[gmckey]

I'm going to be in Seattle from April 21-27th for the first time. I will be staying pretty near downtown and am looking for either a good bike rental or preferably someone who'll rent/loan me a decent beater. I'll bring my own locks and gear, just really am looking for either a fixed gear or single speed I can get around on. I won't be doing any barspinz or skidding around downtown, just looking for a good basic bike to get around on. Any help would be appreciated.

On another note: What should I plan to do to really enjoy Seattle? I'm coming from Austin, Tx so I'd like to get out to a few music venues, a few interesting bars, hopefully find some museums/local attractions to check out while I'm there. We have very little planned as of now with a few days driving to some parks and hiking and such.

And again, any help/advice is welcomed.

-Grant

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[CliftonGK1]

Bike Rentals (http://www.cascade.org/Community/rental.cfm)

For stuff to do, there's the Experience Music Project and the Science Fiction Museum if you're into that sort of thing.

[East Hill]

Something that's fun and cheap (as in free) is to go to the Ballard locks. There's a salmon ladder there, and you can sit and watch big and small boats go through the locks. It's possible to ride a bike there...

East Hill

[stringbreaker]

You won't be doing much hiking in the National parks like Mt. Rainier since most of the trails will be under snow till about the middle of July this year but there are some lower elevation hikes that are quite nice. Like Mt Si.

[CliftonGK1]

You won't be doing much hiking in the National parks like Mt. Rainier since most of the trails will be under snow till about the middle of July this year but there are some lower elevation hikes that are quite nice. Like Mt Si.

Also still covered in snow (when you get above 2500' or so).

[BengeBoy]

If you want to hike, check out hikes in the "Issaquah Alps" - Cougar, Tiger and Squak Mountains. You can pick up a guide at any REI. Not remote, but nice hiking.

for general list of things to do, try Tripadvisor.com:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60878-Activities-Seattle_Washington.html

[stevesurf]

I'm going to be in Seattle from April 21-27th for the first time. I will be staying pretty near downtown and am looking for either a good bike rental or preferably someone who'll rent/loan me a decent beater. I'll bring my own locks and gear, just really am looking for either a fixed gear or single speed I can get around on. I won't be doing any barspinz or skidding around downtown, just looking for a good basic bike to get around on. Any help would be appreciated.

On another note: What should I plan to do to really enjoy Seattle? I'm coming from Austin, Tx so I'd like to get out to a few music venues, a few interesting bars, hopefully find some museums/local attractions to check out while I'm there. We have very little planned as of now with a few days driving to some parks and hiking and such.

And again, any help/advice is welcomed.

-Grant

Seattle is a great, amazing city.

Check out BikeStation Seattle and all it has to offer:
http://www.bikestation.org/seattle/index.asp

Blue C Sushi in Fremont (North Seattle) is an easy ride and cafeteria style sushi that is quite good!

Pike Place Market has some interesting shops and eateries.

The Experience Music Project is right near the Space Needle and a nice experience.

The Dim Sum and Noodle shops near Amazon.com's HQ around 5th Ave South are just some of the best I've ever had. Check out Samaurai Noodle.

If you love beef and can get over to Belleview, check out Daniel's Broiler - you will never forget the wonderful smell that eminates from that place.

Finally, Bikestation has some great maps for commuting and just getting around town; there is a great deal of nice riding right in Seattle, so you won't have to go far. Pack a Marmot Shell, cap and pants and you'll be more comfortable and drier.

Here's a few shots:

Space Needle in 2007
http://www.nikonians-images.org/galleries/data/500/medium/SpaceNeedle2007.jpg

Waiting for the Interurban Sculpture in Fremont
http://www.nikonians-images.org/galleries/data/500/medium/10379SeattleBusStop.jpg