re: Things to do in Seattle near the Space Needle?

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I lived halfway between the space needle & pikes places on the water for 2 years. Here are my recs to sprinkle in a little local flavor.

Myrtle Edwards park(good city views, on the water and Mountain View.). Very nice place to walk near sunset.
From there you can walk down Alaskan towards the city. Once you get fair enough down you’ll see the Ferris wheel and those peers are very touristy for wasting time.

Have a beer or food at Old Stove and try to sit outside. If it’s a nice day it’ll be tough but with it. Incredible views of the mountains, water & port.

From there you’re right in Pikes Place. Enough said there.
South lake Union area is cool to pop around on. You can ride a bike over from the space needle area

Cool drink spots:
Fog Room - make a reservation. Rooftop bar with killer views.
Deep Dive - speakeasy inside the Amazon Spheres in south lake Union(SLU)
Bathtub gin & co - speakeasy in an alley in Belltown.
Cannon - best cocktails I’ve ever had. Incredibly tough to get a seat inside but worth it if you can.

My local spots in Belltown when I lived there if you’re in the area to check out:
Trade Winds
Some Random Bar

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This is pretty good advice.

Try your best to stay off of 3rd Ave. Walking north/south in the city take 2nd, 4th, or 5th.