Seattle
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| Green Lake Park-Northwest |
| Description |
| This is a beautiful park in a very crowded area a couple miles outside of downtown. It's a couple miles and it circles a beautiful lake. Sitting at the lake, you can see mountains off in the distance. A must-do. |
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7298 W Green Lake Dr N |
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| Pike Place Fish Company |
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| While it's technically just a seafood counter, this place is that and much, much more. Right at the beginning of Pike Place Market, these guys are world famous--for throwing fish. Their lively sales style is known around the world and has appeared in promotional videos. It's a big crowd draw to see them throw fish across the counter to one another and yell back and forth the whole time. |
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86 Pike St |
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| Pike Place Market |
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| The second most famous landmark next to the Space Needle, this a must see/do. It's a huge market close to the water in downtown Seattle. There are lots of great restaurants and a lot of cool, quirky shops. This place has a ton of personality. |
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1535 Pike Pl |
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| SAFECO Field |
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| Take in a tour of Safeco Field, the Seattle Mariner's ballpark. They take you into the press and owner's boxes, down onto the field and into the dugout, and give you history of the stadium. On game days after 6pm, they have tours at 10:30 and 12:30. For non-game days, they also have a 2:30. For game days before 6, there are no tours given. |
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1250 1st Ave S |
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| Doc's Marina Bar And Grill |
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| My absolute favorite place in the world. Sitting in the grass has an amazing view of the mountains, the marina and Seattle in the distance. I'd highly recommend the Moose Drool beer, if they have it. |
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403 Madison Ave S |
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| Greenlake Bar & Grill |
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| After a nice walk in the park, head to the bar for a great selection of beer. Moose Drool is my favorite here, but there are another 10, none of which is a Bud or Coors--yipee! Try the Greek Feta wrap with chicken. If you're in the mood for a festive cocktail, try the Raspberry Lemonade--it's got a kick. Quick tip for you non-Pacific Northwesterners: if you want seltzer water at the bar, it's called soda water here. |
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7200 E Green Lake Dr N |
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| Impromptu Wine bar (http://www.impromptuwinebar.com) |
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| Nice little wine bar. Good menu and an excellent wine selection. |
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4235 E Madison St |
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| Pyramid Alehouse |
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| Right across from Safeco Field, this is a great bar/restaurant that features every kind of Pyramid brew you could imagine. Nice inside with friendly bartenders and good food. For a great burger (one of the best I've had in a while), try the Pyramid burger. |
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1201 1st Ave S |
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| Eagle Harbor Inn (http://www.theeagleharborinn.com) |
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| By far the best B&B that I've stayed at. It's really more of a hotel than a B&B, as they don't serve breakfast... But the most important thing is that you have a view of the water and you're less than 50 feet from my favorite bar - Doc's Bar and Grill. |
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291 Madison Ave S |
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| Westin Seattle (http://www.starwood.com) |
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| Nice, comfortable hotel within 5 minutes walking distance of the downtown area. The rooms are large, but they're comfortable, with a couch, chair and a heavenly bed. Important: The Westin's parking rates are exorbinate ($26 for self park, and $29 for valet. Instead, park at the Westin office building (not affiliated with the hotel). They give a hotel nightly rate of $15/night. It's on 5th after making the left from Lenora. |
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1900 5th Ave |
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| Greggs Greenlake Cycle |
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| In the Greenlake area just outside of downtown. They rent bicycles on the cheap ($5-10 bucks an hour) and are right next to the park for easy access. FYI: Plan to spend some time looking for parking, as it's at a premium in this area. |
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7007 Woodlawn Ave Ne |
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| Flying Fish (http://www.flyingfishseattle.com) |
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| Fantastic fresh fish restaurant in downtown Seattle along restaurant row. They have new entrees everyday depending on what comes in. I got the clams appetizer and the Mahi Mahi entree which were unbelievable. I'd also recommend the desserts. I got the Semifreddo which was awesome. Nice environment, cheerful staff and bartender. It gets quite busy so either plan or ordering at the bar or making a reservation. |
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2234 1st Ave |
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| La Isla Bonita |
