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Posted: 4/12/2018 10:33:12 PM EDT
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I cannot tell you about the light rail, but generally downtown you will be OK, at least that area. General rules apply, the really bad people come out at night, but other then that, just a lot of homeless people around. Use common sense and you will be just fine.
Booze, no problem, just look for a Rite-Aid, Walgreens or supermarket, no more state controlled liquor here so I would not think its a problem. ETA: Just ask a homeless person where to find the booze. 
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Posted: 4/12/2018 10:54:52 PM EDT
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You won’t find much trouble here, but you won’t find much friendly conversation with strangers either. Be prepared for the Seattle freeze.
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Posted: 4/12/2018 11:17:28 PM EDT
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Make sure you go get yourself a porchetta from Salumi on 3rd and S. Main.
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Posted: 4/13/2018 3:25:42 PM EDT
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If you want a neat trip there is a really good pastry shop Bakery Nouveau on California street that is worth the trip. They actually made it into the top twenty places of the top 100 places to eat in the entire country. They really are worth the trip... Problems with them are that parking is very difficult, and they can be really crowded and it is a small shop. Staff sometimes even help people in line out of order, but it really is worth the difficulties if you like bakeries/pastries. Their Ham and Cheese croissant (about $5) are outstanding. They are about 5-6" square so they don't look like regular crescent shaped croissants. I have yet to buy something there that I didn't like. About two doors down from them is a really interesting deli too.
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Posted: 4/13/2018 4:24:58 PM EDT
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Compared to the bad parts of Kansas City and St. Louis;
The shady parts of Seattle look upscale. |
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Posted: 4/13/2018 5:48:58 PM EDT
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Make sure you go get yourself a porchetta from Salumi on 3rd and S. Main. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Make sure you go get yourself a porchetta from Salumi on 3rd and S. Main. Quoted:
If you want a neat trip there is a really good pastry shop Bakery Nouveau on California street that is worth the trip. They actually made it into the top twenty places of the top 100 places to eat in the entire country. They really are worth the trip... Problems with them are that parking is very difficult, and they can be really crowded and it is a small shop. Staff sometimes even help people in line out of order, but it really is worth the difficulties if you like bakeries/pastries. Their Ham and Cheese croissant (about $5) are outstanding. They are about 5-6" square so they don't look like regular crescent shaped croissants. I have yet to buy something there that I didn't like. About two doors down from them is a really interesting deli too. I love bread, but unfortunately I have some sort of mysterious "gluten sensitivity" and, if I'm going to eat bread, I have to limit it to about one serving a month. I'm also allergic to corn (wtf mate) so most gluten-free options will result in my throat swelling shut. My hotel has a kitchenette, so I'm planning to eat a lot of fish. I fucking love fish. I'd love to hear about any local distilleries or places I can get unique local food. I'm willing to get sick to try good food. |
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Posted: 4/13/2018 6:28:02 PM EDT
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I don't know what the hell a porchetta is but it sounds delicious. I've got coupons for exactly four free Uber trips, otherwise I'm walking. I love bread, but unfortunately I have some sort of mysterious "gluten sensitivity" and, if I'm going to eat bread, I have to limit it to about one serving a month. I'm also allergic to corn (wtf mate) so most gluten-free options will result in my throat swelling shut. My hotel has a kitchenette, so I'm planning to eat a lot of fish. I fucking love fish. I'd love to hear about any local distilleries or places I can get unique local food. I'm willing to get sick to try good food. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Make sure you go get yourself a porchetta from Salumi on 3rd and S. Main. Quoted:
If you want a neat trip there is a really good pastry shop Bakery Nouveau on California street that is worth the trip. They actually made it into the top twenty places of the top 100 places to eat in the entire country. They really are worth the trip... Problems with them are that parking is very difficult, and they can be really crowded and it is a small shop. Staff sometimes even help people in line out of order, but it really is worth the difficulties if you like bakeries/pastries. Their Ham and Cheese croissant (about $5) are outstanding. They are about 5-6" square so they don't look like regular crescent shaped croissants. I have yet to buy something there that I didn't like. About two doors down from them is a really interesting deli too. I love bread, but unfortunately I have some sort of mysterious "gluten sensitivity" and, if I'm going to eat bread, I have to limit it to about one serving a month. I'm also allergic to corn (wtf mate) so most gluten-free options will result in my throat swelling shut. My hotel has a kitchenette, so I'm planning to eat a lot of fish. I fucking love fish. I'd love to hear about any local distilleries or places I can get unique local food. I'm willing to get sick to try good food. I avoid Seattle so can't recommend XYZ place, you will have a lot of choices and most all will be really good. Will be hard to go wrong, if busy, and everything will be, there is your sign it is a good place to eat. |
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Posted: 4/13/2018 7:38:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't know what the hell a porchetta is but it sounds delicious. I've got coupons for exactly four free Uber trips, otherwise I'm walking. I love bread, but unfortunately I have some sort of mysterious "gluten sensitivity" and, if I'm going to eat bread, I have to limit it to about one serving a month. I'm also allergic to corn (wtf mate) so most gluten-free options will result in my throat swelling shut. My hotel has a kitchenette, so I'm planning to eat a lot of fish. I fucking love fish. I'd love to hear about any local distilleries or places I can get unique local food. I'm willing to get sick to try good food. |
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Posted: 4/13/2018 8:00:18 PM EDT
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Get drunk in Belltown and grab a Seattle-style hot dog on the way back to the hotel. Spend one of your Uber trips to go to Fisherman's terminal and grab some fish at Chinook's. |
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Posted: 4/13/2018 8:03:05 PM EDT
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Quoted:My CCW isn't valid in WA, so no guns for me. You may also lawfully carry openly as you walk around Seattle (or anywhere else in WA). |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 4:59:31 PM EDT
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Light rail is super easy from the airport, definitely will save some cash on an Uber... Last time I used it, it didn't seem too sketchy at all, especially during the day.
