My family lives in Washington State, in the capitol, Olympia, but the nearest airport is in Seattle, an hour or so north. It’s a gorgeous city, surrounded by mountains, spread out at night like a tapestry of glittering jewels. Naturally, a city this dazzling has a host of attractions, things you simply must do when you’re there. Here are my favorites…
1. Go up in the Needle
What better way to view this beautiful city than high above it? Ride the elevator to the observation deck at 520 feet, or have dinner at the revolving SkyCity Restaurant at 500 feet. Be sure to be a complete tourist, and buy a smashed penny, or at least a pencil sharpener in the share of the Space Needle…
2. Go to the Market
It’s basically an overgrown farmer’s market, right? Wrong! Pike Place Market may have started out that way, back in 1907, but it’s now known as the “soul of Seattle.” There you can buy your fresh produce and meats and all sort of treats, but you can also participate in special events, like the BBQ competition, Seattle Cheese Festival, and the “Evening of Hope” gala.
3. See the Falls
The Seattle Waterfall Garden is tiny, tucked away in a corner of the city. You could live there for years and not know it exists, but there it is, an oasis of peace and quiet in a bustling city. Bring a book, drink a cup of the coffee you can find on every street corner, and close your eyes, just listen to the falls.
no way! For like past week I have been whining to my sister how I wish I was Seattle. And she kept saying how unsafe it is and everything.
I so so want to go to Seattle. Specially to the Seattle Asian art museum.
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This makes me miss Grey’s Anatomy :D
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You forgot the Experience the Music Project (EMP!) It was designed by Frank O. Gehry . If you’re in Seattle you can’t miss it!!
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I wish I was some place nice like Seattle at the moment :)
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Don’t forget Woodland Park Zoo. It’s one of my favorite places to visit in the spring and summer. They do a great job of striving to create exhibits that are like the natural habitat. And the trees, flowers, and park are just as fabulous as the animals!
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