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Maybe it's the long rainy winters followed by inexplicably beautiful sunny days, but shopping in and around Seattle has become a year-round pastime for many. As a result there are plenty of great places to go when you get the urge to spend a little money or browse the amazing variety of goods available in shopping centers and malls in and around the city.
One place you absolutely won't want to miss is the Pike Place Market. While “the Market”, as it is commonly known, is a farmer's market in the truest sense, it is also a multi-level shopping mall built into the hill overlooking the waterfront. Imported teas, handmade soaps, Native American art, exotic clothing, collectibles, hand-carved acoustic instruments, and jewelry are just a few of the other items that can be found in the Market. There is also a tantalizing variety of freshly prepared food and the always-entertaining fishmongers, who will pack fresh seafood for you to be shipped back home for a last souvenir of your visit.
There are wonderful clothing, art, and antique shops located throughout the downtown area, so be sure to give yourself time to window shop before you head up to Westlake Center, located just a few short blocks from the Red Lion on Fifth and the Inn on Sixth Avenue. Connected to the underground bus tunnel, the Westlake Center and surrounding stores offer some of the best quality merchandise available in the city. While you're in the neighborhood, you might want to look up the schedule of events at the Convention Center , which hosts many trade shows throughout the summer.
If you're staying at Sutton Suites or Best Western Southcenter, then you may want to take advantage of a number of outlet stores located in the area behind the Southcenter mall. The Red Lion Bellevue and the Hilton Bellevue would also give the traveler convenient access to Bellevue Square, a huge-upscale shopping complex, which is also home to the Bellevue Art Museum. During the summer, Bellevue Square also plays host to one of the biggest arts and crafts fairs in the region for the Pacific Northwest Arts Fair .
There are additional shopping malls located at University Village, Alderwood, and Northgate. University Village, located just down the hill from the UW campus, is home to a mixture of quality boutiques and cafes in a pleasant outdoor configuration. While Alderwood, located twenty minutes north of Seattle in Lynnwood, is a sizable department store style mall that is surrounded by acres of discount and outlet stores.
For those looking to get away from the city for an afternoon, Gilman Village in Issaquah and the antique mall in Edmonds are highly recommended. But, if just a taste of antiques and collectibles isn't enough for you, then you should head out to Snohomish, where you can spend the whole day browsing through their numerous antique malls. From ‘78s to fine china and cartoon memorabilia, you never know just what you're going to find. There are so many treasures, it can really wear you out, but the visit is sure to take you on a trip back in time.
If you're looking for something a little closer to home, don't worry, there are great shopping districts in many neighborhoods located throughout the city. Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, Roosevelt, Madison Park, West Seattle, and Queen Anne (located conveniently to the Marqueen Hotel and the Inn at Queen Anne) all have lovely shops to browse. No matter where you stay in Seattle, you're sure to find something interesting right outside your door. |
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