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Rent an electric boat to glide around Lake Union on a sunny afternoon (Plus members get 20% off). You’ll pick up drinks and snacks for the boat ride, spend a few hours on the water, then end the day with excellent lobster rolls nearby.

Here's your plan for an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Union:

Rent an electric boat, pick up drinks and snacks, cruise around, then enjoy lobster rolls

Afternoon Boat Cruise on Lake Union

Westlake Deli and Grocery in Seattle offers a wide selection of drinks and snacks right next to the dock for convenient boat cruise prep.

Buy Snacks & Drinks

📍This is a no-frills deli/bodega with a solid selection of drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), chips, and sandwiches. It’s next to the dock where you’ll board your electric boat. 

❗️Heads up: 
• Park in the lot out front and plan to leave your car here for 2 hours (pay at the pay station)

Grab drinks and snacks at Westlake Deli and Grocery

Enjoy a sunny day outing at Lake Union with The Electric Boat Company, offering a variety of boats for rent. Perfect for a leisurely cruise or a fun group activity.

Boat Cruise

📍The best thing to do during Seattle summers is get on Lake Union. Electric Boat Co. is the easiest way to make that happen if you don’t own a boat. They rent out a variety of boats and Plus Nudgers get 20% off (text us “Electric Boat Co” to unlock it). 

✅ Before you go: 
• Make a reservation here: http://www.theelectricboatco.com/
• Arrive ~15 mins before your reservation time
• Pack snacks and beverages if you don’t plan on stopping at the deli 
• Bring a deck of cards

🚶‍♀️1 minute walk from the deli to the dock

💪 Pro tips:
• Avoid the donut boats unless you want to go extremely slow. I recommend going with the standard electric boats (~$250 for 2 hrs for up to 10 ppl). 
• For max sunshine, hang in front of Gas Works
• If you want to cruise around, head to Portage Bay to look at the house boats

Go boating around Lake Union

Finish your boat cruise with a late lunch at Bar Harbor in Seattle, enjoying their acclaimed East Coast-style lobster rolls and casual nautical ambiance.

Late Lunch

📍Bar Harbor is a nautical seafood spot that serves excellent East Coast lobster rolls (Maine and CT style). It’s within a larger building in SLU and has bar seating, long picnic tables, and a few private tables. 

🚶‍♀️/🚗 Walk 27 minutes or drive 6 minutes from the dock to Bar Harbor

💪 Pro tips:
• Your best bet for parking is along Fairview Ave N
• I had the Maine lobster roll with a side salad and it was phenomenal


Grab a late lunch at Bar Harbor

We’re huge fans of the pizza sandwiches and pizza at Ananas Pizzeria in Seattle! Definitely check them out!

Here's your plan for enjoying delicious pizza sandwiches and pizzas at Ananas Pizzeria in Seattle

Panuozzo and Pizza in Seattle 🥙🍕

Enjoy delicious panuozzo sandwiches and creative pizzas like Magic Mario at Ananas Pizzeria in First Hill, Seattle—perfect for lunch or happy hour!

Pizza and Sandwiches

✅ Must Order
• Italian stallion Panuozzo 
• Magic Mario pizza
• Meatball pizza
• Lao Pizza 

💪 Pro tips
• Check out their awesome happy hour!
• Now open for lunch! 🤗

Try their pizza and sandwiches!

The Amazon Spheres are an iconic landmark in downtown Seattle! Typically, they’re only reserved for Amazon employees, but on some weekends, you can make a reservation to go inside! 🌱

Here's your plan for exploring diverse plants inside the Amazon Spheres with scenic views and relaxing spots

Explore the gardens in the Amazon Spheres🌿

Explore lush gardens with 40,000+ plants inside the Amazon Spheres! Make a reservation to visit this urban botanical wonder in downtown Seattle.

