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BEST Art Gallery Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience

Always great touring pieces - great out of the way stop and much cheaper then going to SAM.

BEST Casino Angel of the Winds Casino

Hilarious commercials and cheap drinks!

BEST Fun Place for Kids Hands On Children's Museum

Take your kids to the children's museum and then go visit the state capitol (literally) right across the street. Two fun activities in one!

BEST Indie Theater Pickford Film Center

The membership is worth it if you love watching indie or foreign films.

BEST Live Comedy The Upfront Theatre

If you go for "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" improv nights, tickets are only $3 and you might get to see Ryan Stiles perform. Its usually improv students, so its hit or miss, but 1/2 of the times I have gone Ryan performed!

BEST Local Bands Macklemore

I saw them at WWU and fell in love - amazing lyrics and great live showmanship

BEST Museum Experience Music Project

If you go to EMP you get a free pass to the Sci-fi museum that is attached, so don't miss it.

BEST Theater Venue The Paramount Theatre

One of the most beautiful spaces I have ever seen and they always have Broadway touring productions.

BEST Theatre Group Theater Schmeater

They act out twilight zone episodes once a year - my two favorite things in one, Twilight Zone and theatre!

BEST Winery Lopez Island Winery

BEST Body Shop Capitol Colision

BEST Car Stereo Car Toys

BEST Car Wash The Wave Wash

Oil Can Henrys is right next door, so kill two birds with one stone and get your car oiled up too

BEST Dealerships Hanson Motors

BEST Detailing Hanson Motors

BEST Motorcycle Shop Northwest Harley Davidson

Go next door to The Ram for a beer

BEST Repair Bellingham Automotive

BEST Tire Shop Discount Tire

BEST Barber Radar Hair & Records

BEST Children's Cut Jack & Jill's Children's salon

BEST Day Spa Chrysalis Inn & Spa

BEST Facial Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

BEST Hair Color Radar Hair & Records

BEST Hair Salon Radar Hair & Records

BEST Manicure and Pedicure Cristy Carner Salon

BEST Massage Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

BEST Tanning Desert Sun Tanning Salons

Great coupons in the WWU blue book, never pay full price

BEST Tattoo and Piercing Lacey's Finest Tattoo & Piercing

BEST Waxing Cristy Carner Salon

BEST Barbecue Famous Dave's

so much food! I recommend sharing with your neighbor, instead of getting your own.

BEST Breakfast Galloping Gerties

Right off the freeway - prefect for an early morning, road trip breakfast.

BEST Burger Dick's Drive-In

You can only have pocket change and still get an amazing burger here! I go for the Dick's Deluxe. But bring cash, they don't accept cards!

BEST Burrito Gordito's Healthy Mexican

Bring your baby in right after its born, they will take a picture of the baby next to their macho burrito, give you the burrito for free and put the burrito/baby comparison picture on the wall. They are tacked everywhere!

BEST Crepes Mount Bakery

BEST Food Truck El Camion

Hard to find. Look to the left of the home depot, behind the convenience store. Its worth looking for!

BEST Greasy Spoon Horseshoe Cafe

They have these amazing things called Potato Burritos! Only $3 and its the best drunk food ever! Also cheap, strong drinks and good music.

BEST Healthy Lunch PCC

Amazing sandwiches and fresh soups. Lots or organic and vegetarian options. I eat here at least 3 times a week!

BEST Hot Dog Dante's Inferno Dogs

A hot dog never tastes as good, as when you are drunk. I would recommend getting the cheesy-tots on the side with your hot dog.

BEST Pizza Pagliacci Pizza

Go to the U-district location and get a slice for $2.50. They usually have a special where you can get a slice and a pint (or a pitcher) for very cheap!

BEST Sandwich Shop Avenue Bread & Deli

Their delicious fresh baked breads make their sandwiches amazing! Even a simple PB&J is to die for there.

