A walking tour of Seattle

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9. Directional Marker

This old-fashioned signpost has arrows that point to such important locations as the center of the universe (straight down), the Fremont Troll, Rapunzel, Atlantis, and the North Pole.

Take a Break -- If all this walking has given you an appetite, or if you just feel like indulging in a decadent piece of cake, stop in at Simply Desserts, 3421 Fremont Ave. N. (tel. 206/633-2671). This little place is just across the street from the directional marker.

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From the directional marker, continue west (away from the intersection) on Fremont Place, and in 1 block (at the corner of N. 36th St.) you'll come across a larger-than-life statue of:

10. Lenin

This 20-foot-tall statue in no way reflects the attitudes of the many very capitalistic merchants in the neighborhood.

After communing with Comrade Lenin, cross North 36th Street, where you'll find:

11. Bitters Co.

This unusual little import shop, at 513 N. 36th St. (tel. 206/632-0886), has some of the coolest ethnic arts and crafts you'll ever see. This is a great place to shop for gifts.

From here, walk a block down Evanston Avenue to:

12. Les Amis

This boutique, at 3420 Evanston Ave. N. (tel. 206/632-2877), is done up to look like a little cottage or potting shed; it stocks fun and trendy women's fashions from European and American designers.

Right outside this shop is the launching pad for the:

13. Fremont Rocket

Although there is speculation that this rocket was used by the aliens who founded Fremont, the truth is far stranger. You can read the entire history of the rocket on the accompanying map board. (If you haven't already figured it out, the locals don't want you getting lost in their neighborhood, so they've put up maps all over to help you find your way from one famous Fremont locale to the next.)

From here, head down North 35th Street for one long block, and then turn left on Phinney Avenue North, at the foot of which you'll find:

14. Fremont's Jurassic Park

Don't worry, no velociraptors here -- just a pair of friendly topiary Apatosauruses (sort of like brontosaurs) donated to the neighborhood by the Pacific Science Center.

If it happens to be Sunday, you'll see crowds of people and vendors' stalls stretching back toward the Fremont Bridge from Jurassic Park. This is the:

15. Fremont Sunday Market

You never know what you might find at this combination flea market and produce market -- perhaps some locally made kilts, organic strawberries, or maybe a rack of vintage Hawaiian shirts. Continue along this street and you'll return to the Fremont Bridge.

For more on what to see and do in Seattle, visit our complete guide online at http://www.frommers.com/destinations/seattle/.

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