Top 10 Freebies
By Anna Roth, Seattle Editor
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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Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA
Admission is always free at the city's haven for representational landscape and portrait work. -
University Book Store
4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA
Check out this U-District bookstore's schedule of author readings for a free night out. -
First Thursday Gallery Walk
Pioneer Square galleries open their doors, offering locals a peek inside (and most also offer free wine and snacks). -
Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
On Sundays at 2pm, this Lake Union maritime museum offers free half-hour sails on a classic wooden boat, weather-permitting. -
Sonic Boom Records
3414 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA
In-store performances are frequent at this hopping record store in Fremont; other locations include Capitol Hill and Ballard. -
Klondike Gold Rush National Park
117 S Main St, Seattle, WA
Tucked away in Pioneer Square, this nugget-sized museum is always free and offers a great peek into Seattle's past. -
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Tour
14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA
The complimentary tour of this classy winery includes three tastings, making it well worth the schlep to Woodinville. -
Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA
The downtown location is an architectural jewel--plus a library card gets you access to their extensive movie collection. -
Pike Place Market
1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
This open-air shopping haven is a mecca for authentic merchants straight out of the Northwest's past. -
Kubota Gardens
9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA
This 20-acre Japanese garden, complete with waterfalls and babbling brooks, offers peace and solitude for the weary soul.
