http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/41035 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. en Copyright 2005 Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 editor_seattle@citysearch.com http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/95/58/41035r1.jpg http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/41035 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Admission is always free at the city's haven for representational landscape and portrait work. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10779945/seattle_wa/frye_art_museum.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Check out this U-District bookstore's schedule of author readings for a free night out. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10781394/seattle_wa/university_book_store.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Pioneer Square galleries open their doors, offering locals a peek inside (and most also offer free wine and snacks). , http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/43193168/first_thursday_gallery_walk.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles On Sundays at 2pm, this Lake Union maritime museum offers free half-hour sails on a classic wooden boat, weather-permitting. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10788150/seattle_wa/center_for_wooden_boats.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles In-store performances are frequent at this hopping record store in Fremont; other locations include Capitol Hill and Ballard. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10774393/seattle_wa/sonic_boom_records.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Tucked away in Pioneer Square, this nugget-sized museum is always free and offers a great peek into Seattle's past. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10776119/seattle_wa/klondike_gold_rush_national_park.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The complimentary tour of this classy winery includes three tastings, making it well worth the schlep to Woodinville. Woodinville, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11456889/woodinville_wa/chateau_ste_michelle_winery_tour.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The downtown location is an architectural jewel--plus a library card gets you access to their extensive movie collection. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10776258/seattle_wa/seattle_public_library.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This open-air shopping haven is a mecca for authentic merchants straight out of the Northwest's past. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11363655/seattle_wa/pike_place_market.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This 20-acre Japanese garden, complete with waterfalls and babbling brooks, offers peace and solitude for the weary soul. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11348361/seattle_wa/kubota_gardens.html Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/40302 Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/38630 Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/40413 Tue, 16 Aug 2005 04:45:31 -0700