Take Pine St. toward the water. You’ll know you’re going the right way if the numbered streets you cross (the Sheraton is at 6th) are getting smaller (5th, 4th, etc.).
Pine St. is a less touristy option than Pike St. for walking down to the waterfront– and it appears to have fewer panhandlers.
Wear comfortable shoes (the walk back to the hotel is just 5 minutes– but it’s uphill).
While at the market, look for “pluots”– a unique fruit that is a plum/apricot hybrid. Ask the fruit vendors to choose one for you (they’ll even wash it so you can eat it while you shop).
The bargain of the day is the $5 bouquet (this price includes sales tax). It includes lillies and comes in different, bold color schemes. Why not have some fresh flowers in your hotel room this week?
–And, of course, you have to check out the famous fish throwers that founded the FISH! management approach. One of the four tenets of this management philosophy is to “have fun” as you work– a great approach to experiencing the NADP conference.
