Seattle- Things to Do

Grab a steak at the Metropolitan Grille on 2nd ave, or El Gaucho in Belletown on 1st. The EMP for music is recommended. There's plenty of Kayak companies on Lake Union if you're looking at getting out on the water to explore around Fremont and the Ballard locks. If you're into sports or soccer, I'd recommend checking out a Sounders game. There's a ton on breweries here too. My personal fav is the Fremont Brewing Company. If you're in you late twenties or thirties, Ballard is the place for nighlife.

Consider taking a music tour. I did Stalking Seattle and it was a lot of fun. The one venue I went to was the Crocodile. Mainly for the tshirt.

I'll be staying in Magnolia, so not too far from Ballard. I'll check out the brewery and can't believe I didn't think of kayaking, good call.

The Met is alright. If anything it's gotten more expensive over the years and that's what pisses people off the most. The happy hour is very legit however.

El Gaucho for sure if you're looking to impress the lady. Dark, quaintly, with a 50's old steakhouse vibe to it.

Canlis is overrated. I'd avoid at all costs. Instead, Daniels Broiler on Lake Union is the better alternative. For sushi I'd go with Tsukushinbo in the international district. You won't be disappointed. You gotta check out Ballard and Fremont to walk around taste some appetizers and drink. It fun!!

Are you a professional or blue collar?

We loved Ballard and we ended up there after visiting the locks. We got lucky and went to some cool bars!

If you have a day and a passport, take the ferry to Victoria.

I will be in Victoria for one day. How long should I set aside to see Buchart Gardens. TIA

This is contrary to what most people say, but I would not do the gardens if you only have one day. The gardens are impressive but you need at least three hour (given the bus ride this is probably the bare minimum you would need).

I loved Victoria. Just walking around. Tea at the empress. Lots of pubs. Good eats. The lights at night. Water taxi. If I only had one day there, I would skip the gardens. But I'll note again, most people would disagree.

Search Victoria on the board. I remember a thread with lots of info when planning my trip.

I was there two nights. One night dinner was basically a late tea at the empress. Expensive but very nice. If up to me (it wasn't), I might just do a happy hour there.

The other night we had dinner at an Italian place with thin crust pizza. I'll try to find the name but doesn't seem like what you are looking for.

Lots of pubs. Bard and Banker was very nice. The other I enjoyed was right off the water.

Great town to walk around, pop in here or there. I wish we had another day there.

Gardens were impressive. Probably an hour there and back. At least two to see most of the garden. Could easily spend 3-4.

Lots of people on this board with info. I'm sure they'll weigh in.