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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