[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Orema

I haven't been to San Francisco nor Seattle. Maybe I'll take a train north this summer.

I've been to both and they have many, many good points to each. If you go to San Francisco, definitely take a trolley ride. If you are driving, you might want to avoid Vermont or Lombard Street as they are very tight and crooked. Pretty area, though. Maybe Alcatraz? Odd note: the most polite homeless person I've ever met was on a street in San Francisco.

If you go to Seattle, definitely go down to the pier. There's a fantastic seafood restaurant called Anthony's there. That's where I had the BEST salmon I've ever had. And they have a killer 3 way crème brule too.

Also, go to Pike Place Market. Wear comfy shoes as it's huge and good for a half day of walking around and window shopping, easy. Also, they are having a grand opening for a new marketfront in June of this year. That would be a good time to go. If you like aquariums, they also have a small one just down the road from Anthony's. Within walking distance. If you use a parking lot meter, be careful. They are tricky there!