seattle survival guide A helpful guide for getting around the 2013 Annual Meeting city Compiled by Stephanie Wilson, head of reference services at Seattle University Law Library Welcome to the Emerald City! We hope you enjoy your time in Seattle and have a great 2013 Annual Meeting. Conference Hotels Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers (headquarters hotel) 1400 Sixth Ave. (between Pike St. and Union St.) 206/621-9000 888/627-7056 Arriving in Seattle Grand Hyatt 721 Pine St. (between 7th Ave. and 8th Ave.) 206/774-1234 Link Light Rail Link Light Rail connects the SeaTac Airport to downtown Seattle. Trains run every seven to 15 minutes from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 6 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. Transit time to downtown is about 37 minutes. Hilton 1301 6th Ave. (between Union St. and University St.) 206/624-0500 Homewood Suites 1011 Pike St. (between Terry Ave. and Boren Ave.) 800/225-5466 Hyatt at Olive 8 1635 8th Ave. (between Olive Way and Pine St.) 206/695-1234 Mayflower Park Hotel 405 Olive Way (between 4th Ave. and 5th Ave.) 206/623-8700 Paramount Hotel 724 Pine St. (between 7th St. and 8th St.) 206/292-9500 Red Lion Hotel on 5th Avenue 1415 Fifth Ave. (between Pike St. and Union St.) 206/971-8000 855/515-1144 By Air If you are arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, you have several transportation options to get you from the airport to downtown Seattle. There are signs at the airport to direct you to the Light Rail Platform, which is located on the fourth floor of the airport garage. Cost is $2.75 one way from the airport to downtown stops. You will need to purchase a ticket before boarding the train and can do this at a vending machine on the platform. The machines take cash, Visa, and MasterCard. For downtown hotels, get off at the University Street Station or Westlake Station. Cabs (Yellow Cab) Cabs are available on the third floor of the parking garage. Sedans and large vans are available. Call 206/622-6500, or visit www.yellowtaxi.net to arrange for a ride. Typical cab fare to downtown is $40. Shuttle Express Shuttle Express is $18 per person, one way (children ride free). Prebooking trips from the airport is recommended but not required. You will, however, need to reserve a trip from the hotel back to the airport. Check the Shuttle Express website for discounts at www.shuttleexpress.com. Phone: 425/981-7000. Photos courtesy of Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau Boats move in and out of the Bell Harbor Marina with the Seattle skyline as a backdrop. Copyright: Tim Thompson seattle survival guide By Bus BOLTBUS (from Portland and Vancouver, B.C.) This bus makes round trips from Portland and Vancouver, and coaches include Wifi access, roomy seats, and bathrooms. Price is about $30 round trip; the company also offers $1 fares from time to time. The Seattle stop is located at 5th Avenue South and South King Street, in the International District, about nine blocks from downtown hotels. Purchase tickets online at www.boltbus.com. Bus King County Metro Transit (metro.kingcounty.gov) operates buses throughout Seattle. Drivers carry no change, so exact fare is required (in change or bills). In addition to street-level bus service, buses travel along a 1.3-milelong tunnel running through the heart of downtown. Buses are easy to access from street level at five stops: Convention Place, Westlake, University, Pioneer Square, and International District. Tunnel hours are 5 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 6 a.m.-midnight on Sunday. Greyhound (from anywhere) The Greyhound station is located downtown at 811 Stewart St. By Train Amtrak arrives and departs from the King Street Train Station. The station is about six blocks south of Pioneer Square. Getting Around Town Walking Walking is a great way to explore the city. Avenues run north and south, and streets run east and west. Be sure to cross streets at corners or crosswalks; Seattle does enforce jaywalking laws. Downtown Seattle is relatively safe, and people are out into the evening hours. However, as in most big cities, visitors should take precautions. Travel in groups or by taxi at night, especially in Belltown and Pioneer Square. Copyright: Tim Thompson Northend Taxi: 206/363-3333 Monorail The Seattle Monorail was built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. The Monorail connects Westlake Center (located downtown at 5th Avenue and Pine Street) to Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, Experimental Bus Off-Peak Fare Bus Peak Fare Peak times are Monday to Friday, 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Adult (19-64) Youth (6-18) $2.25 $1.25 $2.50 $1.25 Children (0-5) free free Streetcar The Seattle Streetcar operates between downtown and the South Lake Union neighborhood where you can find the Museum of History and Industry, the Center for Wooden Boats, and restaurants and other attractions. The Streetcar runs at 10- to 15-minute intervals. Fare and travel information are below. Music Project, Pacific Science Center, and many other attractions. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday and holidays: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Elliott Bay Water Taxi (downtown to Alki) This water taxi makes regular trips between Pier 50 on the downtown Seattle waterfront and Seacrest Dock in Alki, a small neighborhood across Puget Sound from downtown. Crossing time is about 10 minutes. A short walk from the dock brings you to Salty’s Restaurant, a popular destination for a meal with a view of the city. One-way costs are $4 per adult (children five and under ride free). Bicycles are allowed on the water taxi at no additional charge as long as there is space onboard. Fares: Adult Fare: $2.50 Reduced Fare (65 and over, persons with disabilities, and persons with Medicare cards): 75 cents Youth (ages 6-17): $1.25 Children 5 and under ride free. Metro transfers can be used. Seattle's Pike Place Market is world famous for its fresh seafood, produce, and lively arts and crafts. Taxi Yellow Cab (Puget Sound Dispatch) is the largest cab company in Seattle: 206/622-6500. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. One way tickets cost $2.25 per adult and $1.00 for youth aged five to 12 (children under five ride free). Car2go Car2go is available in Seattle: www.car2go.com/en/seattle. The 175-foot-tall Seattle Great Wheel, Elliott Bay’s popular new attraction, fits right in with local restaurants and businesses on the pier. Copyright: Howard Frisk Bike Rental A variety of bikes are available for rent at The Bicycle Repair Shop (www. thebicyclerepairshop.com), including new Giant brand bikes and road, hybrid, and tandem models. Rental includes a helmet, lock, bell, rack and bag, and city map. The Bicycle Repair Shop is located on the corner of Madison and Alaskan Way, across from Pier 52. It is open seven days a week in the summer; call for hours: 206/682-7057. Downtown Shopping and Services Department Stores and Shopping Centers Nordstrom 500 Pine St. (between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave.) 206/628-2111 Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Pacific Place Pine Street and Sixth Avenue Indoor shopping area with 50 shops, several restaurants, and a movie theater. Walkway from the third floor to Nordstrom—cha-ching! Bookstores Barnes & Noble Located inside the Pacific Place shopping center at 600 Pine St. Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Westlake Center 400 Pine St. (between 4th Ave. and 5th Ave.) Indoor mall with shops and restaurants. Catch the Monorail here to visit Seattle Center. Elliott Bay Book Company 1521 10th Ave. (Capitol Hill neighborhood) 206/624-6600 Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dry Cleaner City Custom Tailor and Dry Cleaners 1928 2nd Ave. (between Virginia St. and Stewart St.) 206/448-6624 Northwest Tailor and Cleaners 1516 2nd Ave (between Pike St. and Pine St.) 206/623-5737 Macy’s 1601 Third Ave. (between Stewart St. and Pine St.) 206/506-6000 Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Shoe Repair Ramuta’s Shoe Repair 609 Stewart St. (between 6th Ave. and 7th Ave.) 206/622-5800 Target 1401 2nd Ave. (between Union St. and Pike St.) 206/494-3250 Monday-Saturday: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Glasses Repair (and tempting frames) Market Optical 1906 Pike Place, Suite 8 (between Stewart St. and Western Ave.) 206/448-7739 Seattle Eye MDs 523 Pine St. (between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave.) 206/652-9000 Seattle Mystery Bookshop 117 Cherry St. 206/587-5737 Monday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5 p.m. Media Newspapers Seattle Times: Seattle’s daily newspaper. Seattle Weekly: Local news and reviews of restaurants, events, art, music, and everything Seattle. Available online; free print issues appear on Wednesday. The Stranger: The alternative free weekly newspaper with features, news, and reviews of food, music, film, art, theater, and books. Home of Dan Savage’s column. Available online; free print issues appear on Thursday. seattle survival guide Magazines Seattle Met: Glossy online and print magazine with insider guides, “best of” lists, and news about shopping and other forms of entertainment; www. seattlemet.com. Seattle Magazine: Another slick online and print magazine with features about restaurants, neighborhoods, shopping, arts, events, and politics; www.seattlemag.com. Important Numbers St. James Cathedral 804 9th Ave. (between downtown and First Hill) 206/622-3559 Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1511 East Pike St., at 15th Ave. (Capitol Hill neighborhood) 206/323-8486 Trinity Episcopal Church 609 8th Ave. (between downtown and First Hill) 206/624-5337 Seattle area code: 206 Emergency: 911 Police (nonemergency): 206/583-2111 Crisis Line: 206/461-3222 Alcohol/Drug 24-Hour Help Line: 206/722-3700 Everyday Necessities Pharmacies Bartell Drug Store 1628 5th Ave. 206/622-0581 910 4th Ave. 206/624-2211 Rite Aid 802 3rd Ave. 206/623-0577 Target 1401 2nd Ave. (between Union St. and Pike St.) 206/494-3250 Groceries Kress IGA Supermarket 1423 3rd Ave. (between Union St. and Pike St.) 206/749-9500 Medical Attention Swedish Medical Center 747 Broadway 206/386-6000 Stewart Street Market 1812 8th Ave., at Olive Way 206/344-5185 Virginia Mason Main Clinic 925 Seneca St. 206/624-1144 Ralph’s Grocery & Deli 2035 4th Ave., at Lenora St. 206/441-0700 Harborview Medical Center 325 9th Ave. 206/731-3000 Clay’s Market 815 Pike St., at 8th Ave. 206/264-0306 Places of Worship Gethsemane Lutheran Church 911 Stewart St. (downtown) 206/682-3620 Whole Foods 2210 Westlake Ave. 206/621-9700 Plymouth Congregational Church 1217 6th Ave. (downtown) 206/622-4865 Target 1401 2nd Ave. (between Union St. and Pike St.) 206/494-3250 Seattle First Baptist Church 1111 Harvard Ave., at Seneca St. (Capitol Hill neighborhood) 206/325-6051 Seattle First Presbyterian Church 1013 8th Ave. (between downtown and First Hill) 206/624-0644 From the railing at Waterfront Park, visitors look out across Elliott Bay and Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island, Blake Island, and the Olympic Mountains. A large-scale bronze sculpture of Christopher Columbus looks on from his place at the southern end of the park. Copyright: Tim Thompson Post Office 301 Union St. (at 3rd Ave.) 206/748-5417