University St, Downtown (Central Business District)

Some of the top shopping I have found in Seattle has been at the Rainier Square shopping plaza, spanning the blocks of 4th and 5th Avenue between Union Street and Seneca Street. The classiest of stores are housed here, including Brooks Brothers and Louis Vuitton and the cuisine to accompany a day of five star shopping is just as impeccable, from the coffee and pastry cafe, Cafe Migliore, to the Market Fresh Deli serving up sandwiches and soups.

While this street is on the other side of the freeway from the major attractions and things to do, it has some reason for being there. For starters there is a huge medical complex. The Virginia Mason Medical complex is here and well, that's where to go in an emergency. My favorite part of this street is Freeway Park. THere is a nice rolling expanse of greenery that wraps from one side of the freeway to the other. Perhaps after you medical visit you could heal up outside in the beautiful park! This street also terminates at Union St. which is a major artery to get around the city (no pun intended).