Seattle?

[Paendragon]

I'm there for three days for a conference. Anything a must see?

 

[IndieSnob]

Well, what do you like to do?

 

[Paendragon]

That's the problem. I'm not much of a sightseer, really.

Around here I tend to go find a place to listen to some live music. Nothing too loud, though (unless you're talking about an arena). Loud music is an enclosed space annoys the shit out of me. I'll go with the jazz bar, or lounge-type place.

I just figured if I'm traveling, I may as well see something, though, you know?

 

[IndieSnob]

Well, here is what I think is good around the city.

Space Needle is cool to go up into (or so I've heard from family/friends that visited. I don't do heights).

Probably off season, but I'd look up the Ballard Locks for watching the wild salmon going through it.

Pike Place Market - It's the huge market downtown where they throw the fish. Lots of interesting things to look at.

Seattle Underground Tour - It's down in Pioneer Square, Sight of the original city before it was burned.

If you want some really good local food, try any of Tom Douglas's establishments in downtown (just google his name). Amazingly good food at all of them. Palace Kitchen is one of my favorites.

You could take a ferry to one of the islands. Look up which one has the most touristy type stuff. It's been years, and maybe someone like Sinny, Alabama, etc. etc. could recommend one.

Shorties down in Belltown - It's a really cool bar filled with pinball tables, awesome hot dogs and pretty cool crowd.

Seattle Art Museum usually has some good exhibits. Seattle Asian Art Museum as well.

I'll let someone else fill in the rest.

 

[John Doe]

Well, here is what I think is good around the city.

Space Needle is cool to go up into (or so I've heard from family/friends that visited. I don't do heights).

Probably off season, but I'd look up the Ballard Locks for watching the wild salmon going through it.

Pike Place Market - It's the huge market downtown where they throw the fish. Lots of interesting things to look at.

Seattle Underground Tour - It's down in Pioneer Square, Sight of the original city before it was burned.

If you want some really good local food, try any of Tom Douglas's establishments in downtown (just google his name). Amazingly good food at all of them. Palace Kitchen is one of my favorites.

You could take a ferry to one of the islands. Look up which one has the most touristy type stuff. It's been years, and maybe someone like Sinny, Alabama, etc. etc. could recommend one.

Shorties down in Belltown - It's a really cool bar filled with pinball tables, awesome hot dogs and pretty cool crowd.

Seattle Art Museum usually has some good exhibits. Seattle Asian Art Museum as well.

I'll let someone else fill in the rest.

Fill in what? That's pretty much all there is, at least in Seattle proper.

 

[blunt_trauma]

you're just hoping some seatle lit lady will reply,

''me. naked. with your cock in my mouth.''

 

[John Doe]

you're just hoping some seatle lit lady will reply,

''me. naked. with your cock in my mouth.''

He'd have better luck with any other city. Seattle is the lesbian capitol of the world.

 

[Wife of Bath]

I loved the underground tour when I did it, I definitely recommend it.

If you have a sweet tooth, there's a lovely chocolate shop called The Chocolate Box that features artisan chocolate from all over the city and local area. The drinking chocolate is incredible.

And, if you are a foodie...I recommend Lark with my whole heart. Try the foie gras. Don't waste your money on Canlis.

the end.

 

[Frizzle_Fry]

Scifi museum...it's right down by the space needle. Last time I went they had a Battlestar Galactica exhibit that was way cool....if your into that sort of thing.

 

[paganangel]

you'd love the wilderness outside the city, if you have the time.

 

[paganangel]

oh, as for touristy stuff, i have heard the underground tour is great. i actually loved the market and waterfront though.

 

[iamtimmyz]

Pike Street Market , lots to see, eat, and hear with all of the arts and cultures on display.

 

[Paendragon]

Well, here is what I think is good around the city.

Space Needle is cool to go up into (or so I've heard from family/friends that visited. I don't do heights).

Probably off season, but I'd look up the Ballard Locks for watching the wild salmon going through it.

Pike Place Market - It's the huge market downtown where they throw the fish. Lots of interesting things to look at.

Seattle Underground Tour - It's down in Pioneer Square, Sight of the original city before it was burned.

If you want some really good local food, try any of Tom Douglas's establishments in downtown (just google his name). Amazingly good food at all of them. Palace Kitchen is one of my favorites.

You could take a ferry to one of the islands. Look up which one has the most touristy type stuff. It's been years, and maybe someone like Sinny, Alabama, etc. etc. could recommend one.

Shorties down in Belltown - It's a really cool bar filled with pinball tables, awesome hot dogs and pretty cool crowd.

