Seattle LONG TRIP
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 the
Public 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 Pike Place 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)—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 a tourist trap, but on a
SHORT TRIP
Charleston, SC
THE BUZZ AROUND Charleston is almost deafening: Nary a week goes by without the Holy City being named one of the country’s best tourist destinations. And there’s no better time than now to head there. Much of the excitement
centers on the food-and-drink scene, and it’s easy to see why. You’ll want to book far in advance to score a table at Husk (76 Queen St; 843-577- 2500,
huskrestaurant.com), Sean Brock’s ode to Southern cooking, sung to a locavore’s tune. Order one of his much- loved cheeseburgers; the key is the patties—a blend of hickory- smoked bacon and sustainably raised beef. But where Charleston really excels is at the culinary gems
you’ll discover by eating like the locals. Off the beaten path in Mount Pleasant, overlooking Shem Creek (where you’ll often see fishermen bringing in their hauls), you’ll find the Wreck of the Richard & Charlene (106 Haddrell St, Mount Pleasant, SC; 843-884- 0052,
wreckrc.com). They do low-country classics here—be sure to order stone crab claws— accompanied by down-home charm. (If you hear purring by
The French Quarter
clear day it offers impressive views of the city. Save money, and buy a bundled ticket to the Needle and the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum (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 music and a fantasy exhibit (hello, Harry Potter fans), among other collections. Break away from the downtown bustle
and 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
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the French Quarter, which balances postcard-worthy Southern vistas (walk the Battery to see Fort Sumter in the distance or just spend an afternoon losing yourself among the backstreets’ historic homes) and a killer bar scene. We like the Gin Joint (182 E Bay St; 843-577-6111, theginjoint. com), one of Charleston’s first craft cocktail bars, where you can sip a world-class gin drink in one of the prettiest little courtyards in the South. That’s another part of
Gin Joint
your feet, it’s probably just the neighborhood cat.) Tourist central is on the
other side of the harbor, around 67
Charleston’s appeal: It’s a gateway to other destinations just a short drive away, from bike trails around old plantations to turtle- and dolphin-spotting on Folly Island. Nature, history, good food and great booze? Yes, we get the buzz. ■ Joel Meares
February 9–May 17, 2017 Time Out Miami The Space Needle
Fremont Troll, a bizarre sculpture inspired by the 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
Public Market
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