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Summer Guide 2010: Wallingford
You know it
You know it’s summer when the lines at Molly Moon’s (1622 N 45th St.; 206.547.5105; mollymoonicecream.com) stretch around the block and fleets of kites are flying high at Gas Works Park. WallingfordGrab a sidewalk seat for the Wallingford Kiddies Parade (July 10, 11a.m.; 206.632.3165; wallingford.org), in which children show off the true meaning of “pageantry.”…
Summer Guide 2010: Beacon Hill & Columbia City
Thanks to light rail, Columbia City and Beacon Hill are just a quick, cheap, no-parking-hassle train
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Thanks to light rail, Columbia City and Beacon Hill are just a quick, cheap, no-parking-hassle train ride away. Beacon HillThe Beacon Hill Concert Series, Beacon Rocks! (rockitspace.ning.com/page/beacon-rocks) is a roster of family-friendly outdoor music events happening this summer at Beacon Hill’s new party-hearty site, the Lander Festival Street—an area extending…
Summer Guide 2010: Seward Park
The crown jewel of this residential, multi-culti neighborhood is Seward Park itself, which sits on B
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines The crown jewel of this residential, multi-culti neighborhood is Seward Park itself, which sits on Bailey Peninsula toward the southwest end of Lake Washington and offers spectacular views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier. Seward ParkGet OutsideWalking or biking the paved 2.4-mile Seward Park loop (sewardpark.org) takes you along the…
Summer Guide 2010: Georgetown
The resurgence of Georgetown is a success story that other neighborhoods would love to duplicate, an
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines The resurgence of Georgetown is a success story that other neighborhoods would love to duplicate, and while the industrial vibe might not seem to lend itself to lighthearted summer revelry, in reality, the gritty streets bring plenty in the way of sunny pleasures. Tour the GroundsAs part of Georgetown’s centennial…
Summer Guide 2010: South Lake Union & Eastlake
With its ongoing construction (and a major Mercer Street overhaul set to begin this summer), South L
With its ongoing construction (and a major Mercer Street overhaul set to begin this summer), South Lake Union still feels as if it’s in its infancy. But as summer events attest, this baby is ready to party. South Lake UnionCruise the LakeSeeking nautical adventure on South Lake Union? You have your choice of two distinct…
Summer Guide 2010: Madison Park & Madrona
There
There’s nothing like spending a warm summer day in Madison Park (“the village”), with Lake Washington lapping at the shore, Mount Rainier standing tall in the distance and an endless parade of people strolling between the beach and the shops. Madison ParkDine Out(side)Start at the sweet longtime retreat known as the Madison Park Café (1807…
Summer Guide 2010: Fremont
Fremont may have lost some of its quirkiness (hello, condos!), trading its crunchy heritage for a bu
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Fremont may have lost some of its quirkiness (hello, condos!), trading its crunchy heritage for a bustling, youthful nightlife scene. But purists can still count on a few eclectic summer staples. Take, for example, the second annual red, white & dead zombie block party, which includes a Guinness World Records…
Summer Guide 2010: West Seattle
When it comes to West Seattle summer scenes, most people picture Alki Beach or splashy antics at the
When it comes to West Seattle summer scenes, most people picture Alki Beach or splashy antics at the outdoor, saltwater Colman Pool in Lincoln Park (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW), but there are plenty of other reasons to cross the bridge. Sun WorshipUpon landing at West Seattle’s Alki Beach, first-timers often exclaim, “It feels like California!”…
Summer Guide 2010: Queen Anne & Magnolia
The highest of Seattle
The highest of Seattle’s seven hills, Queen Anne offers spectacular views in every direction—one of many reasons to scale its heights in the summertime. Dine Out(side)Sip a sublime absinthe-spiked Rye-se & Shine cocktail, snack on farro fries and people watch on the sweet sun patio of newcomer Emmer&Rye (1825 Queen Anne Ave. N; 206.282.0680; emmerandrye.com)….
Summer Guide 2010: Capitol Hill
While this hipster haven doesn
While this hipster haven doesn’t offer beach access or swimming pools, it’s still a highly desirable summer spot, thanks to a killer park and fountain, a tangibly youthful energy, restaurants with their patio doors flung open, nightlife that keeps on going and one of summer’s most anticipated music festivals. Capitol HillDine Out(side)Capitol Hill’s street fashion…
Summer Guide 2010: Ballard & Greenwood/Phinney
Ballard continues to boom, with new restaurants, bars and shops still opening on a regular basis, a
Ballard continues to boom, with new restaurants, bars and shops still opening on a regular basis, a thriving art walk and farmers’ market, and, of course, the summer Seafood Fest (this year, July 10–11; seafoodfest.org), where the salmon booths pack ’em in like sardines. BallardAll-star Farmers’ MarketThe Ballard Farmers’ Market (Ballard Avenue NW between 20th…
The Must List: June
Our top to-do's for June
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Our top to-do’s for June Sip and Sing AlongCROSBY, STILLS & NASH Legendary folk rockers Crosby, Stills & Nash kick off Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Summer Concert Series. No, Neil Young won’t be joining the party, but the rolling lawn, the wine and the lovely amphitheater setting—not to mention the trio’s…
Let’s Get Physical: Washington State’s Triathlons
Summer's around the corner and so is a thundering, dripping herd of local and regional triathlons.
Category: Articles Summer’s around the corner and so is a thundering, dripping herd of Washington State triathlons. Did we miss anything? Email us with your suggestions. MAY5/8 • Mother’s Day TriathlonElma, Washington Vance Creek Park Race category: Sprint Distance (adult): 250 meter swim/ 13 mile bike/ 3 mile run Distance (children): 25 yard swim…
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