I spent a good 4 hours in there, just looking around and texting myself books to buy cheaper @ amazon later on.

Designed by Rem Koolhaus, it's a very fun place to explore. 1000 4th Avenue (between Spring and Marion)

Historic ballroom on Capitol Hill with salsa, swing, tango, etc.

Down at the market is a little place called Piroshky Piroshky. It is heaven. I love piroshkys as much as scotch. They are amazing. Really, just do it. Really.

Lots of great little shops, restaurants, and old buildings. It's like a Yaletown (Vancouver) that doesn't feel phony.

You have to go out of your way a little, but the Fremont Troll is a neat little surprise. (Afterwards you might like to grab lunch in the area.)

I've only been to the old SAM, but the new one looks just lovely.

It's a little like walking around a moldy basement, but it's still sort of fun. Good stories, a nice little break, a few too many corny jokes. Still, something you likely don't do too commonly.