These upbeat neighborhoods brim with emerald parks, indie shops, and inviting eateries.
courtesy Woodland Park Zoo
Explore
Verdant Woodland Park is home to famed Woodland Park Zoo, with more than 800 animals from around the world. The park also features the free 2.5-acre Rose Garden, and a wooded off-leash dog park. Nearby, Green Lake Park’s 2.8-mile multiuse trail, shore, and playing fields pulse with activity. In a converted bathhouse, Seattle Public Theater puts on plays.
Eat and Drink
Dine on pork, duck, and seafood at Thai-Chinese Gao Lhao Bangkok Noodle Shop and Brazilian café fare at Kitanda, including the signature cheesy and gluten-free Kitanda bread and snacks like esfirra de carne (beef pocket). Family-friendly Rosita’s Mexican Grill makes their tortillas daily. Pacha Collective brings a wellness vibe with smoothies, juices, and superfood bowls, in addition to toasts and sandwiches. Self-serve wine bar Chez Phinney has charcuterie and tinned nibbles on deck. Head to Seattle favorite Red Mill for juicy burgers and crispy onion rings.
Shop
Stock up on kitchen and tableware at J Matheson Urban Gifts & Kitchen and on running shoes and apparel at Super Jock & Jill, which is close to the jogging trail in Green Lake Park. Sip or nibble decadence at Chocolati, page through literary works new and old at Couth Buzzard, and peruse quality second-hand style at Labels.
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