Ask HN: What are Geeks to do in Seattle? So tell me wise HNers, what are the must see places and things to do in Seattle. I will be visiting there soon with some friends. We will be staying in the heart of the city. Any recommendations regarding places to eat and drink in copious amounts would be appreciated. |
Pike Place Chowder @ Pike Place Market - seafood bisque
Bauhaus Books and Coffee ("a very Seattle coffee shop") http://www.yelp.com/biz/bauhaus-books-and-coffee-seattle
lil' Woody's (it's right next to Bauhaus) - http://www.yelp.com/biz/lil-woodys-seattle
Serious Pie - http://www.yelp.com/biz/serious-pie-seattle
Washington Park Arboretum - http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=Washington+Park+Arboretu...
I've seen pics of the library before. It's amazing. Thanks for the tips!
For coffee, please don't go to Starbucks. It's like going to McDonalds, but with better coffee. I recommend Victrola on 15th Ave E on Capitol Hill or Vivace (http://www.espressovivace.com/retail.html).
For local shows, you should check out the KEXP.org events calendar (http://kexp.org/events/). KEXP is a nationally known and amazing listener-supported indie radio station in Seattle.
I am digging KEXP! There are options almost every night. Very cool!
In regards to "geek stuff" check out the TechVenue calandar here: http://calendars.techvenue.com/cgi-bin/techvenue.pl?Calendar...
You absolutely must check out Pike Place Market and grab a cup of coffee at the original Starbucks - the "geek" standard for myself - go sit down in Starbucks and pound out some code.
If you're interested, you should for sure go see the Boeing Factory and the Museum of Flight.
The Emerald city is almost always rainy, but check the weather beforehand because if it's not going rain, the weather will be amazing.
Good restaurants would be The Cheesecake Factory, which isn't Seattle exclusive, but it's still good. Anthony's Restaurant is an amazing seafood place with a good drink selection - (Wild salmon is outstanding). If your in the mood for a snack go to Dick's drive in which has awesome burgers and shakes - Seattle exclusive and a hidden gem for tourists if you ask me.
I don't spend a ton of time in the city, but when I go there I always have a great time. If you have any questions let me know and I'll try to answer them.
How about clubs for live music? We're not genre snobs, so we're open to ideas.
LUCID looks promising, and since it's in the U district it's probably popular among college students.
Btw - Any advice on the YC application?
If you have time, also check out my home town Bainbridge Island, a pleasant 35 minute ferry ride from the downtown ferry terminal.
I've heard lots of good things about Bainbridge Island. Any restaurant suggestions?
I've never applied, so no advice on the application.