Top 10 Freebies

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From the archives: June 30, 2006

Broke and bored? From complimentary wine tastings to totally free attractions, these top local freebies will keep your social calendar full even when your bank account is empty.

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The Top 10

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Seattle Public Library
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    1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    The downtown location is an architectural jewel--plus a library card gets you access to their extensive movie collection.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended PIKE PLACE MARKET THEATRE
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    1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Seattle Kubota Garden
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    9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 (map)

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Il Fornaio
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    600 Pine St Ste 132, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    A rare find: free food! The happy hour buffet is complimentary (yes, you read that right) at this Italian noshery in Pacific Place, from 4-6pm.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Tour
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    14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072 (map)

    The complimentary tour of this classy winery includes three tastings, making it well worth the schlep to Woodinville.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Frye Art Museum
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    704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Admission is always free at the city's haven for representational landscape and portrait work. Located on First Hill overlooking the city, march up to Frye to absorb the art and history of one of Seattle's most beloved galleries.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended University Book Store
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    4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

    Check out this U-District bookstore's schedule of author readings for a free night out. Featuring everyone from Marilyn Manson (back in the 90s when he was current) to niche lectures on botany, there's something for everyone's personal enrichment.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Center For Wooden Boats
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    1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    On Sundays at 2pm, this Lake Union maritime museum offers free half-hour sails on a classic wooden boat, weather-permitting.

  9. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sonic Boom Records
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    3414 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    In-store performances are frequent at this hopping record store in Fremont; other locations include Capitol Hill and Ballard.

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