The Perfect Day in Seattle Without a Car: 14+ Stops Around the Emerald City

[@johnstashik8896]

One great place to see in Seattle in the Ballard district. That is where the government locks are on the ship canal. Free. You can watch all sizes of marine traffic lock through. Nice grounds too.

[@reneejones7807]

Absolutely! We went there last time.

[@graham974]

The Ballard Locks are awesome!

[@liannebedard5521]

@@johnstashik8896 I have not seen the new Nordic Museum yet. My grandson just went to a Denmark for the first time and was very pleased…so a I guess a visit to the museum gift shop is in my future…

[@peggyleethrower9070]

I absolutely loved today's tour in Seattle. Can't wait to visit. Thx

[@MonkDave666]

I'm from the UK but love Seattle (been there a few times over the years), and did the Coast Starlight from there to LA for my honeymoon back in 2012. I really like Capitol Hill, and wandering around the bars up there like the Comet Tavern. I do know the homeless problem is at epidemic levels there though (much like SF) which is one of the reasons I haven't been back in years.

[@annd888]

Yes! We went last summer. We didn’t feel safe walking some areas of downtown. It was pretty scary and bad.

[@Summer_Rain]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@fantasticfamily5004]

Fantastic sites last time I was in Washington lesson 1976. It’s been a while thank you for showing us around the town.🙋🏻‍♀️

[@lorimb4753]

Fun day! Loved the glass museum, absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your trip. Hope you're not taking the train back home!

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem! Yep we flew home

[@MrVectrexUK]

Absolutely LOVE Seattle, and this is a really great full-day-tour of some great locations around this gorgeous city...thanks for taking us along for the ride

[@elwoodmr]

I live in downtown Seattle and it was great to see you exploring and showcasing my wonderful city!!

[@ThroughMyLens]

So glad we did you proud with the video! We had a great time in your city!

[@tombsofak]

Your video on 22 things to do in Seattle from a few years ago is a constant rewatch of mine and this one's gonna make the list too! I've been to Seattle a handful of times now and I've been fortunate enough to do a lot of the common tourist stuff but I always love rewatching and planning for my next trip there! Thanks for sharing!

[@gregmstewart]

Been to Seattle twice and Pike Place Chowder is a must go for me. We went two days in a row most recent visit to Seattle. My wife enjoyed Rachel’s Ginger Beer afterwards as it’s just a few doors down. And the apple fritters at Top Pot are immense! My wife and I were going to have half each but once I started eating it I had to go buy another for my wife because I had to eat the whole thing!

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

This video couldn’t have come at a better time 😊

[@stellanrude3813]

Hello Fellow Seattleite here I just wanna say hope you had fun in the city and had wonderful food, sorry for the sketchy parts of the city but hope you had a blast, I would highly recommend going to some of the islands Orcas Island, Bainbridge Island, Whidbey Island, etc.

[@craigcampbell1843]

For anyone who has never been to Seattle I always recommend a harbor cruise from Argosy Cruises and the Underground Tour. The harbor cruise will let you see the city from the water and points out landmarks and the Underground Tour is a fun and humorous way to learn the history of the city. Both are a short walk from the Pike Place Market.

[@liannebedard5521]

You can take the ferry to Bainbridge, have lunch, return for a museum visit, a waterfront stroll, munch your way through the market for dinner…catch a baseball game in season…or a dozen other things…without having somebody yak at you on an Argosy cruise. Or you could head for one of the gentrified neighborhoods and spend yourself silly.

[@craigcampbell1843]

@@liannebedard5521 sure. You could do that but if you actually want to learn a little bit about Seattle, Argosy will give you a guided tour which a lot of tourists like. Some people want to learn things about the place they’re visiting instead of just standing on a noisy dirty ferry for an hour to get the cheapest view possible. I didn’t say “if you live in Seattle and already know everything about it and just want the cheapest boat ride you can get”. I said if you’re a tourist and you want to learn about the city…

[@liannebedard5521]

@@craigcampbell1843 This is my 30th year in Seattle. I have used the ferry…and the good market just beyond the park…as a quick escape for years. Smile…old people can ride the ferries for $1…round trip. Bainbridge has better boutiques than Bremerton, though the ambience kinda lags…

[@craigcampbell1843]

@@liannebedard5521 yes. That is something I would do when I lived there too. My comment wasn’t for people who live in Seattle though. My comment was for tourists who have never been there before that might want to learn about the city. Residents aren’t going to want a guided tour but they’re a fun way to learn about a new place when you’re only going to be there 2-3 days.

[@craigcampbell1843]

@@liannebedard5521 “For anyone who has never been to Seattle…”

[@TheFinnMcGovern]

I’ve been to Seattle a total of 17 days and I’ve never once seen Rainer, always cloudy lol. One day. Enjoyed the video.

[@alteshaus5627]

Saw Rainier at our last evening in Seattle 😊

[@janfitzgerald3615]

Too bad you weren’t here today, no clouds and a great view!

[@johnchedsey1306]

I moved to Seattle way back in January 2006. If I recall, it was nearly a month before I saw the mountain come out.

[@janfitzgerald3615]

@@johnchedsey1306 in January that’s standard. 😉

[@bubbalo3388]

If you are lucky to catch Seattle in the winter on a clear day. You would be awed by the snow covered Olympics and the Cascades. And of course Mt. Rainer. Most tourists probably don't even notice the Olympic mountains when there is no snow on them. But when it's covered in snow.🤯

[@peggyleethrower9070]

I agree with Amy, the guitars look like a tornado 😊

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Wow Seattle is a beautiful city! Loved the Space Needle and being able to see the Volcano and enjoyed the glass-blowers creations!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏🐎🌺🌺

[@repertoire0f1ife]

Timestamps from your videos are my tour checklists! 😄🗺✔ Love to see you guys traveling!!

[@graham974]

Nothing is more 90s Seattle than Soundgarden!

[@kathybruce3482]

Love Seattle! This was a great video…the Chihuly museum was one of my favorites! Next time you’re visiting, try the Smith Tower observation deck in Pioneer Square. It was the first skyscraper in Seattle. The ride up on the elevator is set up like the 1920s with exhibits and a cool bar at the top.

[@poges]

A friend told me about the glass place. Thanks for showing it.

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem, it is amazing!

[@miriammitchell9677]

Hey Josh! So sorry for the cra train ride. Thank you for this Seattle adventure. It really took me back to the days when I was stationed at then, McCord Air Force Base. Love love the coffee.☕️

[@NHathi]

Great video Josh - you missed a few things (as a Seattlelite): Seattle Aquarium, great place for a family with a new extension that's supposed to be awesome! Secret observation deck: Columbia Tower. Not as iconic or experiential as the Space Needle, but more than half the price, and a better view of Seattle and the surrounding area. Starbucks Roastery - Fancy starbucks drinks, alcoholic coffee drinks and some food!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks for the suggestions! I have never been to the Columbia Tower or the aquarium, I will have to add that next time. I agree, Starbucks Roastery is awesome!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I grew up in WA and been to Seattle so many times but what’s cool about your video is covering things I’ve never seen cuz I moved to SoCal in 1985 which was the last time I visited Seattle itself. Seattle is def a pedestrian friendly city. Pikes place market, the monorail, and space needle are iconic must sees in my opinion. I’ve heard about the glass museum. I’d love to go one day. Usually when I’m in WA I’m visiting my mom so stick around Vancouver and Portland, which are also great places to explore on foot. Great public transportation. Tho having a car there can be a great advantage. But in Seattle having a car in town is not an advantage. Same with downtown Portland. Food and drink culture is fantastic in Seattle. Cute that you got a fancy rainier beer. Very local beer. It brings back memories of their old commercials from the 70s of frogs who end the night croaking out the sounds: rainier, beer, rainier, beer. It was a crazy commercial but it’s stuck in my brain forever. lol. Olympia beer is another local beer made in Tumwater WA and you can visit the park with the waterfall that’s the logo on the front of the bottles nearby the brewery in the town of Tumwater near Olympia. Well thanks again for the review of your travels. Glad you had such a great day in Seattle after such a crazy train trip up

[@ThroughMyLens]

So cool you grew up near Seattle and have such fond memories. I will have to look up that old commercial, it sounds funny!

