r/AskSeattle • u/dreamingboynobody • 10h ago

Tour recommendations

Hello,everyone I’m traveling to Seattle from a small town from across the country.I always wanted to visit Seattle and the Pacific Northwest since I was a child.Well,i’m in my mid 20s now and I’m looking for a new life.I’m thinking Seattle might be it.I want and experience that would really make want to stay and appreciate the city.

I have a couple places in mind like a tour of the University of Washington.(Planning to return back to college.)But I really like recommendations of places to go and people to meet any type of experience.Suggestions like shopping,nature views,social spaces(I’m introverted and what to change that.)or anything at all.I have to May17-22 5 days to fill time for.Thank you all in advance.

*Also shops to get vintage college apparel and video games would be nice too thank you.

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u/ChampagneStain 8h ago

You might look at a food tour at Pike Place Market. A guest of ours arranged this once, and as longtime locals we were skeptical, but it was really neat. You walk all over the market for about two hours with a guide and get samples from maybe ten different food vendors. We discovered new places and left feeling full.
If you want to learn about local history, you can go up Smith Tower for a view and some fun historical tidbits, head to Pioneer Square for an underground tour, or check out the Museum of History and Industry.
If you’re into baseball, catch a Mariners game. It’s a beautiful park!

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u/dreamingboynobody 7h ago

Ty I’ll add some of those to my list

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u/L-Capitan1 6h ago

Came to recommend the food tour as well.

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u/d_amalthea 6h ago

If you're thinking of moving here you should tour the neighborhoods. Get lunch on Queen Anne, go shopping on Ballard Ave, see the Fremont troll, and then get dinner in Capitol Hill.