Attractions
Plenty!
There are infinite sights and activities to be discovered and enjoyed in our fine city. Here are but a few suggestions-
Bumbershoot
Labor Day Weekend
It's a clusterfuck down there, but sometimes worth the price of admission and hassle.
Susan has not only served up cool ones in the beer garden, but also performed an ensemble play ('Are We Scared?') there over the years.
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Where the salt water meets the fresh.
Not to mention all the anadromous fish.
Ooh, and lovely botanical gardens, too.
Susan used to be an 'interpreter' here. And both she and Chris boated through too many times to count on their first job together (and where this story all begins.)
WA State Ferries
Cheaper than an Argosy Tour, but no bar.
Pike Place Market
Of course. This is a no brainer. If you only leave your hotel room for one reason not counting our wedding, it should be to go here.
Seattle Waterfront & Aquarium
Pier 59
Listen to the calls of our region’s orca whales. Stand within a circle of glowing jellyfish. Run your fingers along a sea anemone’s soft tentacles. Delight in the antics of the sea otters. Then come back for another visit — and an entirely different experience. At the Seattle Aquarium there’s always something fun to discover, and inspiration on how to help protect our marine environment
Coleman [saltwater] Pool
Colman Pool is a Seattle landmark you won't want to miss this summer. It enjoys a stunning setting on the beach, the pool is heated saltwater, and if that's not enough, it features the Giant Tube Slide!
Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour
Everett, WA
See where BIG planes are made.
About 30 min. north of Seattle, if traffic is on your side.
WA State Tourism
Internet site for local attractions:
Some random web site of things to do in Seattle
You know, you can Google this sort of stuff on your own, too.
Then we'll tell you if it's worthwhile or not.
The Stranger
Free, Alternative, Weekly Newspaper. Pick one up and be cool.
[Or read it on-line]
Another free local weekly: The Seattle Weekly (good 'Happy Hour' list)
Local news & weather:
ETC.,
EMP/Science Fiction Museum
Smith Tower vs. The $pace Needle
Seahawks Stadium Tour
Go to a Mariners game
Olympic Sculpture Park (SAM)- highly recommended
Museum of Flight
The Seattle Underground Tour
Uwajimaya
IKEA
Seattle Public Library
Frye Art Museum
Henry Art Gallery
Sunset Bowling
Archie McPhee's
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Fremont Troll
Brewpubs
Casinos
Neighborhoods to check out:
Fremont, Ballard, U-District (The Ave), U-Village, Wallingford (45th St.), Capitol Hill (Broadway, Pine/Pike, 15th), Georgetown
