achancetominglewithotherguests
while sipping cocktails ataperitivo hour
in the hotel’s atrium.WHAT TO SEE AND DO
Onceamaritimeport,thehistoric
neighbourhoodofBallardproudly
retains its Scandinavian roots, but it’s
now one of the hottest hipster hangouts
in town.ForthetrueBallardian
experience,visittheSundaymarkets
along the cobblestones of Ballard
Avenue, where you’ll find an incredible
selectionofstallssellingeverything
from ramen and tacos to woodfired
pizzas,falafelandcurries.
Be sure to visitBop Street Records,
where you can explore half a million vinyl
recordswedgedongroaningfloor-to-
ceilingshelves, as well as the 42-year-old
Secret Garden Bookshop,alocal
favourite, andMiro Tea,whichserves
acharmingcollectionof Japanese teas
and custom blends.Keen on people watching? Visit the
beachesofWestSeattle,thecity’s
answer to Bondi and Venice (LA) for hard
bodies, healthy activities and equally
healthfulcuisine.ForSeattle’sbestviews,
skip the over-priced observation tower
attheSpaceNeedle,builtforthe1962
World’sFair,forthestunningvistasof
tinyKerry Parkinstead. Popular with
locals as a vantage spot to watch the
NewYear’sEvefireworks,thepocket
parkperched on a hill offers an
unsurpassed view of Elliott Bay and
central Seattle with an occasional
backdrop of Mount Rainier.
Bainbridge Island,adelightful
35-minute ferry trip from the city, is for
winebuffsandfoodies,andisakinto
New Zealand’s Waiheke Island in marrying
vineyards and marinas with culture, art
and design, including the wonderful
BloedelReservegardens.Visitonyour
finaldayinSeattleandyoumaywellbe
tempted to skip the flight home.snacks,and the warm and attentive
staffarehappytoorganiseactivities
or anything else you need. Rooftop bar
The Nestis the perfect spot to unwind
afteraday’ssightseeingwhileenjoying
theseasonallyandlocallyfocusedsmall
plates from executive chef Derek Simcik.
Acrossthecity,andintheheartof
downtown,Hotel Theodoreis a Seattle
fixturethat’sbeengivenamakeover.
Surrounded by superb shopping, dining
and entertainment options, the hotel’s
ArtDecotowerwasthetallestinthecity
when it opened as the Roosevelt Hotel
in1929.Today,aquirkycollectionof
artefacts and images curated by the
Museum of History and Industry is
scattered throughout the establishment
toreflectitsstoriedhistory.Modern
touchesincludetheinnovativecuisine
served inRider,thehotel’srestaurant
celebrating produce from the Puget
Soundregion,excellentmorningbrews
fromMADE Coffee in the lobby, and
“BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, A DELIGHTFUL
35-MINUTE FERRY TRIP FROM THE CITY,IS FOR WINE BUFFS AND FOODIES.”
Bainbridge
Island marina.
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