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    Hawaii General Store & Gallery

    4.6 (106 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Ciara L.

    I go to school at UW and in the winter time it's kind of dark and gloomy. This store caught my eye and there was no traffic so I stepped inside. My oh my this is such a nice vibe!!! Immediately coming in I was greeted by the CUTEST golden retriever. There were 2 people working. One of the aunties came over to me and helped me find this Hawaii fruit tea that I was craving!!! She is the sweetest and also helped me pick out some candy. Overall it's close yet a little far away from UW where I feel like it can be a little oasis for me I'll have to come back and try all the snacks!!!!

    Come in and hopefully you will see, ELLIE! The cutest store dog! She is so sweet and so kind!
    Brooke H.

    If you're looking for beautiful fresh made LEIS this is your place. Authentic and gorgeous. The workers are so kind and helpful. They let me even pick the ribbon color for the back of the LEIS when I called in a couple weeks ago. Reasonably priced for what you get. These are amazing quality, I would recommend calling in to ensure your order is made just for you in advanced. So many tropical sweet treats, clothes and gifts also available. Can't wait to come back, mahalo!

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    Blessie W.

    My home away from home :'') Right outside of University District is this humble store with a super cute Golden named Ellie and two friendly aunties. It has all of the essential Hawaiian snacks and fresh flower lei (orchids, plumeria, ginger, AND haku lei). Yes, it's more expensive than it would be back home, but it *is* cheaper than a plane ticket. I thought that street parking in front of the store wasn't so bad, either. PRO TIPS: - fresh orchid leis are shipped to the store on Tuesdays - fresh plumeria and ginger lei are shipped to the store on Wednesdays - fresh haku are shipped to the store on Thursdays, but place a preorder by Tuesday.

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    Candace F.

    The Aloha spirit in this shop with the products and customer service is a five star plus. As soon as you enter the store a wonderful flowery smell permeates the senses and the staff greet you with a hello! They really are like the local Hawaiian general store with local Ono shrimp chips, Lins gummy bears, crack seed ling mui, wonton chips, Donna cookies, mochi mix and so much more! There are local t-shirts, dresses, little Hawaiian dolls, cutesy embroidered pillows, bumper stickers and other cute little gifts. The staff makes you feel like family offering samples of kololo while promoting local Hawaiian food businesses in the area. Note that prices are higher because this is a small business. Fresh leis flown in will cost more because of the shipping but that's okay as you have a piece of Hawaii. On a Saturday near Christmas we were able to pick up painted Hawaiian ornaments, local gift wrap and tags! Also, I did notice that there was a steady stream of customers that appeared to have a Hawaii connection. This store is a Hawaiian gathering place and for those longing to go home please visit to catch the Hawaiian spirit.

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    Island people with island hearts will always complete us...We appreciate and need you in our community

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    Great store. Friendly staff. Unique items. I highly recommend this store, especially for fresh flowers.

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    Just like the islands stores. Super friendly people and the dog sense our aura. I just come here because it feels like home.

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    I was looking for flower garlands and they have fresh flower leis which were perfect!

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    3 years ago

    Just a neat little slice of Hawaii when you are missing it and can't afford a plane ticket

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    Awesome store. I go in to buy a lei from time to time to feel special.

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    Does anyone know if they make Hakus too, or is it just regular leis that they make?

    Yes they do make haku leis. They have a website you can look at the different haku leis that you can order. This is their site http://www.hawaiigeneralstore.net

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    Me and my fiancé ordered our leis and haku leis from this store and we are soOooo happy we found this place.

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    Gift Shops of TDHS

    Gift Shops of TDHS

    5.0
    (1 review)
    3.3 mi

    I found this little gem of a gift shop quite by accident but am certain to purchase from there…read moreagain in the future. This is the first review I have ever posted to yelp--that is how happy I am with the service provided by the staff of this establishment. Searching for the elusive "Jewish Wisdom Ball" as a humorous gift for my 92 year-old father (who fortunately needs nothing), it was out of stock everywhere, until it showed up on the gift shop website, on sale no less. I placed my order and crossed my fingers. Within 48 hours I received a cheery message wishing me a "Happy Hanukkah", confirming shipping and actually apologizing for not having mailed it faster in the midst of the busy holiday season! I have since had occasion to contact them again and they are always prompt, professional and courteous. The gift shop is in Seattle while I live in Illinois, yet they treat me as though I am an old friend or longtime congregation member who has been walking through their doors often over the years. Based on this positive experience I intend to continue to support them with future purchases where appropriate. They are the sort of people we need more of in the world today and I can't thank them enough for the manner in which they do their jobs.

    From the owner: TDHS gift shops have all things Judaic to enrich your holiday observance & life cycle celebrations…read more Shop our wide array of gifts, jewelry, housewares, books, children's items, clothing, cards, kitschy wares and non-Judaic goods! Two convenient locations in Seattle and on the Eastside. Limited hours or schedule an appointment. Follow us @shoptdhs

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    Mah jongg jewelry in assorted colors or customize your own!
    Mah jongg jewelry in assorted colors or customize your own!
    Fun, pretty & unique gifts!

