I live in an amazing city – rich with unique parks, fabulous entertainment options, memorable restaurants and so much more. When 7×7 contacted me to write a list of ”100 things to do in Seattle before you die,” I jumped at the chance, tapping into my personal experiences and asking Seattleites around me their advice of what makes our city truly special. We started a bit north and worked our way south. Here’s #1 – 20:
1. Support young writers by shopping at the Space Travel Supply Company. (Greenwood)
2. Fly a kite at Gasworks Park. (Wallingford)
3. Giggle at the kitsch at Archie McPhee’s. (Wallingford)
4. Have a laugh at quirky Bizzarro Italian Cafe. (Wallingford)
5. Find your favorite sweet treat: try a Trophy Cupcake. (Wallingford)
6. Then head to Cupcake Royale to cast your vote in the great cupcake debate. (Ballard)
7. Toss on those bike shorts and hit the Burke-Gilman Trail. (Ballard)
8. Sample from the 64 beers on tap at Brouwer’s. (Ballard)
9. Savor Eastern Mediterranean flavors at Golden Beetle. (Ballard)
10. Dance to a rockabilly or bluegrass band at Tractor Tavern. (Ballard)
11. Knock back an adult beverage at Cafe Mox over a board game from Card Kingdom. (Ballard)
12. Start a bonfire during sunset at Golden Gardens. (Ballard)
13. Take a free guided tour at the Arboretum. (U District)
14. Kayak past houseboats in Portage Bay or paddle out to see the Seattle Skyline at Agua Verde Paddle Club. (U District)
15. Get a uniquely flavored brain freeze at Full Tilt Ice Cream. (U District)
16. Catch a show at a movie theatre built in the ’20s. (U District)
17. Critique contemporary works at Henry Art Museum. (U District)
18. Climb on the Fremont Troll under the Aurora Bridge. (Fremont)
19. Hunt for treasures at the Sunday Fremont Market. (Fremont)
20. Unearth vintage threads at Deluxe Junk. (Fremont)
Want to read #21 – #100? Here’s the full list!
I’d love to hear your feedback! How many have you done? Anything I missed? Which of your favorite things made the list? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
You can also check out my pal Rob Lightner’s list of 100 things to eat in Seattle before you die.
I love your list. We are locals and love living here. There is so much to do and explore. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by kristindoyle | December 28, 2012, 11:04 PMthis is what I was talking about tonight – taking the time this summer to stop and enjoy seattle (through my children’s eyes.) thanks for all the suggestions! it was great meeting you tonight, loving your blog keridwyn.
Posted by Kirsty | June 28, 2012, 5:08 AMThank you so much, Kirsty! It was such a pleasure meeting you tonight too! Thanks for the laughs
Posted by Keridwyn | June 28, 2012, 6:25 PMThe link to the rest of the list is broken…boo.
Posted by Brandon Milner (@brandopants) | June 14, 2012, 11:05 PMThanks for letting me know – I have an ask out to 7×7 about it – not finding it on the site right now. Will add it back here.
Posted by Keridwyn | June 15, 2012, 2:10 PMThanks for this great list. There are many things on here I haven’t done yet. I think my next vacation should be a staycation: )
Posted by audreymcmanus | April 4, 2012, 7:37 PMThanks Audrey!!
Posted by Keridwyn | April 4, 2012, 7:39 PMSuch a great list! I’m going to be breaking this out the next time I have visitors in town. Time to mix up my tour of Seattle game
There are many things on here I haven’t done yet. I think my next vacation should be a staycation. Thanks for the awesome list.
Posted by audreymcmanus | April 4, 2012, 7:36 PMI’m definitely bookmarking this list to check out when we are headed to Seattle & need ideas! Thanks for such a unique list!
Posted by Jen | March 10, 2012, 1:19 AMThank you so much Jen – feel free to ask any questions you have on my Facebook page or on twitter – happy to help guide you to some Seattle “pockets” that are up your alley!
Posted by Keridwyn | March 10, 2012, 8:14 PMHow is Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream not mentioned on this list? Named one of the best ice cream shops in the US by Food and Wine and Travel and Leisure, and one of Seattle’s top five restaurants by Conde Nast Traveller.
Posted by SW | February 8, 2012, 8:51 PMLove Molly Moon’s! Especially their strawberry balsamic. With all the great places in Seattle, I could have written 10 “100 lists” and still missed places, I’m sure!
Thanks for reading.
Posted by Keridwyn | February 9, 2012, 5:19 PMNice list (I’ve 22 of them yet to go!). For Edition 2 I hope you include: The Market Ghost Tour; a graduation recital of Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque; Seattle Erotic Art Festival; Figgy Pudding; and a blustery, clear day at Discovery Park.
Posted by Leila Anasazi | November 25, 2011, 8:36 PMGreat additions, Leila, and thanks for the comment. I’ve participated in Figgy Pudding for a few years – performing again this year as part of the Carol Brunettes! Have you caroled for that event before? Have also enjoyed Academy of Burlesque shows that friends have performed in as well as a few years of SEAF. Will have to make it to Discovery Park one of these days! Thanks for the suggestions!
Posted by Keridwyn | November 25, 2011, 8:40 PMNice list! I have enjoyed many of these but still so much to left to see and experience! Love this city too Keridwyn – thanks for the bucket list
Posted by kristinpotpie | November 24, 2011, 7:47 AMThanks, Kristinpotpie! I appreciate the feedback. We are so lucky to live here!
Posted by Keridwyn | November 25, 2011, 6:00 PM