Next week Rob has a conference in Seattle and I am going to tag along. He is going to be in meetings most of the time, and I will be free and on my own. I have no idea what there is to do in Seattle (besides a little bit of googling I haven't done much research). Anyone have any suggestions on how I should keep myself entertained? I would love to have some good travel tips, so please, I beg you, share your Seattle favorites with me. I can tell you one thing I plan on doing: sleeping in!!!!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Seattle
Next week Rob has a conference in Seattle and I am going to tag along. He is going to be in meetings most of the time, and I will be free and on my own. I have no idea what there is to do in Seattle (besides a little bit of googling I haven't done much research). Anyone have any suggestions on how I should keep myself entertained? I would love to have some good travel tips, so please, I beg you, share your Seattle favorites with me. I can tell you one thing I plan on doing: sleeping in!!!!
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Oh..I am so jealous. It is so beautiful up there. My suggestion is the Space Needle of course. It really is a neat view. Also, go to Pikes market. It is where they throw the fish. Fun stuff. There is shopping around there too. I hope you have a great time!
Let me know what you find out. Spencer and I are going there next month for our anniversary. I am excited, but mostly because we are leaving the kids home for the first time. Yay!
Go to the Hendrix Museum. Just kidding - that's what I'd do.
I recommend finding a rack of post cards, buying them all, and then finding the places on the post cards. Then, make sure to get a picture of yourself in front of every place pictured on the post card (and make sure your photo looks as much like the post card as possible).
That's the only way to see a city.
Or you could sleep in, wander and discover. Have fun whatever you do.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experience_Music_Project
It has been a number of years since I was there; I went to a conference and got to wander around a bit. I also went to the worlds fair in the mid sixties. It is a delightful place and I will try to remember what I did and saw and will let you know.
D.
I love the Pikes Market, it's the best!
I love the Pikes Market, it's the best!
I have a like/hate relationship with Seattle. I like to visit... but I would HATE to live there. But that's because I'm a Portland girl. And once you've lived in Portland... Seattle just can't compare... (in my opinion!)
Places to visit:
Of course Pike's Place. The famous market. Plan to spend a couple hours just strolling and buying pastries and fresh flowers... watching the guys throw the fish. Make sure to save room for a bowl of chowder. Ivars is delicious.
You also might want to wander down to the waterfront to check out the Puget Sound.
Also it's fun to do some window shopping along 1st Ave. Lots of fun shops. Starbucks are literally on every corner.
Check out "Pioneer Square". And you might even want to take the "Underground Tour". I've never done it, but have heard its pretty fun. www.undergroundtour.com
Make sure to see the outside of the "Experience Music Project". While the inside isn't worth paying the exhorbatant entrance fee... the outside will give you a sneak peak at what architect Frank Gehry might be dreaming up for the big new development in Lehi.
Nearby... the space needle does provide a pretty cool view of the area. Probably worth the entrance fee. Although I'm not sure how much it costs these days.
The Queen Anne neighborhood is okay to drive through... just to see the homes and stuff.
That's all I can think of off the top of my head.
If I think of anything else... I'll post again.
Have fun!
Ooooo, I'm jealous - I love Seattle! I am from Washington, but haven't been forever. First off, enjoy the gorgeous Western Washingtn scenery and weather (in my opinion - some might not think the weather is so nice ;). Second, definitely spend some time downtown - Pike's Place Market is a must, the pier, and great window shopping. Yep - there literally are Starbucks on every corner - its pretty incredible. :) I would also recommend the Experience the Music project. Go see the pretty dancing fountains as well. And have fun just walking around - its a fun city to walk around in. Ah! So jealous..... :) Have fun!
Fun for you! I don't know much about Seattle but I would make sure you sleep in as much as you can!
If you have time, I think you would love Freemont (a neighborhood in Seattle). The old location of counter culture in Seattle (think 60s), it has an actual statue of Lenin (brought there after the fall of the USSR), a troll statue under a bridge, a 1950s rocket, a European style flea market on Sunday mornings and a wonderful cafe called, "Simply Desserts" which is soooo yummy and serves, as you may guess, desserts.
Anyway, you will have lots of fun whatever you do - it's a great city!
Oh, you will love it! I grew up there (part of my childhood), it is so beautiful. If you like seafood, then you are going to be in heaven! Everyone already suggested the great spots, so have so much fun and enjoy! I hope it's clear so you can see Rainier!
I remember eating at Ivors (they're all over the place) and I remember it being very good. (especially the friend clams)
By the way, I made my blog private for now, and I don't have your email address to add you
so if you want you can email it to me
mandycheney@hotmail.com
oh yeah - I forgot and I second Mandy - if you like seafood, then you have to eat some while you are there!
Should be fun! Aunt Leslie might have some additional ideas -- and might enjoy a visit. She and mom have been known to spend some serious time shopping downtown, so I'm sure she knows the area. Enjoy!
That sounds like a ton of fun! I am so glad you are going with him. Have a fabulous time...I wish I could give you some tourist advice but I've never been to Seattle :-(
Perhaps the coolest city I've spent time in... here were a few of my favorites:
In the city center there are a lot of great places to shop. Just wander around (you'll want to check out 5th, in between Pike and Pine). The Pacific Place Mall is pretty nice too, it has places like Tiffany and Co, Coach, Barney's New York, and for people like us, Barnes and Noble, Williams Sonoma, etc.(Pine and 6th). While you're there, be sure to ask to see the dessert tray at Gordon Biersch Brewery... I'm not sure about the food, but their desserts are delicious!
While I'm on the topic of food, there's a Cheesecake factory on Pike and 7th, right across the street from a nice theatre. If you're going for seafood, there's an Ivars on the warf (near Alaskan Way and Madison St) where you can walk up to a little side booth to get chowder or, my favorite, fish and chips. They have a few benches right there on the side where you can toss your extra fries to some very talented seagulls. Also, there's a street a few blocks east of the I-5 called Broadway where you can find any ethnicity of food imaginable (I spent a lot of money over there) and perhaps my favorite dessert store for all things chocolate: Dilettante Chocolates (when you order from their menu it helps if you know some french).
Lets see, a bit further out from downtown you'll need to see REI, it's huge (222 Yale Ave N.), and if you make it over to see Aunt Leslie, try stopping at Bellevue Square Mall (they have an art gallery inside where you can see sketches and stuff from some pretty famous artists, not to mention a Lego store...).
I pretty much spent my evenings in Seattle window shopping, eating out, getting desserts and seeing movies. There are a few art galleries downtown and a new city library that's supposed to be pretty amazing (Seattle Public Library, Madison St and 4th). There are also some pretty fantastic neighborhoods if you feel like going for a drive.
Have fun!
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