Two Days in Seattle

2 Days in Seattle - what to do, where to eat and where to get the BEST views of the city! Pike Place Market eats, Queen Anne Hill, Space Needle, Chihuly, EMP Museum, Houseboats, Kurt Cobain's house and THE BEST steak you'll ever eat! Seattle is one of my favorite towns!
Our favorite spot on our west coast trip was Seattle. We had both been to Seattle for work, but we had never been together. We were excited to finally go and check out the city.
We fell in LOVE with Seattle. We loved everything about it. I hated that we only had two days to explore. We managed to pack a TON of stuff into those two days!! TONS!
I already have a list of things I want to do when we go back.
What are your favorite things in Seattle? Please leave them in the comments!

2 Days in Seattle - what to do, where to eat and where to get the BEST views of the city! Pike Place Market eats, Queen Anne Hill, Space Needle, Chihuly, EMP Museum, Houseboats, Kurt Cobain's house and THE BEST steak you'll ever eat! Seattle is one of my favorite towns!
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
We woke on our first morning in Seattle and headed straight for Pike Place Market.
We went on a Sunday morning, so it was packed.
Beautiful flowers at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - if I lived here I would buy a bouquet every day!
My favorite thing about the market was all the amazing flowers.
Beautiful flowers at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - if I lived here I would buy a bouquet every day!
All the bouquets were only $10.
Beautiful flowers at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - if I lived here I would buy a bouquet every day!
If I lived in Seattle, I would buy flowers from the market every day!!!
Beautiful flowers at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - if I lived here I would buy a bouquet every day!
They were the most beautiful flower that I’ve ever seen!
Flying fish at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
Of course we saw the famous fish tossers too.
They weren’t tossing a lot of fish while we were standing there though.
We walked around and sampled tons of great food in the market!
We nibbled on a little of this and a little of that.
I’m sharing our favorites below.
Pike Place Market
1st Ave and Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-7453
Original Starbucks
The Original Starbucks in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
The original Starbucks is located in Pike Place Market.
The line was out the door for coffee!
The Original Starbucks in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - skip the line for coffee and get a mug instead!
We skipped the coffee and just bought a few mugs.
Original Starbucks
 Pike Place Market
1912 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 448-8762
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
Beecher's Handmade Cheese in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - home of the World's Best Mac and Cheese!
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese claims to have the World’s Best Mac & Cheese.
We couldn’t pass up giving it a try!!
The key to Beecher’s Mac & Cheese is their handmade cheese.
You can watch them make it right in the store!
Beecher's Handmade Cheese in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - home of the World's Best Mac and Cheese!
We shared a small tub of the original mac & cheese.
It was ridiculously good!
Beecher's Handmade Cheese in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - home of the World's Best Mac and Cheese! The garlic bread is AMAZING!
We also got a garlic bread stick. SOOO good!
I wish I had a dozen right now!
The recipe for the mac and cheese is on their website.
I made some when got home – I made a couple of changes that really put it over the top!
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
Pike Place Market
1600 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 956-1964
Piroshky, Piroshky
Piroshky, Piroshky in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA - home of world famous Russian Pastries
Piroshky, Piroshky sells Russian pastries in Pike Place Market.
They had good reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor, so we gave it a try.
Now, there is a LONG line, but it moves quickly.
Piroshky, Piroshky in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA - home of world famous Russian Pastries - The Beef and Cheese is the best seller!
They were sold out of some of the pastries that we wanted to try, so we had to make quick decisions on what to get.
We got the savory Beef and Cheese – a mix of seasoned ground beef and Columbia Valley Sharp Cheddar. It is their top selling Piroshky.
Piroshky, Piroshky in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA - home of world famous Russian Pastries - The Cinnamon and Cardamon pastry is a must!
The second Piroshky we sampled was the Cinnamon & Cardamon  – pastry twisted into a braid, accented with raisins and orange peel. Hot out of the oven it is finished off with a Honey Lemon Glaze and a dash of chocolate. It was good, but not the best. I would skip it next time.
Piroshky, Piroshky
Pike Place Market
1908 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-6068
Waterfront Boat TourView of Seattle from the waterfront boat tour
We always take a boat tour if we can find one on vacation.
