| Seattle, Washington is probably best known as the | | | | Music and Seattle seem to go hand in hand. Always |
| birthplace of Starbucks Coffee and Grunge music and | | | | going against the grain of the era, Seattle has been |
| although true, this spectacular city is paving the way | | | | influential in the music industry since the 1920's when it |
| again as it makes its mark as one of America's | | | | embraced the politically radical American Folk scene. |
| Greenest cities on it's quest to redefine the American | | | | Seattle native Jimi Hendrix and bands like Sound |
| Metropolis living up to it's 'Emerald City' nickname. | | | | Garden, Nirvana and Pearl Jam have kept the music |
| Nestled below the watchful eye of Mt. Rainier and the | | | | culture alive and diverse. Today Seattle is home to |
| Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Seattle is situated on | | | | hundreds of celebrated music venues playing a wide |
| the Puget Sound and surrounded by Elliot Bay, Lake | | | | variety of music every night of the week. Inspired by |
| Union and Lake Washington making it one of the most | | | | Paris, The Can Can located in Pike Place Market is |
| beautiful places on earth. Visitors to this breathtaking | | | | one of Seattle's most notable attractions and award |
| city will have no problem finding things to do as they | | | | winning nightspots. Chop Suey is an attraction that |
| move through and around Seattle. Attractions are both | | | | stands alone as one of the city's most diverse venues |
| manmade and natural elements, satisfying and | | | | hosting rock, electronic, indie, hip hop, world, alt-country, |
| stimulating all of the senses and leaving tourists | | | | and DJ's of all kinds. The music lover will not have a |
| wanting more. | | | | problem finding a venue to suit their taste. There are |
| The Space Needle dominates Seattle's skyline, not | | | | clubs of every kind scattered through out Seattle with |
| because it's the largest building in the city but because | | | | unending possibilities and things to do in the search for |
| its revolutionary architecture stands alone among | | | | entertainment. |
| American structures. Built to be the dominant structure | | | | For a family friendly activity look no further than one of |
| in the 1962 World's Fair, the space needle has been a | | | | Seattle's many festivals through out the year. These |
| popular attraction ever since. A great thing to do is | | | | attractions provide countless things to do for 'kids' of all |
| dine at the SkyCity Restaurant that hovers 500 feet in | | | | ages. The Seattle International Children's Festival is one |
| the air and rotates 360 degrees as you experience | | | | of the largest performing arts festivals for families in |
| some of Seattle's finest cuisine. Entrees start around | | | | the United States. Artists from Africa, Asia, Europe |
| $40 and patrons receive a free elevator ride and | | | | and the Americas perform in downtown Seattle |
| admission to the observation deck, which alone usually | | | | providing a cultural education and experience for all. |
| runs about 20 bucks a person. While in the area visit | | | | The Sea Fair has been an annual tradition for over 50 |
| the Pacific Science Center that houses an IMAX | | | | years, this festival last for about a month from the |
| theatre, planetarium and laser dome theater in addition | | | | beginning of July until the fist Sunday in August. It was |
| to 6 acres of hands on fun with abundant things to do. | | | | voted in the Top 10 events in the country overflowing |
| Other nearby attractions include the Seattle Children's | | | | with activities and things to do including arts and crafts, |
| Museum and the Seattle Center Monorail. | | | | live music, parades and triathlon. For movie lovers the |
| A great way to explore Seattle and its rich history is | | | | Seattle International Film Festival gives cinema buffs 25 |
| by visiting one of its many museums. From traditional | | | | days of film viewing. More than 300 works are |
| art and science museums to those chronicling the | | | | showcased from famous directors to independent |
| Asian Pacific American experience these local | | | | filmmakers covering every genre. If travelers are |
| attractions allow visitors to walk through the North | | | | looking to add a fitness adventure to their trip the |
| West culture which expands beyond its borders and | | | | Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon is sure to deliver. |
| into the world. Two of the most unique museums in | | | | Held annually on the first Sunday after Thanksgiving |
| Seattle are the Experience Music Project (EMP) and | | | | this event is a great way to celebrate the holiday |
| the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM). | | | | season. Combining this event with your holiday |
| These two museums are combined in one | | | | shopping is a great thing to do as you enjoy Seattle |
| architecturally amazing location and bring two popular | | | | during the holidays. |
| passions together through state-of-the-art exhibitions | | | | Because the North West is abundantly beautiful a |
| and hands-on interactives. This attraction provides | | | | great way to spend time is finding things to do in the |
| many things to do and see as you learn about how | | | | great outdoors. Seattle has a wide variety of natural |
| the Seattle music scene has evolved and discover the | | | | attractions for beginners and seasoned adventure |
| basic building blocks of science fiction. The EMP|SFM is | | | | travelers alike. Visitors to this incredible landscape will |
| a leader in education to the Seattle community | | | | not have a problem finding activities like mountaineering, |
| providing many programs and things to do for children | | | | hiking, white water rafting, whale watching and even |
| and adults. | | | | scuba diving. Seattle has done an amazing job keeping |
| One of Seattle's most iconic attractions is the Pike | | | | its natural resources pristine and their devotion to being |
| Place Market, established in 1907. Filled with endless | | | | a leader in the Green charge is apparent everywhere. |
| things to do, this market is one of the oldest continually | | | | There is also a wide range of attractions for the |
| operated public farmers' markets in the U.S. | | | | Green minded traveler. Enjoy a tour of one of the |
| Overlooking the Elliot Bay waterfront, Pike Place | | | | many Green buildings, visit ecological restoration sites, |
| Market covers over 9 acres and includes buildings, | | | | tour a state-of-the-art recycling center or sample |
| streets, walkways and alleys all dedicated to the | | | | alternative transportation options. The city also has a |
| people of Seattle and founded to bring farmers and | | | | Free Ride Zone in downtown that allows visitors to |
| consumers together. Filled with over 190 commercial | | | | get on and off as they sight see-for free. |
| businesses, 50 restaurants and take out food shops, | | | | Seattle has earned the reputation for being one of |
| and 200 table spaces rented by the day, over 9 million | | | | America's top cities for the size of its carbon footprint |
| people visit the market each year. The unique shops | | | | and has been recognized for its commitment to |
| include: comic book sellers, antique dealers, specialty | | | | protecting the environment. Placed among the top |
| food shops and handmade clothing boutiques. If you | | | | cities for walkability, Seattle's attractions are easily |
| can imagine it, someone is selling it at Pike Place | | | | accessible giving travelers an abundance of things to |
| Market. A great thing to do is to stop by Pike Place | | | | do and see that are low cost or free. Her |
| Fish and experience the extravagant sight of the | | | | neighborhoods are welcoming and whether you are |
| Salmon tossing fishmongers or stroll along the | | | | enjoying a cup of coffee at a local café, taking in |
| cobblestones to hear some of the many street | | | | the view of the mountains or listening to a local band |
| performers as varied and diverse as the market itself. | | | | jam Seattle will leave you feeling refreshed. |