Just make sure to "score" touristy old town as fast as possible and then explore old neighbourhoods. Less crowded and far more interesting experience guaranteed ;)
Did you see movie called 50/50 (2011, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1306980/)? This moving drama takes you to beatiful Seattle, one of the first scenes shows Adam jogging around Pike street. Even more, soundtrack features well known Seattle band...