It is a great way to see the city!
View of Seattle from the waterfront boat tour
View of Seattle from the waterfront boat tour
Best view of the Space Needle on the tour.
It was SOOOO cold on the boat! The wind didn’t help!
View of Seattle from the waterfront boat tour
SO pretty!
View of Seattle from the waterfront boat tour
Seattle is a huge port.
View of Seattle from the waterfront boat tour
Safeco Field
View of Seattle from the waterfront boat tour
CenturyLink Field
View of Seattle from the waterfront boat tour
The sun finally came out!!!
Argosy Cruises – Seattle Waterfront
http://www.argosycruises.com/
101 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-1445
 Seattle Great Wheel
Seattle Great Wheel - 175 feet tall - goes around 2 times - great views of the city!
I talked Chicken Legs into riding the Great Wheel with me.
He is afraid of heights, but it is only 175 feet tall, so he agreed to ride it with me.
Seattle Great Wheel - 175 feet tall - goes around 2 times - great views of the city!
Seattle Great Wheel - 175 feet tall - goes around 2 times - great views of the city!
There are great views of all the construction!
You go around twice. It was fun and Chicken Legs said it wasn’t bad.
Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-8607
Red Robin
Onion Ring Tower from Red Robin
We stopped in at Red Robin next to the boat tour company for a drink and ended up getting these onion rings.
Look at them! CRAZY!
 Three Girls Bakery
Three Girls Bakery in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - these were the best cookies I've ever eaten!
Chicken Legs needed a cookie break.
We decided to stop at Three Girls Bakery and grab a few.
Three Girls Bakery in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - these were the best cookies I've ever eaten! The Peanut Butter Cookie was to-die-for!
The Peanut Butter cookie was THE BEST peanut butter cookie I’ve ever eaten in a bakery.
Peanut Butter perfection!
If you are in Seattle, grab me a dozen and mail them to me!
Three Girls Bakery in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - these were the best cookies I've ever eaten! The best Snickerdoodle I've ever had!
The Snickerdoodle was perfect!
Three Girls Bakery in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA - these were the best cookies I've ever eaten! We fought over this M&M Cookie!
We fought over this M&M Cookie – YUM!
Grab a few of these for walking around the market.
SO good!
Three Girls Bakery
Pike Place Market
1514 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-1045
 The Metropolitan Grill
Caramel Bacon at The Metropolitan Grill in Seattle, WA - A MUST!
The Metropolitan Grill is my favorite steakhouse. I have been several times for work (a lifetime ago). I recommend it to everyone that goes to Seattle and they all love it.
The Metropolitan Grill was a block from our hotel. We walked over for dinner at the bar.
We started with the Caramel Bacon – CARAMEL BACON!
O-M-G!!!!
All bacon should be smothered in caramel.
The filet at The Metropolitan Grill in Seattle, WA
Chicken Legs got the filet.
It was cooked to perfection.
Mushrooms at The Metropolitan Grill in Seattle, WA
He also got an order of mushrooms.
He loves mushrooms!
Skirt Steak and Baked Potato at The Metropolitan Grill in Seattle, WA
I got the skirt steak and a baked potato.
Skirt steak is my favorite cut of meat.
If you haven’t had skirt steak, go get some and grill it up tonight!
(I have lots of skirt steak marinades on the blog).
You won’t regret trying it!
Life Changing Baked Potato at The Metropolitan Grill in Seattle, WA - seriously THE BEST!
The baked potato at The Met is THE BEST baked potato you will ever eat.
The first time I ate this potato, I fell in love.
I can still remember how amazing that first bite was.
I dream about this potato – perfectly cooked topped with butter, bacon and cheese sauce.
The cheese sauce is what makes this potato!
GET THIS!
If we had one more night in Seattle, we would have eaten here again.
It was amazing! A MUST when you are in Seattle.
The Metropolitan Grill
820 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-3287
Biscuit Bitch
Biscuit Bitch in Seattle, WA
We started our second day with breakfast at Biscuit Bitch.
Chicken Legs found this place online and it was at the top of our list of places to eat!
It is a block from Pike Place Market. We tried to eat here on Sunday, but it was slammed!
We decided to come back on Monday when most people would be at work.
