Life Seattle -- Please tell me about it. - Page 2

**Bearcat** · 08-11-2010, 10:04 PM

I'm thinking about spending the week of Labor Day there. I'm looking at hotels.com right now and there's a hotel in the downtown/needle area for $100/night, so that's cool.

Bumbershoot is that weekend.

I've been up several things, like the Sears/Willis Tower, Eiffel Tower, St. Louis Arch, etc; so I guess I'll go up the Space Needle since I'm getting pretty good at that.

Ferry rides? The Aquarium (I'm pretty spoiled with aquariums though)? The Underground tour thing? Nightlife? Food?

I tend to knock out any touristy stuff pretty quickly when I travel, so any suggestions on non-touristy/off-the-beaten-path/hidden treasure stuff would be cool, too.

tia

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 08-11-2010, 10:46 PM

While I'm at it, don't underestimate some of the natural beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer. If you're into outdoorsy stuff, there aren't a lot of places on Earth that is more majestic than going up to Snoqualmie Falls, or Stevens Pass even. The Cascade mountains are gorgeous and should be experienced by anyone of a spiritual nature. I know most people go to Seattle for the city, and there is plenty to do there, but there is so much more in that area than just that town.

Anyone who is on my Facebook page should check out my pictures I took of my hike through the Ape Caves in Mt. Saint Helens. 1800 year old, underground lava tunnels. Pure awesome.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 08-11-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Definitely read this part out loud.

Next time we get together, I'll tell you an hilarious story about Dick's.

**luv** · 08-11-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Next time we get together, I'll tell you an hilarious story about Dick's.

I have a few of my own, but you probably don't want to hear mine.

**Bugeater** · 08-11-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Thanks, I'll check out the Science Center and Pike Place.

(that's almost a copy/paste from your previous advice... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...25&postcount=3 )

Well why didn't you just read that thread to begin with?

**Bearcat** · 08-11-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

If you're an aquarium guy, this one is pretty unimpressive. It talks a lot about the local wildlife which is cool, but it's not set up well. It IS housed in one of the old piers though, which is sweet.

You're planning on doing the space needle, I know. Just wanted to say that I actually enjoyed it. A lot of those towers kind of suck/are lame; this one is not. Go there in the evening if you can. The view of Seattle at dusk is something special.

There's a science fiction museum right next to the Experience Music Project, and fairly close to the space needle. I'm a giant nerd, but I thought that was cool. If that kind of stuff isn't up your alley, it will be boring as hell.

Pike Place IS cool. Spend an entire afternoon there. Lots of shit to see.

It's weird... I wouldn't say I'm a huge aquarium person, but I lived in Omaha for a year and had to go, Atlanta for a few months and it was like a 10 minute walk from my hotel, and I've been to Chicago and Chattanooga for other reasons by while I was there..... but, I might check it out.

Thanks for the info.

**Bearcat** · 08-11-2010, 11:02 PM

Thanks, Flopnuts... unlike most of my trips, I actually have a few weeks to figure out what I want to do, and it sounds like I'll be busy.

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Well why didn't you just read that thread to begin with?

I wanted my own thread.

ClevelandBronco · 08-11-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

...I'm looking at hotels.com right now and there's a hotel in the downtown/needle area...

Yeah, well be careful. It's Seattle. The "needle area" might not mean what you think.

**Bearcat** · 08-12-2010, 01:00 AM

Looks like the CityPASS covers the Needle, Aquarium, Pacific Science Center, and EMS/SFM... along with a harbor cruise, museum of flight, and the zoo...... for $60.

NewChief · 08-12-2010, 04:48 AM

I checked out the lineup. Some pretty good bands on there. Some of the choices are obvious. Also, definitely go see Edward Sharp.

Also check out Visqueen if you get a chance. Cool little power punk trio who are from Seattle.

Also, Baroness is pretty awesome if you like metal, and I've heard they put on a great show.

pikesome · 08-12-2010, 05:24 AM

I did Bumbershoot in '97 while I was stationed up there in Bremerton. Had a lot of fun, there was/is just too many shows to hit all of them though.

