Katherine's Perfect Day Itinerary (Rainy Day)
Packing list:
- 1 deck of cards
- a portable craft
- Rain jacket
- Rain boots
- workout clothes
Breakfast: 2 options
1) Volunteer Park Cafe - get the breakfast sandwich then wander through the park, visit the conservatory and climb to the top of the water tower
OR
2) Harry's Fine Foods for something more substantial. Everything there is good.
Head over to Elliot Bay Books and explore their recommendations. Buy a book or 5.
Go over to the Arboretum and do a nice little rainy walk either through the forest or head over to the northern section and wander over to Foster Island.
Lunch: Dry off at Aslan/Local Tide in Fremont, order a beer and the tuna sandwich and play some Kobo.
Wander north to the Green Lake area and find a cozy coffee shop to chill for a bit and read the books you bought, maybe knit something. I'd suggest Pacha but I've never been there so tell me how it is.
Go to a class at Pranify, prepare for a lot of sweat.
Dinner: Take a shower then head to Lupo for some wine, wood-fired pizza, and cozy vibes.
Paul's Perfect Day Itinerary (Sunny Day)
Packing List:
- Bike
- Rain Jacket (you truly never know in Seattle)
- Camera
- Coffee Thermos
Hop on a bike if you so choose, it might be a bit chilly (and a bit hilly) but the views are well worth it and navigating the city via bike is the best way to get a lay of the land.
Breakfast: A savory Pastry from Seawolf is a delightful way to start the day. Their focaccia is also a must stash in the bike bag for some emergency cals later.
Coffee: Millstead & Co. offers a rotating selection of single origin pour-overs and you can't go wrong with any of em'. They are brewed with aero press so you know you're getting the good-good. Sit and enjoy, or take it on the road with you for coffee outside at the next stop.
Cruise on the Burke Gillman Trail up to Golden Gardens, peep the pristine views, sip yer cup and basque in the glory that is neeaaature.
Head down through the Ballard Locks, wave at the dorks on their yachts being escorted from one body of water to the next via a super cool water lifty system.
If the legs are still feelin' it, pedal up to Discovery Park for some extra vert, more epic views, and the special feeling of the place where Paul and Katherine first met, and got engaged!
Continue on down to Pike Place Market. By now you're workin' up a tummy grumble, so taste the many tastes of the market. If a guided tour is your style, here's one option that we really enjoyed. The only thing to avoid is the extremely long line at the (so called) OG Starbucks. Skip the line and go grab cup #2 of the day that definitely won't disappoint.
Make your way down to Seattle's oldest neighborhood- Pioneer Square - Drink some coffee at Elm Coffee Roasters (my favorite cup in Seattle). They also offer a coffee tasting session that I'm yet to try, but would bet that it's "yumbo-scrumbo."
Explore Uwajimaya Market - A little slice of Asian culture, without the jetlag. Pick up something you've never tried before from the snack section, and maybe some sushi grade fish for rollin' up a home.
If it's dinner in, make some sushi with your peoples, or if your kitchen is in a state of health-code emergency, maybe hit a Pioneer Square favorite: Damn the Weather for a cute date-night spot.
Ok, one last thing... if you're REALLY celebrating (which I hope you are) make yourself a ressy over at Rock Creek and just order everything. You won't regret it I promise.
More Fun Options:
- Take a class at RECC
- Head over to Discovery Park and walk down to the lighthouse/beach to see if the mountain is out
- Take the ferry over to Bainbridge (you might see some orcas)
- If you definitely want to see orcas, go whale watching
- Head up to Stevens Pass or Summit at Snoqualmie for some skiboarding
- Go to Tiger or Cougar Mountain for some rainy/muddy hiking
Check out the map page for more recs
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