Wander around the Dawn Redwoods--trees dinosaurs once stood beside--and you'll eventually find the green stairs. Appreciate the view of Salmon Bay, and the Hiram M Chittenden Locks among 570 species, and 1500 varieties of plants from around the world.

Who put this bench here? Who cares? Take a quiet moment to yourself, watch Fremont pass you by and keep an eye on the sliver of alley directly across for a glimpse to 35th Street.

If you don't mind climbing about 100 steps, your efforts will be rewarded with a 360-degree view of the city through caged windows. If it starts raining, stay awhile and read about the history of the park

After your tryst with your paramour in Parsons Gardens, rest across the street, and let the view of Puget Sound help you forget your sins.

Between Madrona and Madison Parks, a hidden shore conceals nude sunbathers and Peeping Toms. Everyone knows you're not just here for the view of Lake Washington.

Go to the very end of what looks like a private drive, and arrive at a small stretch of public beach. Remember you're sandwiched between private beaches, so don't let your excitement of watching ferries pass by get you arrested.

Watch the boats that you can't afford rush past on their way to Puget Sound. Remember to wave or flash!

Follow the twisty silver ribbon on the ground to a panoramic view of Fremont and Lake Washington Ship Canal. Take pictures with the mysterious cement balls.

Sneak between the trees and find the black rocks aliens left behind millions of years ago. Stroll through Olympic Sculpture Park, and take in the view of Puget Sound.

The sign says there's a park here, but it's hard to figure out where to go. Once you find it, it's totally okay to stand and stare at the boats in Lake Union under the I-5 overpass for a few hours.

Views of downtown, Beacon Hill, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains will make you forget you're on a suspended metal platform far above the treetops. Say a Druidic chant as you watch the sun go down through a sunset stone.

Just off the Fremont side, you'll find a sweet spot that gives you an equal view of Queen Anne Hill, Lake Union, the Seattle Skyline and the very top of the Space Needle. It's a little bit of everything in one shot.