LONG TRIP Seattle
FOR A CITY as rainy and overcast as Seattle, it’s miraculous it never feels dreary. Maybe it’s the coffee running through everyone’s veins or the constant buzz of things to do. Make an early-morning trip to Pike
Place Market (First Ave and Pike St;
pikeplacemarket.org) and peruse stalls of fresh-caught seafood, exquisite flowers, trinkets and more. For dinner and a show, head to the Pink Door at the market (1919 Post Alley; 206-443-3241,
thepinkdoor.net), an Italian restaurant serving up burlesque with its bolognese. Museums and cultural offerings overflow:
The Seattle Art Museum (1300 First Ave; 206-654-3100,
seattleartmuseum.com)— fondly dubbed SAM—boasts ancient and contemporary art collections (“Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors” will take over your Instagram feed soon). For large-scale art set against the city backdrop, check out the museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park. Sure, the Space Needle (400 Broad St;
spaceneedle.com) is touristy, but it offers impressive views of the city. Save money, and
IN SEASON Estes Park, CO
THINK ABOUT COLORADO and you probably envision snow (and maybe weed). But in the town of Estes Park, you’ll think about sun as you gear up for a vacation filled with the wonders of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Just 60 miles northwest of
Denver, this popular resort town serves as base camp for adventure seekers heading into Rocky Mountain National Park. Outdoor types looking to save some money should check into Hermit Park Open Space (17 Hermit Park; 970-619-4570,
larimercamping.com), where rustic cabin rentals let you spend your nights amid more than 1,300 acres of pristine pine forest. Want something more luxe? The historic Stanley Hotel (333 Wonderview Ave; 970-577- 4000,
stanleyhotel.com) offers spacious suites and several premier dining options; the
The Space Needle
buy a bundled ticket (free–$36) to the Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass (305 Harrison St; 206-753-4940, chihulygardenandglass. com), a vibrant survey of the artist’s glassworks. Or spend an afternoon at the Museum of Pop Culture (325 Fifth Ave N;
mopop.org) for a look at Seattle’s impact on punk rock and a fantasy exhibit (hello, Harry Potter fans), among other collections. Break away from the downtown bustle,
head to Fremont, and explore Gas Works Park (2101 N Northlake Way; 206-684- 4075,
seattle.gov/parks )—a gasification plant turned park—and drink local beers at Fremont Brewing Company (1050 N 34th St; 206-420-2407,
fremontbrewing.com). Detour to nearby Fremont Troll, a bizarre sculpture inspired by the
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tours throughout the park and over the Continental Divide. At lower elevations, you’ll
hotel also inspired Stephen King to write The Shining. Estes Park sits at an elevation
of 7,522 feet, surrounded by an array of mountain vistas, including one of the highest peaks in the Lower 48. At 14,255 feet, Longs Peak towers over Estes Park and has been luring climbers since before the town was founded in 1859. A seemingly endless variety of hiking trails at every
experience level awaits visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park (1000 U.S. Hwy 36; 970- 586-1206,
nps.gov/romo). Tour guides at Footpaths of the World (790 Moraine Ave; 970- 586-2995, footpathsoftheworld. com) and Rocky Mountain Conservancy (1895 Fall River Road; 970-586-3262,
rmconservancy.org) will be happy to take less-experienced travelers on guided hikes or bus
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find plenty of places in town to chill and recharge. Grab an authentic buffalo burger at the Big Horn Restaurant (401 Elkhorn Ave; 970-586-2792,
estesparkbighorn.com), or go for some casual fine dining at the Twin Owls Steakhouse (800 MacGregor Ave; 970-586-9344,
twinowls.net). When you’re done with dinner, head over to Nagl’s World Famous Wheel Bar (132 E Elkhorn Ave; 970-586- 9381, thewheelbarcom). You’ll learn a little about the history of the area while you sip on affordable drinks (try its “world famous” Bloody Marys) in a fun and authentic Rocky Mountain setting that has been in business since 1945. ■ Jonathan Samples
March 8–June 6, 2017 Time Out Chicago
fairy tale Three Billy Goats Gruff. Yearning for a taste of nature? Spend a day taking in the grandeur of Mount Rainier. But the city itself—with its music, coffee and culture—is reason enough to set the compass northwest. ■ Erin Delahanty
Pike Place Market
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