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Cruising Out of Seattle? Make The Novel Tree Queen Anne Your First Stop

Every summer, more than a million people sail out of Seattle for Alaska. Most of them spend a night or two in the city first. And this season, a lot of them have been walking through our door with a suitcase in tow.

We get it. Our Queen Anne shop sits between both of Seattle’s cruise terminals, in the neighborhood at the foot of the Space Needle. If you’re killing a pre-cruise afternoon or easing back onto land after a week at sea, you’re closer to us than you think.

Here’s how to find us, what to do nearby, and — because we’d rather be straight with you than sell you something you can’t use — exactly how cannabis and cruising legally fit together.

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The Bremerton Fan's Guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Parties

The biggest sporting event in the world is coming to the Pacific Northwest this summer — and Bremerton is throwing one of the best parties anywhere on the West Coast to celebrate. From June 12 through July 6, Quincy Square in Downtown Bremerton transforms into the official Seattle FIFA WC26 Fan Zone, hosting eight free public watch parties broadcasting World Cup matches live on a 20-foot LED screen.

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Bellevue to Lumen Field: How to Take the Light Rail to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Six FIFA World Cup matches are coming to Lumen Field in Seattle from June 15 through July 6, 2026 — and if you're an Eastside soccer fan, you have something most of the country doesn't: a direct, traffic-free, parking-free path to the stadium thanks to the recently-opened East Link Light Rail.

Here's the complete guide to getting from Bellevue to Lumen Field for World Cup matches without dealing with stadium traffic, gameday parking, or freeway gridlock — including a few tips on what to grab from The Novel Tree before you head out.

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Gary Payton: The All-Star Hybrid

All Star Status has been reached by Gary Payton. This crowd pleasing hybrid is now available at The Novel Tree in Bellevue and Bremerton.

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Cereal Milk: A Hybrid Treat

Cereal Milk combines Snowman and Y Life for creamy sweetness and a balanced hybrid buzz! This sweet treat is now available at The Novel Tree in Bellevue and Bremerton.

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