Queen Anne

Explore

At the foot of Queen Anne Hill in Uptown, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St) is packed with exciting attractions and activities, including colorful Chihuly Garden and Glass (305 Harrison St); the thought-provoking Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center (440 Fifth Ave), and state-of-the-art Climate Pledge Arena (334 First Ave N), home of the Seattle Kraken and Seattle Storm. Bracketing the neighborhood, Northeast Queen Anne Greenbelt (Fifth Ave N at Lynn St) and Southwest Queen Anne Greenbelt (12th Ave W and W Howe St) are enjoyable places for strolls and great views of Lake Union or Puget Sound.

Eat and Drink

Dine on refined modern Mediterranean cooking of noted chef Ethan Stowell at How to Cook a Wolf (2208 Queen Anne Ave N). Around the corner, enjoy the people-watching and hearty breakfasts (try the chicken and waffles) at 5 Spot (1502 Queen Anne Ave N), and savory Japanese sandwiches and rice bowls at Koku Cafe + Market (1417 Queen Anne Ave N). A short stroll from Seattle Center, Paju (11 Mercer St) serves delicious modern Korean food, Sal y Limón (10 Mercer St) is a festive spot for creative mezcal and tequila drinks and tasty Mexican dishes, and CÔBA Viet Kitchen & Ales (530 First Ave N) serves savory porridges and phos.

Shop

Pick up puzzles, models, and stickers at Spacebase Gift Shop (400 Broad St) to commemorate your visit to the Space Needle. The inviting Meadow (1959 Sixth Ave W) boutique carries summer dresses, kitchen accessories, and bath products, while Queen Anne Book Company (1811 Queen Anne Ave N) has been fulfilling Seattle’s literary needs for over a decade.