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My wife and I are headed to Seattle for a few days. She mentioned the Pinball Museum but I figured I'd reach out to y'all to get your thoughts on Seattle and places to play a couple of games as well as get a bite to eat, things to do/avoid, etc. I'm not renting a car and will be staying at the Andra. Thoughts, ideas, advice much appreciated!
Quoted from Pinplayer1967:The Pinball museum is cool and Seattle has many pinball bars. My recommendation is to leave the city and explore the mountains, go to Mt. Rainer. Seattle is so full of bums and bum camps that it will disgust anyone who visits. Seattle was once a beautiful city called the Emerald city but the progressives and socialists have turned it into a third world shit hole full of crime, open safe heroin shoot up sites, public urination, bum camps everywhere, high taxes. I live near it and avoid it like a plague.
Already have a trip lined up for Rainier and one to San Juan Island. Alas, I think the story is the same for most all large cities nowadays, especially in temperate climates.
Quoted from jtaudio:www.nwpinballshow.com
June 8-10 and worth the trip if you are staying that long.
That's actually when we will be there, may be worth checking out...thanks
Quoted from HighVoltage:Check out this previous thread
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/seattle-vacation-advice-wanted
My thoughts...
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/seattle-vacation-advice-wanted/page/2#post-2750964
Thanks... I actually did a search on Seattle but did not see that thread
Quoted from tacshose:My wife and I walked to dinner one night during the day and was uncomfortable so we decided to UBER back in the dark.
Actually, this raises another question...transportation. Rather than rent a car, I figured we would just take taxis while we were there. I've never used Uber or Lyft...never needed to but seems like this might be a good option for exploring the city especially since it sounds like taxis aren't just roaming the streets looking for fares. Thoughts/preferences?
Quoted from brett:The San Juan’s islands, a must visit, along with the peninsula. Beautiful places in the summer.
Since you've opened the door...Although the drive is supposed to be nice, it is long and, well, you gotta drive back. So, we are flying into Friday Harbor in the AM, do some whale watching and then spend the rest of the day exploring the area before flying out in the evening. Things we should do or avoid on the islands?
(Shame I won't get to see an Alien in person...guess I'll have to head down to Matthews! 
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Quoted from spinal:Do yourself a favor and install Uber and Lyft on your phone - it will change the way you travel especially in some cities like Seattle. In San Fran a car was 2min away when I used Uber during my last trips and this really gives you some pause for thought as my fares there were less than daily parking rate.
Just installed Lyft...seems like it gets better reviews for the area. To be honest, I HATE providing cc info to any third party. (Just got compromised last month...seems like it happens every couple of years) So it was not without a bit of angst that I setup Lyft. I think I will hold off on Uber for the time being. Anyhow, I appreciate the recommendations on this as I would never have thought to do so (we typically rent a car or use public transportation and cabs when we travel)
Quoted from RobF:Also to get down to the pinball museum catch the link light rail.
Now there's a good thought.
Quoted from fastpinball:I used to work at the Space Needle. We had the families of the Blue Angels up for brunch one morning during Seafair. A pilot buzzed the tower so close we could see his face in the cockpit. Unbelievable. Shook the place so hard I thought the windows were going to fall out.
The view is pretty awesome, even if you only visit the observation deck and dine elsewhere.
Aaron
FAST Pinball
I read on-line that they are redoing the space needle, only part of it is open now and the restaurant is closed for renovation now. It was a recent article, so I assume that it is still closed.
Quoted from FlashDaddy:Our beer is fantastic. Especially if you like IPAs.
I've got to say, I'm not a big fan of the current scene of IPA's. They got popular a few years ago and now it seems to be a race to see who can have the highest IBU's. "Hey let's dry hop this for three weeks, adding more every 6 hours!" I like sours but they've started to become trendy around here, so it is headed the same way. Had one on tap the other day that I swear was a dead ringer for alka seltzer with a touch of lemon sweet tarts. Hot sauce is another one. I guess it's a societal thing of having to one up the other guy and the thought that if x is good 10x is even better. Anyhow, I do appreciate the advice; although you definitely seem to be in the minority about the pinball museum. Interesting
Quoted from fastpinball:Right. The new view deck just opened. The food was never the best value, in my opinion. I would always prefer to dine elsewhere and hit the view deck.
Come say hi at our FAST Pinball booth if you do come to the NW Pinball Show!
Aaron
FAST Pinball
Thanks
Quoted from RobF:Actually, there are a lot of great places to eat in the Int'l District. I would suggest Tai Tung . They claim to be Seattle's oldest Chinese restaurant and Bruce Lee's favorite. Food is good and the server lady (I think she's the owner?) is hilarious and really makes the experience. It's right around the corner from the museum.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll definitely look into this.
Quoted from FlashDaddy:You actually described exactly how I like my IPAs! But really, you'll find every style of beer here. We won't disappoint on that front.
why not just chew on grapefruit rinds!
Actually, while I have rather esoteric tastes in beer, I'm not a beer snob. If you like IPA's with 500,000 IBU's...good for you. If you prefer a Miller Lite...great. Want a funky, tastes like a pair of used socks, saison, a syrup-like malty stout or head clearing Barley wine...it's all good. I will definitely sample some of the local brews...or I guess in Seattle I should relive my rambunctious youth and sample the local herbs
Quoted from Tuna_Delight:Seattle is a good craft beer town, but be prepared for half or more of the draft selections typically being IPA's. VERY popular here. Unfortunately, I much prefer lagers or ales.
Yep - hate that. I used to regularly drop into Jupiter at lunchtime back when they opened at noon and the music level would usually be more reasonable, but now I rarely go there anymore since they open later and things are in full audio blast mode by then.
Heck, I can't stand to go to movies because they are so damn loud. Awhile ago we went to see a production of Jersey boys. Great show; however, I would have killed for a volume control to just turn it down a few notches. You'd think your hearing goes with old age so it should bother you less the older you get. Sometimes I'll go to a restaurant and the next day my throat will be sore because, unbeknownst to me, I had to shout the whole time to talk to the person across the table. Now I am sounding like an old man....Damn Kids with their loud music!!! Get off my lawn!!
Quoted from TheLaw:Well you do have 'OLD' in your name so we assumed
I've used that name for quite awhile...pays homage to my dad He used to call my friends and I a bunch of oldgoats. Alas, it is no longer ironic...perhaps I should change to YoungBuck since he called us that as well.
Quoted from adania:The two games closest to the door are not included in the deal, and they were Batman66 and a color DMD Attack from Mars (presumably the remake?), but i didn't pay attention to how much they were charging for them.
Honestly? I just assumed the entire 'menu' of games on their website were free. Those are two that we would have wanted to play (Houdini as well). Hmm...Shorty's looking better and better.
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