Seattle Art Museum usually has some good exhibits. Seattle Asian Art Museum as well.

I'll let someone else fill in the rest.

I'm not sure what it says about me that the bar sounds the most interesting, and it's mostly because of the pinball.

I'll probably check out the market, too.

 

[Paendragon]

you're just hoping some seatle lit lady will reply,

''me. naked. with your cock in my mouth.''

Hah! You have a beautiful mind.

 

[Paendragon]

I loved the underground tour when I did it, I definitely recommend it.

If you have a sweet tooth, there's a lovely chocolate shop called The Chocolate Box that features artisan chocolate from all over the city and local area. The drinking chocolate is incredible.

And, if you are a foodie...I recommend Lark with my whole heart. Try the foie gras. Don't waste your money on Canlis.

the end.

I an a foodie. Thanks . . . that was my next question. "If you had one restaurant to eat at", etc.

Scifi museum...it's right down by the space needle. Last time I went they had a Battlestar Galactica exhibit that was way cool....if your into that sort of thing.

Embarrassingly enough, I am.

you'd love the wilderness outside the city, if you have the time.

Yeah, I wish I did.

 

[Paendragon]

I may have to check out the underground as it keeps popping up on everyone's radar.

 

[JohnnySavage]

I've never heard of the Seattle Underground. Now I must see it.

Interesting

 

[Wife of Bath]

I an a foodie. Thanks . . . that was my next question. "If you had one restaurant to eat at", etc.

I may have to check out the underground as it keeps popping up on everyone's radar.

Lark is wonderful. One of my top ten meals of 2011 and I eat very, very well.

The Underground is really interesting but a bit kitschy. They definitely are playing to the tourist. Seeing the underground was worth it though, in my opinion. Fascinating.

I've never heard of the Seattle Underground. Now I must see it.

See above.

 

[CaudaLinea]

For everyday eating, Red Mill burgers or Dick's for casual. Also: Poppy, Quinn's, Lark and Dahlia Lounge for splurge dinners. Agreed with MYW, skip Canlis. Boring.

For more eating, head to the International District from 4th to 12th on Jackson. Great neighborhood. Banh mi sandwiches at Saigon Deli, Malaysian food at Malay Satay Hut, Barbecue pork at KauKau, Szechuan at Seven Stars Pepper. Shop at Uwajimaya, a gynormous Japanese food emporium/grocery store/food court.

On the edges of the ID are two foodie stops, try Salumi, a great sandwich place (always a line out the door), and shop at Little John's PFI, a great foodie grocery store, for staples if you need any while there.

For quirky fun, visit Archie McPhee, a really hilarious toy store in Wallingford. Follow that up with a visit to the Fremont Troll, a wicked piece of guerilla public art.

You HAVE to go to the Olympic waterfront sculpture park. You can sit and soak in Elliott Bay, lots of chairs there. Head to Seattle Art Museum after, or you can head up the hill a bit and hit the EMP and SciFi museum. Skip the Space Needle. Anticlimatic. The Pike Place Market it close to the sculpture park, too. So is the Alaskan Way waterfront.

Elliott Bay Book Company is worth the trip. Pair it with a tour of Capitol Hill's historic homes, just explore the area east of Broadway. Seattle University on the south side of Capitol Hill has a beautiful campus, you could walk around and lollygag.

For outdoors fun, if you have time, head to the Olympic National Park, or go to Anacortes and ferry over to the San Juan islands.

The Seattle Underground tour is touristy, but kitschy fun.

PM me if you want more specific suggestions. I know hidden Seattle pretty well.

 

[VaticanAssassin]

I'm there for three days for a conference. Anything a must see?

The bums....they have the best bums in the country

 

[blunt_trauma]

The bums....they have the best bums in the country

mine is bigger.

 

[CaudaLinea]

You could take a ferry to one of the islands. Look up which one has the most touristy type stuff. It's been years, and maybe someone like Sinny, Alabama, etc. etc. could recommend one.

Ha! I just saw this. I suggested The San Juans in my other post, but if short on time, Vashon is a great destination. Skip Tillacum Village. Gah. Touristy and... ugh. Just don't. Skip Bainbridge and Kingston.

 

[VaticanAssassin]

mine is bigger.

A: Proof
B: You silly English

 

[alabama]

you're just hoping some seatle lit lady will reply,

''me. naked. with your cock in my mouth.''

I was going to say "My titties" but not now!

 

[thør]

I'm there for three days for a conference. Anything a must see?

You can drop by and see my in-laws. I was last there (actually, just east of Seattle in Redmond) for two days of meetings, and didn't take time to see them.