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Brick corner building and storefronts along Ballard Avenue

A Day in Ballard Beyond Downtown Seattle

Ballard gives a Seattle visit a different rhythm from the downtown waterfront. You can browse neighborhood shops, watch the locks, or spend an afternoon with Nordic culture. On Sundays, the farmers market adds another reason to make the trip.

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Peace Pagoda and cherry blossoms before the Japantown plaza renovation

A Thoughtful First Visit to San Francisco’s Japantown

San Francisco’s Japantown rewards a visit built around browsing, a meal, and a little curiosity. Books, shops, community organizations, and restaurants give the neighborhood more substance than a quick photograph of the Peace Pagoda. Arrive with one or two priorities, then leave room to discover something you had not planned.

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