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1. Nordstrom Rack

7.8
400 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Discount Store · Seattle Central Business District · 33 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: You have to spend some time sorting through the racks, but you usually can find great deals on designer clothing. The shoe selection and discounts make some women think they’ve died and gone to heaven

2. Kubota Garden

8.6
9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA
Garden · Rainier Beach · 23 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Fujito Kubota, a master gardener & landscaper, gave this park to Seattle in 1987. These splendid acres of lush greenery, feeding ponds & footbridges are painted bright red with gold accents.

3. Seattle Chinese Garden

7.0
6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Garden · Delridge · 4 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: It's the largest garden of its kind in the US. Offering gorgeous views & a continually changing array of plants it includes several pavilions built using traditional Chinese materials & techniques.

4. Waterfall Garden Park

8.1
219 2nd Ave S (at S Main St.), Seattle, WA
Park · Pioneer Square · 37 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The dominant materials in this Pioneer Square park are wood, concrete and water. It's like stepping into a Zen water and rock garden.The splashing water drowns out traffic noise and soothes the soul.

5. Voodoo Doughnut

8.3
22 SW 3rd Ave (at SW Ankeny St), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 542 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: This PDX favorite serves up doughnuts with names like "Dirt" and "Cock-n-Balls" (double cream filled) as well as a bacon-topped doughnut and several vegan specialties. - IFC Staff

6. Velocity Art and Design

251 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA
Furniture and Home Store · South Lake Union · 5 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: This airy, modern shop is stocked with home furnishings and accessories. The owner, Josh Tusher, likes to support local designers and has an incredible knack for sussing out trends. Read more.

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7. Watson Kennedy Fine Home

8.3
1022 1st Ave (at Spring St.), Seattle, WA
Gift Store · Seattle Central Business District · 6 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: The Seattle-based Watson Kennedy has won all sorts of awards for artful store displays. You’ll want to buy it all: the obscure cookbooks, antique dominos and lusciously wrapped hand soaps.

8. Kirk Albert

5517 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA
Antique Store · Georgetown · 1 tip

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Georgetown has slowly established itself as the city’s best resource for vintage home goods, and Kirk Albert was a pioneer. The shop is laced with incredibly special, handpicked finds.

9. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.3
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: After a cathartic Greek meal, enjoy a Greek coffee cooked over hot sand, but leave that last sip for the gods. Oh, and you could probably stand up in that fireplace, but don’t try it. - Inspector

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10. Bar Bambino

2931 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 24 tips and reviews
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11. Incanto

1550 Church St (at Duncan St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Noe Valley · 63 tips and reviews

12. University Village

8.9
2623 NE University Village St, Seattle, WA
Shopping Plaza · 71 tips and reviews

Perry EllisPerry Ellis: Spend the day outdoors and enjoy open-air shopping at University Village

13. Three Girls Bakery

8.2
1514 Pike Pl (in Post Alley), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Pike Place · 52 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Few can resist the aroma of Three Girls' just-baked bread and cookies.

14. Olympic Sculpture Park

8.8
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Sculpture Garden · Belltown · 141 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: A peaceful, unique outdoor spot run by the Seattle Art Museum, featuring works by Louise Bourgeois and Alexander Calder.

15. Anchovies & Olives

1550 15th Ave (btwn E Madison & E Pine), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 68 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: A must for fresh oysters. The octopus salad with sherry vinaigrette is also a specialty.

16. Caffé Vita

7.9
4301 Fremont Ave N (at N 43rd St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Fremont · 16 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: In a city famous for coffee, this is one of the best places to enjoy a frothy cup.

17. Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

9.1
1622 1/2 N 45th St (btwn Densmore & Woodlawn), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Wallingford · 135 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Gourmet ice cream-lovers like the pomegranate curry and honey lavender sorbets.

18. The Crab Pot

7.9
1301 Alaskan Way (at Pier 57), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Seattle Central Business District · 189 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: "Crab Pot had root beer on tap in frosted mugs. I'm a root beer junkie so it was heaven!" --Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

19. Westminster Abbey

9.3
20 Dean's Yard, London, Greater London
Church · 228 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: This 7th-century London landmark has been the venue of choice for bejeweled coronations—and, of course, weddings for the Queen Mum, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Andrew—and now, William and Kate!