[@johnchedsey1306]

I lived in Seattle for quite a few years and quite close to the Space Needle...yet I only went up it once when an out of town friend was visiting. It's always fun to see what tourists do in Seattle versus being an actual resident. I frequented dive bars and went to Mariners games. And a good shout out for Caffe Vita. Every location they have is good!

[@liannebedard5521]

@@johnchedsey1306 I arrived at the first of the coffee rush. As a onetime food editor, it was fascinating. Outdoor stands everywhere …and a free weeklong seminar, aimed at potential entrepreneurs. The young owner of Caffe Vita taught us…remember his describing a young couple from Denver…a city I know…who had poured their savings into a stand near the statehouse in Denver…and spent days with barely a customer. Until a guy walked up and said…okay, I gotta know…what is this stuff in tiny cups…and returned with his buddies the next morning. Returned to Denver a decade ago…coffee shops everywhere. Music. Coffee, fish, football…glass sculptures..one way or another, good old left wing Seattle will part you from your money…

[@missamo80]

We thought this would be the next adventure after your... entertaining... train trip! Glad you had a good time in Seattle. We do a staycation downtown every year and always enjoy it. There's so many good places to eat and drink.

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha yea it was a much needed beautiful day haha

[@janerosdeutscher790]

@@missamo80 one year during fall break , my hubby Son and I pretended like tourists in Nashville took tours country music hall of fame , rode the trolley. So fun , then got in our car and drove back home 30 min away😀

[@missamo80]

​@@ThroughMyLensnext time you guys are in town do a sunset sail from the waterfront. There's two companies that run them, we've done both. They are each great with a different vibe.

[@LisaBurrell-oz2ck]

I live just above Pike Place Market and a long-time Seattleite. So glad you made this awesome video!

[@annette3488]

Great video! Looks y’all had fun!!

[@ThroughMyLens]

We had a blast for sure

[@joshfisher3342]

Top Pot Donuts are indeed on of the best I’ve had, went there last year after seeing your previous Seattle video. Now a must go to, on future trips. Thanks for the all the great videos.

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem! I love that spot for sure!

[@judytaienao5344]

Nice, Seattle is one of my favorite places to visit ❤

[@ThroughMyLens]

I agree!

[@martharunstheworld]

Archie McPhee's is my favorite place in Seattle! It's the BEST store in the world!!! I love that place!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Heck yes, love that spot!

[@mixeddrinks8100]

one of my favorite places on earth the chihuly glass garden. Just epic. Truly a beauty, one of my favorite museum ever. Great city for visit, everything is condensed, but a short drive to Tacoma and the glass museum is also pretty cool. The Monorail is also pretty good to get around with, a bit expensive but very cool.

[@ThroughMyLens]

SO glad you have experience it as well, it is such an amazing spot. I will have to head to Tacoma next time

[@poges]

Love the sculptures too.

[@conniebooe57]

Love seeing you and Amy together. She is so beautiful. Watch talking with yours hands. You cover Amy’s face up a lot just talking with your hands. Great video.

[@DianeWilliams-s2k]

I’m with Amy, it looked like a Guitar Tornado 🎸 🌪️

[@RonHanks]

You guys are so cute! I'm so glad after that train ride that the final destination paid off!

[@wanderlust62]

Yes, Amy! Definitely a guitar tornado! Those drink glasses, mugs. . . are so cool! Glad to see you nightmare train ride ended up with a beautiful day for viewing! (You wouldn't have been there for that gorgeous sunset on the wheel!)

[@ThroughMyLens]

That is for sure true, it was totally worth it!

[@JohnLRice]

Nice travelogue, folks! 🤗🤗

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks! 😃

[@ElaineDavis-dh9qk]

Thanks for doing this!! We need to get there for the first time ❤❤

[@ThroughMyLens]

It is an amazing city for sure

[@melindacohea127]

So glad you got a great day after that horrible train trip.

