SEATTLE — I am SO excited to share my favorite Seattle spots in one video! Since I’m a local and showing you the best of the city is my job, so many people ask me where to go if you only have a few hours here.
Since there are way too many amazing things to see, do, and eat, I always struggle to answer... So, I put together this quick guide to the city I love!
Now, this isn’t a typical Seattle travel vlog. Pike Place and the Space Needle are must-visits of course… but today I wanted to highlight the secret gems and hidden spots that people usually miss when visiting! And I recruited Colin from Totally Seattle Tours for some help. Colin caters the tour to exactly what you want to see, whether a foodie tour, a walking tour, or a quick day tour. Right now, he allows a total of 5 people with COVID restrictions in place in his van. PLUS, we’re giving away a tour with him to one of YOU so be sure to read the whole description and watch the video for details on how to enter! 😉
We start our tour with my fav spot for the best view of the city - Kerry Park in Queen Anne. You seriously cannot take a bad picture here and parking is free. Then we head to a place that you’ll love if you are a Grey’s Anatomy fan. From there we cruised down the waterfront (Shout out to the Great Wheel), historic Pioneer Square and the International District. On the ride, we saw one of the oldest Chinese restaurants (Tai Tung) where you can ask to sit in Bruce Lee’s booth!
Collin is filllled with Seattle facts so the car rides from place to place are super informative and never boring as you potentially experience some Seattle traffic.
Some other fav spots we stopped that have great viewpoints - Volunteer Park in Cap Hill, Bruce Lee’s tombstone, Jose Rizal Park a small park in Beacon Hill with a big view, and the University of Washington and what a treat it was since its currently cherry blossom season!
I wrapped the day up with one of my fav rooftop spots to get happy hour with again an epic view: Mountaineering Club in University District. PRO TIP: The s’mores are awesome to share with friends/family alongside some of their delicious cocktails! Get your reservations here.
So much to see in Seattle, but this is a perfect starting point to get off the beaten path! And check out my other videos for more ideas 😊
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----- GIVEAWAY DETAILS + RULES -----
Eligibility:
- Entrants must: 1) be based in Washington state and 2) be 13 years of age or older.
- Entries that do not comply with YouTube’s Community Guidelines will be disqualified: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/policies/
How to Enter:
- Give this video a thumbs up.
- Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/locallensseattle
- Comment below on this video where you would like to go on the tour and who you would take! (Up to 3 people not including yourself)
- EXTRA ENTRY: Follow @LocalLensSeattle and @LivewithKellyHanson on Instagram, like & comment on this post where you’d like to go on this tour and who you would take with. [LINK]
The Prize:
- One winner will receive a customizable tour with Colin at Totally Seattle Tours. You can invite 3 friends for a total of 4 people in the van. RETAIL VALUE: $530 (including taxes and fees)
- Initial winner will be randomly selected and notified on May 7th via YouTube Inbox or Instagram direct message.
- If the winner does not claim the prize 48 hours after being contacted, all prior messages will be void and a new winner will be chosen.
- Once the winner accepts the prize, their name will be announced in the Totally Seattle Tour episode’s YouTube description / YouTube comments.
- Winner may bring three guests (maximum of four people).
- Prize must be used by September 31, 2021. Cannot be redeemed between July 1, 2021 and August 31, 2021.
- Winner must follow rules from tour company: https://totallyseattle.com/
- Contest is not affiliated with YouTube.