<p>what are some cool places on/near campus every student should see before they graduate? like landmarks, restaurants, libraries, etc etc. looking for some places to explore since im gonna be a freshman this fall! </p>
<p>also are there any places near campus a UW student should avoid?? my friends and i were walking around a few days ago and thought parts of the ave were kinda sketchy, esp in the late afternoon when we were there. </p>
<p>thanks! </p>
<p>Its too much to list, but here are few of my favorites:
Burke-Gilman trail.
arboretum
Sylvan Grove Theater
Gaswork park
Renting a canoe for $5 at the waterfront activity center.
Sakuma Viewpoint/marina
make sure to visit all the historic building and the Suzalo library
Burke Museum.
red square
cherry blossom (in spring)
the fountain. </p>
<p>I would avoid walking alone. Make sure to be in a big group if you go out at night. again, big group. students are an easy target for thieves. don;t carry large amount of cash. Personally. I always make sure that my laptop stays at home. at night time, i carry my id, a prepaid visa card, and a crappy phone (yes, i change sim cards all the time, lesson learned after one was stolen) or simply get a plan that cover loss of a cell phone. </p>
<p>as a female, when i go out, i make sure that my drink is emptied before i go to the bathroom. If that happens, I order a new one. Don’t trust anyone :)</p>