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.

It's a very small park, but, the value is right there in the name. You'll forget that as you admire the sailboats float by in the Shishole and Elliott Bays in front of the Olympic Mountains. Do not spill your $8 coffee on your $400 distressed jeans cause you're in awe.

Don't mind the shake as you admire the view of downtown Seattle on this crumbling bridge many are afraid to cross. Don't forget to smile and wave at the terrified people driving by. This could be the last time you see each other.

The Port of Seattle, Elliot Bay, and the south side of downtown greet you as you meander around this humble patch of grass. Stop staring down people walking by though because now you're acting creepy.

Visit this somewhat secret, uncrowded beach on a clear day, and take in the view of Mt. Rainier, Poverty Bay, spruce trees, and fluffy clouds (when available).

You were lying to your friends from L.A. when you said you'd been to this spot. It's okay. You can go next time. At 1st and Pike, walk through the Main Arcade, under the clock, and around the fish throwers. Pull up a stool in front of the Olympic Mountains and Elliott Bay.

There is a playground, lots of kids with lazy adults, a skatedot (a piece of integrated skateable terrain) and a view of downtown Seattle beside Mt Rainier. Bring a special, mind-altering picnic, let your mind be altered by the view and take it easy on a sunny afternoon.

Jog or walk along a waterfront path while the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains unroll before you. Someday you will climb to the peak of Mount Deception, and wave back at the people standing where you are now.