U District - Seattle - page 301

Cut behind the Department of Anthropology, cross Denny Yard and enter
the Quad ( Click here ), the campus' prettiest nook. From here a straight path cuts
southwest to central Red Square ( Click here ), full of crisscrossing students
rushing to lectures.
Red Sq is dominated by the gorgeous, cathedral-like Suzzallo Library ( Click
here ) . Admire it from the inside and out, then take a sharp left when you exit.
Descend the stairs and walk straight ahead toward Drumheller Fountain
( Click here ) , which spews out of the circular pool known as 'Frosh Pond.' Along
the pathway leading to the fountain, you'll be stunned (if it's a clear day) by the
views from what is appropriately named the Rainier Vista.
Head back toward Red Sq, and bear left at the library. This will lead you to the
Henry Art Gallery ( Click here ), one of the best contemporary galleries in
Seattle. After being blinded by modern art, head over to bustling University Way
NE, aka 'the Ave.' If you're harboring caffeine-withdrawal symptoms duck into
Café Allegro ( Click here ) . Opened in 1975, this (not Starbucks) is Seattle's oldest
surviving espresso bar. Continue wandering up the Ave, peeking into shops and
cafes along the way. Put your hunger on hold while you investigate the
University Bookstore ( Click here ) , then cross the road and squeeze into Thai
Tom ( Click here ) for Bangkok street food. The tour concludes at the intersection
with NE 50th St, where you may want to check out what's showing at the art-
house Grand Illusion Cinema ( Click here ) .