Queen Anne

Explore

A short walk or monorail ride from downtown, the Uptown district is home to Seattle Center (305 Harrison St) with its must-see attractions. At the Space Needle (400 Broad St) sip cocktails atop the world’s only revolving glass floor. Then view dramatic glass-art installations at Chihuly Garden and Glass (305 Harrison St). MoPOP (325 Fifth Ave N) is filled with entertaining exhibits on music, film, science fiction, fashion, and more, and at state-of-the-art Climate Pledge Arena (334 First Ave N) you can take in an NHL Kraken or WNBA Storm game.

Eat and Drink

You’ll find great dining around Seattle Center. Try CÔBA Viet Kitchen & Ales (530 First Ave N) for pho and vermicelli noodle dishes, Queen Anne Beer Hall (203 W Thomas St) for brisket sandwiches and Bavarian-style beers; and Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar (124 Republican St) for succulent oysters and eat-and-peel shrimp. In the heart of Queen Anne, nosh on brioche egg sandwiches and flaky chocolate cornetto pastries at Macrina Bakery (615 W McGraw St), or cardamom buns and buttery Danishes at Scandinavian-inspired Byen Bakeri (15 Nickerson St). Bounty Kitchen (7 Boston St) serves healthy salads and bowls and has a nice kids’ menu, and Eden Hill Restaurant (2209 Queen Anne Ave N) turns out seasonal American dishes.

Shop

Stuhlbergs (1801 Queen Anne Ave N) carries whimsical toys and gifts, Royal Records (2 W Roy St) is a must for music buffs, and Blue Highway Games (2203 Queen Anne Ave N) stocks board games, trading cards, and puzzles. Browse the eclectic women’s wear at The Cura Co. (1418 Queen Anne Ave N) and MILLIE (2213 Queen Anne Ave N).