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Popular West Seattle beach |
1702 Alki Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116 +1 206 684 4075 http://www.cityofseattle.net/ |
This two-and-a-half-mile strip of sandy beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area, and it was also where Seattle's first non-Native American settlers spent their first winter. In warm weather, the beach is crowded with sunbathers, swimmers and families. For athletic types, there are volleyball games. The beach is also lined with a path, great for walking, jogging, biking and skating. Across the street there are several cafes and restaurants where you can stop in for a bite after a day in the sea air. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine shopping mall in Bellevue |
NE 8th and Bellevue Way Bellevue, WA 98004 +1 425 454 8096 info@bellevuesquare.com |
Bellevue Square, the Northwest's premier shopping destination, features more than 200 of the nation's finest stores and local boutiques, including Nordstrom, The Bon Marché, Coach, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, and Crate and Barrel in its first Northwest location. Whatever you're looking for, Bellevue Square makes it easy to find. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Commercial fishing fleet home |
3919 18th Avenue West Seattle, WA 98199 +1 206 728 3395 (information) |
At more than 80 years old, this waterfront conglomerate is still home to the North Pacific fishing fleet. Buy fresh fish in bulk straight off the boats at bargain prices. Tourists unwilling to commit to an entire tuna dine at the nearby restaurants, which offer everything from fish-and-chips to sushi. Near Chinook's, a bronze pillar decorated with sea fauna memorializes the local fishers lost at sea in the 20th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lurking in the shadows |
N 36th St (Under the Aurora Bridge) Seattle, WA 98103 +1 206 632 1500 http://www.fremontseattle.com/... info@fremontseattle.com |
Crouched under the Aurora Bridge is an 18-foot tall, two-ton sculptor of a troll clutching a VW Bus, and glaring at passersby. Designed in 1990 by four Seattle-based sculptors, this quirky public art piece exemplifies the free spirit of the people living in the Freemont district. These funky natives dress their beloved troll up every Halloween to commemorate him for protecting them from the 1996 mudslide. On an average day, tourists and locals alike hang from his shaggy hair, and make a seat out of his hands and head. Only a three to four block walk from Freemont's business district, it is perhaps the best souvenir photo one can take. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gas plant becomes park |
2101 North Northlake Way (at Meridian Avenue) Seattle, WA 98102 +1 206 684 4075 ken.bounds@ci.seattle.wa.us |
This is an example of urban renewal at its best. Take an old gas-processing plant that has outlived its usefulness, and transform it into something everyone can enjoy. Located on the north shore of Lake Union (opposite downtown), the park has excellent water views and a spectacular, unobstructed view of the city skyline. It is a popular spot for concerts, bikers, kite flyers, families on picnics and just about everyone else. This is also a prime spot from which to view the Fireworks on the Fourth of July. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern and contemporary art |
15th Avenue North East and 41st Street Seattle, WA 98105 +1 206 543 2280 / +1 206 543 2281 (Administrative Office) http://www.henryart.org hartg@u.washington.edu |
Located on the University of Washington campus, this museum stands as one of the Northwest's leading centers of modern and contemporary art. Its location makes it convenient to a nice mix of cultural and educational facilities in the University District. Along with its collection and exhibits, the museum also hosts frequent lectures, readings and other events. General admission is $8, $6 for seniors (62 and older), free for UW students, faculty and staff with ID, high school and college students, and children under 13. Thursdays entry is free and timings are 5p-8p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lake Washington park |
2521 Lake Park Drive South Seattle, WA 98144 +1 206 684 4075 (Seattle Parks) |
One of several parks along Lake Washington Boulevard, this is a popular retreat for city dwellers. It has waterfront and beach access. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months for those willing to brave the chilly waters. Take a walk along the footpath to the pagoda monument, a gift to the city of Seattle from Kobe, Japan in 1911. There are also a playground, picnic tables and even a place to get food, Baker's Beach Cafe. Much of the park is wheelchair accessible. Street parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flying fish! |
86 Pike Place Pike Place Market Seattle, WA 98101 +1 206 682 7181 http://www.pikeplacefish.com |
Located right through the main entrance to Pike Place Market, this famous fish market makes occasional appearances in movies and on television. You can't miss the fish flying through the air. The fish and shellfish are fresh, displayed in crushed ice all around the counter. The stand sells wild salmon, yellow fin tuna, halibut, crab, prawns and more. You can have your purchase packed to take home, or the mongers will ship it anywhere. Shoppers stop to watch the fish-throwing show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Seattle with a modern twist |
Jackson Street and First Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 |
Here, where the streets of downtown's business district angle down around Elliott Bay to the south, are the flatlands where Seattle was first built. Nightclubs, art galleries, tourist shops, design firms and restaurants dominate the neighborhood. The area's First Thursday arts walk draws huge crowds to the studios, galleries and street performers, and the nightclubs keep the neighborhood hopping till the early morning hours. The kitschy Underground Tour explaining Seattle's early history is a perennial tourist favorite, as is the more sober Klondike Gold Rush Museum, which details the Yukon gold fever that made Seattle richer. Yesler Way, which slices the neighborhood in half, has a footnote in history as the original "skid row". There are also several small parks in the area, including the quiet Waterfall Park, the shady cobblestones of Occidental Park, and the totem-pole decorated triangle at First and Yesler, Pioneer Place Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the Seattle Mariners |
1200 1st Ave S (at Edgar Martinez Dr S) Seattle, WA 98104 +1 206 346 4001 http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com |
Located just south of Pioneer Square, this state-of-the-art sports facility is home to the Seattle Mariners Baseball Club. Costing a controversial USD520 million to build, the park is designed to resemble the ballparks of yesteryear, with its brick facades and real grass, but it's also filled with modern amenities, including luxury suites, restaurants and bars, and a retractable roof for rainy days. The baseball-only stadium seats over 46,000 fans. Public and private tours are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seattle's two-stop shuttle |
400 Pine St, 3rd Floor (Westlake Terminal) Seattle Center, adjacent to the Space Needle and EMP/SFM (Seattle Center Terminal) Seattle, WA 98101 +1 206 905 2620 http://www.seattlemonorail.com |
The Seattle Center Monorail is temporarily shut down for system repair and refurbishment. Please visit website for further notice (Noted 9/04). Like the Space Needle, this train is a remnant of the 1962 World's Fair. Riding above ground, it takes passengers on a two-minute ride between two terminals: Westlake Center downtown and Seattle Center. Although short, the trip has nice views (on a clear day) of Elliott Bay, downtown and the Capitol Hill area. Admission is USD3 roundtrip for adults, USD1.50 for children ages 5-12 and seniors over 65, free for children under five. Trains depart every 10 minutes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seattle's famous landmark |
400 Broad St (Seattle Center) Seattle, WA 98109 +1 206 905 2100 http://www.spaceneedle.com info@spaceneedle.com |
Built for the 1962 World Expo, this distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center, has since become Seattle's most famous landmark. Come take in the 360-degree view of mountains, Elliott Bay and Seattle neighborhoods. Stock up on Seattle souvenirs at this gift shop on high. Dine at the refurbished SkyCity rotating restaurant, where every seat has a view. Special events include the New Year's Eve and July Fourth fireworks. The Space Needle also hosts private parties and does catering. Pay parking is available, or take the monorail from downtown. Admission prices: Adults $13; Seniors (65+) $11; Youth (4-13) $6; Child (3 and Under) Free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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