@pnwladyofleisure: the best trip ever 🤍🏔️🌿 seattle is such a beautiful city & it has improved so so much the last few years. • Pike Place Market: Go early (before 10:00 AM) to skip the massive crowds. Catch the fishmongers throwing fish, see the original Starbucks, and grab a piroshky from Piroshky Piroshky. • Seattle Waterfront & Great Wheel: Walk down the Harbor Steps from downtown to the newly renovated waterfront pier. The giant Ferris wheel gives incredible views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. • The Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass: Located just a short Monorail ride away at Seattle Center. Buy a combo ticket to save money if you plan to visit both. ☕️ Best Food & Coffee Nearby • Monorail Espresso: A legendary local sidewalk window known for inventing the espresso milkshake. • Beecher’s Handmade Cheese: Located in Pike Place Market. Get the world's best mac and cheese (expect a short line, but it moves fast). • Storyville Coffee: Tucked away on the top floor of the Corner Market building at Pike Place. It has cozy couches, a fireplace, and excellent views. 🚇 Navigating the City • Skip the rental car: Parking downtown is expensive ($40–$60+/night at hotels) and traffic is heavy. • Use Link Light Rail: You can take it directly from Sea-Tac Airport to the Westlake Station in the middle of downtown for about $3. • Ride the Monorail: It connects downtown (Westlake Center) directly to the Space Needle in just two minutes. #pnwlife #seattletiktok
