Seattle Center is a great spot to see a couple of Seattle’s iconic attractions. Yes, it’s touristy, but the locals love it as well. To be fair, I understand why it’s popular. It’s located in a great area, just north of downtown Seattle, at the base of Queen Anne. It’s home to the iconic Space Needle and EMP’s (Experience Music Projects) futuristic Frank O. Gehry designed building. There are over twenty places to grab something to eat or drink, along with museums, gardens, shops, theaters, and more. You could spend the day here. This is a spot for great family fun, or for a leisurely couple’s stroll. And, at the end of the day, Seattle Center is located close to a couple of my favorite restaurants (Toulouse Petit, Serious Biscuit, Aqua).
All Venues
THE LONDON EYE
The London Eye – This giant Ferris wheel on the bank of the Thames, was one of a handful of attractions built in commemoration of …
BIG RED PIZZA BUS
Big Red Pizza Bus; they’ve found a novel use for the old route master bus, turning it into a double decker restaurant! The freshly made …
THE CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS
Opened to the public in 1984, these are the original Cabinet War Rooms, where Churchill and his government hunkered down whilst London was being bombed …
SPEAKERS’ CORNER, HYDE PARK
Since 1872 people have been taking their place at Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park when they’ve had something to say. You can pretty much talk …
BOATING ON THE SERPENTINE
In the warmer months, London’s boating lakes open to the public, and in my humble opinion, Hyde Park’s Serpentine Lake is the best of them. …
HAMPSTEAD HEATH
Sunshine or Stargazing? This countryside in the city, Hampstead Heath is 320 acres of green space and London’s highest point. In the summer it’s an …
UBC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
A hidden gem that often gets overlooked is the UBC Museum of Anthropology. The architecture of the building itself embodies the West Coast vibe but …
THE FLYING PIG
The Flying Pig located in Yaletown (or a second location in Gastown) is a favourite when you’re looking for gourmet food in a casual yet hip …
LUPO RESTAURANT AND VINOTECA
Lupo Restaurant and Vinoteca, also located in Yaletown, is a charming Italian restaurant held within a turn of the century heritage house, one of the …
LE CROCODILE
Le Crocodile French restaurant is like stepping back in time where the bar looks fit for 1920s Hemingway, and you expect the Fitzgeralds to come …
