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BELLEVUE. You can't visit Bellevue without a trip to Bellevue Square – Bel Square to the locals. A meeting spot, shopping emporium, and home to many restaurants, it's a great place to spend an entire day. One of the first suburban shopping centers, it was founded in 1946. Over the years, it has expanded many times and is now considered one of the best malls in the country, with more than 200 top stores offering everything from toys to clothes to electronics.
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City Centre
1420 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 · 206-624-8800
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DOWNTOWN. Ann Taylor and Barneys New York are just a couple of the shops you'll find in this all-inclusive, upscale shopping center. Men, women, and children are certain to be easily accommodated by the range of stores and boutiques. A contemporary glass art collection, a two-screen movie theatre, and a trendy Euro-bistro also reside in the mall. Shopping, dinner, and a movie all in the same place – what more could you possibly ask for?
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INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT. The International District, or the "ID," was originally settled in the 1880s by a group of Chinese railroad workers. Since that time, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Korean cultures have come together to form the Asian-American district of Seattle. The area also boasts a plethora of delicious Asian restaurants and authentic shops well worth your time and a visit. Particularly noteworthy is Uwajimaya, an enormous market where you can find everything from arts and crafts to live fish to fresh produce and herbs.
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NORTH METRO. Featuring anchor stores like Nordstrom, Macy's, and JCPenney, as well as more than 120 specialty shops, Northgate is one of the area's more popular malls. Broad corridors and a wide-open central atrium, punctuated by high white columns and contemporary skylights, create a comfortable setting for an afternoon of shopping. If you find that you've worked up an appetite, Northgate boasts a food court and traditional "sit down" restaurants like Azteca and California Pizza Kitchen.
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DOWNTOWN. This extravagant mall is one of the city's newest. Five floors are filled with high-quality shops, excellent restaurants, and an eleven-screen movie theatre. Tiffany and Co., Cartier, J. Crew, and Williams-Sonoma only hint at the popular stores that share space in the mall. Plus, parking is incredibly convenient in the 1,200-space underground garage.
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DOWNTOWN. It could be argued quite persuasively that Pike Place Market is Seattle's heartbeat. Situated along the water, the market was originally founded to allow produce growers to sell directly to consumers. Today, it's a protected historic district that inundates you with sights, sounds, smells, and the best people-watching in town. Whether in suits or tie-dyed t-shirts, wearing boutonnieres or strewn with wildflowers, people of all persuasions find the market a fabulous place to spend the day. The Market Foundation offers fun and informational tours Wednesdays to Saturdays, starting at the Market Heritage Center at 1531 Western Avenue.
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DOWNTOWN. Housed in an easily-recognizable, toothpick-shaped skyscraper, this two-floor shopping center provides a variety of popular stores that cater to both men and women. Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Brooks Brothers, Louis Vuitton, and Escada are examples of the well-known names you'll find.
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Republic of Fremont
465 N 36th St, north of Queen Anne and east of Ballard, Seattle, WA 98103 · 206-632-1500
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FREMONT. Entering this neighborhood, you're greeted by a sign that says, "Welcome to the Center of the Universe." Thanks to its bohemian culture, Fremont is often considered a sister to Paris's Left Bank. Some of Seattle's most famous public artwork can be found here as well, including "Waiting for the Interurban," the Fremont Troll, and a statue of Vladimir Lenin. The area continues to accumulate new restaurants, cultural venues, and unique boutiques.
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UNIVERSITY DISTRICT. The University District, as full of young faces as you would expect, features plenty of shopping venues, restaurants, cafés, and cultural centers. The area was also the site of the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition in 1909; a few of the buildings constructed then are still in use today. Aside from the gorgeous campus, the district offers museums, libraries, comedy clubs, and bars for day and evening entertainment. In addition, the area boasts a farmers market and a veritable cornucopia of unique stores and boutiques.
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UNIVERSITY DISTRICT. The hub of the U-District's shopping scene, University Village is an attractive open-air complex that features popular shops like Abercrombie & Fitch, Eddie Bauer, Barnes & Noble, and Pottery Barn. More than two-dozen local merchants maintain stores in this unique center, giving shoppers a touch of Northwest flavor. Attractive garden areas, numerous restaurants, and ample parking are additional draws.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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