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Seattlelite here. So glad to hear you found a better job! Those hell gigs can really crush you.

Just to warn you it can get dark and rainy this time of year but there's plenty to do.

Recommended:

- The Underground Tour. A fascinating historical tour of the seedy gold-rush roots of the city.

- Pike Place Market. It's an iconic Seattle spot that has great food, a great view and great people watching.

- The Ballard Locks. This is the mechanism that keeps Lake Washington from draining into the ocean while allowing fish to pass through. Go when the weathers good.

- Mt. Rainier, the Cascades, great for hiking and skiing if the weather permits

- Breweries. We have tons of great craft beer, and our coffee is legendary too

Not recommended:

- The gum wall. This landmark is the grossest excuse for a tourist trap ever conceived.

- Driving in, out, or around the city on weekdays between 7 and 11AM or 3 and 7 PM. You're going to have a very bad timmeee...

Have fun!



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