Seattle Washington at a Glance
If you've never experienced Seattle, Washington, now is as good a time as any to
do so. Maybe now is the best time ever for a nice visit to Seattle. Whatever
your interests, there is sure to be something here that you will find appealing.
From the great cultural centers to the fabulous sporting events and the
wonderfully mild climate, Seattle is a great place to visit.
In addition to the wonderful climate, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor
activities that should keep you, and anyone traveling with you busy for quite
some time. The biggest problem I foresee is finding there is too much to do and
too little time in which to do it all. Such is the bane of vacations. Seattle is
a town that has natural beauty and is surrounded not only by water, but by
beautiful countryside as well. The views all around are nothing short of
spectacular and I'm sure that you will find plenty to do to keep everyone in
your party entertained and happy.
For those who love culture, there are many opportunities to soak up all the
culture you can manage. From wine tours to museums and gourmet food, Seattle has
plenty to offer the discerning tourists. Not to mention Benaroya Hall where the
symphony performs and other cultural experiences such as the Seattle Opera or
the Seattle Chamber Music Society. If this isn't enough for your sophisticated
demands there is the Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
For those of us with more sophomoric pursuits there is plenty around to keep our
minds and hearts entertained. In addition to the activities mentioned above,
there are plenty of sights to see in Seattle. There are walking tours around the
city, driving tours to outlying areas and even duck tours, which are sure to
delight the little ones among us.
For those who have an interest in pop culture
there is the Experience Music Project, which is truly unique and very much worth
the hefty price tag that admission demands. If you are going to make one splurge
during your trip to Seattle alone, this would be the one I recommend most
strongly. If money is no object, then count yourself blessed and take a look at
what this 'experience' has to offer. In addition to the Experience Music Project
there is the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. As a science fiction
enthusiast, this is a favorite of mine.
If you like animals, there is plenty to offer in Seattle. There is Cougar
Mountain Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, the Seattle Aquarium, Northwest
Trek, Wolf Haven, and the Woodland Park Zoo in addition to the many
whale-watching tours that are available.
If you like studying about other cultures, perhaps you should visit the
International District, take a tour to Tillicum Village, visit the Wing Lake
Asian Museum, or Uwajimaya Village. Each of these places offers a glimpse into
the lives of those from other cultures.
In addition to all of these really fun things there are professional sports for
almost every season in Seattle. For basketball there are the Seattle Sonics
(NBA) and the Seattle Storm (WNBA). If your interest lean toward football, you
will be happy to know that the Seahawks call Qwest Field home and baseball fans
will be delighted that the Seattle Mariners are still playing at Safeco Field.
For the hockey fans around, there are Seattle Thunderbirds, which are part of
the Western Hockey League and call the Key Arena home.
These are only a small sampling of the many great things to do and see while
visiting Seattle Washington. Just remember that Rome wasn't built in a day and
it is highly unlikely that even the fastest among us can enjoy all that this
great city has to offer its visitors in a day either. Take your time and
remember that it is very likely that if you didn't get to one of your
destinations today, it will be there tomorrow.
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