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If you're going to be around Seattle next Saturday check out the........

Capitol Hill Pride Festival March & Rally various locations around Capitol Hill plus along Broadway and it also includes the Dyke March.....
Sat. June 23, 2018.

This is different and MUCH better IMHO than the Pride Parade and activities next Sunday in downtown Seattle and at the Seattle Center

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Chicago Pride Fest®, June 16-17, 2018, an exciting two-day street festival held the weekend leading up to the Chicago Pride Parade!

Halsted Street and Addison in Boystown Chicago IL

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If you're going to be in Chicago in August check out Northalsted Market Days®, it's the largest street festival in the Midwest and Chicago’s most vibrant summer celebration, August 11-12, 2018.

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Going to be in Seattle anytime soon? If so, check out Hello Robin Bakery 522 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA.

We checked out this place and gobbled up several (they are small but nonetheless) of their famous Mackles'more cookies on a recent trip across the water to Seattle!

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Tin Brick Pizza 232 Taylor St, Port Townsend, WA (Lower Level)

Sidebar: Our first visit here we ordered the pizza which was most delicious, next time we're going to try one of the many sandwiches they offer!

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If you're going to be in the Milwaukee area this 4th of July holiday, check out Summerfest......great food, entertainment, and shopping :hangloose:

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If you're in Milwaukee long enough, check out the Oriental Landmark Theater as well! No need to purchase a ticket, you can walk into the lobby and check out the amazing architect & grandeur of how movie theaters used to be!

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If you're going to be in Green Bay WI check this out..

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If you have time take a tour!

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If you're ever in the Lake Geneva IL area, take in the hot air balloon races! It's been years since I've gone but it was tons of fun!

I've posted this several times BUT it bares repeating.........

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The Grove Hotel (West Seattle) 3512 SW Alaska St Seattle, WA 98126

If you're going to be in Seattle and are looking for a convenient location to stay, may I suggest West Seattle. It's only about a 10 to 15 minute drive to downtown and if you want to leave your car parked and avoid the expense of parking which always seems to be at a premium and a headache, use the public transport system which picks up and drops off right at their front door. At $2.75 per person it's a deal you can't beat. Consider it an adventure if you're new to public transportation.
We've stayed here and we've had company that stayed here. We found it clean and with a very friendly staff.

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225 Broadway E, Seattle

They carry other items besides clothing. It's a nice place with a fun & very helpful service staff :hangloose:

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Emerald City Smoothie 428 Broadway E Broadway or 1620 Broadway

They have a good size selection to choose from and if you get one of the nicer clerks, they'll even offer to make a custom one of your choosing.

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Rider has taken over the Von's old location and while we were in Seattle during our last trip we met friends there for a drink. They had some decent priced Brunch drink specials. We did not eat so I can't comment on the food. The prices did seem higher judging from the menu however. Happy to say they still offer the outside seating for yous who enjoy that.
619 Pine St, Seattle, WA

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3361 N Elston Ave Chicago (Corner of Elson & Roscoe) & they also have a concession stand at Wrigley Field!


Everything was so good!

OK so doing this alone at night can be a bit scary...:blink:

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If you're going to be in Chicago ............

m.henry 5707 N Clark St Chicago (this is out in Andersonville btw)

Everything was good especially the breakfasts!

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If you're going to be in Chicago and want pizza............

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta 864 N State St, Chicago (there are other locations as well)

It's impossible to say who has the best pizza in Chicago, but this place has to be one of them! Plenty here besides pizza too!

I have posted this before no doubt, but after a recent visit, it's remains top on my list!

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If you're going to be looking for bakery in Chicago like I was, don't look here, after 88 years they closed!