Seattle may have grown up quite a bit since the grunge era, but at its heart it’s still a musical mecca! With the support of community radio station KEXP, indie record shops like Easy Street and Sonic Boom and labels like Sub Pop and Barsuk, independent music thrives in this city — as does the proliferation of rocket-fueled coffee, hand-crafted beer, delicious cupcakes and small restaurants who specialize in locally sourced, sustainable deliciousness that won’t break the bank. Getaway to the beautiful Pacific Northwest!