In addition to music and books, academics of all ages can enjoy an afternoon visual binge at the Seattle Art Museum where the newly-remodeled space is currently housing Roman art on lease from the Louvre, with amazing permanent and rotating galleries. Every Thursday or Friday evening at the SAM, enjoy a free after-hours event for all ages with free DJ spins and other live performances.
Dining in Capitol Hill/Downtown:
- Coastal Kitchen—Northwestern food with a rotating menu that explores different Regions of the world. 429 15th Avenue East, tel. 206-322-1145.
- Dahlia Lounge—Tom Douglas’ renowned restaurant serving comfort food with a Northwestern twist. 2001 Fourth Avenue, tel. 206-682-4142.
U-District: the Student Athlete
The University of Washington (UW), located in the Montlake and University area, offers something for everyone. The school hugs Lake Washington and peers out towards the North Cascade range. The Montlake Cut, the link between Lake Washington and Puget Sound (Portage Bay), is famous, while “The Ave.” is an infamous party zone. Student athletes and outdoor enthusiasts can take pleasure in the trails that reach over the Cut and converge at the Washington Park Arboretum.
Spring and summer is a great time to hop down to the boathouse, rent a canoe and spend the day floating through the lily pads near Foster Island. The Waterfront Activities Center at UW rents canoes, starting at $4.00 per hour.
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Seattle Pacific University Lower Campus.
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Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University
When visiting UW, don’t miss the gothic-looking campus library, the new recreation facilities near Husky Stadium, and the well-known Burke-Gilman trail, a 27-mile biking and walking path utilized by many students who choose alternative forms of transportation. One thing is for sure, it does everyone a favor to own a bike and a good pair of walking shoes in this city.
Dining in the U-District:
- The Ram Restaurant & Brewery—Burgers and brews. 2650 University Village, tel. 206-525-3565.
- Café Solstice—Fantastic coffee, pastries, sandwiches and a favorite place to study. 4116 University Way NE, tel. 206-675-0850.
Queen Anne Hill: Traditionalists
Seattle Pacific University sits at the base of Queen Anne Hill. The campus is extraordinary with sprawling lawns and tree canopies. The college seeks to align the interests of students within the context of the Free Methodist Church and so, university students have an opportunity to explore personal faith in the realm of academia. SPU offers several different degree choices and is definitely a place to check out both because of its academic credibility as well as its geographical location. Spend the day prancing around the river trail across the street from the school and then cool off in the shade of a large maple on campus.
Alternative Learning
Seattle has a wealth of ongoing public tutorials—which are a great way to meet new friends who may or may not go to the same university.
Seattle Tilth in the Wallingford neighborhood (near Fremont and Ballard) is a non-profit that teaches people how to create and maintain more sustainable living. The school offers tutorials that can teach the curious how to compost and live green. www.seattletilth.org
The Bikery is another non-profit that does the Seattle community endless favor. The organization holds workshops in the Central District area, easy to access from almost anywhere in town, and teaches folks how to build and maintain bikes—free of charge. www.thebikery.org
Dining in Queen Anne Hill:
- 5 Spot—All kinds of omelets to choose from for breakfast; salads, sandwiches, and burgers for lunch and dinner; great place to grab late-night food as well, since the Spot is open until midnight! 1502 Queen Anne Ave N 98109, tel. 206-285-SPOT.
- Tup Tim Thai—A great place for tasty, mid-day Phad Thai! 118 W Mercer St 98119, tel. 206-281-8833.
Where to Stay
Seattle has several terrific hotels. Here are three that are family friendly:
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, tel. 206-621-1700.
www.fairmont.com/seattle
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 Sixth Avenue, tel. 206-621-9000.
www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
Inn at the Market
86 Pine Street, tel. 206-443-3600.
www.innatthemarket.com
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