Fremont & Wallingford

Explore

Fremont’s playful, Insta-worthy art is always on display: Nestled beneath the Aurora Bridge, the endearing Fremont Troll (N 36th St) is a kid favorite, as is the Moss Turtle in adjacent Troll’s Knoll Park (820 N 36th St). A scenic stretch of the Burke-Gilman Trail runs along the Ship Canal, leading to Gas Works Park (2101 N Northlake Way), with its fantastic city views.

Eat and Drink

Made in House (3508 Fremont Pl N) and Midnite Ramen (inside Figurehead Brewing, 3513 Stone Way N) offer distinctive—and utterly delicious—takes on Asian food. Tuck into shrimp toast and bánh mì at the intimate seafood bistro Local Tide (401 N 36th St), and head to the new location of Frelard Tamales (106 N 36th St) to sup on spinach-cheese or red-chile pork tamales—save room for a slice of tres leches cake. Art of the Table (3801 Stone Way N) serves locavore-driven contemporary fare. Celebrate a festive dinner at whimsically decorated Bizzarro Italian Cafe (1307 N 46th St), or go casual at Pam’s Kitchen (1715 N 45th St), which specializes in superb Trinidadian cooking. Sea Wolf Bakers (3621 Stone Way N) serves amazing artisan sandwiches, and Backyard Bagel (4310 Fremont Ave N) draws raves for chewy bagels and delectable schmears, like hot honey and vegan garlic-herb.

Shop

On Sundays year-round, browse colorful wares from more than 150 vendors at the funky Fremont Sunday Street Market (3401 Evanston Ave N). Sfingiday (513 N 36th St) stocks environmentally conscious, hand-crafted gifts, art, and jewelry by dozens of talented artisans. Pick up goofy but fun novelties at gag-gift shop Archie McPhee (1300 N 45th St) and whimsical apparel, toys, crafts, and paper items at Portage Bay Goods (621 N 35th St).