April 2011

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Gasworks Park Kite Shop – Seattle Things to Do #201

Gasworks Park is a popular Seattle park, offering views of Lake Union and downtown Seattle amongst the remnants of an old coal processing plant. With lots of open space, it is also a perfect spot to fly a kite, so it should come as no surprise that a couple of blocks away is the Gasworks [...]

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Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruise – Seattle Things to Do #200

There are a variety of cruises on the waters around Seattle, but you can do it in 1890′s Gold Rush style aboard the Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruise.

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Seattle Repertory Theatre – Seattle Things to Do #199

Fans of live theater have lots to choose from in Seattle, and the Seattle Repertory Theatre (“the Rep”) is largest and one of the most renowned in the area.

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Cartoon Sugar Bowl – Seattle Things to Do #198

When was the last time you woke up on a Saturday morning, stayed in your footie pajamas and gorged on cereal while watching your favorite cartoons? We all did it when we were kids, and this Saturday, you have a chance to relive those memories at Central Cinema in Capitol Hill.

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Hallava Falafel – Seattle Things to Do #197

If you don’t think good food can come out of a truck, many Yelp users will disagree with you about Hallava Falafel. A simple menu of falafel, shawarma and fries, but done oh so well! Some of the best falafel I have ever tasted.

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AMA Supercross Races – Seattle Things to Do #196

This weekend, Qwest Field will host thousands of fans, off-road motorcycles and tons of dirt piled on the playing surface as part of the AMA Supercross FIM World Championship racing series.

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Sakura-Con 2011 – Seattle Things to Do #195

Fans of Anime (Japanese Animation) will converge upon Seattle from April 22-24, 2011 for the annual Sakura-Con 2011. Started in 1998 as a small party for anime fans in Tukwila, Washington, Sakura-Con has become a gigantic convention attracting anime and manga (comics) fans from around the country and around the world.

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Get Married in a Shotgun Wedding – Seattle Things to Do #194

You don’t have to travel to Las Vegas if you have an impulse to get married. Seattle’s Shotgun Ceremonies can help you meet your matrimonial impulses right in Pioneer Square.

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Kubota Garden – Seattle Things to Do #193

With spring upon us, it is a perfect time to get out and visit one of Seattle’s two stunning Japanese gardens. There is the Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum and Kubota Garden in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of South Seattle.

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Seattle by Foot – Seattle Things to Do #192

Seattle is a great city to explore on foot. Downtown is relatively compact, and as long as you are cool with a few of the hills along the way, there are lots of rewarding destinations and views for bipeds like yourself.

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