Hidden City: Seattle: Kurt Cobain, Barefoot Bandit, Chinatown

Seattle

In Seattle, Marcus learns about Kurt Cobain, investigates the state's deadliest mass murder at the Wah Mee Club and tries to step into the "feet" of the Barefoot Bandit.

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Marcus Cooks in Chinatown

Marcus learns about the Chinatown culture from local ...

02:14

The Crime Stories of Seattle

Explore 3 Seattle crime stories that share on thing ... ...

05:18

Let's Go Fly a Plane

Marcus tries to fly and land a plane having no formal training.

02:24

Doggy Prisoner of War

Writer Bob Friel shares a story about Colton Harris Moore and ...

02:16

Good Heroin or Nothing

Marcus talks with forensic expert Rick Pleus about heroin and ...

02:04

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Restaurant

Panama Hotel Tea Room

Marcus talks with police detective Neil Low about working the beat in Chinatown.

607 Main St, Seattle, WA 98104

Restaurant

Enzo’s Cafe

Marcus visits here with renowned writer Bob Friel to talk about the Barefoot Bandit.

365 N Beach Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Restaurant

Four Seas Restaurant

Marcus cooks with Max in her kitchen to learn about Chinatown’s restaurant culture (webisode only).

714 South King St, Seattle, WA 98104

Restaurant

You might also like: Pike Place Chowder

Known for their award-winning chowders, Pike Place Chowder offers a variety of chowders and bread bowls, along with crispy salads. The larger menu at Pacific Place adds great seafood sandwiches, fish ‘n chips, and selections of beer and wine.

1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

Activity

Experience Music Project Museum

Marcus looks at Nirvana materials.

325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Activity

Crocodile Cafe

Marcus talks with Dave Swafford & Damon Hennessey about what made Kurt Cobain so special.

2200 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Activity

King County Courthouse

Marcus talks with Judge William Downing about prosecuting Willie Mak and Benjamin Ng for the Wah Mee massacre

516 3rd Ave, #E762, Seattle, WA 98104

Activity

Museum of Flight

Marcus visits the museum with Jackson Holtz, author or “Fly Colton Fly.”

9404 East Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108-4097

Activity

Homegrown Market

Marcus filets a fish while speaking with market owner Kyle Ater about the Barefoot Bandit.

138 N Beach Rd, Eastsound, WA

Activity

Hing Hay Park

Marcus interviews Todd Mathews, author of the book "Wah Mee."

423 Maynard Ave. S, Seattle, WA

Activity

Flying with Command Aviation

Marcus tries his hand at flying … and landing … with Scott Farnes.

147 Schoen Ln, Eastsound, WA 98245

Activity

Frontier Global Sciences

Marcus learns about toxicology from forensic expert Rick Pleus.

414 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Activity

Green Pajamas Rehearsal Space

Marcus plays with local Seattle band, the Green Pajamas, to feel what it’s like to be a rock star.

4417 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Activity

Denny Blaine Park

Marcus talks with private investigator Tom Grant about working the Kurt Cobain case.

East Denny Blaine Pl, Seattle, WA 98122

Accommodation

You might also like: Greenlake Guest House

Greenlake Guest House is located in north Seattle across the street from Green Lake. It offers 4 casually elegant rooms with private baths and TV/DVD; most rooms also have jetted tubs or gas fireplaces.

7630 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98103

Accommodation

You might also like: The Sorrento Hotel

Seattle’s first and longest-operating boutique hotel is just a short distance from downtown Seattle and the Washington State Convention Center. It offers 76 guestrooms and suites.

900 Madison St, Seattle, WA 98104

Accommodation

You might also like: Pan Pacific Seattle

Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle is a contemporary boutique getaway. Located by the Pike Place Market and Space Needle, the hotel offers amenitites such as fitness center, car service, in-roon dining and plasma TVs.

2125 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Accommodation

You might also like: Inn at the Market

The Inn is located just steps from Pike Place Market and offers an ivy-covered courtyard and Café Campagne restaurant. The roof patio offers amazing views of downtown, the waterfront and Olympic Mountains.

86 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

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