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veguroev · 03-15-2007, 09:48 AM

I'm going to Seattle next weekend and would like to know which places I can visit in the Downtown area. Never been there before so any places you can recommend would be helpful.

fasteddie · 03-15-2007, 10:28 AM

In the downtown area, you can visit the Pike Place Market (home of the flying fish), the Seattle Art Museum, the Space Needle is fairly close to downtown, and the waterfront pier area (with the Ye Olde Curiousity Shop). There's also some good shopping downtown too, with major stores like the flagship Nordstrom store, Macy's, and an assortment of boutiques and high end fashion shops.

The duck tour is also supposed to be pretty good:

http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com

Have fun!

veguroev · 03-15-2007, 10:37 AM

Thanks, fast Eddie after seeing the vido of ridetheducks I went ahead and bought tickets. That sounds llike fun!

fasteddie · 03-15-2007, 01:50 PM

You're quite welcome! Enjoy Seattle!

margaritaville · 03-15-2007, 03:00 PM

The music experience is close to the space needle also. We had a great time there looking at all the old rock and roll mementos.

veguroev · 03-15-2007, 03:09 PM

What about food? any recommendations?

margaritaville · 03-15-2007, 03:28 PM

salmon, salmon, salmon and more salmon. There is a great place in the market on the same side as the fish market that makes a great chowder in a bread bowl. There are also great oysters in some resturants. Oh, and don't forget to take a peek at the first Starbucks (bare boobs

) right across from the market.

margaritaville · 03-15-2007, 03:36 PM

There is also a resturant at the top of the space needle (great view on a clear day but a little pricey

). Make sure you take clothes that you can layer as it is sometimes chilly.

Gracie2006 · 03-15-2007, 05:09 PM

For food, I don't think the Space Needle is worth the money. If you want to avoid some tourist traps and experience the real Seattle, My top picks are McCormick's on 4th and Columbia and my utmost favorite is Palisade at the Elliott Bay Marina. They also have a grill/cafe there for more casual dining. By far the best food that Seattle has to offer.

A fun trip is to go out to West Seattle and visit Alkai Beach and eat at Salty's Fish n Chips. Another fun haunt is downtown Edmonds, north of Seattle. If you are bringing your Yorkie, University Village in the University district is dog friendly.

If you really want to experience Seattle, walk on board one of the Ferry's going from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Take the Ferry round trip. The views are beautiful!

The Seattle Art Museum is a great place to visit. I believe the Bodies exhibit is still here on Pike street. And don't forget Pioneer Square and the underground tour, and all of the great shops in that area.

Lastly, you must visit the Bank of America tower, formerly the Columbia Tower at 4th and Columbia. The top floor restaurant has the best ladies room. You won't believe the views!

Have fun while you are here!

veguroev · 03-15-2007, 05:27 PM

Thanks Gracie2006,
Unfortunately, I'm not going to take Jerome or Chiki with me. Husband is going on business and I'm going with him but since he has to work I will have to entertained myself and find places to go to. I definetely want to see the first Starbucks since I love that coffee. I have a list of the places now between fasteddie, you and margaritaville have given enough info. Someone told me about a train that goes from Seattle to Vancouver in one day I think that would be fun too, do you know what train is that? is it a one day trip or longer?
Thanks

BubblPopElectrc · 03-15-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie

In the downtown area, you can visit the Pike Place Market (home of the flying fish), the Seattle Art Museum, the Space Needle is fairly close to downtown, and the waterfront pier area (with the Ye Olde Curiousity Shop). There's also some good shopping downtown too, with major stores like the flagship Nordstrom store, Macy's, and an assortment of boutiques and high end fashion shops.

The duck tour is also supposed to be pretty good:

http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com

Have fun!

Semi off-topic, but I didn't know that the duck tour was a chain-type thing. They have that in downtown Philadelphia, and I live in the area where it goes through and stuff.. here it is VERY popular, esp. when it's warm. Sometimes when it's warm out, and I have my windows open, I constantly hear them going by playing YMCA and making noises with their quaker things.. I just wanna stab my ears out.

