Type-A sightseeing

Start at the Pike Place Market (First Avenue and Pike Street). Skip the flying fish--unless you're entertained by watching fishmongers chuck slimy seafood to one another--and refuel with a handcrafted sandwich from Uli's Famous Sausage. After you've toured the market, walk north on Pike Place past Stewart Street for coffee at the original Starbucks.

Finally, leave at least two hours for the Experience Music Project Museum (325 Fifth Ave. N.; $20). The Gehry-designed building boasts the world's largest collection of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and a gallery of guitars played by everyone from Bob Dylan to Kurt Cobain. The highlight: the sound stage, where state-of-the-art technology makes you sound like any rock idol you choose-- complete with virtual screaming fans. Groupies not included.