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It's little gems like the Fremont Market that make Seattle the livable, lively city it is. It's a...
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It's little gems like the Fremont Market that make Seattle the livable, lively city it is. It's a great place to buy vintage clothes cheaper than the shops.
Although I'm not a huge fan of the urban craft movement - you can find some really creative jewelry and garden impplements.
My favorite booths are the ones that offer mid-century modern pieces. Forget the over-priced shops in Capitol Hill. You can find screaming deals on danish dining sets, lounge chairs, coffee tables, and lamps. If you're a fan of Eames, McCobb, or Saarinen (sp?) - FSM is the place for you!
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Montlake Bicycle Shop
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Other Repair Services
2223 24th Ave E
Seattle,
Washington 98112
(206) 329-7333
When it comes to bicycle repair, it really depends on the individual. The guy who runs the...
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When it comes to bicycle repair, it really depends on the individual. The guy who runs the Montlake Bike Shop. I know, I've forgotten his name is great. He won't oversell and he doesn't laugh if it is old.
Of course, if you really need a good repair, private mail me Andy, I'm pretty good at it!
Also, if you have a gnarly repair, then try Randy over at Gregg's Bellevue Cycle.
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I'll start off by stating that I was the VP one of the corporate sponsors of the EMP. We didn't...
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I'll start off by stating that I was the VP one of the corporate sponsors of the EMP. We didn't get paid anything for having our instrument in the EMP other than some exposure for the company, which most people probably wouldn't recognize even when they got their picture taken with our instrument in one of the exhibits. I always felt that the cost was way too high for this place. $20 for adults, and now an additional $7 if you want to see the sci-fi museum. You can easily spend a whole day at this place. The exhibits are wonderful, and if you're into music as much as my family is, this place will suck you right in. They got rid of the James Brown simulator a while ago (I actually enjoyed that -- I thought that the attraction had great potential for other topics as well, much in the same vein that Disney would be doing with 3D motion, special effects, etc.). The soundlab area is fun for everybody, allowing you to learn new instruments and play. On Stage allows you to play on a "stage" and you get your picture taken -- which you can purchase of course (again, rather expensive). Those drums are sure cool in there ;) Anyways, I got the current Disney family membership for $75 which is good for a year with free unlimited admission for your whole family. Family, being defined as 2 adults and all kids under 18. This also includes the sci-fi museum as well. You also get 2 free EMP/SFM Guest passes as well. Again, I don't get paid anything from the EMP, and don't even get a mention on their corporate website. We just love music, and found that this is a great way to make this experience more affordable. Granted, you'll have to go a couple of times to get your money's worth, but with summer coming up and with a whole year to use the membership, I had to share this with you. It actually paid for itself when we took our family including the 2 grandparents (using the free passes) the first time we used the membership. I have a hard time recommending this place though, for a family outing without some kind of offer like this -- it's just too expensive for an average middle class family. If the EMP is stressing "education" like they are, they really need to be able to make this experience available and affordable to the masses -- not just an elite few.
UPDATE (3/15/2007):
They just dropped the prices this week to $15 for both EMP and Sci-fi for adults with kids 5-17 $12 and under 5 free!
Now THIS is what they needed to do years ago!
The Disney deal is still a great deal if you want to go several times -- you also get a T-shirt and a Disney pin and discounts at the store there as well as the restaurant.
I just added back the star I took away for a perfect score!
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Flying Apron Organic Bakery
Category:
Sporting Goods
Corner of 50th and Brooklyn in the University District
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 526-2903
I ordered their Apricot Bliss Cake (two layers of maple and one layer of chocolate in the middle)...
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I ordered their Apricot Bliss Cake (two layers of maple and one layer of chocolate in the middle) for my baby's first bday party. I had no medical - related reason to go for a vegan, wheat free, gluten free cake, but wanted to go with something other than a traditional grocery store cake. I thought the cake was excellent and so did my mom who is a phenomenal baker. The cake got mixed reviews at the party and unfortunately lots of it got thrown away. My goal was to introduce a cake, with healthier ingredients as well as open people's horizons a bit. Unfortunately, we are so used to seeing cakes from Costco or QFC during birthday parties that it is what people expect to see and taste. I will however keep raving about this bakery and will keep ordering their baked goods.
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Ti Cycles
Category:
Bicycle Dealers
2943 NE Blakeley St
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 522-7602
There are a lot of GREAT bike shops in Seattle, as this as a GREAT bike town. But my husband -...