Gracie2006 · 03-15-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veguroev

Thanks Gracie2006,
Unfortunately, I'm not going to take Jerome or Chiki with me. Husband is going on business and I'm going with him but since he has to work I will have to entertained myself and find places to go to. I definetely want to see the first Starbucks since I love that coffee. I have a list of the places now between fasteddie, you and margaritaville have given enough info. Someone told me about a train that goes from Seattle to Vancouver in one day I think that would be fun too, do you know what train is that? is it a one day trip or longer?
Thanks

Are you talking about Vancouver BC? (We have a Vancouver WA too). My girlfriend took the train from Seattle to Vancouver BC. It was a 3-4 hour trip one way as I recall. She stayed the night. I suppose if you took an early enough train you could do the trip in one day, but it would not give you much time for shopping. Shopping is the best part of Vancouver BC! Ha Ha

fasteddie · 03-15-2007, 08:30 PM

Definitely get seafood in Seattle, there's tons of it around. Bluwater Bistro is good, there's a few of them around town. Palisade's is a nice place with an amazing view, as is Salty's on Alki.

For steak, the Metropolitan Grill (downtown) and El Gaucho (downtown) are really good.

If you like Chinese food, there's many Chinese restaurants in the Chinatown (International District), which is just a few minutes south of downtown. Seafood Garden and Honey Court are good Chinese restaurants.

There's also many sushi places around Seattle, like I Love Sushi and Shiro's.

Now you're making me hungry!

Catrina · 03-15-2007, 10:53 PM

I live close to Seattle~ go with what Fasteddie said

Oh and dont forget to bring an umbrella... the weather can change in minutes... from sunny.. to rain.. to hail.. back to rain

veguroev · 03-16-2007, 07:53 PM

Thank you all for all the great suggestions. Eddie, I will make sure I visit if not all most of the restaurants you recommend. I love eating and trying new kinds of foods too.
You all have been so helpful

03-15-2007, 09:48 AM	#1
veguroev Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,627	Anyone from Seattle? I'm going to Seattle next weekend and would like to know which places I can visit in the Downtown area. Never been there before so any places you can recommend would be helpful. __________________ THE MORE PEOPLE I KNOW, THE MORE I LOVE MY DOGS. CHIKIS, OSCARITO, JEROME, AND THE CATS KIKI, AND NEGRITA

03-15-2007, 10:28 AM	#2
fasteddie *YT 5000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,794	In the downtown area, you can visit the Pike Place Market (home of the flying fish), the Seattle Art Museum, the Space Needle is fairly close to downtown, and the waterfront pier area (with the Ye Olde Curiousity Shop). There's also some good shopping downtown too, with major stores like the flagship Nordstrom store, Macy's, and an assortment of boutiques and high end fashion shops. The duck tour is also supposed to be pretty good: http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com Have fun! __________________ YODA & WINKY R ::: Winky's 2nd Birthday! ::: Yoda's 6th Birthday!

03-15-2007, 10:37 AM	#3
veguroev Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,627	Thanks, fast Eddie after seeing the vido of ridetheducks I went ahead and bought tickets. That sounds llike fun! __________________ THE MORE PEOPLE I KNOW, THE MORE I LOVE MY DOGS. CHIKIS, OSCARITO, JEROME, AND THE CATS KIKI, AND NEGRITA

03-15-2007, 01:50 PM	#4
fasteddie *YT 5000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,794	You're quite welcome! Enjoy Seattle! __________________ YODA & WINKY R ::: Winky's 2nd Birthday! ::: Yoda's 6th Birthday!

