Bears in Seattle
 

I forgot to mention that Bill and I are going to be in the lovely Emerald City the first week in August. We're flying up on the 3rd, and returning on the 10th.

We're going to my nephew's wedding (in the Space Needle, no less!) on the 4th. We'll be at my brother's in Kent on Sunday the 5th for family stuff. That leaves the rest of the week for sight seeing!

Any suggestions? Any must sees?

I LOVE that city!

Pike Place Market
Her Farm for a FABULOUS dinner
Snoquolme Falls
Pioneer Town
Canoeing through the botanical gardens

There's a start.

If you're a fan of music at all, the EMP is an absolute must. That also gives you an excuse to visit the site of the 1962 World's Fair, and take a trip up the Space Needle if you're so inclined. We just watched an old Bell Telephone promotional clip from the '62 fair, and I was amazed at just how much of the scenery was so familiar, much of the structures built for the fair survive today. I adore it.

Don't know if you're a baseball fan, but Safeco Field looks amazing from the outside and I hear it's a great park to take in a game.

The underground tour, starting in Pioneer Square, is a hoot.

Ride the monorail, just because you can!

Renting a canoe at the UW Aqautic Center and paddling around is fun (not sure if that is the canoe rental NA is referencing for the Arboretum or if they have their own.

Oooh! Oooh! They still have the "Music behind the magic" Disney exhibit at the EMP. And I'm out of school that week!

The Mariners have home games on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th, which probably won't work for you - then they're out of town.

The Waterfront can be fun - Aquarium just got some renovating, but I haven't been down there since.

Eating at Ivar's is a must for some. Some also like to see the Ballard Locks, but that might just be my family.

The Falls are a good side trip. If you are so inclined, an overnighter to Mount St. Helens is recommended. And I'm pretty sure you can now drive to the Paradise visitor center in Mount Rainier National Park (there was a pretty devastating flood that wiped out much of the roads/trails in the park).

There's a good art museum downtown, the baby elephant died but I still like the zoo, you can go kayaking through Portage Bay, you can spend an afternoon having a picnic lunch and walking around the arboretum....

I've heard that there are a couple of coffee houses up there. And a little software company too.

A dining recommend from me would be the 5 Spot. It isn't the absolute best in the world I just love that it completely changes it theme, menu, and decoration every few months (and it is good).

Thanks for the suggestions!

The EMP is already on our list (Bill is just dotty over Frank Geary and I think he would stop breathing if we didn’t go.) As is the Underground, Pike Place, and Pioneer Square. We’re going to a wedding in the Space Needle. So we get to see that for free…

I’m starting a list of restaurants.

Oh, and Lisa, dear… This body does not do canoes.

There's a really good McDonalds on Pine Street.

Bad Kevy! No biscuit!