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Leavenworth would be a pleasant little trip, especially once they get the town dolled up for the holidays.
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My wife and I have a favorite getaway that I highly recommend, but only if you have a couple days and are OK with driving ~3.5 hours each way.
Southern Washington, right on the border with Oregon, is remarkably beautiful with a ton of amazing hiking trails. Right along the Columbia River Gorge. You can go hiking in both Washington and Oregon since you're right on the border between them, and it's just a few minutes to cross the Bridge of the Gods to get from one to the other.
There are two options for lodging in Stevenson, WA:
Skamania Lodge is the nice resort, but is pretty expensive, and not really intimate or special: http://www.skamania.com/
The better choice IMO is the Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge: http://www.yelp.com/biz/columbia-gorge-riverside-lodge-stevenson-2
Their website is down right now. But it's super cheap, yet high-quality cabins you rent. Something like $80/night for a cabin with a little kitchenette where you can make food, a nearby 24-hour grocery story, a bunch of shops and little restaurants too.
Even if you're not going hiking around there, it makes for a great weekend getaway from Seattle
iAmMaximus
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My wife and I have a favorite getaway that I highly recommend, but only if you have a couple days and are OK with driving ~3.5 hours each way.
Southern Washington, right on the border with Oregon, is remarkably beautiful with a ton of amazing hiking trails. Right along the Columbia River Gorge. You can go hiking in both Washington and Oregon since you're right on the border between them, and it's just a few minutes to cross the Bridge of the Gods to get from one to the other.
There are two options for lodging in Stevenson, WA:
Skamania Lodge is the nice resort, but is pretty expensive, and not really intimate or special: http://www.skamania.com/
The better choice IMO is the Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge: http://www.yelp.com/biz/columbia-gorge-riverside-lodge-stevenson-2
Their website is down right now. But it's super cheap, yet high-quality cabins you rent. Something like $80/night for a cabin with a little kitchenette where you can make food, a nearby 24-hour grocery story, a bunch of shops and little restaurants too.
Even if you're not going hiking around there, it makes for a great weekend getaway from Seattle
Unfortunately that's a bit too far, but I'll definitely keep these in mind for the future--thank you! I think we'll be going around Anacortes.
distantmantra
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Went to Kukai again a couple weeks ago. Still no alcohol. I asked the waiter and he said that their liquor license is still tied up with the state liquor control board. No clue why.
No no no no no no no no no no no no no no
God damn everything.
Hey guys, will be visiting Seattle for the first time in December, and am thinking about spending a night out west in Leavenworth. Everything I'm reading says I'll need to be prepared to have snow tires/chains/AWD...do you know if rental cars up there have such options? I've been calling around without much luck, they can't even guarantee me an AWD vehicle.
You'll definitely want chains/AWD. Stevens pass can get nasty in the winter. As far as the rental car companies that offer either, sorry I'm not sure. You could rent an FF car, buy chains at Les Schwab and return them if you don't use them. Maybe not the best option but an option to consider.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7JWyDpBohCBQmMwLThDOVZCVEE/view
Apparently (now former) employees filed a lawsuit against Paseo for:
Innocent until proven guilty of course, but if any or all of those allegations are true, fuck Paseo. One of the most cash-rich successful restaurants in Seattle and they can't fucking treat their employees right?
Apparently (now former) employees filed a lawsuit against Paseo for:
- Wage theft
- inability to take breaks during shifts of 12+ hours
- Inability to deal with medical emergencies
- Racist treatment of hispanic employees vs. non-hispanic employees
- Racist termination of all hispanic employees
Innocent until proven guilty of course, but if any or all of those allegations are true, fuck Paseo. One of the most cash-rich successful restaurants in Seattle and they can't fucking treat their employees right?
SMH
Just to be sure, though, if I have AWD, I don't need chains, correct?
According to the letter of the law you would still need a set in the car, however I don't own a set and have AWD cars with traction tires (all season since I don't travel over the passes often).
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter/traction.htm
platypotamus
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Hey neighbor.