03-15-2007, 03:00 PM	#5
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 1,023	The music experience is close to the space needle also. We had a great time there looking at all the old rock and roll mementos. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on

03-15-2007, 03:09 PM	#6
veguroev Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,627	What about food? any recommendations? __________________ THE MORE PEOPLE I KNOW, THE MORE I LOVE MY DOGS. CHIKIS, OSCARITO, JEROME, AND THE CATS KIKI, AND NEGRITA

03-15-2007, 03:28 PM	#7
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 1,023	salmon, salmon, salmon and more salmon. There is a great place in the market on the same side as the fish market that makes a great chowder in a bread bowl. There are also great oysters in some resturants. Oh, and don't forget to take a peek at the first Starbucks (bare boobs ) right across from the market. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on

03-15-2007, 03:36 PM	#8
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 1,023	There is also a resturant at the top of the space needle (great view on a clear day but a little pricey ). Make sure you take clothes that you can layer as it is sometimes chilly. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on

03-15-2007, 05:09 PM	#9
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 3,851	For food, I don't think the Space Needle is worth the money. If you want to avoid some tourist traps and experience the real Seattle, My top picks are McCormick's on 4th and Columbia and my utmost favorite is Palisade at the Elliott Bay Marina. They also have a grill/cafe there for more casual dining. By far the best food that Seattle has to offer. A fun trip is to go out to West Seattle and visit Alkai Beach and eat at Salty's Fish n Chips. Another fun haunt is downtown Edmonds, north of Seattle. If you are bringing your Yorkie, University Village in the University district is dog friendly. If you really want to experience Seattle, walk on board one of the Ferry's going from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Take the Ferry round trip. The views are beautiful! The Seattle Art Museum is a great place to visit. I believe the Bodies exhibit is still here on Pike street. And don't forget Pioneer Square and the underground tour, and all of the great shops in that area. Lastly, you must visit the Bank of America tower, formerly the Columbia Tower at 4th and Columbia. The top floor restaurant has the best ladies room. You won't believe the views! Have fun while you are here! __________________ I love my precious babies Gracie and Holly! Gracie Wuvs Bailey! Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls!

03-15-2007, 05:27 PM	#10
veguroev Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,627	Thanks Gracie2006, Unfortunately, I'm not going to take Jerome or Chiki with me. Husband is going on business and I'm going with him but since he has to work I will have to entertained myself and find places to go to. I definetely want to see the first Starbucks since I love that coffee. I have a list of the places now between fasteddie, you and margaritaville have given enough info. Someone told me about a train that goes from Seattle to Vancouver in one day I think that would be fun too, do you know what train is that? is it a one day trip or longer? Thanks __________________ THE MORE PEOPLE I KNOW, THE MORE I LOVE MY DOGS. CHIKIS, OSCARITO, JEROME, AND THE CATS KIKI, AND NEGRITA

03-15-2007, 08:30 PM	#13
fasteddie *YT 5000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,794	Definitely get seafood in Seattle, there's tons of it around. Bluwater Bistro is good, there's a few of them around town. Palisade's is a nice place with an amazing view, as is Salty's on Alki. For steak, the Metropolitan Grill (downtown) and El Gaucho (downtown) are really good. If you like Chinese food, there's many Chinese restaurants in the Chinatown (International District), which is just a few minutes south of downtown. Seafood Garden and Honey Court are good Chinese restaurants. There's also many sushi places around Seattle, like I Love Sushi and Shiro's. Now you're making me hungry! __________________ YODA & WINKY R ::: Winky's 2nd Birthday! ::: Yoda's 6th Birthday!

03-15-2007, 10:53 PM	#14
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,244	I live close to Seattle~ go with what Fasteddie said Oh and dont forget to bring an umbrella... the weather can change in minutes... from sunny.. to rain.. to hail.. back to rain

03-16-2007, 07:53 PM	#15
veguroev Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,627	Thank you all for all the great suggestions. Eddie, I will make sure I visit if not all most of the restaurants you recommend. I love eating and trying new kinds of foods too. You all have been so helpful __________________ THE MORE PEOPLE I KNOW, THE MORE I LOVE MY DOGS. CHIKIS, OSCARITO, JEROME, AND THE CATS KIKI, AND NEGRITA