Guidebook for Lake Forest Park
Food Scene
Seattle supposedly has more Thai restaurants per capita than any other US city. This one in the Lake City neighborhood is a little gem--though it's sadly better for takeout since they added a very loud kitchen exhaust fan a while back.
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2CThai Bistro & Spirits
12506 Lake City Way NESeattle supposedly has more Thai restaurants per capita than any other US city. This one in the Lake City neighborhood is a little gem--though it's sadly better for takeout since they added a very loud kitchen exhaust fan a while back.
There's a Starbucks on the 40th floor of the Columbia Tower (the tall black building at 5th and Columbia). Head up there on weekdays until 6 pm for one of the city's best views.
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Columbia Center
701 5th AveThere's a Starbucks on the 40th floor of the Columbia Tower (the tall black building at 5th and Columbia). Head up there on weekdays until 6 pm for one of the city's best views.
Flying Squirrel is our favorite place for pizza in North Seattle (with Watershed at Thornton Place not too far behind). Friendly neighborhood vibe, good creative menu, mixtape soundtracks!
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Flying Squirrel Pizza
8310 5th Ave NEFlying Squirrel is our favorite place for pizza in North Seattle (with Watershed at Thornton Place not too far behind). Friendly neighborhood vibe, good creative menu, mixtape soundtracks!
Good pizza and beer in the Thornton Place development adjacent to the Northgate Mall. Go here before or after a movie at the multiplex next door.
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Watershed Pub & Kitchen
10104 3rd Ave NEGood pizza and beer in the Thornton Place development adjacent to the Northgate Mall. Go here before or after a movie at the multiplex next door.
Good food, friendly service. It can get loud, but that's because it's so popular.
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Rusty Pelican Cafe
107 5th Ave NGood food, friendly service. It can get loud, but that's because it's so popular.
It looks like a strip mall hole-in-the-wall, but this little place (maybe expanding soon?) has really good Italian food.
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Bucatini
9818 Edmonds WayIt looks like a strip mall hole-in-the-wall, but this little place (maybe expanding soon?) has really good Italian food.
Old-school Italian (family division) between downtown and Capitol Hill. See Vito's for another, more adult option in this area.
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Ristorante Machiavelli
1215 Pine StOld-school Italian (family division) between downtown and Capitol Hill. See Vito's for another, more adult option in this area.
In the food court at the Lake Forest Park Town Center, with good basic fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and usually a shorter wait than some other options, if you're in a hurry).
Burney Brothers BBQ
17171 Bothell Way NEIn the food court at the Lake Forest Park Town Center, with good basic fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and usually a shorter wait than some other options, if you're in a hurry).
Honey Bear Bakery
17171 Bothell Way NEBaked goods and more, in the food court at the LFP Town Center.
Todo Mexico
1101 1st StPretty good little Mexican place!
It's a neighborhood brewpub--and the beer is very good--but I've put it under restaurants because the food is yummy, too. Family friendly. Weekend brunch. Check out the hot sauces at the meat market next door.
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Diamond Knot Brewpub @ MLT
5602 232nd St SWIt's a neighborhood brewpub--and the beer is very good--but I've put it under restaurants because the food is yummy, too. Family friendly. Weekend brunch. Check out the hot sauces at the meat market next door.
Cute little coffee shop and bakery with a good atmosphere. The baked goods selection is actually not all that large, but what's on offer is tasty.
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Chez Grand Pere Bakery
24007 56th Ave WCute little coffee shop and bakery with a good atmosphere. The baked goods selection is actually not all that large, but what's on offer is tasty.
Sightseeing
This spot on top of the Columbia Center (the tallest building in Seattle) offers a sweeping, nearly 360-degree view that is significantly higher than that at the Space Needle. Also see our entry for the Starbucks halfway up.
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Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveThis spot on top of the Columbia Center (the tallest building in Seattle) offers a sweeping, nearly 360-degree view that is significantly higher than that at the Space Needle. Also see our entry for the Starbucks halfway up.
Another great ferry trip. Park in downtown Edmonds and hop the ferry to Kingston as a walk-on passenger. Enjoy some ice cream or coffee -- and maybe even a movie at the Firehouse Theater -- in Kingston, then come back to Edmonds for more fun exploring along the waterfront and downtown.
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Edmonds Ferry Terminal station
199 Sunset AveAnother great ferry trip. Park in downtown Edmonds and hop the ferry to Kingston as a walk-on passenger. Enjoy some ice cream or coffee -- and maybe even a movie at the Firehouse Theater -- in Kingston, then come back to Edmonds for more fun exploring along the waterfront and downtown.
Parks & Nature
Ride, run, or walk on this beloved paved trail with many parks along the way. You can often find free-range bicycles available (about $1 for 30 minutes of riding) via the Lime Bike, Ofo, or Spin apps.
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Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailRide, run, or walk on this beloved paved trail with many parks along the way. You can often find free-range bicycles available (about $1 for 30 minutes of riding) via the Lime Bike, Ofo, or Spin apps.
This tiny park is tucked behind the Lake Forest Park Town Center. Just a nice place to sit a while.
Whispering Willow Park (new)
17038 44th Ave NEThis tiny park is tucked behind the Lake Forest Park Town Center. Just a nice place to sit a while.
Your moment of Zen near Pioneer Square. Hard to find and only open weekdays during business hours, but wonderful.
