Have a quick trip to Seattle... here is what to do if you have 24 hours in Seattle
How to get to Downton Seattle from the Airport:
We rented a car, it is about 15 miles, a 20-minute car ride from the airport. Uber and Lyft RideSharing cars are also available. Or you can take the light rail, (SeaTac/Airport Station) which is the cheapest way to go if you don't mind wheeling luggage. It is about a 10-15 walk from the airport terminal and it takes to Westlake Center in downtown Seattle.
Accommodations:
We stayed in Downton Seattle at the W Seattle because it was walking distance from Pike Market. Staying in Downtown Seattle, was a little noisy because of all the construction going on. The W Hotel Check-in was easy and our room was already ready. Amenities include- Business Center, Restaurant, and a bar with Happy Hour every day, but sorry no Pool. During the weekend a DJ comes into the lobby bar and plays music. There are a ton of amenities, like workout classes and yoga, depending on the day. Complimentary coffee is set up in the morning and flavored water in the afternoon. The rooms are spacious, large king bed, and desk, with a seating area. Internet is complimentary with a Marriott Bonvoy membership (Signing up is free).
Pike Place Market
After checking in, head over to Pike Place Market to explore and eat. Open in 1907, it is one of the oldest farmers' markets in the United States. Pike Place Market is home to a number of shops and restaurants from fish to flowers to veggies and meats you can find all grocery items here. How much? It’s free to enter the market, restaurant prices range from cheap eats $ to sit down restaurants $$$. How much time to spend? Budget an hour or two to go around the market maybe another hour if you are going to a sit-down restaurant.
We started off our eating tour with Daily Dozen Doughnut Company. A stall that serves up mini donuts fresh to order. They have flavors like cinnamon, sprinkles, and maple. We suggest getting an assortment so you can try them all.
After your sugar fix head over to the “1st Starbucks”. There is controversy as to where the actual first Starbucks is located BUT a lot of people believe that the 1st Starbucks is by Pike Square. Yes, you can find Starbucks on every block but this one is different like there is a different logo than the other Starbucks. FYI few things to expect are lines to this Starbucks are crazy long than other Starbucks in Seattle but all the tourists like to go to this one since it’s the 1st Starbucks. My tip is to go for the photo op and get your Starbucks coffee somewhere else.
After your tummy is filled, walk around the market to check out the market and see if you can see them toss a fish, they really don't do it that much, only if someone buys a fish.
Then walk down to see the disgusting but interesting Bubble Gum Alley. Whatever you don't touch the walls,
If you have worked up another appetite, try some amazing chowder at Pike Place Chowder. The award-winning Chowder always has long lines but is, definitely worth the wait. We tried the New England clam chowder, Dungeness Crab Roll, and a Lobster Roll. All were so tasty! A quick tip: lines are long but they move fast, seating is first come first serve but you cannot sit until you have ordered at the counter.
While waiting in line, grab a handcrafted Ginger Beer at Rachel's Ginger Beer to sip on while waiting in line. They have so many different flavors it is so hard to choose which one to get, we liked the original and the blood orange.
Head back to the hotel and have a little nap for the afternoon activities...
Seattle Underground Tour
There is a whole other world in Seattle, the Seattle underground is a system of passageways and basements that are so times interconnect all through Seattle. Yes, the underground has a bit of a sketchy past but it's history from the days of the gold rush. We used beneath the streets seattle underground history tours for a 1-hour tour. There are other tours that are a little longer but we decided on this tour because we weren’t sure how long the baby would last. What to expect? A tour filled with historical stories and maybe some ghost stories. Few tips for going on this tour with babies 1) Lot of stairs we used the baby carrier instead of the stroller because you are going up and downstairs, not really any ramps for the stroller. 2) floors can be slippery, with Seattle being a rainy city, floors are always wet so watch the kids because they might slip and fall 3) not really that many places to sit until the very last spot (another reason we picked a 1-hour tour).
Columbus Tower
Hopefully, it's a clear day in Seattle, if it is, get tickets to the Columbus Tower Sky View Observatory & Bar. Everyone goes to the Space Needle thinking that’s the tallest lookout point in Seattle BUT it’s not the Columbia tower in downtown Seattle that holds that title. On a perfect sunny day, Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Seattle waterfront can be seen. Oh, and there is a bar at the top of this observation deck, which is definitely a plus.
Rainier Restaurant
For dinner head to an Anthony Bourdain recommendation, Rainier Restaurant, which is a 10-minute drive from downtown Seattle. This Vietnamese Seafood restaurant is known for its extensive and exotic menu but what people come here for is the Deep Fried Catfish. Warning the deep-fried catfish is large like 5-6lb per fish, so bring friends. A quick tip: To order the deep-fried catfish, you’ll have to order it in advance. Make a reservation over the phone then they'll what catfish sizes are available.
Starbucks Reserve
If you are looking for a nightcap alcoholic or caffeine-related, head over to The Seattle Roastery | Starbucks Reserve. Grab a coffee taster at the Starbucks Tasting room or even a coffee cocktail at their bar!
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