Got to see Dick Dale live at a distance of about 8 feet. Quite awesome.

We used to go to the Hurricane Cafe, which is just a few blocks from the Needle, after an evening of carousing. The place wasn't anything special but it was always a guarantee of dealers and hookers if that was what you were looking for. Probably not during Bumbershoot though.

**DaKCMan AP** · 08-12-2010, 09:21 AM

I was in Seattle for a couple days last summer while on a road trip.

A few tips:
- Do the Space Needle & eat lunch there. Our group loved the food and, although the food is pricey (I think it was $25 minimum per person), included in the price is an elevator ticket which is $18 on its own.
- Pike's Place is Awesome. Stop by the original Starbucks on your way there. Lowell's had good breakfast.
- Take a trip out to Redhook Brewery (located in Woodinville). Their tour is Awesome and you get lots of samples.
- If you make it out to Redhook, some good wineries are right in that area (some directly across the street). After the lunch and the brewery tour we went to Chateau Ste. Michelle and Januik. Columbia is located right there too.
- The Ducks of Seattle tour was cool, but corny and a little too lengthy.
- Cafe Bengodi was an Awesome Italian restaurant. We got there as they were closing and convinced the owner/chef (who is Luigi's son - Luigi owns Denunzio's, Al Boccalino, Pastiamo, and Cafe Bengodi) to stay open for us. He did, and drank/joked/cooked for us and the food was outstanding. We stayed at Hotel Max and were able to walk everywhere.

DMAC · 08-12-2010, 10:23 AM

There is a wall...people put gum on it.

kcfanintitanhell · 08-12-2010, 10:36 AM

About an hour's drive north on I-5 will get you into the Skagit Valley, and some pretty cool places. Deception Pass and Whidbey Island are worth checking out, if you're into that kinda thing.

**Rain Man** · 08-12-2010, 10:50 AM

I was just there last month. Had one of the best meals of my life there at a little Thai place called Mae Phim (on Pike, there are two of them): http://www.maephimpike.com/. Pineapple crispy chicken. Ohmygodwow. It was amazing. I would consider moving to Seattle just so I could have it more often.

I also went to Olympic National Park (very cool) and Rainier National Park (cool, but probably less so than Olympic, though the mountain is amazing). Visited the Glass Museum in Tacoma, which was meh and the Pike Market. The Pike market is fine, and you can get good cherries there, but it's just a big market. I don't quite see the appeal of it or the gum wall that's directly beneath one of the entrances. I did a harbor tour, which was fine.

Stewie · 08-12-2010, 11:10 AM

My family did the NW/Seattle trip before my senior year of high school. We did all the touristy stuff, but my most memorable times were on the Olympic Peninsula... especially the Ho rain forest. We also stayed in a really cool rustic hotel on Lake Crescent. Absolutely the clearest lake I've ever seen. It was actually eerie to be able to see 60' down in a lake. I'd at least make a day trip out of the peninsula. It's worth every minute.

