Top 10 Ways to Show Off Seattle
By Anna Roth, Seattle Editor
From the legendary sandwiches at Salumi to our beloved Fremont Troll, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Seattle.
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Salumi
309 Third Ave S, Seattle, WA
The father of celeb chef Mario Batali owns and operates this beloved Italian deli, where sandwiches stuffed with house-cured meats draw crowds. -
Pike Place Market
1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
This open-air shopping haven is a mecca for authentic merchants straight out of the Northwest's past. -
Cafe Allegro Espresso Bar
4214 University Way NE, Seattle, WA
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). -
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Tour
14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA
A tour of this beautiful facility gives a comprehensive overview of Washington Wine Country without having to leave the Seattle area. -
Palace Kitchen
2030 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA
Celeb chef Tom Douglas' upscale saloon is a hit any time of day--which is probably why star sightings are common. -
Smith Tower
506 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA
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. -
Fremont Troll
N 36th St, Seattle, WA
Perfectly emphasizing Seattle's quirky nature, this eclectic neighborhood sculpture also makes a great photo op. -
Crocodile Cafe -CLOSED
2200 Second Ave, Seattle, WA
This famous concert venue is considered by many to be the epicenter of grunge culture in the early '90s. -
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Home to downtown's only beach and an impressive array of art, this vibrant park also offers views of the Space Needle, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound and the Olympics. -
Pink Door
1919 Post Aly, Seattle, WA
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.
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The Triple Door
216 Union Street, Seattle, WA
Located below Wild Ginger, this former vaudeville theater is beautifully reborn as a classy music venue and cocktail bar. -
Agua Verde
1303 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA
Ten varieties of tacos, inventive side dishes and Portage Bay views compensate for the frenzied atmosphere of this wildly popular cafe.
