University District - Seattle

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University of Washington neighborhood- The U-district and The Ave

Over 35,000 students and faculty make the U-District a vibrant shopping, learning and living headquarters. Anchored by The Ave, aka University Way, NE, the neighborhood is host to one of Seattle's first coffee shops, The Allegro; the first Birkentstock Store in the USA, M.J. Feet-The Birkentstock Store, and the largest independent bookstore, University Bookstore.

Books about Washington State 

The Natural History of Puget Sound Country (Weyerhaeuser Environmental Book)

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The Olympic Rain Forest: An Ecological Web

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UW in the news 

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Michelle Obama Mission Serve Service Nation speech George Washington University
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Huskies sign California prep forward Desmond Simmons
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Nightlife in the U-district  

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Night Life in 98105

Über Tavern (Seattle)  
"If you're a beer drinker, what's not to like?" more
Big Picture (Seattle)  
"I just discovered The Big Picture this past summer. Boy oh boy was I surprised that there was a kick ass movie theatre located in Belltown. Also, this is a..." more
Hazlewood (Seattle)  
"While most are going here late nights and elbowing through the crowd, we decided to check out the place in the early evening. This is the perfect little..." more
Loretta's (Seattle)  
"Hipster Heaven in a hellish hamlet. This is the quintessential British Gastro Pub. The menu reads like a normal dive bar but thats where is ends. The food..." more
Hooverville Bar (Seattle)  
"Pinball machines and cold, good beer. Major points lost for the awful bathroom. They have no-flow toilets so the ladies had to pee on top of a stranger's..." more
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Shopping in the University District 

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Shopping in 98105

Andaluz (Seattle)  
"Andaluz has a great collection of girlie items, kitchen wears, books, hand crafted items and great jewelry. It is always filled with something that I can..." more
Metsker Maps (Seattle)  
"Couldn't agree more with all the 5-star reviews - was here last summer on a family day trip to the Market and I spent an hour+ drooling over all the cool..." more
Bliss Soaps (Seattle)  
"I can't take a bath without one of these bath bombs- I shower daily, but if I want to relax, I seriously need a bath fizzy. Cause what's not to like about..." more
Artist & Craftsman Supply (Seattle)  
"I love this place, and don't go very often or I would be a much more starving artist then I already am. They have great canvas selection, good sales, and a..." more
Sidecar For Pigs Peace (Seattle)  
"I love this store! They have the hard-to-find vegan stuff I want--shrimp, marshmallows, pleather belts and wallets, cheese sauces. It's so nice to go..." more
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Movie and entertainment in the University District 

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Arts & Entertainment in 98105

Frye Art Museum (Seattle)  
"Okay so how can you HATE a free art museum? I came on a suggestion by some friends when I was visiting Seattle. Although the place is small the art was a..." more
Bluebottle Art Gallery & Store (Seattle)  
"Unique gifts for those bored with the crappness of a hallmark card. I'll admit, I could have easily walked passed it if I hadn't laid eyes on some cute..." more
Roq La Rue Gallery (Seattle)  
"Two words describe the art of Roq la Rue: Strange and beautiful. Roq La Rue isn't a gallery full of Bob Ross paintings destined for Mercer Island living..." more
Market Ghost Tours (Seattle)  
"LOVED this tour! Very well done and put together. I am a believer but my hubby is not but he still found it interesting. Our guide was passionate about the..." more
Fantagraphics Books (Seattle)  
"What a great under acknowledged Seattle landmark. Fantagraphics is a fantastic store filled with history and controversy. This would be a great place to..." more
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