Spring's Guidebook
Food scene
Kagen Coffee & Crepes
270 Williams BlvdDelicious crepes and coffee
Fresh Leaf Co.
1080 George Washington WayFresh healthy salads, bowls, wraps, soups, & juice.
Food that is always impressive and delicious! Everything we have had is beautiful and delightful!
Aki Sushi
321 North Columbia Center BoulevardFood that is always impressive and delicious! Everything we have had is beautiful and delightful!
Fine Italian dining. Reservations recommended. My husband proposed on the train dining car! It’s incredible food! Super romantic!
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Monterosso's Italian Restaurant
1026 Lee BlvdFine Italian dining. Reservations recommended. My husband proposed on the train dining car! It’s incredible food! Super romantic!
Great beer, good food, wonderful people!
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Ice Harbor Brewing Company
10 N Benton StGreat beer, good food, wonderful people!
Isla Bonita Mexican Restaurant
1524 Jadwin AveGreat Mexican food. Large portions!
Our favorite go to for chicken pad Thai, we have loved everything we ordered from here! The avocado rolls, chicken coconut soup, and the chicken satays are delicious.
Thai City Restaurant LLC
4096 W Van Giesen StOur favorite go to for chicken pad Thai, we have loved everything we ordered from here! The avocado rolls, chicken coconut soup, and the chicken satays are delicious.
Local donut shop- special potato flour- tasty treats!
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Spudnut Shop
228 Williams BlvdLocal donut shop- special potato flour- tasty treats!
Some Bagels & Gelato
1317 George Washington WayLocal bagels 🥯! Yum! Great sandwiches.
Sightseeing
Name and location has changed to
Big River Pets!
1374 Jadwin @ the Uptown.
Our local fresh water fish store is large and impressive. We like to call it our local aquarium! We also have a reptile room, with tortoises, lizards, chameleons, geckos, snakes, spiders, bugs, insects, scorpions, and a frog room! Unique and beautiful animals, there’s always something new!
Stroll the Uptown, get a coffee & crepes, or a  bagel, or perhaps a donut, and come see our plethora of fish! You’ll experience a stingray, puffer fish, aquatic plants, and more!
Finatic's Tropical Fish Shop
1374 Jadwin AveName and location has changed to
Big River Pets!
1374 Jadwin @ the Uptown.
Our local fresh water fish store is large and impressive. We like to call it our local aquarium! We also have a reptile room, with tortoises, lizards, chameleons, geckos, snakes, spiders, bugs, insects, scorpions, and a frog room! Unique and beautiful animals, there’s always something new!
Stroll the Uptown, get a coffee & crepes, or a  bagel, or perhaps a donut, and come see our plethora of fish! You’ll experience a stingray, puffer fish, aquatic plants, and more!
Riverfront Trail
Riverfront TrailThis is a great trail for biking, walking, jogging, or a stroll along the river.
Howard Amon Park
500 Amon Park DrGreat park to visit! Kids love it!
Goethals Playground
301 Goethals DrOur family loved this park. No bathroom, maybe an outhouse.
Badger Mountain
A hike with a view!
Great place for a walk in nature, tucked in by the river and easy.
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Chamna Natural Preserve
Great place for a walk in nature, tucked in by the river and easy.
Kids love to ride, it’s a fun family experience.
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Gesa Carousel of Dreams
2901-F Southridge BlvdKids love to ride, it’s a fun family experience.
Coffee & Tea
Boba tea & great coffee, fun atmosphere.
Delicious drinks. Boba teas & coffee. Book themed atmosphere. We really like this place. We stopped in one day and were hooked, visiting it over the next 3 days. Dangerously delicious.
Novel Coffee and Teas
950 George Washington WayDelicious drinks. Boba teas & coffee. Book themed atmosphere. We really like this place. We stopped in one day and were hooked, visiting it over the next 3 days. Dangerously delicious.
The Peacock
Delicious coffee- bright and vibrant vibe- comfortable couches & ample seating.
Entertainment
Roller-skate or rollerblade, fun atmosphere and great way to enjoy moving your body. Thursday night is Adult only.
Rollarena Skating Center
849 Stevens DrNight entertainment -for adults only-of live comedy.
It can be fun, or raunchy, the comedians change. Then they have dancing with salsa style influences after if you’re not tired yet.
They also have some gambling if you’re into card table games.
This is connected to the Atomic Bowling & Arcade, which is also a great place for some fun and you can take the kids with you.
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Jokers Comedy Club
624 Wellsian WayNight entertainment -for adults only-of live comedy.
It can be fun, or raunchy, the comedians change. Then they have dancing with salsa style influences after if you’re not tired yet.
They also have some gambling if you’re into card table games.
This is connected to the Atomic Bowling & Arcade, which is also a great place for some fun and you can take the kids with you.
Atomic Bowl
624 Wellsian WayNice place to bowl, and great Arcade.
Wide variety of books at this book store and more- games and gift items, comics, and a connected coffee shop. Unique experience.
Adventures Underground.
1391 George Washington WayWide variety of books at this book store and more- games and gift items, comics, and a connected coffee shop. Unique experience.
Museum/ Educational
Learn more about the area and scientific information. Kid friendly activities and rotating exhibits.
Kid friendly educational activities, small museum packed with information about the area environment, and science.
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The REACH Museum
1943 Columbia Park TrailKid friendly educational activities, small museum packed with information about the area environment, and science.