PNW Mags...

[drifter75]

I am headed up your way for a wedding this weekend (Seattle), and I have an extra couple days to do some travelin' around the area. Any ideas for a first timer? Unfortunatly, I won't have my skis with me so turns will be out of the question.

[Viva]

This might be fun, ja?

http://www.fremontoktoberfest.com/

[Buster Highmen]

In city:
U district: Blue Moon, UW art museums.
Downtown: Lusty Lady, New library, ride a ferry to Brainbinge and back, Public Market for wandering drinks and food, Pioneer Square (lotrs of urine stained alley's, bums and some decent architecture). Too many good restaurants to name, but try Place Pigalle (Public Market), Maximiliens (Public Market). Pike Place Brewer (Public Market).
Capitol Hill: Elysian Brewpub.
Fremont: has a lot of bars and restaurants. Triangle Tav used to be good. Up the hill out of Fremont is the Buckaroo, a classic NW tavern.
Ballard: The Tractor Tavern, nice old architecture without downtown hustle.
Within an hour: Snoqualmie Pass/I-90. Tons of hikes, try Denny Creek or go up to check out Alpental. Can go a bit further to get to Lake Easton and Cle Ellum. Also, Salish Lodge and Snoqualmie Falls is a good stop. The restaurant is ridiculously expensive, but the Attic bar has really good food too and a view of a waterfall than cannot be beat.
Within 2 hours: Mt. Rainier is worth a visit, check that Sunrise is open. Also Mt. Loop Hiway up out of Granite Falls through Verlot, Mt. Pilchuck, Lake 22, permanent snowfield at Big Four, Barlow Pass, all great hiking, fantasic views.

[dubu]

heh the blue moon..

used to live down the street from there, an interesting place..

[The AD]

Doesn't sound like the weather will be great for you, but that's Seattle! Buster's suggestions are good. Another popular hike that leaves from the Alpental parking lot is Snow Lake. A nice hike in the Mt. Rainier area that has a better chance for clear weather is Naches Peak. Follow Hwy 410 south to Chinook
Pass.

Definitely don't miss Pike Market. It's interesting regardless of the weather.

[drifter75]

Sweet, these are all great suggestions, just what I was looking for. After visiting some of the local watering holes, prolly gonna check out the Snoqualmie Pass area.

Thanks for the info fellas, I'm off!