The EMP is a remarkable place where the most famous musicians from the Pacific Northwest area (Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain) are represented alongside other important but less commercially successful artists such as Sleater-Kinney. There are also exhibits offering a more general overview of the history of music and lots of interactive exhibits - including real musical instruments with tutorials!

Admission is usually $15 but they hold an 'all access' evening every month which is free and also features local live bands.

325 5th Avenue North (at the bottom of the Space Needle), Seattle, WA 98109
www.empsfm.org
206.770.2700

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A neighbourhood that's just a short streetcar ride from downtown Portland with beautiful old wooden houses, eclectic independent shops and lots of bars and restaurants. Spend the morning looking around and then visit McMenamin's Blue Moon Tavern (432 NW 21st Street) to enjoy some of their own-brand Ruby Ale.

NW 21st Street, NW 23rd Street
Take the Streetcar to N.W. 21ST & NORTHRUP
www.portlandguide.com/neighborhoods/nob-hill.php

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In many respects it's quite an ordinary farmers market but Olympian's are incredibly friendly and take their local produce very seriously. Grab a coffee and a gigantic slab of cake from the Marketplace Bakery, enjoy some random conversation and watch great local bands.

700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA
www.olympiafarmersmarket.com/

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