BEST Teriyaki Kobo Teriyaki

BEST Alterations and Tailoring Amy's Alterations

BEST Children's Clothing Rising Stars

BEST Designer Jewelry Something Silver

BEST Eyewear Eyes on Fremont

BEST Lingerie Bellefleur Lingerie Boutique

BEST Maternity Apparel Village Maternity

BEST Men's Clothing Blackbird

BEST Men's Shoes Market Street Shoes

BEST Vintage and Resale Red Light Vintage

Go here for unique, retro inspired halloween costumes

BEST Women's Accessories Something Silver

BEST Women's Boutique Show Pony

BEST Women's Shoes Market Street Shoes

BEST Asian Fusion Dragonfish

BEST Brunch Black Bear Diner

Try the GIANT bisquits

BEST Chinese Rickshaw Restaurant

go for the Chinese food, stay for the karaoke.

BEST Fine Dining Wild Ginger

BEST French Café Campagne

BEST Indian Saffron Grill

Great happy hour with $6 pitas

BEST Italian Maggiano's

Bring your family - HUGE family sized portions. Also a great happy hour.

BEST Japanese Boom Noodle

BEST Kids Menu Claim Jumper

BEST Latin American Z'Tejas Grill

BEST Mediterranean Mykonos

BEST Mexican Gordito's Healthy Mexican

BEST New American Icon Grill

BEST New Restaurant Beau Leg's Fish and Chips

Get the collard greens - southern cooking at its best.

BEST Outdoor Dining The Pink Door

BEST Seafood Anthonys Home Port Restaurant

Go during sand in the city

BEST Steakhouse Morton's the Steakhouse

BEST Sushi Blue C Sushi

They have tons of vegetarian options - so you can still go with your fish loving friends.

BEST Tapas Flat's Tapas Bar

BEST Thai On Rice

Get the phad thai and the flash fried rolls here. Amazing!

BEST Vegetarian Bamboo Garden

BEST Vietnamese The Monkey Bridge

BEST Gym LA Fitness

BEST Ski and Snowboard Shop Play it Again Sports

Bring in your old sporting goods and get $$ towards new gear

BEST Sporting Goods Play it Again Sports

Bring in your old sporting goods and get $$ towards new gear

BEST Yoga Studio Bikram Yoga Seattle

BEST Beer Selection Brouwer's Cafe

Amazing selection of local beers and international beers. Also amazing frites to go with the beer!

BEST Blues Club Wild Buffalo House of Music

great shows for the underage college kids

BEST Bowling Garage

Amazing atmosphere - go during happy hour and recieve $$ off bowling, pool, and drinks

BEST Brewpub Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro

Best beer in Bellingham and great events/live bands.

BEST Cocktails Rock Box

BEST College Bar Earl's on the Ave

Saturday nights are $4.50 Jose Cuervo!

BEST Dance Club Cowgirls Inc.

Wear something skimpy, but skip the high heels if you plan on dancing on the tables like all the other ladies.

BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar Rumors Cabaret

BEST Happy Hour Rock Box

Don't just go for the cheap drinks - the karaoke rooms are also cheaper during happy hour!

BEST Irish Pub Blarney Stone Pub

Go on Mondays for "Geeks who Drink" Trivia night - so fun and there are prizes (including free beers)

BEST Jazz Club Lucid Jazz Lounge

Go here if you are looking for a more sophisticated bar in the u-district

BEST Karaoke Rock Box

Perfect for a bachelorette party

BEST Live Music Showbox at the Market

Go here to see big bands for cheap prices - I saw The President for $25 dollars and got to be 5 feet away from them.

BEST Movie Theater Cinebarre Mountlake

If you want to drink WHILE in a movie theater without having to sneak it in, try Cinnebarre. They have delicious themed drinks and beer.

BEST Neighborhood Bar Red Door

Take a picture with the Ranier "R" - its hanging outside of the Red Door.

BEST Pool Hall Garage

Go in for happy hour and get cheap food and CHEAPER pool.

BEST Sports Bar Ram Restaurant & Brewery

BEST Trendy Bar Munchbar

Go on a night of a big game or fight. Watch for free and get a beer.

