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Walk through downtown Seattle on a guided tour with Seattle By Foot. Choose from four tours: Coffee Crawl, City Tour, Pub Crawl and Funky Fremont. Discover the finest coffee, beer and landmarks in the area as you learn about the history, culture, tastes, atmosphere and quirky hidden secrets that make up Seattle.

Discover some of the best children´s books at the Elliott Bay Book Company. This large, locally owned Seattle bookstore is filled with over 150,000 titles, featuring the region´s best selection of new books, local-only offerings and a large collection of bargain books. Stop by for readings and book signings by several authors throughout the year.

Take a family-friendly three-mile hike, although you may also attempt to bike the recreation trail, to one of the most awe-inspiring sights in Washington State, Twin Falls. Twin Falls Trail will take you to the impressive 150-foot cascading waterfall, although you should also explore the beautiful forest as you make your way there.

Let out your inner rock star as you jam at the Rock Box. This Japanese-style karaoke club and nightlife destination offers 11 private rooms for individuals or groups of up to 15 people and a large party room that can hold over 35 guests. If you want to show off your talents to a larger audience, head for the full bar.