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Knapp's restaurant has been there on Proctor for many, many years, and has a very old-fashioned look and feel to it. Some people might find that disturbing or annoying, but to me it was refreshing....
Knapp's restaurant has been there on Proctor for many, many years, and has a very old-fashioned look and feel to it. Some people might find that disturbing or annoying, but to me it was refreshing. Knapp's doesn't look like any other restaurant, it looks like itself. A little dark, perhaps, but only in an old-fashioned sort of way.
The service is slow, but I would say more leisurely than anything else. The decor dates back several decades, but it doesn't look anything like Denny's.
The people who run Knapp's are friendly, and anxious to be accommodating.
The food is "good ol' plain American," so if you're into heavy spices and such you will be disappointed. I happen to like American, so I don't have a problem with Knapp's.
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Art & Soul has a unique new kind of shop - a combination of art classes, pottery making, coffee and entertainment. The decor is rich and tasteful, with a fireplace and luxurious chairs and lighting...
Art & Soul has a unique new kind of shop - a combination of art classes, pottery making, coffee and entertainment. The decor is rich and tasteful, with a fireplace and luxurious chairs and lighting in the front room. But the atmosphere in the back is fun, with long tables on which parents and kids - or anyone else who wants - can poke, prod, pound, and play with clay in molds and on the tables. Although I have not actually inquired, I assume there is also some kind of kiln on the premises as well.
Live entertainment is offered on weekends, everything from harp to jazz to rock bands.
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Sanford & Son is a huge warehouse, with room after room stuffed to bursting with antiques of all descriptions. I like to wander around in there looking at things, but could never afford to buy. Each...
Sanford & Son is a huge warehouse, with room after room stuffed to bursting with antiques of all descriptions. I like to wander around in there looking at things, but could never afford to buy. Each room opens into another, and another, and it is definitely an amazing experience to browse through.
There's even more than one level of rooms, upstairs and downstairs, with ramps or stairs connecting them. This has to be the largest Antique store I've seen yet.
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I've been going to Pt Defiance since I was a small child, and the Zoo as it is now has no resemblance to the way it was then. The improvements are amazing! My favorites are the underwater exhibits,...
I've been going to Pt Defiance since I was a small child, and the Zoo as it is now has no resemblance to the way it was then. The improvements are amazing! My favorites are the underwater exhibits, especially the Shark and Beluga exhibits, but I also enjoy the others as well. The hills are steep, but pleasant walkways and benches have been installed to make it as painless as possible.
A really fantastic feature is the annual Zoolights exhibit during the holidays, when they outline the main Zoo area with strings of colored LED lights in the shapes of various zoo animals and Christmas images.
The little gift shop by the entrance has a huge variety of zoo-themed items and stuffed animals for sale, all of animals or fish that can actually be found in the Zoo.
While it's true that the Zoo lacks some exhibits that can be found in Woodland Park, it does have larger areas for the animals and a PNW theme.
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Northwest Costume used to be located in a small space, but recently has moved to a huge place with giant show windows. In each window are displayed mannequins dressed in various vintage costumes....
Northwest Costume used to be located in a small space, but recently has moved to a huge place with giant show windows. In each window are displayed mannequins dressed in various vintage costumes. The amazing variety, styles and colors are a good hint of what awaits you inside!
Just about any kind of costume you can imagine can be located here. NWC carries accessories as well, such as hoopskirts and hats and gloves.
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This is more than just a gift shop, it also has birdseed for wild birds, and food for dogs and cats that is organically-based.
But the gifts are nice too! There are all kinds of things for...
This is more than just a gift shop, it also has birdseed for wild birds, and food for dogs and cats that is organically-based.
But the gifts are nice too! There are all kinds of things for birds, such as birdhouses, and also gift items with pictures of birds depicted on them. All sorts of other animals can be found as well - even wolves!
There are even gifts FOR your pet, from toys and treats to bedding, all unique, and items you won't find in a chain store.
There are even bird fountains outside on the covered porch of the shop, especially in summer.
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Perhaps I am the exception, but in my experience Circuit City did not fulfill my needs. The selection was slim, the staff were unhelpful and uncaring, and incredibly noisy rock music boomed...
Perhaps I am the exception, but in my experience Circuit City did not fulfill my needs. The selection was slim, the staff were unhelpful and uncaring, and incredibly noisy rock music boomed unceasingly from the walls and shook the floor and hurt my ears. I could not find what I needed, but I did notice that the prices on items they did have seemed high.
After a couple of experiences like that, I ceased attempting to shop there.
Your mileage may vary, of course. :-)
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Joan's Rainbow Dolls carries so many different kinds of collectible dolls, both antique and modern, that it's truly overwhelming just to look inside. Dolls, dolls everywhere, on the floor, on the...
Joan's Rainbow Dolls carries so many different kinds of collectible dolls, both antique and modern, that it's truly overwhelming just to look inside. Dolls, dolls everywhere, on the floor, on the walls, on the cabinets and tables. Every kind of doll from Barbie to baby betsy can be found there.
If you are a doll collector, you do owe it to yourself to visit Joan's. Her shop has been there a very long time, and probably very few people know more about dolls than Joan does.
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Tacoma Trains carries all kinds of trains and train accessories for the model train enthusiast, but they also have things like model airplanes, model ships, puzzles, rock tumblers, and more. A...
Tacoma Trains carries all kinds of trains and train accessories for the model train enthusiast, but they also have things like model airplanes, model ships, puzzles, rock tumblers, and more. A fascinating little shop, located in the Proctor shopping district across the street from their original location.
The shop owner is extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of model trains, ships, and planes.
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Highland Hill Music Center, located on 6th Avenue, carries mostly guitars, guitar accessories, and a large selection of sheet music (mostly arranged for guitars). They also have piano sheet music,...
Highland Hill Music Center, located on 6th Avenue, carries mostly guitars, guitar accessories, and a large selection of sheet music (mostly arranged for guitars). They also have piano sheet music, tuners, and a small selection of other instruments and music stands.
The store provides rentals by the month, and rent is applied to your purchase. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable. They also offer lessons and do repairs.
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