Seattle,Washington Vacation Trip

[pedro47]

I was just saying that in order to get to the University from where you are staying the best way will be by car.

Have a good trip. I love Seattle.

Just to mention, one of the best meals (lunch) that I've had in Seattle was at Pike's Market at Uli's Famous Sausage. It's a tiny little place and you may end up sharing a table with other people. They have platters of 2, 3 and 5 links that you can choose which sausages you want (and they come with sides). My dd and I split one of the platters when we went there.

Thanks I will add this to my list.

 

[pedro47]

Thanks everyone for some outstanding suggestions.

 

[bjones9942]

Speaking of food ... If you like Indian food, while in Seattle you should have lunch at Pabla. It's on 2nd Avenue between Pike and Pine streets. Excellent lunch buffet!

Ok, here's the scoop on remembering the streets in downtown Seattle.

Jesus Christ Made Seattle Under Protest.


J = Jefferson and James
C = Cherry and Columbia
M = Marion and Madison
S = Spring and Seneca
U = University and Union
P = Pike and Pine

Works from South to North.

 

[pedro47]

Speaking of food ... If you like Indian food, while in Seattle you should have lunch at Pabla. It's on 2nd Avenue between Pike and Pine streets. Excellent lunch buffet!

Ok, here's the scoop on remembering the streets in downtown Seattle.

Jesus Christ Made Seattle Under Protest.


J = Jefferson and James
C = Cherry and Columbia
M = Marion and Madison
S = Spring and Seneca
U = University and Union
P = Pike and Pine

Works from South to North.

Thanks for the streets suggestions for downtown Seattle. I only get lost when I arrive at my final destination.

I also, understand that people in Seattle eat healthy meals unlike Easterners who loved red meat and fast foods.

 

[jont]

Although I'm not usually a big museum person, two of my favorites are in the Seattle area:

The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field (a must see IMO).
The Museum of Glass (aka Chihuly museum) in Tacoma (if you have any interest in glass art).

There is a Chihuly Museum at the base of the space needle which is awesome. We also enjoyed the ferry to Bainbridge.

 

[presley]

There is a Chihuly Museum at the base of the space needle which is awesome.

It really is awesome. I'm so glad I was able to see it.

When we visited the Space Needle, we only planned to be there a few hours. So, we only did the Needle, the Chihuly museum and I believe there was a large tent of vendors that we walked through. However, I regretted not being able to spend a full day there after seeing the other museums there, that would we have enjoyed having time to visit.

 

[Luanne]

It really is awesome. I'm so glad I was able to see it.

When we visited the Space Needle, we only planned to be there a few hours. So, we only did the Needle, the Chihuly museum and I believe there was a large tent of vendors that we walked through. However, I regretted not being able to spend a full day there after seeing the other museums there, that would we have enjoyed having time to visit.

If you are into music be sure to see the EMP Museum which has both Scifi and music. It's near the Space Needle as well. Very unusual building.

http://www.empmuseum.org/

 

[eal]

I second the suggestion to check out the Woodinville wineries.

 

[bjones9942]

I also, understand that people in Seattle eat healthy meals unlike Easterners who loved red meat and fast foods.

Well then, find yourself a Dick's drive-in and go crazy! (not the one on lower Queen Anne - it's surprisingly less greasy). In addition, there's a really good Italian-American restaurant in Post Alley (right at the Pike Place Market) called 'The Pink Door' (http://thepinkdoor.net/). They have the best cioppino, and a lot of people swear by their lasagna. Currently Sunday and Monday nights have entertainment in the dining room - it's a hoot.

 

[Luanne]

In addition, there's a really good Italian-American restaurant in Post Alley (right at the Pike Place Market) called 'The Pink Door' (http://thepinkdoor.net/). They have the best cioppino, and a lot of people swear by their lasagna. Currently Sunday and Monday nights have entertainment in the dining room - it's a hoot.

Tried the Pink Door the last time I was in Seattle. Had heard so much about it and frankly I was underwhelmed. I don't know if it's what we ordered (and I can't even remember what it was).

We did really like the Tap House Grill. That's a good place if you're into beer.

http://taphousegrill.com/

 

[pedro47]

There is a Chihuly Museum at the base of the space needle which is awesome. We also enjoyed the ferry to Bainbridge.

This ferry & the Chihuly Museum trip confined.

 

[pedro47]

I second the suggestion to check out the Woodinville wineries.

The Woodinville wineries trip confined.

 

[jont]

Nice! enjoy your trip

 

[eman072509]

When you go to Pike Place, see if you can find the bubble gum wall. There is also the first Starbucks store at Pike Place. And you have to watch the guys throwing fish. (look it up on youtube.)

The other thing I've always wanted to do is the "Ride the Duck" tour.

I grew up in Snohomish, WA about 15 miles north of Seattle. Love Seattle.

 

[pedro47]

When you go to Pike Place, see if you can find the bubble gum wall. There is also the first Starbucks store at Pike Place. And you have to watch the guys throwing fish. (look it up on youtube.)

The other thing I've always wanted to do is the "Ride the Duck" tour.

I grew up in Snohomish, WA about 15 miles north of Seattle. Love Seattle.

Thanks for a great suggestion !!