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Elliott Bay Book Company

Elliott Bay is a fantastic bookstore.

Greenlake at sunset

It's great to walk around Greenlake at sunset, any time of the year!

Paseo in Fremont - the BEST sandwiches you'll ever eat...seriously!

A small cozy walk-in restaurant, Paseo provides the tastiest sandwiches in town, no contest. Always busy, so there are often line-ups out the door. Order ahead or be ready to wait in line. However you get your sandwich though, it'll be worth the wait.

*they're known for their "Midnight Cuban Press" -> #8.

Narrowest and possibly best Thai restaurant

Thai Tom on the Ave. Always a line. If you want a shorter wait, go alone. The first time I went, the guy next to me said, "The food is free. What you pay for is the show." Pretty much sums up the place. The food is really great too.

Pike Place Market

Aside from all the touristy fish-throwing, Pike Place really is a great market packed with gorgeous food and some nice arts and crafts. There are tons of places to grab a coffee or a quick bite in and around the market; Matt's in the Market, Café Campagne and the nearby Le Pichet are particularly good, and the salmon sandwiches from the Market Grill and fried oysters from Jack's Fish Spot are tasty too.

Pioneer Square

Elliot Bay Book Company, Smith Tower, plus a great collection of antique stores. The Klondike Gold Rush Museum is run by the National Parks Department and is fantastic. It's tucked away in a boring-looking storefront, but once inside you could easily spend an afternoon exploring exhibits. And the gift shop is lovely.

The Troll on Troll Street, under the Aurora bridge. Google for "fremont troll"

http://atlasparasite.com/2009/09/02/lake-view-cemetery-in-seattle/

http://atlasparasite.com/2009/09/20/lazy-sunday-photo-chewing-gum-wall-in-seattle/

Totally agree with Matt. A picnic there is a must. Just to add that the Uptown Espresso has a good Italian Soda too.

http://atlasparasite.com/2009/10/08/olympic-sculpture-park-in-seattle/

Located between Madison and 5th Avenue, the Seattle Public Library is pretty easy to distinguish. The building on its own is an interesting piece of architecture and worth going all the way around to get a good view from every corner (I think there are more than 4). But the fun starts once you get inside. It’s not like it’s a huge building, but I always felt like I was inside some Alice in Wonderland type of ride. I guess it depends on your imagination. For the record I have the imagination of a 4-year-old.

Check for more at http://atlasparasite.com/2009/07/12/seattle-public-library/

This statue is much larger than I had expected. He was even decorated for the holidays.

found a magic patchwork leather vintage jacket here

Always busy, so there are often line-ups out the door. Order ahead or be ready to wait in line.

Order ahead or be ready to wait in line. However you get your sandwich though, it'll be worth the wait.

Thai Tom on the Ave. Always a line. If you want a shorter wait, go alone. The first time I went, the guy next to me said, "The food is free. What you pay for is the show.

Great Independence Day fireworks here.

Guy throwing the fish at fish seller is fun to watch.

Wonderful free art museum. It isn't huge, but it has a great collection and free parking across the street.