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Waterfall Garden Park
219 2nd Ave SYour moment of Zen near Pioneer Square. Hard to find and only open weekdays during business hours, but wonderful.
At the tippy top of Lake Washington, this Kenmore park (a short walk from the Lake Forest Park Town Center) has playgrounds, picnic tables, historic panels, and a nice long pier. Watch the sea planes take off and land. Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board.
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Log Boom Park
17415 61st Ave NEAt the tippy top of Lake Washington, this Kenmore park (a short walk from the Lake Forest Park Town Center) has playgrounds, picnic tables, historic panels, and a nice long pier. Watch the sea planes take off and land. Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board.
Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board from Capt. Steve, here nearly year-round (weather permitting) or summers at Log Boom Park in Kenmore.
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WhatsSup Stand Up Paddle and Surf - Bothell Landing, Bothell
9919 NE 180th StRent a kayak or stand-up paddle board from Capt. Steve, here nearly year-round (weather permitting) or summers at Log Boom Park in Kenmore.
Entertainment & Activities
First-run movies with food and beverage service at your seat. 21+.
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Cinebarre - Mountlake Terrace
6009 Van Ry BlvdFirst-run movies with food and beverage service at your seat. 21+.
Landmark's last outpost in Seattle, this place shows both blockbuster and indie films at bargain prices. It's well-worn but awesome. Leg room is a bit tight in the smaller, art-house screening rooms, so get there early for the best seats.
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Crest Cinema Center
5001 16505 5th Ave NELandmark's last outpost in Seattle, this place shows both blockbuster and indie films at bargain prices. It's well-worn but awesome. Leg room is a bit tight in the smaller, art-house screening rooms, so get there early for the best seats.
Great indie movie house with two screens. One usually has a big-budget release; the other tends toward smaller, more thought-provoking fare. Run by film buffs, for film buffs. An easy walk from the Kingston ferry dock.
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Firehouse Theater
11171 NE State Hwy 104Great indie movie house with two screens. One usually has a big-budget release; the other tends toward smaller, more thought-provoking fare. Run by film buffs, for film buffs. An easy walk from the Kingston ferry dock.
One of the best MLB ballparks. Go for a Mariners game, take a tour, or both. Good atmosphere, fun giveaways, tons of food and drink options, frequent ticket specials at mariners.com. And no rainouts, since there's an open-sided roof that can roll into place as needed.
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T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SOne of the best MLB ballparks. Go for a Mariners game, take a tour, or both. Good atmosphere, fun giveaways, tons of food and drink options, frequent ticket specials at mariners.com. And no rainouts, since there's an open-sided roof that can roll into place as needed.
This place is hard to define! Among the latest in the McMenamin's chain of historically significant restaurants, pubs, hotels, etc., it includes several restaurants, a sports bar, a movie theater, and even a swimming pool. Go have a look around the former school building (now a hotel) and enjoy a meal.
Anderson School Building
This place is hard to define! Among the latest in the McMenamin's chain of historically significant restaurants, pubs, hotels, etc., it includes several restaurants, a sports bar, a movie theater, and even a swimming pool. Go have a look around the former school building (now a hotel) and enjoy a meal.
Arts & Culture
Very cool museum with lots of interesting exhibits about what makes Seattle ... Seattle. It's also a good chance to see the booming South Lake Union neighborhood, aka Amazontown. Stop by the Center for Wooden Boats while you are in the neighborhood.
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Museum for Historie og Industri (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NVery cool museum with lots of interesting exhibits about what makes Seattle ... Seattle. It's also a good chance to see the booming South Lake Union neighborhood, aka Amazontown. Stop by the Center for Wooden Boats while you are in the neighborhood.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StAlways something cool here.
It's free, wonderful, and has something for everyone, on First Hill, a short (but steep) walk from downtown. See the "Frye Salon," a room packed full of paintings, on view through January 2018. Join the mindfulness meditation sessions every Wednesday (12:30-1). Check out the creative aging programs, geared to people with memory loss and their loved ones.
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Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveIt's free, wonderful, and has something for everyone, on First Hill, a short (but steep) walk from downtown. See the "Frye Salon," a room packed full of paintings, on view through January 2018. Join the mindfulness meditation sessions every Wednesday (12:30-1). Check out the creative aging programs, geared to people with memory loss and their loved ones.
Everything Else
Minor league baseball. This is the short-season Single A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, playing mid-June through early September at a friendly little ballpark. Always a good time.
Everett AquaSox Front Office
3802 BroadwayMinor league baseball. This is the short-season Single A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, playing mid-June through early September at a friendly little ballpark. Always a good time.
You may have heard of Rick Steves, the affable guide to Europe "through the back door." But you may not know that Rick's headquarters in Edmonds doubles as a one-stop-shop for great European travel info, classes, and gear. Check out the offerings at https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-help/visit-our-travel-center
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Rick Steves' Europe
130 4th Ave NYou may have heard of Rick Steves, the affable guide to Europe "through the back door." But you may not know that Rick's headquarters in Edmonds doubles as a one-stop-shop for great European travel info, classes, and gear. Check out the offerings at https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-help/visit-our-travel-center
Shopping
One of the best indie bookstores and community centers anywhere, complete with frequent author readings, other live entertainment, and a food court.
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Third Place Books
17171 Bothell Way NEOne of the best indie bookstores and community centers anywhere, complete with frequent author readings, other live entertainment, and a food court.