Top 10 Ways to Show Off Seattle

Updated: September 10, 2004

From the legendary sandwiches at Salumi to our beloved Fremont Troll, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Seattle.

On this page:The Top 10, More Spots to Impress.

The Top 10

  1. 1 Smith & Lowney
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    506 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Once the tallest building in the west, this Seattle landmark is a great spot to view the city, Puget Sound and the mountains for a fraction of the Space Needle's admission.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cafe Allegro Expresso Bar
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    4214 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

    Widely accepted as Seattle's first coffeeshop, this U-District cafe is a Jet City institution (and the first customer of the roasting operation that became Starbucks).

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pink Door, The
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    1919 Post Aly, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    This Post Alley favorite is part Italian restaurant and part musical cabaret--and the Sound and Olympic view from the rooftop deck can't be beat.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Armandino's Salumi
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    309 Third Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    The father of celeb chef Mario Batali owns and operates this beloved Italian deli, where sandwiches stuffed with house-cured meats draw crowds.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Tour
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    14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072 (map)

    A tour of this beautiful facility gives a comprehensive overview of Washington Wine Country without having to leave the Seattle area.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Palace Kitchen
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    2030 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Celeb chef Tom Douglas' upscale saloon is a hit any time of day--which is probably why star sightings are common.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Crocodile Cafe -CLOSED
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    2200 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    This famous concert venue is considered by many to be the epicenter of grunge culture in the early '90s.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pike Place Market
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    1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    This historic shopping haven delights the senses and feels the pulse of the city.

More Spots to Impress

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Triple Door - Mainstage
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    216 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)