art. Good 1-2 hour visit depending on your museum gazing style. Great to add this on to a visit to Chinatown/International district. You can take bus, street care or light rail near here.
Great opportunity to learn alot of local history. Suggest taking on to other visit activities in South Lake Union or Downtown.
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Музей истории и промышленности (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N
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Great opportunity to learn alot of local history. Suggest taking on to other visit activities in South Lake Union or Downtown.
Always good shows.
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Seattle Rep
155 Mercer St
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Always good shows.
History and culture of Duwamish Tribe that were first people of this area.
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Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
4705 W Marginal Way SW
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History and culture of Duwamish Tribe that were first people of this area.

Sightseeing

Go for people watching, the views of the sound and to grab a snack and maybe something to take home to eat later from the market. I often like to get flowers from down here. Do not park or drive a car down here. Expect crowds, don't go rushed.
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Рынок Пайк-Плейс
1531 Western Ave
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Go for people watching, the views of the sound and to grab a snack and maybe something to take home to eat later from the market. I often like to get flowers from down here. Do not park or drive a car down here. Expect crowds, don't go rushed.
Take the ferry here, get off, walk around and get breakfast or lunch, and then head back to Seattle.
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Bainbridge Island
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Take the ferry here, get off, walk around and get breakfast or lunch, and then head back to Seattle.

Parks & Nature

My favorite park in the city, lots of space for any activity, basketball courts, tennis courts, running track, cricket mounds, skate park, golfing near by and play ground. Spaces for picnic and BBQ. Great vista and photo spot of down town from south view.
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Джефферсон-парк
3801 Beacon Ave S
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My favorite park in the city, lots of space for any activity, basketball courts, tennis courts, running track, cricket mounds, skate park, golfing near by and play ground. Spaces for picnic and BBQ. Great vista and photo spot of down town from south view.
So many good trails. Cool history about this park. Very scenic spots and vistas of sound.
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Парк Дискавери
3801 Discovery Park Blvd
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So many good trails. Cool history about this park. Very scenic spots and vistas of sound.
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Парк Голден-Гарденс
8498 Seaview Pl NW
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Пляж Алки
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Park and beach access. There is also a salt water outdoor pool.
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Линкольн Парк
801 S 37th St
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Park and beach access. There is also a salt water outdoor pool.
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Green Lake
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My favorite lake spot, cause if the dock and views across Lake Washington. Can get busy sometimes cause more people going...
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Lake Washington At the T Dock
500 Lake Washington Blvd
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My favorite lake spot, cause if the dock and views across Lake Washington. Can get busy sometimes cause more people going...
You can rent kayaks, canoes and paddle boards to go around Elliot Bay.
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St
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You can rent kayaks, canoes and paddle boards to go around Elliot Bay.