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    Fun, pretty & unique gifts!
    Pike Place Market

    Pike Place Market

    4.5
    (4.8k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    We've been here a few times throughout the years and I have to say with the expansion Pike place…read moremarket looks cleaner modern. It still has that Seattle waterfront feel, but they're a lot more open seating areas outside to enjoy the scenery, the weather and your food. We love coming here and looking through all the shops, tasting the various food options available, looking at all the beautiful flowers that they're selling. And all the little gift ideas from all the vendors. Our favorite spot is to watch the seafood areas, throw fish around and chant while they do so. It's such a staple to see this in action when you're visiting Pike place market. Don't forget to look for all of the pigs in the market area. There's one that's hiding somewhere and then there's two that sit on the corner right in front of the fish market area. I always suggest going in hungry and just trying different foods from different areas because all the food there are a delicious. This small little area connects you down to the waterfront which has the aquarium. Beware of those stairs as they can get tiresome. But the view from the top of Pike place market down to the water is beautiful. There is not a spot that you cannot capture a beautiful site.

    Everyone needs to visit at least once!!…read more What an amazing place to visit!! Excellent fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruit, beautiful flowers, and the fish throwing was fun!! Even though it was crowded!! Workers were very nice and helpful and made suggestions for local places to eat! I will say that being from Texas where prices are moderate made the prices look exorbitantly high for some things! I'm not paying $68 for a beanie. Sorry! $8 for half dozen donuts and $15 for large mac and cheese was worth the experience!

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    More fresh flowers
    More fresh flowers
    1st Starbucks est. 1971
    1st Starbucks est. 1971
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    Inside market
    Fireworks Gallery

    Fireworks Gallery

    4.3
    (85 reviews)
    15.1 mi
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    I peeked into Fireworks Gallery minutes after deplaning in Seattle. Not because I'm an idiot who…read moreshops for souvenirs on the first day of a trip, but because I'm an idiot who forgot to put shoes on her two-year-old before leaving for the airport back home. I kind of thought you could buy most essentials at the airport, but it turns out children's shoes are not a typical travel need, at least when they aren't being worn by traveling children. Fireworks did carry children's slippers, which caught my eye as I passed, as well as a nice assortment of unique, crafty toys and gifts. Unfortunately, my five-year-old followed me into the store and zeroed in on a tiny, colorful finger puppet in the shape of a parrot. He asked me to buy it for him, and I declined, telling him we weren't getting a souvenir before we even left the airport. He was upset by this to the point of tears, but I managed to get us out of there. We had a wonderful time in Seattle, and to his credit, the five-year-old behaved well the whole trip (and the two-year-old got new shoes). When I saw Fireworks Gallery again by our departure gate, I decided at the last possible second to stop in and get him the parrot. It was one of several Folkmanis finger puppets in a wire basket. I picked it up along with a bunny rabbit and went to check out. There was a short line at the register--I guess this shop gets decent traffic--and by the time I was up, my husband was calling to tell me we were boarding. This is how I paid $36.36 for two finger puppets that cost $10 apiece online. Fireworks got me good, but my boys do love their little puppets, which are soft and cute and well made. The wares here are definitely nicer and less generic than at your average airport store. It might cost you, though, if you wander in there with your kids.

    I mean EVERYTHING but the kitchen sink is in this joint!…read more Expensive jewelry, stationary, candy, books for the kiddo's, charcuterie boards in the shape of Washington, knick-knacks just perfect for souvenirs to bring home and to carry on board. Service was a plenty here and I was there after 9:30pm on a Wednesday evening. Respectfully Reviewed

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    Fireworks Gallery
    Fireworks Gallery
    Fireworks Gallery

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    Space Needle

    Space Needle

    4.0
    (3.6k reviews)
    3.0 mi

    The Space Needle has been the defining symbol of Seattle since it was built for the 1962 World's…read moreFair, and at 605 feet it still commands the skyline in a way that newer construction in the city has not displaced. I rode the glass sided elevator up, and it moved quickly, giving me a preview of the view before I reached the observation deck, which is worth being prepared for if heights give you pause. The observation deck itself has been substantially renovated, and the result is one of the more engaging viewing platforms of any major landmark in the country. I stood on the glass floor section, included with standard admission, and that element gets the most attention for good reason. Standing on clear glass with the city visible directly beneath my feet produced a vertigo that is different from simply looking over a railing. The rotating floor moves slowly and continuously, giving me a full 360 degree view of Seattle over the course of my visit without requiring me to move around the deck. On a clear day the view extends to Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and Elliott Bay, and the surrounding landscape puts the city in a geographic context that is genuinely striking. Sunset is the most popular time to visit, and the views in that window justify the demand. Buying tickets online in advance and reserving a time slot is effectively necessary during busy periods, and the time slot covers your place in line rather than your exact arrival at the top, so building in some flexibility is sensible. Lines can be long, particularly on weekends, but the operation moved efficiently once I was through the entry process. For an iconic Seattle experience that delivers on its reputation, the Space Needle is worth the trip.

    Visiting from Orlando, checking out the Space Needle was a must. The 605-foot tower is every bit as…read moreimpressive in person as it is in photos. The elevator ride travels about 10 mph and getting you to the top in roughly 41 seconds. The views are absolutely incredible, with panoramic sights of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier and the surrounding mountains. The Loupe is the world's first and only revolving glass floor. If you're visiting Seattle for the first time, this is one attraction you shouldn't skip. The views and the experience make it worth crossing off the bucket list. It very cool to think this was constructed in just 400 days, opening on April 21, 1962.

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    Waiting to board the elevator ride up the Space Needle
    Waiting to board the elevator ride up the Space Needle
    Inside the observation deck
    Inside the observation deck
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    The digital pics prior to going up top

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