Fodor's Seattle by Fodor's Travel Guides

Author:Fodor's Travel Guides [Fodor’s Travel Guides]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Published: 2021-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Phinney Ridge

s Sights

Mostly residential Phinney Ridge and its nearby sister neighborhood of Greenwood are just north of Fremont and east of Ballard. Though most visitors come to “PhinneyWood” for the Woodland Park Zoo, located on the main street of Phinney Avenue (which turns into Greenwood Avenue North), the area around the zoo is worth exploring if you have time. Phinney Ridge is the quieter of the two neighborhoods with a few coffee shops, eateries, and boutiques; on a clear day, you’ll glimpse gorgeous views of the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Olympics to the west as you walk along Phinney Avenue. Farther north on Greenwood Avenue, the denser Greenwood neighborhood features a bustling commercial district with a range of dining options and a few interesting shops. It’s easy to get from downtown Seattle to the PhinneyWood neighborhoods; the No. 5 bus travels all along Phinney Avenue and Greenwood Avenue North, with stops at the zoo and beyond.

Woodland Park Zoo

ZOO | FAMILY | Ninety-two acres are divided into bioclimatic zones here, allowing many animals to roam freely in habitat areas. A jaguar exhibit is the center of the Tropical Rain Forest area, where rare cats, frogs, and birds evoke South American jungles. The Humboldt penguin exhibit is environmentally sound—it uses geothermal heating and cooling to mimic the climes of the penguins’ native home, the coastal areas of Peru. With authentic thatch-roof buildings, the African Village has a replica schoolroom overlooking animals roaming the savanna; the Trail of Vines takes you through tropical Asia; and the Northern Trail winds past rocky habitats where brown bears, wolves, mountain goats, and otters scramble and play. The Reserve Zoomazium is a nature-themed indoor play space for toddlers and young kids, and the Woodland Park Rose Garden (free; located near the zoo’s south entrance) is always a hit. E5500 Phinney Ave. N, Phinney Ridge P206/548–2000 wwww.zoo.org AOct.–Apr. $15.50, May–Sept. $22.95.

r Restaurants

The Cookie Counter

$ | BAKERY | Vegans flock to this tiny dessert shop that serves entirely dairy- and egg-free baked goods and ice cream, though you don’t have to be vegan to appreciate the delicious flavor. The cozy spot, which also offers coffee and espresso, has only a few tables but it’s worth the wait (or take your treats to-go and stroll the neighborhood). Known for: all-vegan menu; cozy spot for a coffee fix;. DAverage main: $5 E7415 Greenwood Ave. N, Greenwood wwww.seattlecookiecounter.com.

HFlintCreek Cattle Co.

$$$ | STEAKHOUSE | Ethically sourced meats, from steak cuts to gamier dishes such as bison, wild boar, and duck, headline the menu at FlintCreek, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook a busy corner of Greenwood. A small-plates section features a cumin-dusted lamb tartare as well as mussels bathed in charred jalapeño-lime butter, while main-dish standouts include a brined pork chop on grits and a hanger steak topped with onion marmalade. Known for: sustainable ingredients; fancy chops and à la carte sides; hip vibe. DAverage main: $30 E8421 Greenwood Ave N., Greenwood P206/457–5656.

Ken’s Market

$ | DELI | The deli counter at Ken’s

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