No plane tickets, but longing for some joie de vivre? Le Pichet nourishes your inner Francophile without the jet lag. Pop in anytime for a café au lait at the elegantly fluted tin-topped bar, or arrange a luncheon rendezvous for some creamy sweet...

Encanto Barcelona is one of the only West Coast boutiques that carry exclusive Eurpoean designers such as Desigual, Esteve Sita Murt, IKKS Women, IKKS Men, Lois Jeans, Replay and many more. Clothing styles range from executive, party, evening, and...

A palette of soothing blues and greens reflect the colors of Puget Sound, visible through the front windows of this upscale diner next to Post Alley. Rows of colorful fishing lures encased in plastic separate booths for privacy, but the atmosphere...

With numerous fun-but-tacky tourist shops and the Alaskan Way Viaduct thundering overhead, it's a wonder any natives visit here. But the views are spectacular; the Bainbridge Island ferry leaves from Colman Dock; and the popular Summer Nights at the...

There's not much grass here, but that won't bother you for long. The dominant materials in this Pioneer Square park are wood, concrete and water. It's like stepping into a Zen water and rock garden. The splashing water drowns out traffic noise and...

Enjoy life's little pleasures in this upbeat niche bar in Seattle's downtown area. The purple cafe scores high on variety—the menu offers American, Northwestern and Mediterranean cuisines, the global wine bar is a connoisseur's dream and the events...

One of Tom Douglas' three booming babies, the other two being Dahlia Lounge and Palace Kitchen, this fashionable restaurant is a popular place to relax after strolling through Pike Place Market. Dark wood, brightly colored walls and large windows...

In an area surrounded by water, travel by boat makes sense. This is the largest ferry system in the United States, serving nearly 18 million commuters and visitors a year. Eight routes service 20 terminals, including the downtown Seattle ferry docks...

Piroshky Piroshky has been serving hungry pedestrians in the Pike's Place Market since it opened its doors in 1992. The piroshky refers to a variety of Slavic semi-circular or square stuffed dumpling of unleavened dough that contains various...

This bookseller, located in a subterranean shop in Pioneer Square, offers a wonderful selection of fine and collectable books. It is a high-quality shop that specializes in first edition fiction, Western Americana and books about books. There are...

Located just south of Pioneer Square, this state-of-the-art sports facility is home to the Seattle Mariners Baseball Club. Costing a controversial USD520 million to build, the park is designed to resemble the ballparks of yesteryear, with its brick...

This contemporary pan-Asian favorite is is airy, elegant, and always packed with a chic crowd of loyalists. The popular satay bar features chicken, seafood, beef, lamb and pork, grilled and served with a spicy peanut sauce. The Siam lettuce cups ,...

Located in the Sorrento Hotel, arguably the finest small luxury hotel in Seattle, this restaurant is considered one of the best in the city. Brick walls, elegant chairs, candles and linen-topped tables come together to make a very romantic setting....

Charles and Emma Frye arrived in Seattle in 1888. Throughout a 25-year period, they amassed a large collection (eventually more than 230 pieces) of fine art painted by both American and European artists, mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries. A...

This restaurant is the place to shuck oysters with friends over cocktails on the popular patio. The menu also features excellent shellfish from nearby waters, and other seafood dishes including chowder, mussels, clams, salmon, crab and more. For...

Pioneer Square is Seattle's oldest neighborhood, and it wasn't always a pleasant place to visit. The area was once filled with Wild West fixtures like brothels and card rooms. This tour takes visitors around Pioneer Square above ground and also to a...

Located in Seattle's International District, this museum depicts the story of the Asian-American experience in America through historic photographs, artwork and text. Come and learn the history of the people who traveled from Asia to the United...

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is a fine dining restaurant serving corn fed aged U.S. Prime beef broiled at 1800 degrees to lock in the flavorful juices and served sizzling. The a la carte menu also features mouth-watering seafood, lamb and veal. Award...