Fodor's Expert Review Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co.
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
The name of this tiny Greenwood shop draws in many curious passersby, who quickly learn that it's part of 826 Seattle, the amazing national creative-writing program for kids that was founded by novelist Dave Eggers and educator Nínive Calegari in 2002. Proceeds from the store's small selection go to the writing center, from kooky items purported to be space-travel essentials (freeze-dried meals, toy "ray guns") to 826-branded clothing.
While you're here, check the bulletin board for notices about upcoming events and single-session workshops.
Note that this is not a full-blown toy store: go in with a sense of humor and an imagination because much of the cleverness is literary—standard toys and items given ridiculous new names to sound like important instruments of space travel. Everyone will enjoy filling out the hilarious space-traveler screening questionnaires and spaceship accident reports.
