In Seattle, this is a neighborhood residing between Green Lake and Queen Anne to the north and south, the University District to the east and Ballard the the west.
the feel
The
vibe is generally post-hippie,
self-consciously artsy, or perhaps safely
eccentric. It's certainly pretty, has a definite style, which is more than one can say about most of the other neighborhoods of
Seattle. However, as of early 2001, this feel is slowly being replaced by the
Belltown condo vibe. The central strip now has
Adobe offices, and buildings which used to hold rad pubs (
Red Door and
The Dubliner,
R.I.P.)are slowly being replaced by more crap
apartment buildings.
defining area
If you want the feel of Fremont, head down Fremont Ave. down to where it intersects the overly complicated stoplight just before the
Fremont Bridge. Lots of Shops and cafes there. It's a short walk from there to the attractions of the place, like...
attractions
Other than the coffee bars, try these:
Fremont Troll ♦ Montlake Cut