Fremont, which up until 1891 used to be a city in itself, is now a neighborhood of Seattle bordered by others like Queen Anne and Ballard. The statue of Lenin and the Fremont Troll are two of the main attractions of this area, and there is lots more to see and do as well. If you're in the mood to shop, you would definitely like to check out the many, varied stores in the area. The Sunday street market is another highlight of the area.
Meadow Boutique stocks a charming range of cute tops, skirts and dresses from their Queen Anne location. The space may be small, but it is packed to the brim with colorful patterns, stylish knits and a range of cute accessories like zip up wallets and miscellaneous jewelry. Decidedly girl yet still upscale, Meadow Boutique is the perfect destination for travelers seeking some stylish new clothes in Queen Anne.
A visit to Pretty Parlor will surely revive "Legally Blonde" culture, with the decor boldly proclaiming that feminine is fine and cute is cool! You'll find a whole range of vintage products—crystal jewelry, petticoats, silk lanterns, and much more. The in-house Ruthie's Sewing Shop allows you to get your clothes custom made, not compromising on the fit. If gentlemen do manage to get themselves here, there is a range for them too with rock, cowboy and Hawaiian options. Overall, the place can be a bit pricey, but the products and the great service make up for it.
For more than 22 years (and through three owners), this bookstore has been delighting parents and children alike with its wonderful collection of hand-picked books. For children there are non-fiction, biography and poetry books. For adults there are books on parenting and about children, plus general-interest books. But for children and adults, the emphasis here is on literature. The shop regularly invites school groups to meet authors for readings and workshops.
Once your eyes grow accustomed to the dimness of this shop, they'll widen at the array of preserved elegance. The specialty here is fine antique jewelry. The estate jewelry ranges from antique engagement rings with all manner of precious stones to original pieces from the Victorian era. A large selection of Art Deco jewelry is a big draw at Isadora's. This store definitely has that special, unique piece to make anyone's eyes sparkle with delight.
Lucky Vintage is a tiny shop filled with very select, very high quality vintage merchandise. Despite the size of the shop, the selection here is all 100% vintage pieces, not reproductions or a few vintage items mixed in with ironic, hipster tee shirts. This is probably your best bet in Seattle for top notch women’s retro-wear from the brightly colored, circle-skirted sundresses, swing coats to the pencil skirts galore. True vintage lovers will find Lucky definitely worth the trip.
Offering great, innovative wine and bar accessories, True Fabrications is located in Fremont. It is True Fabrication that makes cute treasures like the Corkatoo, a cockatoo-headed corkscrew and several other humorous items like bottle holders, decanters and such. Not only do these products add a charm to your private bar but also make for fantastic gift ideas.
Meadow Boutique stocks a charming range of cute tops, skirts and dresses from their Queen Anne location. The space may be small, but it is packed to the brim with colorful patterns, stylish knits and a range of cute accessories like zip up wallets and miscellaneous jewelry. Decidedly girl yet still upscale, Meadow Boutique is the perfect destination for travelers seeking some stylish new clothes in Queen Anne.
Have you been looking for that Iron Maiden hoodie or an EasyRiders t-shirt to no avail? Well, it can be found here at Gold Dogs, a shop that specializes in unique shirts, tops, jewelry and other accessories. Most of the men and women's apparel has plenty of rock and roll designs, albeit the threads have a more contemporary hipster sensibility. It's location in Ballard is also convenient because whatever you don't buy here, the neighborhood has tons of shops to scour until you find what you want.
Owned by the creative duo Rosalie & Douglas Gale, Ugly Baby is a quirky art supplies and gift store. This store beholds many novelties, such as the fact that nearly every product sold here is created by the owners. Right from statement t-shirts to tools for DIY crafts, the store is home to a plethora of art pieces and supplies. Although the most notable of them is certainly the collection of shower art, i.e., waterproof art that can be displayed in your shower! When in Pike Place Market, if you are looking for unique, funny, irreverent and kitschy gifts for your friends, there can be no better place than the Ugly Baby.
Known for their delicious chocolate treats all over Seattle, Fran's Chocolates is a must-visit for those with a sweet tooth. This historic European-style confectionery shop opened its doors in Seattle in 1982. Helmed by noted chocolatier, Fran Bigelow, who is famous for creating invigorating notes with a sublime texture, this chocolate shop soon became a favorite among local residents as well as tourists. Apart from their signature fruits & nuts and chocolate bars, this shop is also renowned for the wide variety of caramels and truffles on offer.
If you are looking for the latest and hippest records and CDs, you've come to the right place. Sonic Boom has a loyal following of customers who come back for the good selection of music, which features lots of stuff by local and independent bands and labels. The sales associates are friendly and knowledgeable and will help you find exactly what you are looking for. Also drop by to learn about happenings in the music scene and to be part of live in-store performances.