I came to the thread to post the bad news but see I was too slow. Agreed though, if allegations are true fuck those guys. I'm going to open my own Paseo, with hookers, and blackjack! In fact, forget about the Paseo!
This is sounding like more effort than it's worth for a day trip in unfamiliar territory. I appreciate the info!
Darth Pinche
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Paseos closed, truly a dark day.
Sure, no problem, maybe keep it on the list as a maybe and see what the weather is like. You can check cameras for Stevens Pass online too.
Aw this is so sad if true. To be honest I am not surprised, many restaurants, particularly self-owned cash-only places, are skirting around so many labor laws.
Valerie Cherish
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There is even a mail thread where I work about Paseo's closing. :|
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You must work at the same place I do...
or at any company in the Seattle area, lol.
Edit: Ha! I just realized I do know where you work. Because of that thing a while back. Thanks again.
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WesternHeretic
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What the fuck man!
platypotamus
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Those Hispanic employees with the grievances should kickstart opening their own Cuban sandwich socialist co-op paradise and get Kshama Sawant and Jessica Spear to photo op with them and what not and help bring about delicious social change.
I will back at the "catered party at your house" level.
I will back at the "catered party at your house" level.
Damn this cold snap is bad news. Walking home from dinner, I helped an old lady get to the shelter in the area, poor girl was shivering like something else. Ran into another person just getting off a bus trying to find somewhere inside to stay the night. Ended up driving around the neighborhood for a bit, giving folks lifts to the shelter.
A good dozen people were wandering around clueless, most of them had never been to it but got desperate with the cold, came this way because they heard through the grapevine they'd find a spot to bed down.
A good dozen people were wandering around clueless, most of them had never been to it but got desperate with the cold, came this way because they heard through the grapevine they'd find a spot to bed down.
I live literally across the street from Ballard Market.
distantmantra
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District I work for is closed due to power outage. Nice little mini weekend. Might take my daughter to the zoo.
I haven't been to the zoo in a while. Need to go again sometime!
distantmantra
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We've got a membership. I take my daughter once or twice a week during the summer. Wonder if the animals will even be out today.
We live right across from a school. Weird seeing them open while I'm home due to weather.
WesternHeretic
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It's like our whole state shut downs when it snows.
platypotamus
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I'm a bit more Fremont then you, closer to Hales Ales
Shoring up some ideas for our 3 night trip, if you guys have any foodie suggestions, lay it on me (sad about Paseo's, that was on my to-do list). I'll have a car, so no worries about driving distances.
Attractions
Museum of Flight
Pike Market
Needle/Chihuly
Woodland Park
Fish Ladder/Chittenden Locks
Food
Ala Mode pie shop
Theo chocolate factory tour
Grinders Shoreline
Fuji sushi
Open to any suggestions at all, if it's awesome, I want in. I don't know anything about good breweries/wineries.
Attractions
Museum of Flight
Pike Market
Needle/Chihuly
Woodland Park
Fish Ladder/Chittenden Locks
Food
Ala Mode pie shop
Theo chocolate factory tour
Grinders Shoreline
Fuji sushi
Open to any suggestions at all, if it's awesome, I want in. I don't know anything about good breweries/wineries.
Cosmic Bus
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As I recommend to everyone: skip the Space Needle and go to Columbia Tower at 5th and Columbia. Their 73rd floor observation deck has better views of the city for a quarter of the price and virtually no tourist congestion. Chihuly museum at the Needle is nice, but not really essential. You can see his glass in a number of places throughout the city.
For food: Radiator Whiskey (make reservations; you'll likely still have to wait a bit, but it's worth it), Mashiko, Bell & Whete, Honoré Bakery (get a kouing aman, it's one of the best outside of France).
distantmantra
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No snow. No precipitation until after it's warmed back into the 40s/50s on Wednesday.
Love Honore. Their ham and cheese croissant is amazing.
platypotamus
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Well, the kickstarter doesn't have a "catered party at your house" level, but I backed it anyway.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/savvyorders/save-paseo
distantmantra
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I heard the Kickstarter is a scam.
Looks pretty shifty right now. Less than half baked at most.
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