Visiting Seattle Washington can be an
infinitely fun experience. This experience can be magnified greatly if you find
entertainment that is inexpensive of free. The good news is that this type of
entertainment can be easily found in and around the Seattle area. The even
better news is that I'm going to share some of the many great things you can do
for free while visiting Seattle.
Some people tend to scoff at the ideas of
freebies, and that is all well and good. Those people are perfectly willing to
pay over inflated prices for their entertainment while I hope you will be wise
enough to choose entertainment that doesn't come with quite as much sting.
Believe me when I say, you do not always get what you pay for and the clichés
are correct. You will probably find that many of the best things you find in
Seattle are absolutely free.
The first great place I'm going to tell you
about is one of those absolutely free places to visit. Not only is it great fun
but it is educational as well. I sincerely hope that you will not let the price
tag prevent you from the knowledge and good old-fashioned fun you can have at
the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. There is much to do during your trip to the
locks. A few great suggestions would be to walk in the gardens, watch the boats,
visit the fish ladder (little ones will find this completely fascinating), and
exploring the many exhibits in the area. You can even go on a free guided tour
between the months of March and November.
Next, there is The Center for Wooden Boats.
What boy doesn't like toys? Or girl for that matter, I know I'm game when it
comes to boats, particularly wooden boats. Not only can you go and explore the
boats for free, on Sundays at 2:00 (weather permitting) you can go sailing on
one of these magnificent watercrafts for absolutely no charge. You can call
ahead of time at (206) 382-2628 in order to check water conditions. Because of
the popularity of this program it is wise to arrive at least one hour ahead of
time in order to participate in the 2:00 sail. There are some Sundays when
other events conflict with the Sunday sail so call to be sure that the sail
will be offered. Of course, even without the Sunday sail the Center for Wooden
Boats is still an excellent way to spend an afternoon dreaming about these fantastic
toys.
Finally, I want to mention Ebey's Landing
National Historic Reserve. This reserve was created in order to preserve the
natural history of the land. Coupeville
is a 19th Century town that has been preserved in an attempt to portray an accurate
picture of what life here was like. There is a museum, gift shop, several
eateries, and an antique shop that line the once vibrant seaside town. Then
visit the Admiralty Head Lighthouse and many of the other attractions that
abound. You can take your car and drive the length of the reserve. The drive is
approximately 43 miles long and your driving time will depend greatly on the
amount of time you spend exploring along the way. If you want to make a day
trip of it, you may want to pack a picnic lunch and plan your day accordingly.
Other activities that you may enjoy while
visiting Ebey's Landing include: biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking,
kayaking, nature walks, scuba diving, wildlife viewing, and bird watching.
Visiting this reserve is literally taking a step back in time. I hope you enjoy
this place as much as I do.
With so many great things to do for free, who
would ever want to leave Seattle Washington? The best news is that this is only
a small glimpse of the great ways to have fun while visiting this unique and
wonderful city.
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