University Village, an outdoor shopping center, is more than your usual strip mall. Pleasant surroundings with fountains, park benches and lovely hanging potted plants make the shopping experience very pleasant. The village area is evenly split between local shops and large retail stores. You'll find The Gap, Abercrombie and Fitch, as well as home outfitters such as Pottery Barn and Eddie Bauer Home. Jewelry stores, pet stores and beauty shops are also found here, along with numerous cafes and restaurants.
For an urban Seattle shopping experience, visit this magnificent shopping center. With a cafe on the main floor and a movie theater, flanked by restaurants on the top one, this trendy complex is quite the all-in-one destination. The skylights allow natural light to filter through, illuminating the stone-colored fixtures and tiles. A variety of stores, from upscale jewelry stores to children's educational stores, can amuse a shopper for hours. Parking in the underground garage is very reasonable.
