Friday to Sunday · 3 days · 10 stops

Seattle: waterfront, market and island

A Friday-Sunday idea: waterfront drinks, shrimp, Pike Place, an e-bike ride and Bainbridge.

Food, drinks, water and local discoveries. Sunday travel needs a buffer; Monday gives more room.

Day 1 · Friday

Waterfront Park promenade official-site photo review
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Waterfront Park promenade

Seattle, WA

Friday late afternoon: walk by the water after arrival.

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Six Seven Lounge at The Edgewater official-site photo review
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Six Seven Lounge at The Edgewater

Seattle, WA

Friday sunset: a cocktail where the Beatles stayed. Leave enough time to get to Fremont for dinner.

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Local Tide official website photograph
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Local Tide

Seattle, WA

Friday dinner in Fremont: highest-ranked Seattle spot in our inherited guide; the official menu lists shrimp toast. It is a casual counter, not a waterfront dining room.

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Day 2 · Saturday

Outside Starbucks flagship location, Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA. This is sometimes referred to as the "original" Starbucks, but in fact the original Starbucks shop was in a building one block nort
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The First Starbucks

Seattle, WA

Saturday morning: walk first, then coffee at the historic Pike Place Starbucks if the line fits your day. A long queue need not take over the market morning; another nearby coffee works too.

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Pike Place Market Public Market sign
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Pike Place Market

Seattle, WA

Saturday late morning: explore the main arcade and the lower levels, not only the fish-throwing crowd. Wander MarketFront and use Overlook Walk to reach the waterfront before the bike ride. Leave time for stalls and lunch.

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Pike Place Chowder - Pike Place Market source photo review
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Pike Place Chowder - Pike Place Market

Seattle, WA

Saturday lunch: chowder in the market. Check the current seafood choices.

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Lime bicycle in Seattle in 2017, activity context
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On-demand e-bike on the Seattle waterfront

Seattle, WA

Saturday afternoon: grab an on-demand e-bike (Lime or similar) right at the waterfront. Check the app for a nearby bike. Ride permitted waterfront routes, not pedestrian-only areas.

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The Nest rooftop lounge
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The Nest at Thompson Seattle

Seattle, WA

Saturday evening: rooftop drinks / light dinner at Thompson Seattle. Check the current menu for seafood, other protein or vegetarian choices; no particular shrimp or steak dish is promised.

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Day 3 · Sunday

The ferry "Wenatchee" enroute to Bainbridge Island, Washington , USA.
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Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry

Seattle / Bainbridge Island, WA

Sunday morning: walk onto the Bainbridge ferry for bay views and an island stroll. Check both crossings before you leave and keep a generous airport buffer. A Monday departure gives this day more breathing room.

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Proper Fish official restaurant photograph
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Proper Fish

Bainbridge Island, WA

Sunday lunch: British fish and chips on Bainbridge. Check today's hours and leave a generous ferry/airport buffer, or depart Monday.

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