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Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 513 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Operated by two sisters, this incredible shop presents a wealth of unique items, many of them imported from Portugal, the Philippines, and South America. The sisters travel regularly, bringing back textiles, jewelry, clothing, and all sorts of decorative items. They also stock merchandise from the area, along with sister Amy Carson's hand-crafted...
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 2646 University NE, University Village Mall, Seattle, WA 98109
At this fascinating shop, you'll find an interesting ensemble of cultural items, some pricey, some inexpensive. Everything has its own particular style, whether it's simply decorative or a fashion accessory. Choose from pottery, jewelry, candles, furniture, art, and rugs. If you love ethnic pieces or handcrafted items, stop by to wander through...
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 320 1st Ave S, Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104
If you or someone you know has an interest in maritime history – or if you just love the beach – stop by this fascinating store. Inside the rustic room you'll find all things nautical, from old diving helmets and miniature lighthouses to brass telescopes and old maps and charts salvaged from seafaring expeditions. Owner Roger Ottenbach is always...
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 1107 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Over 20,000 square feet of carefully chosen Indonesian antiques, reproductions, and folk art make up David Smith's gallery. Smith spends about half of each year on the island of Java in Indonesia, selecting and importing handcrafted antiques. Should visitors stop by while David is "shopping," his knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to help.
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 101 S Main St, Seattle, WA 98104
More than a generation old, this venerable bookstore is a Seattle tradition. Exposed brick walls and wooden floors lend a note of permanence to the establishment, which offers thousands of books and texts. You'll find new volumes (especially fiction), along with rare and out-of-print books and a selection of used books as well. The shop also...
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
You haven't been shopping until you've visited REI's flagship store! This remarkable outdoor supply store promises an unforgettable experience. They offer an extensive inventory of gear for everything from kayaking to bird watching. Most impressive, however, are the phenomenal facilities, which allow you to assess the merchandise. On-site trails...
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 2219 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
If you feel a bit threatened by alternative culture, ignore the purple spiked hair and multiple facial piercings at this record store. They’re completely harmless. Everyone here is looking for the same thing, good music. What you might find: Fugazi, Dropkick Murphys, Modest Mouse, Skatalites, Rev. Horton Heat, Agnostic Front, Locust, the Mekons,...
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 2209 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
You may have seen Sonic Boom t-shirts on some of your favorite musicians – it’s the go-to place for new and used CDs and vinyl. But not that top 40 pop stuff – you’re not likely to find Britney’s latest effort. You will find all sorts of obscure (and not so obscure) punk, post punk, street punk (you get the idea), plus indie/alt rock, industrial,...
University of Washington Bookstore
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Recognized as one of the country's largest collegiate bookstores, this establishment makes available an astounding selection of books, magazines, office supplies, and art-related merchandise. You're guaranteed to find an elusive academic text, the perfect watercolor brush, or a hard-to-locate periodical. They will special order items not in stock...
Category: Specialty Shops - Seattle Shopping
Address: 315 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
For the music lover, Wall of Sound is quite a find. The owner and staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, but the inventory is a revelation. You may not have realized that you need a Japanese art-rock band or a Nepalese folk musician in your CD collection, but after a visit here, you will. They carry the obscure, the esoteric, the...