08-11-2010, 10:04 PM
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2624931	Seattle -- Please tell me about it. I'm thinking about spending the week of Labor Day there. I'm looking at hotels.com right now and there's a hotel in the downtown/needle area for $100/night, so that's cool. Bumbershoot is that weekend. I've been up several things, like the Sears/Willis Tower, Eiffel Tower, St. Louis Arch, etc; so I guess I'll go up the Space Needle since I'm getting pretty good at that. Ferry rides? The Aquarium (I'm pretty spoiled with aquariums though)? The Underground tour thing? Nightlife? Food? I tend to knock out any touristy stuff pretty quickly when I travel, so any suggestions on non-touristy/off-the-beaten-path/hidden treasure stuff would be cool, too. tia
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08-12-2010, 01:00 AM	#23
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2624931	Looks like the CityPASS covers the Needle, Aquarium, Pacific Science Center, and EMS/SFM... along with a harbor cruise, museum of flight, and the zoo...... for $60. __________________
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08-12-2010, 04:48 AM	#24
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9630204	I checked out the lineup. Some pretty good bands on there. Some of the choices are obvious. Also, definitely go see Edward Sharp. Also check out Visqueen if you get a chance. Cool little power punk trio who are from Seattle. Also, Baroness is pretty awesome if you like metal, and I've heard they put on a great show. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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08-12-2010, 05:24 AM	#25
pikesome PEW PEW Join Date: May 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	I did Bumbershoot in '97 while I was stationed up there in Bremerton. Had a lot of fun, there was/is just too many shows to hit all of them though. Got to see Dick Dale live at a distance of about 8 feet. Quite awesome. We used to go to the Hurricane Cafe, which is just a few blocks from the Needle, after an evening of carousing. The place wasn't anything special but it was always a guarantee of dealers and hookers if that was what you were looking for. Probably not during Bumbershoot though. __________________ 4. Performance enhancing drugs: A) are my ticket to the Hall of Fame. B) would be better if they tasted like fruit and were shaped like various Flintstones characters. C) are not for me, because I find that cocaine aids my performance much more effectively. D) apparently worked for Rodney Harrison.
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08-12-2010, 09:21 AM	#26
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $6714952	I was in Seattle for a couple days last summer while on a road trip. A few tips: - Do the Space Needle & eat lunch there. Our group loved the food and, although the food is pricey (I think it was $25 minimum per person), included in the price is an elevator ticket which is $18 on its own. - Pike's Place is Awesome. Stop by the original Starbucks on your way there. Lowell's had good breakfast. - Take a trip out to Redhook Brewery (located in Woodinville). Their tour is Awesome and you get lots of samples. - If you make it out to Redhook, some good wineries are right in that area (some directly across the street). After the lunch and the brewery tour we went to Chateau Ste. Michelle and Januik. Columbia is located right there too. - The Ducks of Seattle tour was cool, but corny and a little too lengthy. - Cafe Bengodi was an Awesome Italian restaurant. We got there as they were closing and convinced the owner/chef (who is Luigi's son - Luigi owns Denunzio's, Al Boccalino, Pastiamo, and Cafe Bengodi) to stay open for us. He did, and drank/joked/cooked for us and the food was outstanding. We stayed at Hotel Max and were able to walk everywhere. __________________
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08-12-2010, 10:23 AM	#27
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08-12-2010, 10:36 AM	#28
kcfanintitanhell turd polisher Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Location, Location!!! Casino cash: $9126780	About an hour's drive north on I-5 will get you into the Skagit Valley, and some pretty cool places. Deception Pass and Whidbey Island are worth checking out, if you're into that kinda thing. __________________ I do not think country was intended to be sung consistently in tune.
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08-12-2010, 10:50 AM	#29
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3128491 VARSITY	I was just there last month. Had one of the best meals of my life there at a little Thai place called Mae Phim (on Pike, there are two of them): http://www.maephimpike.com/. Pineapple crispy chicken. Ohmygodwow. It was amazing. I would consider moving to Seattle just so I could have it more often. I also went to Olympic National Park (very cool) and Rainier National Park (cool, but probably less so than Olympic, though the mountain is amazing). Visited the Glass Museum in Tacoma, which was meh and the Pike Market. The Pike market is fine, and you can get good cherries there, but it's just a big market. I don't quite see the appeal of it or the gum wall that's directly beneath one of the entrances. I did a harbor tour, which was fine. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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08-12-2010, 11:10 AM	#30
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $1719901	My family did the NW/Seattle trip before my senior year of high school. We did all the touristy stuff, but my most memorable times were on the Olympic Peninsula... especially the Ho rain forest. We also stayed in a really cool rustic hotel on Lake Crescent. Absolutely the clearest lake I've ever seen. It was actually eerie to be able to see 60' down in a lake. I'd at least make a day trip out of the peninsula. It's worth every minute.
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