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11:25 should give you time barring any major accident on I5, but if you do not have TSA PreCheck, I highly reccomend you look into SEA Space Saver. You book a time in advance to go through security. Lines army SEA during the summer can be gnarly. If you have TSA AND Clear, you'll be fine. I've been through security 15 minutes or less each time.

Ballard has a lot of good restaurants. Right next to the locks is the Lockspot Cafe. If anyone is a fan of the Deadliest Catch, there's a lot of memorabilia in there. I moved since it was under new ownership so I can't speak to the food now. Ray's Boathouse is a Seattle institution that's right on the water. After the locks, you are very close to Golden Gardens Beach and park- a beautiful beach to take it all in! If you're on the adventurous side, Pestle Rock is northern Thai cuisine with dishes you don't normally find in American Thai restaurants. If you're beer lovers, be sure to stop at Reuben's Brews. It's a family friendly brewery and I happen to think they have the best beer. There's a lot of breweries surrounding Reubens to put my theory to the test! Downtown Ballard is worth exploring as well, with a lot of cute shops.

We met a couple on the cruise who got into a scooter accident. He had such bad break on his arm that it required surgery and she got horrible road rash that the doctor said will leave permanent scarring. The taxi driver on the way home from the hospital said they were lucky as".. a lot of tourists come home in boxes." They also couldn't leave the hospital without upfront payment of the hospital visit. (GET TRAVEL INSURANCE) If you have experience with scooters AND you are comfortable driving on the left hand side of the road (UK, Australia, etc visitor), then have at it. I know driving in Ireland and Scotland with my husband was a 2 person job - he focused on the road while I focused on the GPS and gave visual clues of where to go - especially on the roundabouts! (When we dropped off the car, the person in front of us still had his hospital bracelet on and told Hertz he had no idea where the car was because he was picked up in an ambulance and spent days in the hospital) If your experience with driving on the left and scooters in general is limited, I highly highly discourage you from renting one.

I was here 2 weeks ago. It's what I look forward to the most traveling to Bermuda! The bathrooms are clean and there's outdoor showers to wash your feet off. There is a bar (Prices are high - we paid $9 for a bottle of red stripe), and a food truck.

Unfortunately both the Centurion Lounge and the Sky Club restrict access to 3 hours prior to take off (not including if your flight is delayed, then that time is extended -- or if the airport is your connection). The Centurion lounge at SEA is called a "Studio" because it is one of the (if not the) smallest studio they have. Especially in the summer, there's usually a wait to get in. Also, the Centurion lounge closes at 8pm (bar closing at 7), so just a heads up that this is no longer an option for travelers with later flights.

Global Entry (at least for Pier 91 when I was there in May) was not an option, however, the passport check was very fast regardless.

From downtown (Westlake Center), the light rail doesn't go near pier 91, but you can take the 24 or the 33 bus towards West Magnolia ($2.75pp). It's a 15 minute bus ride, you can pick up at 3rd and Pine (which I wouldn't advise), but you can walk up one block and pick up on 3rd and Virginia.

11am should be doable. Do you have TSA Precheck/CLEAR? If you have both, 11am is easily doable. If you don't have either, I highly recommend SEA Spot Saver, which is kind of like a "FastPass" for regular security: https://www.portseattle.org/SEAspotsaver If you're coming back on a Sunday, you won't have as much traffic through the city. If you come back on a weekday you'll hit a bit of traffic. For reference, I was off fairly late off the boat (8:45) since I'm local, got a Lyft at 9:15 and I was able to get to my house which is twice as long by 10am.

You're in a very central location - very easy walk to Pike Place, Monorail to Space Needle, lots of shops and restaurants. If you are leaving out of Pier 66, you're in walking distance, but Pier 91 will require an uber/taxi/public transportation.

Shhh...house prices are high enough 😉

This is right where I work, no safety warnings other than "be aware of your surroundings because it's a city" type warning.

here's my "megalist" of Seattle foods: 1) Din Tai Fung/Dough Zone ($$)- I like both - they are excellent choices for dumplings and noodles. Din Tai Fung is a global chain where Dough Zone is more local, but you can't go wrong with either. These two places are where I'd miss if we left Seattle. 2) Sushi ($$$) -Momji Sushi in Capitol Hill is PHENOMENAL. There are a lot of good sushi places, but this is a standout for me. 3) Salt and Straw ($) - technically a Portland import and growing nationally, but the best ice cream in the country, hands down. 4) Canon ($$$) - expensive, but their craft cocktails are theatre in itself. On the drink menu, the icon next to the drink description is what it will be served in. Some examples - a glass apple, a metal canon, an IV bag, a Nintendo Cartridge....and more! 5) Rhein Haus ($) is a cozy traditional beer hall with great appetizers. 6) Butcher's Table ($$$$) - is our favorite steak place in the city. I love the ambiance and their steak flights are worth it. 7) Bateau ($$$$) - They were just featured in the NY Times - they pride themselves on using all cuts of meat of the cow - so you'll get cuts that you won't see on most menus. The earlier you can make a reservation in the night, the better- when a cut is gone, it's gone for the evening. 8. Starbucks Reserve Roastery ($) -- skip the "original" Starbucks at Pike Place and go to the Roastery and Reserve room in Capitol Hill. It's a Willy Wonka of coffee - with giant copper roasters, artesian sandwiches, craft cocktails and unique Starbucks gifts for the Starbucks obsessed. The proscuitto, parm, and argula on croissant seems like it can be made anywhere but it is so heavenly. 9. Another Starbucks trick - the Starbucks in Columbia Tower on Floor 40. It's free to go in, and you get views of the city higher than the Space Needle. 10. Craft Beer - We have some of the best craft beer in the country because most hops are grown in Yakima Valley, WA. Be sure to try Reuben's Brews, Fremont Brewing, Cloudburst and Holy Mountain. 11. Some Random Bar ($$) - In Belltown, used to be my go to for Happy Hour. Try the crab nachos and the house made pina colada (for real - wouldn't think Seattle = Pina Colada, but yes, awesome) 12. Dino's Tomato Pie ($)- If you're missing East Coast pizza, this is the closest thing to it. It's owned by a ex-Jersey guy, and we would happily pay out the nose for delivery to get this pizza. I almost brought it home on the train with me. 13. The Pink Door ($$$) - Views of the Sound from Pike Place Market - excellent Italian food, and sometimes there's circus-like acts of entertainment. 14. Quick bites at the Market: Grabbing a Grilled Cheese at Beechers ($) - then walking through the market where the arts and crafts are on the top floor - you'll come to an outdoor patio with views of the sound that's kind of hidden away, and therefore, not as crowded. For a less touristy selection at the market - Farvahar Persian Cafe ($) is a family run stand that is so good. 15. Copperworks Distillery ($$) - Located right near the touristy pier, the building is amazing and their spirits are good enough to take home. (Still Seattle, but not downtown but worth an Uber): 12. Windy City Pie (Greenlake) ($) - really intereting Chicago style pies 13. Cafe Munir (Ballard/Crownhill) ($$) - Our favorite local joint in Ballard for Lebanese food - I miss their hummus and garlic sauce so much. 14. Pestle Rock (Ballard) ($$) - This is Northern Thai food - so beyond a Pad Thai and a Curry Chicken - really interesting dishes. 15. Ray's Boathouse (Ballard) ($$$) - a Seattle staple that's on the water and great seafood. 16. The Masonry (Fremont) ($$) - Great coal fired pies and an amazing craft beer selection, with outdoor seating/fire pits.

There is a Target on 3rd and Pike very close to the market. However, 3rd and Pike tends to attract vagrants. They've done a good job of trying to clean that block but since I haven't been there in awhile, YMMV. There is a Bartells (our local drug store) on 2nd and Wall St which is a 10 minute walk from your hotel.

I live outside the city now, so I've stayed here a couple of times when I knew I wouldn't make the last ferry. It's a great hotel for the price. And good call on canceling the car too!