What to See in Seattle, Wahington
SeattleWashington, “the Emerald City” is a place of lush greenery, with water and trees everywhere. On clear days, spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains are seen across Puget Sound to the west andMount Rainier and the Cascades to the east. On every block there is a Starbucks or other coffee shop, and there is always something to enjoy.
SeattleTours(http://seattlecitytours.com)
If you’re in the mood to explore Seattle in a day, take a ride with Seattle Tours. Seattle Tours is a three hour, 50 mile tour of
Seattle. They provide door to door service from SeaTac, Tukwila, Bellevue and downtown Seattle. They are not cheap, so beware, but if you’ve never seen Seattle it is a great way to go. You’ll see Pike Place Market, Historic Pioneer Square,
Chinatown, The Space Needle, and more. Bring a lunch, as you can easily end up spending another twenty to fifty bucks on food. Seattle City Tour fares are $35.85 per person, plus tax. Senior fare is $33.09 plus tax. Children from 3-12: $23.90 plus tax. Children under 2 are free.
SeattleUnderground Tour(http://www.undergroundtour.com)
The Seattle Underground Tour is an interesting way to see another part of Pioneer Square. Now the basement level of Pioneer Square, much of the original area of Pioneer Square is found there. The city was built on a swamp, and there was a fire. With no proper sewage system, the city built up the roads and buried the first floor of much of the original Pioneer Sq. area. Make sure you bring a lunch on this tour as well. There is an underground caf�© that serves good food below, but it is pricey. Admission is $11.00 for adults (18-59 yrs), $9.00 seniors (60+ yrs), $9.00 students (13-17 yrs or w/valid college ID), and $5.00 children (7-12 yrs).
Experience Music Project (EMP) (http://www.emplive.org/)
Experience Music project is Seattle’s premier rock and roll museum. Designed by Frank Gehry and extremely overpriced, it is still a great museum to visit if you have the money. They also hold concerts and host the Science Fiction Museum as well. Adults (18-64) are $20, Military (With ID) are $16, and seniors (With ID) are also $16. Kids (7-17) are $15, and children age six and under are free.
Frye Art Museum(http://www.fryeart.org/)
FryeArt Museumis a small private collection located on First Hill in Seattle. It is free to the public all the time, and there is an excellent caf�© that is not terribly overpriced for your dining pleasure. There is always parking and it is a great place to see while inSeattle.
Pike PlaceMarket
Pike Place Market is down town near the bay. A combination farmer’s market and shopping mecca, it is nevertheless a place that is worth visiting. Prices can be high on the knick knacks geared towards tourists, but there are plenty of place to eat at reasonable prices.
Space Needle(http://www.spaceneedle.com)The Space Needle is probably the most expensive elevator ride in . Touted as a must do activity for visitors, there is absolutely no reason to spend the money, unless you want to do it for posterity. You can get a comparably good view for free from Bhy KrackePark atop Queen Anne Hill. If you are going to eat at the extremely expensive revolving restaurant near the top, the elevator ride is free. The top of the Space Needle is fun, with the restaurant completing one revolution per hour as you eat, but unless you have the money to blow, make your way to the top of Queen Anne.
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Woodland Park Zoo (http://zoo.org/)The Woodland Park Zoo is an excellent place to go by yourself or with kids. With mostly realistic and spacious habitats for the animals, it feels less like a jail than many zoos. There is a petting park, as well as a fascinating Raptor show at 3pm. Bring a lunch and snacks for you and your family as the food is overpriced and low quality. Admission is $10 for adults. It is open 9:30am to 4pm in the winter, open until 5pm in the spring/fall, and open until 6pm during the summer.
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