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Seattle at a glance
Welcome to the Emerald City. Visit a cosmopolitan city where you can shop at fine boutiques, eat fresh seafood at a trendy restaurant, and still breathe fresh air. In the words of Perry Como,"The bluest skies I've ever seen are in Seattle."
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Seattle history
The Snohomish, Suquamish and other Native Americans were the first settlers of this Pacific Northwest area, later named Seattle after Native American headsman Chief Sealth. In the fall of 1851, the Denny Party landed on what is now Alki Beach (home to Alki Point Lighthouse) in West Seattle. After surviving one cold, harrowing winter, these first white settlers moved east across Elliott Bay to settle in the sheltered area that is now downtown Seattle and Pioneer Square.
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Seattle local information
State:
Washington

Country:
United States

Seattle by the Numbers:
Population: 563,374

Elevation: 20 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 34 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 7.1 inches

Average January Temperature: 41 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 65 degrees F

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: aerospace, computer software/IT, electronics, medical equipment, wood products/timber, food products, fish-processing

Ethnic Mix: 70.1% Caucasian, 13.1% Asian, 8.4% African American, 5.3% Hispanic

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT-8

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 206 ( 1 and the area code must be dialed even for local calls)

Did You Know?
Seattle is an international city. In 1962 the World's Fair was held here and the Space Needle is a much-visited tribute to that moment when the eyes of the world were on Seattle.

Orientation:
Seattle is located on the northwestern border of Washington State. Boise lies 405 miles southeast, Portland is 145 miles south, and Vancouver (BC) is 165 miles north.
Seattle weather
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Average Annual Rainfall:
38.3" / 97.3 cm
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Top Rated Activities
Seattle Asian Art Museum
Beautiful International Art
Waterfront Streetcar
Explore the waterfront of Seattle
Alki Beach
Popular West Seattle beach
Pike Place Market
Famous produce and seafood market
Woodland Park Zoo
Innovative exhibits, great animals
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
MarQueen Hotel
Feel at home in Queen Anne
Ace Hotel (The)
Choice for touring bands and hipsters
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Luxury comes to life
Pensione Nichols
800-square-foot suites available
Sorrento Hotel
Small, elegant hotel
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Aoki Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar
Some of the best sushi in Seattle
Pink Door (The)
Downtown hideaway
Wild Ginger
Pan-Asian hot spot
The Globe
Tasty vegan cooking
Le Pichet
Market fresh bistro Bonhomie
 
Top Rated Nightlife
Rendezvous
Cocktails and kitsch
Comet Tavern
Retro nightlife
Viceroy
Chic lounge with vintage personality
Chop Suey
East meets west
Re-Bar
Outrageous and eclectic nightclub