BEST Wine Bar Poco Wine Room

BEST Amateur Athlete Catti LaBelle #808

BEST Bartender Blake @ The Royal Inn

BEST Best Looking Police Officer Darren Timpe

BEST Cheerleading Squad The Seahawks Sea Gals

BEST Hottest Firefighter Amina Saleh

BEST Local Comedian J.P. Patches

BEST Local Radio Personality Fitz

Never miss the fitz parnk call every morning around 7:30 - I love his alter ego!

BEST Local TV Personality Jesse Jones

BEST Sports Team Jet City Rollergirls

BEST Team Mascot Scratch - 100.7 The Wolf

BEST Dog Park Northacres Park

BEST Ugliest Dog Spike AKA Spicy Pickle

BEST Antiques Antika

Look for the James bond style martini bars and the old school bottles

BEST Arts and Crafts Paper Zone

Bring in your old sporting goods and get $$ towards new gear

BEST Bookstore Half Price Books

Get cookbooks here for less then $5.

BEST Children's Gifts Wind Up Here

Amazing game selection and great toys for stocking stuffers or goodie bags

BEST Comics Danger Room Comics

Amazing sitting area - grab a coffee, a comic, and sit and read for hours

BEST Furniture The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse

BEST Gift Shop Archie McPhee

If you want something hilarious, ridiculous, and gaggy - go here!

BEST Home and Garden Sky Nursery

BEST Housewares Click! Design That Fits

Go here for quirky housewares with a retro feel

BEST Musical Instruments Music 6000

BEST Portrait Photography Studio B Portraits

Choose them for senior pictures - high quality, low price

BEST Records and CDs Rainy Day Records

Go there for the CDs/records/tapes and the amazing poster and post card collections.

BEST Shopping Center Westlake Center

Stop at PF Changs, in the mall, after shopping

BEST Bakery Erotic Bakery

Go here for all your bachelor party and bachelorette party needs.

BEST Beer Store Chuck's 85th St. Market

BEST Butcher Stewart's Meat Market

Get the jerky - its expensive, but delicious. Try the buffalo jerky for sure.

BEST Cheese Shop Beecher's Handmade Cheese

Get the Beecher's crackers to go with their cheese. perfect combo!

BEST Chocolate Theo Chocolate

Go on the tour, its only $6 and you get tons of samples

BEST Coffee Shop Caffe Ladro Espresso Bar & Bakery

BEST Cupcakes hello, cupcake

Perfect for birthday parties - go in and make your own!

BEST Desserts hello, cupcake

BEST Donuts Top Pot Doughnuts

BEST Fish Market City Fish Market

BEST Gourmet Grocery PCC Natural Markets-Fremont

Go their for lunch - great selection of deli food, salads, fresh soup, pizza, and baked goods.

BEST Ice Cream Shop Mallard Ice Cream

Get the "Jordie" - AMAZING!

BEST Tea House Bellingham Spice Hut

One of the few places you can still buy loose leaf tea

BEST Wine Shop Old Fairhaven Wines

BEST Invitations Paper Zone

Go here to make your own wedding invites - save money and make them much more personalized and special

BEST Venue Browns Point Improvement Club / Lighthouse Park

I just went to a wedding here and it was amazing! Beautiful views and a great reception area. Its hard to write up for sound though, so come prepared.

BEST Wedding Dresses Weddings with Joy

Don't be scared off by the small size - inside its full of amazing wedding dresses and formal dresses. Great antique stores across the street too, for some vintage jewelry for your new dress.

BEST Biggest Public Eyesore Fremont Troll

Climb on his head and get your picture taken with the troll. Everyone who lives in Seattle has to do it, its like a rite of passage!

BEST Green Building Olive 8

BEST Local Event Emerald City Comicon

BEST Pick-up Place Starbucks Coffee

Spot the tourists and chat them up - there are always tourists.

BEST Place to People Watch Seattle Center Fountain

Bring a change of clothes - you know you always go in.

BEST Place to Work Google

BEST Playground Point Defiance Park

Don't miss the rose gardens or fort steilacoom

BEST School with the Most Spirit University of Washington

BEST Man of the Year J.P. Patches

BEST Story of the Year J.P. Patches

BEST Woman of the Year Indigo Blue