Don't get fooled by hotels by the airport for really cheap. The airport is a ways away from Seattle's downtown.
The hip neighborhoods are Capitol Hill, Fremont, Wallingford and Ballard. If you want to check out Seattle in all its hipster, queer, vegan glory Capitol Hill is awesome. The others are cool too just a lot more toned down.
Pike's Place is a tourist dead zone as far as food goes.
Thai Tom's in the U district is amazing.
So is Paseo's in Fremont and Ballard.
I recommend staying downtown or on Aurora.
If it's a clear day the University of Washington Campus is gorgeous. You can get a clear look of Mt. Rainier which is amazing.
So is Golden Gardens in Ballard.
Seattle is a gorgeous city.
Be prepared for heavily trafficked roads, hills and strange intersections. It's not a fun city to drive in.
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