Garden Exploration

✅ Before you go
• You 100% need a reservation to visit the Amazon Spheres! Make one here: https://www.seattlespheres.com/the-spheres-weekend-public-visits 🌳
• You can make a reservation to go inside on the first and third Saturdays of each month! The spheres are open from 10 AM to 6 PM. ⏰
• Reservations open 15 days before! I recommend making a note in your calendar to make your reservation right when it’s opens! It was difficult to get one! 📆
• You’re asked to keep your visit to about an hour, so others can explore too! 🐠
• Look, but don’t touch!!! It helps keep the plants safe and healthy! 🌵
• Bring an ID! You’ll need it to check in at the front desk before you head in! 🪪

💪 Pro tips
• Don’t miss the cute photo op at the top of the Spheres with the iconic sign! 📸
• If you’re interested, check out the South Lake Union Market in the summer: https://slumarket.com 🛍️

Explore the gardens!

It's maybe the coolest mix of urban life and nature in Seattle.

The Amazon spheres are an iconic landmark downtown,

Typically these are only available for Amazon employees,

but on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month,

anyone can make a reservation to go inside.

The spheres are home to more than 40,000 plants from dozens of different countries.

We saw some pretty cute creatures inside too.

This little guy with the neon orange spots was my favorite.

different levels and taking in all of diversity.

There's a little sunroom where you can relax in the top too,

And if you time it out perfectly in the summer months,

you can walk straight out of the spheres to the South Lake Union Public Market.

Golden Curry in Kent feels like one of those no-fuss places where the food speaks for itself. The buffet has all the comforting staples — dal, butter chicken, biryani, fresh naan — and the flavors are solid and homestyle. It’s the kind of spot you come to when you’re missing familiar food or just want a filling, unpretentious meal. Nothing fancy, just warm, satisfying Indian food that hits the spot.


Here's your plan for indulging in unlimited authentic Indian dishes and desserts at Golden Curry buffet

Eat all you can at this Indian Buffet

Feast on unlimited, homestyle Indian staples at Golden Curry's buffet in Kent — from butter chicken to biryani. Perfect for when you can’t pick just one dish!

Indian Buffet Dining

✅ Before you go
• Go on an empty stomach — the buffet is generous and you’ll want to try a bit of everything. Lunch hours are usually calmer than dinner, especially on weekends.

💪 Pro tips
• Start with the chaat or pakoras and pace yourself — the butter chicken and biryani deserve room on your plate. And don’t skip the dessert station (gulab jamuns are usually worth it).

🍛 Indian Buffet Fix at Golden Curry, Kent

Wouldn't you love to eat as much as you can

at this Indian buffet called Golden Curry in Kent,

from sizzling starters to rich flavorful main courses,

I couldn't stop going back for the Malaykota.

Every entree tasted authentic and delish,

I'm definitely going back when I can't decide what Indian food I'm craving,

and all of it just for $30 a dinner and $25 if you swing by for lunch,

and you get unlimited Mangola Se soda and chai refill.

Let loose, get messy, and set your inner child free at Wicked Rae’s — Seattle’s most joyful, no-rules paint experience. It’s playful, therapeutic, and wildly fun. Book your session at www.wickedraes.org



Here's your plan for letting loose with paint, dancing, expressing freely, and having fun messily at Wicked Rae’s

Get Messy: you don’t even know you need this!

Unleash your creative chaos at Wicked Rae's in Seattle—throw paint, dance, and get messy in a no-rules, joy-filled painting session.

No-rules paint session

✅ Before you go
• Book your session online ahead of time — spots fill up fast, and you don’t want to miss out!

• Wear clothes you’re okay getting messy in — this is all about fun and freedom.

• Arrive a few minutes early to get your protective gear and instructions.

• Bring your playful spirit and be ready to let go of all rules.

• Check their website for any special events or themes before you head over. Hi

💪 Pro tips
• Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

• Let go of perfection — this is about expression, not a masterpiece.

• Use your whole body — dance, jump, and throw paint if you want.

• Trust your instincts and enjoy the music; it’s your creative soundtrack.

• Don’t rush — soak in every moment of freedom.

• Bring a friend for double the fun or go solo for a personal recharge.

Let yourself be chaotic 

Here's your nudge to let loose and get messy on purpose at Wicked Rae’s

You book yourself a session and reach their studio in West Seattle.

They give you the tools and basic directions.

but way more fun and you'll want to come back to experience this release again.

The best part is you don't even have to clean up

the mess and you get to take your at home.