Edward R Seeto

Let out your inner rock star as you jam at the Rock Box. This Japanese-style karaoke club and nightlife destination offers 11 private rooms for individuals or groups of up to 15 people and a large party room that can hold over 35 guests. If you want to show off your talents to a larger audience, head for the full bar.

Don´t feel like leaving the city for a hike or bike? Check out the Burke Gilman Trail. Once an abandoned railroad line, this paved recreation path provides plenty of hiking, biking, jogging and running opportunities for those in the city. It currently extends about 90 miles in Seattle and further throughout King County in Washington.

Seattle is known for its delicious brews, but Espresso Vivace Roasteria offers something much different than the Starbucks and Seattle´s Best chains found throughout the city. Opened in 1988 and inspired by Northern Italian espresso, Espresso Vivace creates their drinks with the motto "una bella tazza di caffe"–a beautiful cup of coffee.

Enjoy conservative artworks from the nineteenth century at the Frye Art Museum. This art museum contains a permanent collection of over 230 paintings and sculptures by artists such as Franz von Lenbach, Tim Lowly, Franz Stuck and others. In addition to the displayed art, the museum also contains a sizeable library.