Biscuit Bitch is a tiny place. There is a tiny bar that you can eat your biscuit.
There are also a few tables outside.
We started at the tiny stand-up bar and moved outside after a table opened up.
Hot Mess Bitch - Biscuit and Gravy, Eggs and Garlic Grits smothered in Cheese, Grilled Louisiana Hot Link and Jalapeños from Biscuit Bitch in Seattle. WA
Chicken Legs got the Hot Mess Bitch – Biscuit and Gravy, Eggs and Garlic Grits smothered in Cheese, Grilled Louisiana Hot Link and Jalapenos
Hot Mess Bitch - Biscuit and Gravy, Eggs and Garlic Grits smothered in Cheese, Grilled Louisiana Hot Link and Jalapeños from Biscuit Bitch in Seattle. WA
I had to take a few pictures of his “bitch” to get all the ingredients in the shot!
The grits were good!
Hot Mess Bitch - Biscuit and Gravy, Eggs and Garlic Grits smothered in Cheese, Grilled Louisiana Hot Link and Jalapeños from Biscuit Bitch in Seattle. WA
His “bitch” also came with an egg.
He opted for scrambled.
YUM!
Cheesy Pork n’ Bitch   Biscuit and Gravy smothered with Cheddar and Crispy Crumbled Bacon - at Biscuit Bitch in Seattle, WA - HEAVEN!!
I went with the Cheesy Pork n’ Bitch.
Cheesy Pork n’ Bitch   Biscuit and Gravy smothered with Cheddar and Crispy Crumbled Bacon - at Biscuit Bitch in Seattle, WA - HEAVEN!!
Biscuit and Gravy smothered with Cheddar and Crispy Crumbled Bacon
HEAVEN!!
We did our best, but we couldn’t finish either of them.
We wanted to finish every last delicious bite, but, in the end, it was just too much food.
They are definitely enough for two people to share.
Biscuit Bitch
1909 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-7999
 Kerry Park @ Queen Anne Hill
best views of Seattle from Kerry Park in Queen Anne Hill
After breakfast we walked back to the hotel and got the car.
Our first stop was at Kerry Park in Queen Anne Hill.
best views of Seattle from Kerry Park in Queen Anne Hill
The park has great views of the city!
I wish it hadn’t been so cloudy!!! Maybe next time.
A little bit of trivia – Frasier’s apartment was in this neighborhood. Neat!
If you are in Seattle, Kerry Park is a must!
Kerry Park
211 W Highland Dr
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 684-4075
The Space Needle
Space Needle - Seattle, WA
I think it is a requirement to go to the Space Needle every time you are in Seattle.
You can buy tickets ahead of time and schedule your visit.
We did not do this. Fortunately, we were able to buy tickets at the kiosk and walk right up.
The views are great from the top of the Space Needle.
I took photos from every direction.
Eastern View from the Space Needle in Seattle, WA
North Eastern View from the Space Needle in Seattle, WA
Northern View from the Space Needle in Seattle, WA
North Western View from the Space Needle in Seattle, WA
Western View from the Space Needle in Seattle, WA
South Western View from the Space Needle in Seattle, WA
Southern View from the Space Needle in Seattle, WA
South Eastern View from the Space Needle in Seattle, WA
Again, I wish it hadn’t been so cloudy!! BUT I think this is normal for Seattle.
Next time we visit, I want to come back at night.
Space Needle
400 Broad St.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 905-2100
 Chihuly Garden & Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, WA - A MUST on your trip!
After our visit to the Space Needle we walked over to the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit.
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, WA - A MUST on your trip!
It was the most amazing exhibit I’ve ever been to.
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, WA - A MUST on your trip!
I took SO many pictures! I could have stayed here all day looking at the amazing art!
I have this photo hanging on a canvas in our house. LOVE!!!
You can see TONS more photos on this blog post:
We bought tickets from the kiosk outside of the exhibit.
You can also buy them in advance.
Chihuly Garden & Glass
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 753-4940
EMP Museum
EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
When we drove up to the Space Needle park, I noticed that the EMP Museum was having a Nirvana exhibit. I LOVE Nirvana, so we had to walk over and check it out.
EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
Nirvana memorabilia from Smells Like Teen Spirit at the EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
Sweater, guitar, album and MTV Award from Smells Like Teen Spirit.
In Utero Angels at the EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
In Utero Angels
Nirvana guitars at the EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
More Nirvana guitars.
This was SOOOOOO cool to me.
I grew up with Nirvana and it was so awesome to see all the memorabilia.
Back to the Future 2 Hover Boards at the EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
There were other exhibits in the museum.
Here are the Hover Boards from Back to the Future 2.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Back to the Future!
Gizmo at the EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
Gizmo!!!
Jason Mask and knife at the EMP Museum in Seattle, WA
Jason’s mask and knife!
The EMP Museum was great. SO much fun memorabilia.
I could have stayed here for hours and hours.
We will definitely go back!
EMP Museum
325 5th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 770-2700
 5 Spot
5 Spot in Queen Anne Hill - Seattle, WA - eclectic diner with great food!
After spending half a day at the Space Needle Park, we headed back to Queen Anne Hill for lunch.
My Dad recommend that we go to 5 Spot. My parents ate there on their last trip and really enjoyed it.
The menu at 5 Spot changes every few months to focus on a new region of the US.
They were focusing on Charleston when we went.
5 Spot in Queen Anne Hill - Seattle, WA - eclectic diner with great food!
5 Spot is an upscale diner with eclectic decor.
Fish and Chips from 5 Spot in Queen Anne Hill - Seattle, WA - eclectic diner with great food!
Chicken Legs got the Fish & Chips.
Burger from 5 Spot in Queen Anne Hill - Seattle, WA - eclectic diner with great food!
I got a burger – you can’t go wrong with a diner burger!
Oreo Milkshake from 5 Spot in Queen Anne Hill - Seattle, WA - eclectic diner with great food!
We decided to try a milkshake.
We split one and it came out in two giant mugs.
SO good!!!
5 Spot
502 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 285-7768
Kurt Cobain’s House
Kurt Cobain's house in Seattle, WA
After lunch we had some time to kill, so we drove over to see Kurt Cobain’s old house.
Houseboats on Lake Union
Houseboats at Lake Union in Seattle, WA
Next we drove over to see all the houseboats.
Houseboats at Lake Union in Seattle, WA
Most of the docks were locked, so we couldn’t really walk around much.
I wish I had researched where the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat was!
Wonder if it is on AirBnB?!?!?
Lynn Street Mini Park
2291 Fairview Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
Radiator Whiskey
Radiator Whiskey in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
We finally headed back to the hotel for a break.
The valet told us about one of his favorite places for a drink.
It was a few blocks away in Pike Place Market.
We decided to check it out.
Radiator Whiskey is located a block up from the famous market sign.
It is tucked away on the second floor of the building.
Radiator Whiskey in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
Look at all the whiskey!
I see Corsair Whiskey from Nashville on the shelf!
Radiator Whiskey in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
I got a Phil Collins – buffalo trace bourbon, lemon, soda, house grenadine. SOOO good!
The valet told Chicken Legs to get the High West Bourye – he loved it!
Tater Tots from Radiator Whiskey in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
We sat at the bar and had the perfect view of the tiny kitchen.
They were turning out these Tater Tots left and right.
Tater Tots from Radiator Whiskey in Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
We broke down and got some.
O-M-G! Tater tots topped with homemade gravy and a fried egg.
HEAVEN!
Perfect ending to our trip!!
Radiator Whiskey
94 Pike Street, Suite 30
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 467.4268
In Pike Place Market
Corner Market Building
(Across from the Clock)
Top Floor
Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
I don’t know about you, but I’m worn out and full from looking at all these photos!!
We LOVED Seattle and can not wait to go back!
Make sure to tell me all your favorites in the comments.
I need to get my list going!

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  1. Worth noting – if you go to Chihuly, buy the day and night pass – the museum is totally different at night when everything is lit vs. the day

  2. Your in Seattle and you never went down to the Ballard Locks and hit some of the FANTASTIC SEA FOOD RESTAURANTS????? The whole Seattle Area is loaded with Sea Food, it's right on the Puget sound.

  3. Really enjoyed reading about your trip to Seattle. I would love to go! The Chihuly glass looks fascinating!

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