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Love Happens in Seattle, If You Believe Jennifer Aniston

September 18, 2009 at 9:18 AM | by | Comments (0)

Get out your tissues ladies. Love Happens, a new romantic dramedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart, opens in theaters today. The movie isn't getting the best reviews from critics but we give its setting, Seattle, four stars.

Where to Stay:
In the beginning of the movie, Aaron Eckhart walks from Pike Place to the Hyatt Regency, in the rain of course. But the Hyatt in the movie is actually in Vancouver, where most of the movie was made. Seattle does have their own Hyatt though, the Grand Hyatt, located downtown at 721 Pine St. Keeping with the Love Happens theme, the Grand Hyatt Seattle offers an Amour Package that includes accommodations, in-room breakfast for two, champagne, chocolates, bath salts and a 3 pm check out. And just like in life, all of that love comes at a price, the package starts around $385 a night.

Where to Eat:
The restaurant where Aniston and Eckhart share their first date is in Vancouver too but at one point in the movie Jen is carrying a Dick's Drive-In bag, which is a Seattle original. Locals who grew up on Dick's hand-dipped milkshakes and fresh cut, homemade fries will tell you there's no better fast food on the planet. And Dick's retro vibe comes with retro prices too. A shake is only $1.90, a deluxe burger is only $2.40.

What to Do:
Pretty much the only scene in the movie that was actually shot in Seattle is the opening scene at Pike Place Market. Pike Place offers way more to do than just a chance to watch guys through fish around. Along with a variety of restaurants and shopping, the market also hosts several special events throughout the year. Today, Summer Farm Days is taking place where local farmers fill the street with tents and farm fresh produce.

Related Stories:
· What's real and what's not in Seattle-set movie 'Love Happens' [Seattle Times]
· Jennifer Aniston Shooting Movie in Seattle Today (or not) [Seattlest]
· Movie Set Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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