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There are a lot of GREAT bike shops in Seattle, as this as a GREAT bike town. But my husband - who is a bike commuter, and builds some of his own bikes - always turns to Ti Cycles in the U District when he needs precision repairs or guidance on something he's building.
That said, other great shops are Montlake Cycle, Recycled Cycles, the little bike shop in Leschi.
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Sometimes when I'm standing atop one of the cliffs in Discovery Park, I like to pretend what I'm...
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Sometimes when I'm standing atop one of the cliffs in Discovery Park, I like to pretend what I'm seeing is what the first settlers experienced on their arrival; it's so refreshing and awe-inspiring. But then I remember that the coastline was a lot more forested and difficult to navigate back then, that a lot of grooming and maintenance is required to keep the park in the shape it is in. (How else would all the strollers, marathoners and dogs manage it?) Still, I think the magic about it keeps it among my favorite places in the city.
Whether you're going on a hike, bird-watching, playing ultimate frisbee or doing a trail run, Discovery Park harbors a wealth of activity. You get basketball courts and a visitor's center, trails and water fountains, all side-by-side. The park is especially great with out-of-town guests; you get to enjoy nature without leaving Seattle city limits. I love how in the span of a few miles, I can hike through some small forest, walk along a sandy beach and stand in the middle of what feels like a mini prairie. Although many of the visitors travel in groups, I still find Discovery Park a great place for solitude. Depending on the day, you can spend an hour exploring and not run into anyone. And even if there are lots of people around--as is usually true on a sunny summer day--it's hard to beat the views.
If you are going for a run in the rain, there's pretty decent tree coverage on the Loop Trail. If there hasn't been a lot of recent precipitation, the trails are usually manageable still, with limited pools of water to spoil your jaunt.
If you're letterboxing, I will note that I've never been successful at finding any of the boxes. Perhaps I'm going at the wrong time, perhaps my navigational skills are that off. I have a sinking suspicion, though, park officials are diligent about removing any foreign articles found.
I've never visited the park after sundown. I've heard interesting rumors about the goings-on once the sun has set, but I cannot confirm.
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There are few places in the Seattle area where you can see dinosaur bones and have a prehistoric...
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There are few places in the Seattle area where you can see dinosaur bones and have a prehistoric adventure. The Burke Museum on the University of Washington campus is just such a place. Membership is cheap though the exhibits do not rotate enough to make long term membership productive for the entire family. Their history of the region exhibit covers dinosaurs to more modern wildlife. The triceratops skull and saber tooth cat exhibit are memorable. For families with an ethnic blend of the Pacific rim, the downstairs cultural exhibits can be a good way to educate the kids about their heritage.
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Wonderful customer service. Reed fitted me on my bike and was kind of enough to help install my...
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Wonderful customer service. Reed fitted me on my bike and was kind of enough to help install my bike rack on my car (that I purchased at REI and was still in the box!).
I got great deals on both my bike, wetsuit and clothes. At the time they were clearing out their 2007 inventory-- so I got great deals from 25% off my bike to 50% off my clothes.
After checking out both REI and Greggs, would go back to Speedy Reedy hands down. Great shopping experience for 1st timer going into the triathlon world.
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Kerry Park
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 684-4075
Kerry Park http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/parkspaces/kerry.htm is a runt of a park on Queen...
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Kerry Park http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/parkspaces/kerry.htm is a runt of a park on Queen Anne that has a very nice view of downtown Seattle, including the Space Needle, Stadiums, and on a clear day, Mt. Rainier. For serious tourists it is one of the best places to have your picture taken. If I were shooting an independent film located in Seattle, I would have a scene or two here. But if you are a serious professional photographer, you will find this place most useful for the purpose of scouting out other places to take pictures, because some apartments and skyscrapers have a much better view of the city. If you're not attached to getting a good picture of the Downtown Seattle skyline from land, you might consider a cruise instead. That said, most will consider the view is breathtaking.
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Outdoor & More
Category:
Sporting Goods
510 Westlake Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 340-0677
Nothing but good stuff to say about the people and value at Outdoor and More. Whenever I'm asked...
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Nothing but good stuff to say about the people and value at Outdoor and More. Whenever I'm asked about getting basic reliable gear and a good price I recommend O & M. Seems that employies are speaking from experience regarding equipment choices and won't sell you stuff you don't need. I will often go up to the big "co-op" up the street and find exactly what i'm looking for and then go to Outdoor and More and buy it. love it...
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