[@RaymondMcNamaraJr]

Happy to see this since my next Amtrak trip is from NYC to Seattle when i have the $$$

[@DyanK614]

I have never been to Seattle - it looks like my kind of place. The Chihuly museum is at the top of my list of places to go- so beautiful. I really hope that you flew home and did not need to take a train!

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha we for sure flew home 😂

[@davidmelis9895]

If I had the money, I would love to have a Chihuly piece of glass. I love the lobby of the Bellagio in Las Vegas with all of his artwork

[@liannebedard5521]

You can see two great pieces at the entrances to Benaroya Hall…and hear music in the best acoustic spot….

[@johnperry5102]

we were in seattle last year and found it to congested

[@liannebedard5521]

Congested? It’s empty…except at rush hour on I-5…

[@justincosplay]

Added so many to my Seattle list ! Great video. If you haven’t already been strong water is my fav tiki bar in Anaheim.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Oh awesome, we will have to try it!!

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

Great list. I missed a couple of these on my last trip as we ran out of time. I love a good Tiki bar.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoy the tiki bars with us, they are so fun

[@neverhomepnw]

I recommend Serious Pie for a great pizza spot!

[@toymaster5464]

Hmmmm, been living up here for the past 6 years and haven't experience all the places to go to yet! If you love nature and the outdoors, this is a place to visit. Oh and if it's raining Washingtonian's don't use an umbrella! 😅 it's quite crazy!

[@ChillSpaceLounge]

it's very hard to watch your videos while working on mine 🤣 Love both your channels. Wife and I have been to many of your suggestions here in CA.

[@conniepharr7426]

I’ve only been to the Chihuly Museum once but for me, it was breathtaking. Pictures and videos don’t truly capture the artistry and magnitude of some of the pieces. Definitely worth going to see and there is an outdoor glass garden as well.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I totally agree!

[@okiecubsfan1961]

I would not do the revolving deck. We were there 2 years ago after our Alaskan cruise. I loved all the panels that told how it was made. We did the Pike market before the cruise, it was really neat. Didn't get to see the other stuff.

[@janfitzgerald3615]

If you don’t mind a little suggestion, and this is something many visitors get wrong it’s Pike Place Market, not Pike’s Place, it’s named after the street it’s on Pike Place. 😉

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha good call, I knew when I watched it back that I was saying it wrong on the pre recorded video haha

[@janfitzgerald3615]

@@ThroughMyLens I enjoyed your video. ❤️

[@gloriataruc8371]

I love Chihuly! Was there last year before taking a cruise! last October! Going back in two weeks with some friends! The gum walls was gross!

[@ThroughMyLens]

That's awesome you are going back soon! I agree it is gross haha

[@gloriataruc8371]

@@ThroughMyLens so gross! Thank you for replying! Your twins are beautiful and well behaved! 🙏🙏🙏

[@yashovardhan9841]

I am based in Seattle and a big fan of yours. Do host a meetup for your fans if you're still here 😊

[@verarosenberg214]

I would definitely go to a Through My Lens meetup here in Seattle!

[@ThroughMyLens]

I will have to do that next time! I am not there anymore, back in CA

[@yashovardhan9841]

@@ThroughMyLens Thanks, I look forward to it 🙂

[@CarCampSeattle]

Oh yes, without a car is best. Finding parking is very difficult. it is a very walkable city and there is also a light rail to get around. the last public parking I used in Seattle was $25 so come prepared for that if you plan to drive

[@janerosdeutscher790]

Another great video

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thank you!

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

I think the Seattle weather gods took sympathy on you from your train trip haha

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha I guess so 😂

[@markakira8988]

From the recent Amtrak video and this one, I know your kryptonite: delays and long lines! Have a great Sunday.

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha that sounds about right 😂

[@reneejones7807]

You two have me pricing tickets to Seattle, lol. Great video!

[@mixeddrinks8100]

For those of you thinking about waiting in line for Starbucks at Pike Place, get some of that MEE SUM Bakery dim sum it is 300 ft away past Beechers, personally think it is better Piroshky especially if you got a more Asian oriented pallet.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Good to know, thanks for the tip!

