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Odyssey Bookshop at 114 West Front Street in Port Angeles is loaded with goodies although it's a bit of a maze and not well organized!

Lots of stuff for kids as well as books, cards, postcards, and journals.

Leavenworth, Washington Christmas Lighting Festival


The Christmas lights festival begins on December 1st, with activities and holiday bazaars and shopping local merchants until the 17th of December.

I've only been once, years ago, but it's a charming mountain community, with lots of things to do. Especially during the fall months....it's just gorgeous to spend an afternoon drive to see the beautiful trees and during Christmas, the festival of lights is simply breath taking with all its magical charm.

Here's an link to this year's calender of events:


http://leavenworth.org/calendar/list/

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So funny you should post this! A few weeks past, the Sunday's travel section did a feature on this quaint little place!

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2501 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA

Except for lackluster coleslaw, everything was delicious :hangloose:

This is Sea J's Cafe btw.........

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The Coffee & Tea Exchange

Address: 3311 N Broadway St, Chicago

You can buy as little as a quarter lb of beans or tea........

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Unabridged Bookstore..Veteran bookseller featuring a wide variety of general & children's literature plus LGBT titles.


Address: 3251 N Broadway St, Chicago

He Who Eats Mud Unique selection of greeting cards, stationery, novelty T-shirts & gifts offered in a petite shop.



Address: 3247 N Broadway St (it's right next door to the bookstore)

IF you're planning to head to Chicago for any play off games don't forget about this.............:hangloose:

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Yes, it is SO worth the wait.............:hangloose:

Several locations in the city and even one at the airport if memory serves me right!

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For some GREAT people watching grab a sandwich and head to the lower level of the John Hancock building............

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IF you're looking for a place with great breakfast head over to an Ann Sathers!
My favorite one is the one on Belmont but there are a couple others as well!

909 W Belmont Ave, Chicago

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Swedish Bakery
for Swedish treats such as marzipan cakes, cardamom coffeecake & cookies.
5348 N Clark St, Chicago


Again worth the wait....:hangloose:

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Noting fancy but if you're a fan of deep dish pizza try this!

Chicago-style deep-dish pizza available for eat in or takeout, housed inside Batch 206 Distillery at 1417 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA

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Several locations in the Milwaukee area, but the one at 1801 east bolivar avenue has the biggest selection IMHO

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Parfumerie Nasreen 1005 1st Ave Seattle

This is a most unique place to buy perfumes and fragrances. If you're in the Seattle area it's well worth the trip there:hangloose:

I neglected to say it's called Windy City Pie even tho it's located in Seattle!

McMenamins is one of many restaurant pubs I've always enjoyed..... definitely treat yourself to pizza or salads or any entrée they offer on their menu. You will be delighted by the food, the service and the natural history of each location owned by the McMenamin brothers. :balloon:

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10811 NE State Hwy 104 #101, Kingston, WA

Best croissants!