Should drop you off pretty damn close to the convention center. Use Google maps and just pick public transit. |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 5:04:07 PM EDT
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You can still have the gun in your hotel or motel room (admittedly more needed if you stay in the latter). You may also lawfully carry openly as you walk around Seattle (or anywhere else in WA). Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:My CCW isn't valid in WA, so no guns for me. You may also lawfully carry openly as you walk around Seattle (or anywhere else in WA). |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 5:16:57 PM EDT
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The Seattle junkies and tweakers/scum class only tend to pick on little old ladies, larger guys they leave alone. The biggest danger you probably face walking around downtown at night is stepping on a used needle, and no unfortunately I'm not really joking. They are everywhere down there.
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Posted: 4/15/2018 1:36:46 PM EDT
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The Seattle junkies and tweakers/scum class only tend to pick on little old ladies, larger guys they leave alone. The biggest danger you probably face walking around downtown at night is stepping on a used needle, and no unfortunately I'm not really joking. They are everywhere down there. I don't plan on being out late, either. I'm typically in bed before 11. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 2:22:57 PM EDT
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You can still have the gun in your hotel or motel room (admittedly more needed if you stay in the latter). You may also lawfully carry openly as you walk around Seattle (or anywhere else in WA). Seattle is one of the safest cities I've ever been in. Yes there are a ton more homeless people than there used to be due to retarded policies, but unless you're walking under the highway pylons where they have their tents you'll be fine. That said, F Seattle. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 4:46:01 PM EDT
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I walked up into town from Pike Place a couple summers ago. No problem. I was kinda bored, so I spent the $15 on that big ferris wheel. It was worth it. IIRC, you can catch a little train up to the very south end of Lake Union and tour a couple of old ships.
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Posted: 4/16/2018 6:46:40 PM EDT
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Yea, I don't know if OP realizes that WA is an open carry state. Without a WA CPL you can still carry a loaded firearm openly. Being in a vehicle counts as concealed so you'll have to unload the chamber+(EDIT) unseat the magazine (and never loaded long gun) in vehicle. So you could legally bring an AR15 on a sling and walk around downtown, but I'd say handgun in a holster is a better call. Seattle is one of the safest cities I've ever been in. Yes there are a ton more homeless people than there used to be due to retarded policies, but unless you're walking under the highway pylons where they have their tents you'll be fine. That said, F Seattle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You can still have the gun in your hotel or motel room (admittedly more needed if you stay in the latter). You may also lawfully carry openly as you walk around Seattle (or anywhere else in WA). Seattle is one of the safest cities I've ever been in. Yes there are a ton more homeless people than there used to be due to retarded policies, but unless you're walking under the highway pylons where they have their tents you'll be fine. That said, F Seattle. I'm sure not planning to open carry. That's enough trouble even here in rural MO with a recognized CCW license. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 6:50:59 PM EDT
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My hotel is on one side of I-5 and the conference is just on the other, but it looks like Pike goes over the interstate, not under it. I'm sure not planning to open carry. That's enough trouble even here in rural MO with a recognized CCW license. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You can still have the gun in your hotel or motel room (admittedly more needed if you stay in the latter). You may also lawfully carry openly as you walk around Seattle (or anywhere else in WA). Seattle is one of the safest cities I've ever been in. Yes there are a ton more homeless people than there used to be due to retarded policies, but unless you're walking under the highway pylons where they have their tents you'll be fine. That said, F Seattle. I'm sure not planning to open carry. That's enough trouble even here in rural MO with a recognized CCW license. |
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Posted: 5/10/2018 2:27:41 AM EDT
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+1, The light rail is fine from the airport.
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Posted: 5/11/2018 9:36:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:I'm sure not planning to open carry. That's enough trouble even here in rural MO with a recognized CCW license. Now, if you simply prefer not to carry openly there is nothing wrong with that, but don't blame it on some imagined fear of trouble. |
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