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| On the great island of Bainbridge, I believe this restaurant reigns. Best fish tacos you're ever gonna have. They have some sort of spicy sauce that makes the tacos excellent. Highly recommended. |
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316 Winslow Way E |
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| Maximilien Restaurant (http://www.maximilienrestaurant.com) |
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| Located in Pike Place Market (same floor as the guys who throw the fish), this place is known for its mussels and I understand why. It's a French restaurant and it's not very large so it fills quickly. Definitley get the mussels. I got the mariniere, which was with garlic and tomatoes--excellent. It's a huge portion so be hungry, and you can probably do without the salad. |
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81a Pike St |
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| Olympic Deli |
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| Tiny little hole in the wall, right next to the Olympic Hotel on Pine Street. Not open on the weekends. Excellent ham egg and cheese croissants for $2 and they're huge. It's a local spot so be prepared to wait in line. |
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215 Pine St |
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| Palace Kitchen |
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| Home of the best burger in Seattle, probably the best one that you're ever going to have. It's a couple blocks behind the Westin and is set as a late night eatery. Excellent food, good beer list, great place to check out. |
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2030 5th Ave |
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| Pegasus Coffee House & Gallery |
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| Cool, rather busy local coffee shop right on the marina in Bainbridge next to Docs. For breakfast, they only have two things. I'd recommend the breakfast omellete. All the coffee is good and I loved the chai tea. |
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131 Parfitt Way Sw |
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| Shy Giant Frozen Yogurt |
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| Nice little frozen yogurt/smoothie place across from Pike Place Market (across the street that enters the market). I recommend the all fruit smoothie, which was quite good. |
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1500 Pike St, Suite #16 |
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| Top Pot Doughnuts (http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com) |
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| Fantastic doughnuts and coffee right next to the Westin downtown. |
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2124 5th Ave |
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| Typhoon (http://www.typhoonrestaurants.com) |
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| Very good Thai food. Located just under Pike Place Market. |
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1400 Western Ave |
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| Wild Ginger (http://www.wildginger.net) |
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| Tasty Thai food in downtown Seattle, right in the heart of things. Think of it as a better PF Changs. I recommend the short ribs and the mongolian noodles. Definitely grab a glass of riesling to cut the spiciness of the dishes. |
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1401 3rd Ave |
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| Eddie Bauer (http://www.eddiebauer.com) |
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| This is their flagship store in the Pacific Place mall in downtown Seattle. They've got a great selection and you can always find good deals. Check out their backpacks/luggage. I found a great backpack that was 30% off. |
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1330 5th Ave |
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| Nordstroms Rack |
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| Discount Nordstroms shopping. Not quite my thing... Tip #1: Go to the Olympic Diner for protein. Hydration is key so get the bottle of water. Tip #2: Proceed to the shoe floor immediately. Grab your complimentary bag and get moving. Tip #3: Go to your shoe size and the one size above it. Drop to the floor and start trying on shoes. If the fit, put them in your bag and keep going. Tip #4: Follow associates with garbage cans on wheels. Follow the woman that's pushing a garbage can with your size on the can (they're all labeled). |
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1601 2nd Ave |
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| Winery Name |
| Chateau Saint Michelle Winery |
| Description |
| Directly across from the Columbia Winery, this winery is also known for its inexpensive, but quality, wines. The back of the winery has $5 tastings, which are typically higher end wines. It's a bit pretentious, but the wine is quite good and well worth the price. They also have a rather extensive wine shop. |
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14111 Ne 145th St |
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| Columbia Winery |
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| Make this the last stop on your wine tour, as the winery closes after the others at 7pm. Known for its moderately priced wines, they have a nice facility and 4-5 wines to taste for free, or a reserve tasting for $5. Also a very nice shop. |
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14030 Ne 145th St |
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| Winery Name |
| Silver Lake Winery (http://www.silverlakewinery.com) |
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| In addition to the Silver Lake wines, they also have two other vineyards that they serve for tasting. Most wines were less than $12 and were quite tasty. |
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15029 Woodinville Redmond Rd Ne |
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