[@charleshamilton9274]

This is a perfect suggestion. Although I think I am a very attentive driver, I never drive when on vacation. More of these, please. San Diego. La Jolla. Santa Barbara. Palm Springs. You get the suggestions, right?

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha sounds good! I have some of those on my California channel. Here is San Diego from 6 months back kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip25gHmpbciGZ9U

[@DoreneMaurice]

I was there with friends back in 2018 had a fantastic time enjoyed all the sights. Do they still have Cinnamon Works down by Starbucks? They have Gluten-Free bakery goods which made my trip even more special.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks for the tip, I will have to check that out next time!

[@realdeal-xf1ww]

You mentioned another park to view but I didnt see the pop up link you pointed to (@9.04) or through the past videos..What/Where is it?😮

[@dudeman5569]

lol hope you rested well after that train ride

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha we got like 5 hours before exploring the city haha

[@PhotowalksTV]

perfect after a certain train ride....

[@ThroughMyLens]

Yes indeed! 😂

[@slighwentwalking2024]

You always do a number of interesting things in each video. ...not sure what to think about.. the gum wall 🤔...🤥🤨🤣

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha yea it is a little gross 😂

[@danek893]

You missed “Swing Around Washington”

[@markyuen2312]

While in Seattle, did you get to meet Frazier Crane, Niles Crane, Daphne, Roz, and Martin Crane (from the T.V. show, Frazier)?? 😃😃

[@semicountryliving3095]

Frazier left Seattle for Boston.

[@clyster3000]

Seattle made up for your train ride! You must have lost out on your hotel did Amtrak reimburse you for that? I am making this trip soon so thanks for both videos!

[@oraliaespinosa4880]

Amy that’s what I said when I seen it in 2009

[@lukewackler]

Do you edit your own videos?

[@ThroughMyLens]

Yes, I do

[@annieis300]

💙💚💙💚💙

[@christophergossler7155]

Only thing I'll travel to Seattle for is to go to a storm, seahawks or mariners game other then that I avoid Seattle like the plague 😂

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha fair enough 😂😂😂

[@christophergossler7155]

But then again I do live just 30 minute drive from there 😂

[@bubbalo3388]

Yeah, the parking and the streets are confusing as heck now. And who thought to make parking in the middle of the street instead of next to the curb was a good idea?🤦‍♂️And don't get me started with all the lanes they took away and with all the one way streets.🤦‍♂️

[@thedogzoo]

$6 for the scooter doesn't sound so bad when you realize gas there is $4.27 a gallon.

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha I guess that is true!

[@crazylarry1959]

HELLO JOSH THE GLASS IS OFF THE WALL IT LOOKS LIKE THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA iIT LIOKS LIKE AN ANEMONE WHY ANYONE WOULD WAIT ON LINE AT THE FIRST STARBUCKS IS BEYOND ME ANYWAY SEATTLE IS AWESOME ONLY IN AMERICA WOULD WE HAVE A GUM WALL TAKE CARE LARRY FROM LONG ISLAND

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks so much Larry for the comment! I agree it does look like the bottom of the sea!

[@TraceNoOne]

How’s the homeless situation

[@AnandSingh-mt1xq]

pretty usual and visible to any big city. Not as extreme as media coverage though

[@semicountryliving3095]

@@AnandSingh-mt1xq yeah, but it wasn’t a thing a decade or so ago. The homeless, graffiti and garbage is pretty bad over there tho.

[@MichaelRei99]

Gum wall? How gross!🤮 Seattle is definitely not high on my list of places to visit. Actually it isn’t on it at all.

[@AnandSingh-mt1xq]

if Seattle grosses you out.. you ll hate NYC streets

[@randysteadman6134]

Would love to go to Seattle heard a lot crime though

[@ThroughMyLens]

There are some not as good areas in downtown but overall I have always felt pretty safe there

[@bubbalo3388]

It's not perfect, but it's safe to visit. There are worse cities.

[@semicountryliving3095]

@@bubbalo3388 I feel safer in Detroit.

[@lenecp61]

I Hope go there before I die.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I hope you can as well!

[@DudeEnterprise]

It's not the town it ised to be. The downfall is sad.