Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) is completely SOLD OUT! It will take place March 28 - 30, 2014 at the Washington State Convention Center.
I recently spent some time in Seattle & explored the area surrounding the convention center, looking for hints & tips for those of you fortunate enough to be attending ECCC. Here is what I found:
I recently spent some time in Seattle & explored the area surrounding the convention center, looking for hints & tips for those of you fortunate enough to be attending ECCC. Here is what I found:
- Just a couple blocks from ECCC, you'll have a drug store (Bartell Drugstore - Downtown, 1628 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101) w/cheaper drinks & snacks.
- At 5th & Pine, is Westlake Center, a mall. It's run-down, but has a decent food court, w/mostly local vendors & a Central Link light rail & Monorail stations.
- I highly suggest Salena Mexicana, in Westlake Center, for high quality, quick, & relatively inexpensive food options. They have amazing veggie dishes!
- If looking for a Disney fix while attending ECCC, The Lion King is being performed just one block from the con.
- Tons of shopping & entertainment, within a few blocks of ECCC, but travel 4-6 blocks & you'll find more deals & affordable pricing. Best option for ECCC survival items is Target, a few blocks down, at Union & 2nd.
- Beware of major construction & congestion throughout major Seattle arteries.
EMP Museum - Every person going to ECCC needs to go to EMP Museum (325 5th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109), unless they hate Star Wars, Doctor Who, Superman, Trek & everything else that's cool! For those going to ECCC, I'd take a 2 hr mid-day break & experience the Monorail & all EMP Museum has to offer.
- For those traveling to ECCC & not renting cars, I suggest the light rail over taxi; way cheaper & much better views.
Exploring...
Toy Stable does not look like a toy store, from the street! - Stewart & 5th has an easily accessible Avis (1919 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101), for those who want to do a quick day trip away from ECCC.
- It's about 40 miles from ECCC but there are few better toy spots for prices & selection than the Toy Stable. If you played with a toy between 1970 & 1995, it is most likely represented at the Toy Stable, making it a Washington must see. It is located at 2917 Military Road East, Tacoma, WA 98445.
- For those w/cars at ECCC, a short drive to Tacoma's Antique Row will provide you with some fun toys, comics & oddities. It is located at 743 Broadway, Tacoma, Washington, 98402.
- Although about 30 miles from ECCC, a visit to Twedes Cafe is a rare treat for Twin Peaks fans.
- As much as I suggest taking a day from ECCC to take some day trips, beware of price-gouging on parking in the city. Because of the $46 per day price at my hotel, I only kept a car for one day & crammed all the travel that one day.
- Although there's a lot of overpriced silliness down by the water, the best of it is awe-inspiring and free.
- If you take time from ECCC to watch people throw fish (Pike Place Fish Market), go down a level & check out Golden Age Collectibles.
Although there will be tons to see & do at ECCC, take advantage of all the Geeky Goodness Seattle & the surrounding communities have to offer!
Until next time, we'll see you in line...somewhere!
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