Our Getaway to Seattle

I have always wanted to venture up to the Pacific Northwest and Seattle was right up there at the top of my destination bucket list!!  Here’s how we saw Seattle in a weekend and some recommendations from our trip:

Top tourist spots

The first Starbucks

• Located on Pikes Place, they aren’t busy in the mornings so head over early for that original taste and a souvenir cup!

Pike Place Market

• Head over mid morning to enjoy the hustle and bustle of America’s longest running fresh food market! Take in the beautiful flowers and we even had a delicious crepe from the French café inside!

The Space Needle

• Totally worth the $22 to go up to the top for the skyline view. There is a restaurant inside but we sipped on mimosas from the café/bar located at the top!

Top spots from movies/shows

• Other fun must sees are the house from Greys Anatomy, the boat house in Sleepless in Seattle, the Fremont Troll and Gas Works Park in 10 Things I hate about you- totally worth the extra few minutes to see them in person, we just googled the location!

The Ferry

• A trip on the ferry was a must do for us! We just hopped on and across to Bainbridge island about a 20 minute trip and only $3.75. We went to Island Vinters a local tasting room/gallery café and tried delicious wines from the local wineries.

 
Top places to stay

Kimpton Alexis Hotel
Thompson Seattle

• Amazing views with a top of the line roof top bar, The Nest- we LOVED!

Hotel Max
 
Top places to eat

Serious Pie

• No joke, the best pizza we have ever had! Operated by Seattle super chef Tom Douglas- this is a must for lunch or dinner.

​Smith

• We had a fabulous brunch here! They are open 4pm-late and brunch Saturdays & Sundays.

The Crab Pot

• Located on the waterfront we ate an authentic bucket of seafood, a great bottle of wine at a great price!

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About the Author:

Savannah Blackmar, Travel Advisor
A traveler & planner at heart, Savannah loves connecting her passions together by helping clients create amazing memories through travel. Growing up in a military family, Savannah was able to experience first hand how new places and experiences bring loved ones closer together. Now a newlywed, she enjoys seeking out new adventures with her husband and pup. A romantic at heart, Savannah focuses on helping plan amazing destination weddings and honeymoons for Whitney World Travel clients. Savannah is a graduate of Texas State University and a proud alumnus of Alpha Delta Pi. ​