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Mystery Soda Machine

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

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Seattle Underground

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

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Fremont Troll

A giant Troll lurks under a Seattle bridge overpass.

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Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

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Museum of Pop Culture

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

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Seattle Metaphysical Library

An underground library specializing in underground knowledge.

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UPS Waterfall Garden Park

This secluded, man-made waterfall marks the birthplace of the United Parcel Service.

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A Sound Garden

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

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Dutch Baby

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Dutch Baby

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.

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Seattle Dog

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Seattle Dog

The city loves hot sausage slathered with cold cream cheese.

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Seattle Teriyaki

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Seattle Teriyaki

This once-ubiquitous fusion dish is fading into obscurity.

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Fresh Hop Beer

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Fresh Hop Beer

These seasonal brews gets made with an ephemeral ingredient.

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