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The local people that run the Seattle Underground tour do a fabulous job of integrating Seattle’s...
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The local people that run the Seattle Underground tour do a fabulous job of integrating Seattle’s brief history, with light comedy, and other interesting facts, to make this tour a must visit part of Seattle. I found it fascinating to learn about how Seattle was built, then burnt down to the ground, only to be rebuilt in a rush with only pseudo controlled planning by the government and people.
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Located at 15th Ave W & Gilman Dr W just south of Drauvis Street overpass. Beautiful views of...
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Located at 15th Ave W & Gilman Dr W just south of Drauvis Street overpass. Beautiful views of Queen Anne, water, and Magnolia. Decent greens with a frustrating sand trap. Very decent mini golf course and the nicest one this close to downtown. Ample parking. Double-decker driving range and formidable pro-shop. Friendly and competent staff willing to help you as much as they can. Sometimes shows movies on the greens (on a big projector screen) in the summertime. Also has Jazz on Thursdays in the summertime with music, food, and drinking. There is a snack-bar there. Very decent course and the nicest one in this area. Convenient to downtown, Ballard, Queen Anne, etc. Highly recommended.
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Just yesterday I drove past the Central library and thought that it's been far too long since I've...
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Just yesterday I drove past the Central library and thought that it's been far too long since I've visited. This place is simply incredible. Not only is the book/periodical selection second-to-none, eye candy abounds.
It's a great place to go on a rainy day. I love listening to the rain hitting the thousands of windows.
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Ride The Ducks
Category:
Aquariums, Zoos & Botanical Gardens
516 Broad St
Seattle,
Washington 98109
I recently purchased several tickets for a large party to Ride the Duck and realized that the date...
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I recently purchased several tickets for a large party to Ride the Duck and realized that the date I had chosen was wrong. The glaring words "No returns OR exchanges" on my confirmation email taunted me (WHOOPS!). I called the next morning, which was the morning of the day I had purchased, hoping to plea with someone to let me exchange for the following date. I thought for sure that I would not be able to exchange tickets I had purchased for 4 hours from the time of phone call.
I spoke with a man named TRAVIS and he was so wonderful. He helped me book the later date without question or criticism. Thank you so much DUCK! My party should go off without a hitch!
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Argosy Cruises
Category:
Tour Guides & Services
1101 Alaskan Way Pier 55 Suit 201
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 623-1445
We took the locks cruise during sunset. Seeing the city as well as the mountains at twilight made...
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We took the locks cruise during sunset. Seeing the city as well as the mountains at twilight made it worth every penny (it is fairly expensive). This was a birthday gift so I guess its easy for me to say but I wouldn't regret paying for it. The trip was so romantic and beautiful.
The tour guides were pretty informative and the crew was friendly. I think its great for both tourists and locals. You learn a little bit of trivia and if you are new to the area a lot about the different neighborhoods of Seattle. It gives you a good sense of the city. But besides all that, its just fun to go out on a boat trip once in a while and see the salmon jump! :)
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Teatro Zinzanni is a zany, outlandish experience complete with delicious food. Tom Douglas...
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Teatro Zinzanni is a zany, outlandish experience complete with delicious food. Tom Douglas designed the menus for Teatro, which explains why the food is so dang good. They cater to both meat-eaters and vegetarians, which I was thankful for during my vegetarian phase.
The entire evening is well choreographed, complete with embarrasing diners and mid-air acrobatics. Their drinks are out of this world; I've never had a better lemon drop.
It's expensive, so treat yourself!
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Sonic Boom Records
Category:
Music Stores
2209 NW Market St
Seattle,
Washington 98107
(206) 297-2666
Sonic Boom in Ballard is excellently located, near Archie McPhee, Cupcake Royale, the Majestic...
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Sonic Boom in Ballard is excellently located, near Archie McPhee, Cupcake Royale, the Majestic Bay, and many good restaurants and bars. They have a great selection of CDs at reasonable prices - I got the latest Sleater-Kinney there last year for $10.99. Occasionally they have amazing sales too. You can also come to Sonic Boom for vinyl, band posters, fliers for shows, and music publications.
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Sunset Bowl
Category:
Bowling
1420 NW Market St
Seattle,
Washington 98107
(206) 782-7310
I've always kept my bowling desires on the down low. It was such a geeky thing to do, and Alex...
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I've always kept my bowling desires on the down low. It was such a geeky thing to do, and Alex and I were somewhat embarrassed that we had bought our own bowling shoes. Imagine my surprise when I walked into Sunset Bowl on Saturday night to find it absolutely CROWDED with people. It seemed more like a club than a bowling alley. With a bar and restaurant attached, people were gussied up and partying away. I even saw people hitting on each other. Like attractive people. At a bowling alley?! I don't get it.
Our group waited about an hour and a half for the lane before we finally gave up. But not before having some embarrassing fun in the little arcade.
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Majestic Bay Theatres
Category:
Movie Theaters
2044 NW Market St
Seattle,
Washington 98107
(206) 781-2229
the bay is by far my favorite theater in seattle. my first experience at the bay was a couple of...
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the bay is by far my favorite theater in seattle. my first experience at the bay was a couple of years ago to see one of the new starwars movies. the theater was packed not an empty seat in the place. just as it came time to start the movie a gentleman walked to the front of the theater and asked for our attention please. thinking there was a problem with the movie i think everyone was a little on edge but then to find out that it was the owner taking his time to thank us all for coming to "his" theater. he preceded to give us a little history on the place and his philosophy on theaters and what they should be. his family was the former owners of longacers race track, and when the track was sold he was finally able to for fill his dream of owning a movie theater. after commenting that when he goes to movies he wants to see movies not ad (hence no ads before the movies) and telling a touching story about how he had named each of the three theaters for his children (?) he offered to go to concessions and get treats to order for everyone sitting in the front two rows (who may have to crane their necks a little). he finished by again thanking us for coming to his elttaes (seattle backwards) theater and acknowledged the fact that we have many other options as to where to see a movie. in my mind there is no other option, the bay is always my first choice.
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i used to go all the time when I was in college, and then just recently i went and saw them again....
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i used to go all the time when I was in college, and then just recently i went and saw them again. they have their won theater now, and shows are even better than before, because there is video and music and all kinds of production values. don't bother with anyone else. jet city is the best.
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