http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/41645 Though Seattle might not live up to its rep as the Rainy City, we still get about 35 inches per year. Instead of lamenting the weather, hang out in a bookstore, head to a museum or try out another one of our rainy day suggestions. en Copyright 2006 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/72/31/41645r1.jpg http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/41645 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles It's easy to spend a day browsing the shelves of this creaky-floored Pioneer Square bookstore; once you've made your selection, hunker down in the basement cafe. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10776936/seattle_wa/elliott_bay_book_company.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Seattle's haven for representational art is always free--and the plush benches and ornate paintings will make you forget that it's grey outside. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10779945/seattle_wa/frye_art_museum.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Buy a pair of sleek Wellington boots from Marc Jacobs and other designers--they're made for puddle splashing in style. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10766701/seattle_wa/nordstrom.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Warm up in the steamy, tropical Palm House tucked inside the conservatory, then take in the latest show at the Asian Art Museum. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11323352/seattle_wa/volunteer_park.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The tour at this Woodinville facility is 100 percent inside and the beer samples at the end will help melt away any rainy day woes. Woodinville, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10764387/woodinville_wa/redhook_ale_brewery.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Take in a show at this brilliantly atmospheric Capitol Hill movie theater--make sure you make time before or after to hang out in the 1920s lobby. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11276620/seattle_wa/landmark_harvard_exit.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Head to this so-old-it's-retro hash house for a home-style steak dinner, or have a drink in the fantastically noir bar. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10791186/seattle_wa/wedgwood_broiler.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This divey Ballard bowling alley is a great diversion for a blustery day. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10784196/seattle_wa/sunset_bowl.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/41035 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/40773/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/39779 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:15:22 -0700