{"id":17634,"date":"2013-08-16T01:52:06","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T01:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=17634"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:43:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:43:03","slug":"what-to-do-in-funky-fremont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/what-to-do-in-funky-fremont\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in funky Fremont"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fun fact: In 1994, the Fremont neighborhood of\u00a0Seattle<\/a>\u00a0was declared Center of the Universe by the King County Council.\u00a0This \u201cArtistic Republic\u201d is known for its funky art, eclectic shops, outdoor Sunday market, and naked bicycle solstice parade (you read that right). Located just north of downtown Seattle, residents and employees are known to be fiercely independent and work hard to create their sense of uniqueness.\u00a0As a visitor, it\u2019s an unwritten requirement that you let down your hair and join in the fun (but try to keep your clothes on!).<\/p>\n

Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are many options to eat in this neighborhood, but here are a couple of my top picks\u2026<\/p>\n

Jai Thai<\/strong><\/p>\n

These folks specialize in regional Thai cuisine, making it easy to sample food from a variety of areas of Thailand. The food’s great but I also love the atmosphere. In one section of the restaurant, you can sit on pillows placed on the floor in front of low tables. (Sit here and you\u2019ll also have a great view of the pedestrian traffic.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Homegrown<\/strong><\/p>\n

With three locations in the city, I favor Fremont simply because I love the neighborhood. This sustainable sandwich shop makes wise choices for all of their food sourcing and doesn\u2019t serve bottled water. Their sandwich options are pretty consistent, although their soups rotate daily (all the more reason for a return visit).<\/p>\n

Simply Desserts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seriously the best cake shop in Seattle. Don\u2019t leave without trying a slice of the strawberry white chocolate cake and\/or the red velvet cake. You can even order a whole cake in advance to bring home with you!<\/p>\n

Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Troll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiding under the Aurora Bridge, the Fremont Troll was sculpted in 1990 by a team of local artists (and partially commissioned by the city). At 18 feet high, it\u2019s large enough to consume the real Volkswagen Beetle captured in its left hand.\u00a0The Troll makes for great photo opps if for no other reason than the sheer size of this massive sculpture.<\/p>\n

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Lenin statue in Fremont<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Lenin Statue<\/strong><\/p>\n

After being abandoned in Slovakia\u2019s revolution in the late 80s, this statue was found toppled over by American, Lewis Carpenter. He was impressed with the craftsmanship and mortgaged his house to bring the statue (now owned by his family after his death) back to the Seattle area, where it is now officially for sale in Fremont.\u00a0Current asking price, in case you\u2019re wondering, is at least a quarter-million.<\/p>\n

Waiting for the Interurban<\/strong><\/p>\n

This interactive sculpture is one of the most fun stops in Fremont, since you never know what you’ll find here.\u00a0Representing the light rail Interurban line (which no longer runs in Seattle), it’s five people (and one doggy) waiting for a ride under a shelter at the north end of the Fremont Bridge.\u00a0Want to participate? Simply add your art or clothing to the statues. You can leave it for up to a week (but you must clean it up yourself).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Viewfinder Tip: Fremont doesn’t really get rolling until after 10:00 a.m. but you can get a jump start by stopping in at one of the many coffee shops.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

While Fremont itself doesn\u2019t have much in the way of\u00a0hotels<\/a>, nearby neighborhoods have some wonderful options including:<\/p>\n

The Maxwell Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

An excellent boutique hotel in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood with unique rooms and pineapple cupcake happy hours (that alone is worth the stay). This Seattle hotel is within walking distance of the Space Needle, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Seattle Opera. It’s also just a short drive up to Fremont.<\/p>\n

Ballard Inn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another boutique hotel option, this is located in Ballard, a bit closer to Fremont than Lower Queen Anne, but further from downtown Seattle. Ballard Inn was recently renovated and is now more reminiscent of 1902, when it was first built.<\/p>\n

What’s your favorite funky thing to do when traveling?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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