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1. Diane's Market Kitchen
- Overwhelmed with all the choices at Pike Place Market? Turn to Diane LaVonne, culinary instructor at Diane's Market Kitchen in downtown Seattle.... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Absolutely a wonderful way to spend an afternoon - educational, entertaining, and of course, delicious!
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2. Chateau Ste. Michelle
- The winery may be the oldest in the state, but their ideas on blending and experimenting are nothing if not innovative. Chateau Ste. Michelle is... read more
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3. Alki Beach
- Looking for a Cali beach town vibe in the Pacific Northwest? The Alki Beach isn't just a hotspot for getting some sun and surf, it gives visitor's... read more
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4. Washington State Ferry
- The country's largest ferry system would have to be in a city surrounded by water. With twenty terminals, eight routes and over 15 million passengers... read more
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5. Waterfall Gardens
- It's not a grassy, flowery garden - picture a Japanese zen oasis instead, with a high, rocky waterfall blocking the sounds of the city on all sides.... read more
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6. Olympic National Park
- At Olympic National Park, you can reach nearly a mile in elevation with a trip to Hurricane Ridge, where you'll find a visitor center and nature... read more
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7. Seward Park
Located near Lake Washington, Seward Park sprawls over 300 acres, with paths for biking, trails for hiking and gardens for taking time to slow...
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8. Volunteer Park
- Built between 1904 and 1912, this park displays the Olmsted brothers' late-Victorian urban style of park design. Vistas of rolling lawns, carefully... read more
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9. Waterfront Streetcar
- A fun way to explore Seattle's waterfront, this small team of Australian streetcars, built circa 1927, provides an old-fashioned travel experience.... read more
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10. Seattle Art Museum
- Seattle Art Museum has recently expanded and the new building houses a much more extensive and impressive collection of modern art in addition... read more
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The Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club, located in the University District at Portage Bay rents kayaks for visitors to see Seattle from the water. This is a great way to see the city's maritime culture. Afterward, try the delicious Baja Californian cuisine and margaritas.
A must-visit in downtown Seattle is Pike Place Market, the nation's oldest continually operating farmers market. Nearby on Elliot Bay a boat departs for a the four-hour adventure to Tillicum Village. A 50-minute cruise to the Blake Island offers rich views of Mount Rainier and Puget Sound. While on the island, guests enjoy a traditional Native salmon bake and a Native dance performance. Before returning to Seattle, visitors can feed deer and watch a Native carving demonstration.
The Tour de Chocolat educates foodies about where chocolate originates and how it is made at Theo Chocolate, to how it is refined at Oh! Chocolate. The guests enjoy sampling the award-winning chocolates at Fran's Chocolate. This three-hour journey includes plenty of sampling, playing in the chocolates and chatting about some of Seattle's premium chocolatiers. Another tour group, Savor Seattle, walks guests to Pike Place and downtown vendors who share hefty samples of local seafood, coffee, tea, artisan hand-made cheese and microbrewed beer.
Several local professional theaters including "The Rep" (Seattle Repertory Theater) and A Contemporary Theater (ACT) offer excellent local talent accented with visiting actors. Best bets are local non-profit theaters rather than touring shows. Seattle is second only to New York City in the number of theater seats per capita.
Many travelers enjoy visiting Seattle in the summer months due to the warm weather, to visit the national parks nearby, festivals, maritime attractions and to take Alaska and Pacific cruises. Peak season in Seattle tends to run mid-May through late-September.
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