20. Buckingham Palace

8.8
Buckingham Palace Rd, London, Greater London
Palace · Green Park · 611 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Come for the changing of the guard—and stay for the perfect photo op outside the official residence of the British monarchy. Tip: Tours inside state rooms are available mid-summer to fall.

21. Neo Pizza

6.6
8425 S Hosmer St Ste D, Tacoma, WA
Pizzeria · South End · 10 tips and reviews

Rhonda K.Rhonda Kirkes: Love the tossed caprici salad and sargent papparoni pizza...

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22. Fisher Scones

110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA
Bakery · 1 tip
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23. The Rock Wood Fired Pizza

8.8
1408 Lake Tapps Pkwy SE (at 167th Ave E), Auburn, WA
Pizzeria · Lakeland · 22 tips and reviews

24. Blue Steele Coffee Company

7.6
11401 Steele St S, Tacoma, WA
Coffee Shop · 4 tips and reviews

Emily J.Emily Johnson: The memorial for the 4 officers that were murdered here is very touching.

25. Hidden Lake

Lake Tapps, WA
Lake · 1 tip

MikeMike: Check out our temporal shifts

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26. Terry's Berries

4520 River Rd E, Tacoma, WA
Farm · 1 tip
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27. Rogers Swimming Pool

12801 86th Ave E (at 128th), Puyallup, WA
Swimming Pool · No tips or reviews
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28. Twysted tails Slash/et cetera room ;)

Washington
Home (private) · No tips or reviews

29. Clay Art Center

Washington
Art Gallery · No tips or reviews

30. Lipoma Firs Golf Course

6.8
10410 187th St E, Puyallup, WA
Golf Course · 2 tips and reviews

Justin H.Justin Hunt: Great hidden spot for greasy spoon breakfast!

31. Sunset Park

7.2
1306 69th ST SE, Auburn, WA
Park · Lakeland · 3 tips and reviews

KB N.KB Nic: Come join the kettlebell bootcamp for free if you mention foursquare!

32. Maris Farms

6.5
24713 Sumner Buckley Hwy E, Buckley, WA
Farm · 9 tips and reviews

Taylor A.Taylor Attisha: Walk slowly! They don't space out the groups enough. It's a lot scarier if you stop and wait for the group ahead of you to get far enough away

33. Spooner Farms

7.6
9710 State Route 162 E (E Pioneer Ave), Puyallup, WA
Farm · 7 tips and reviews

Jeff G.Jeff Gregoire: Get your borrow in the parking lot before you go in.

34. Trackside Pizza

7.4
201 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews

Jen W.Jen Willey: It gets slammmmmmed on weekend nights. But it's oh-so delish. Great place for the kiddos too! They can even make their own pizza.

35. Spud's Pizza Parlor

7.4
7025 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA
Pizzeria · Eastside · 13 tips and reviews

STEVE S.STEVE SWORTZ: get a salad and a small pizza Read more.

36. Flying Tomato

6.0
10224 198th St E, Graham, WA
Pizzeria · 7 tips and reviews

John H.John Hurlbut: Amazing food! HUGE portions! Voted best new restaurant in 2007 and best Italian in 2008 by someone. :-) Love it! Read more.

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37. Bumpy's

7.1
116 E Main, Puyallup, WA
Bar · 12 tips and reviews
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38. Cattin's

7.1
105 9th Ave SW (at Meridian), Puyallup, WA
Diner · 9 tips and reviews

39. Puyallup Eagles Lodge #2308

202 5th St NW, Puyallup, WA
Social Club · 4 tips and reviews

Susan D.Susan Dalton: This place rocks!

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40. Corina Bakery

8.8
602 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA
Bakery · Downtown Tacoma · 35 tips and reviews

41. Roadhouse Bar & Grill

7.4
15518 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA
Bar · 8 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Barker: Good fried chicken

42. Bumpy's

7.1
116 E Main, Puyallup, WA
Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Todd T.Todd Tracer: Be safe. Ride your bike. Try the house bourbon! Bring friends.

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43. Rickhouse

8.4
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews