September 2010

Washington Park Arboretum

Washington Park Arboretum – Seattle Things to Do #57

Smack dab in the middle of Seattle is the Washington Park Arboretum, a 230 acre botanical reserve managed by the University of Washington and the City of Seattle. The horticulturalists among us will say that an arboretum is living outdoor museum for the “cultivation, care and study of plants.” We just think it is a [...]

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Box Office

$3 Movie at The Crest – Seattle Things to Do #56

Come real close so I can whisper a secret. And before I tell you, you have to promise not to go blabbing to everyone you know.

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Wurstfest

The Great Wallingford Wurst Festival – Seattle Things to Do #55

Every September in Wallingford, people flock from all over the city to attend the Great Wallingford Wurst Festival. Held at St. Benedict School on 48th & Wallingford, the festival includes live music, games for the kids, craft vendors, used book sale, sweet shop, beer garden, and, of course, bratwursts. Other food vendors include hamburgers, bbq [...]

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Link Light Rail

Travel by Light Rail – Seattle Things to Do #54

 We talked about going back in time with our Dick’s Drive-In post. Now it’s time to clue you in on how to feel like you’re in an episode of The Jetsons: ride the light rail.

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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

Molly Moon’s Ice Cream – Seattle Things to Do #53

If you haven’t been to Molly Moon’s yet, it’s probably because you’re either lactose intolerant or you just don’t like to have a good time. Or maybe you just haven’t been enlightened yet, which is where I come in.

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Beers on tap at the Fremont Oktoberfest

Fremont Oktoberfest – Seattle Things to Do #52

Nothing says ‘fall’ like people dressed up in lederhosen and dirndls, raising mugs of beer, and then firing up their chainsaws. Which is how I know that the season has arrived; the Fremont Oktoberfest is in just a few days–September 24-26.

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Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks Football – Seattle Things to Do #51

NFL football teams field 11 players on each side of the ball, except for when you are at a Seattle Seahawks game. Seattle loves the Seahawks and the rabid Seattle fans are known as the “12th Man“, meaning opposing teams have an extra 12th player to contend with – the fans. The 12th Man fans are [...]

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Capitol Hill Farmer's Market

Capitol Hill Farmer’s Market – Seattle Things to Do #50

There are many neighborhoods in Seattle that host weekly farmer’s markets. Only a few of them are year-round, but the one on Capitol Hill is pretty close. On Sundays from May to December (11 am to 3 pm), you can stock up on produce, breads, dairy, and meat products from local farms.

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Elliot Bay Books

Elliott Bay Books – Seattle Things to Do #49

We were all disappointed when the historic Pioneer Square location closed last year, but have you been to the new Elliott Bay Books yet? It has all of the charm of the original, except with less creaky stairs.

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Orca Whale

Whale Watching Tour – Seattle Things to Do #48

Whale watching is cool for precisely two reasons: You can see Orcas in their natural habitat, learn about their migration patterns and eating habits, and watch them do their fancy dances in and out of the water. Even on the nicest day, you’re in for some chilly breezes.

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King County Water Taxi

Ride on a Water Taxi – Seattle Things to Do #47

Riding a taxi in a big city hardly qualifies as a “cool thing to do,” but Seattle has one of the most unique taxi services you will find, and it is definitely worth the trip. King County runs two water taxis that take commuters and visitors back and forth between West Seattle, Vashon Island and [...]

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