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Seattle Attractions and things to do

Seattle, Washington is probably best known as the birthplace of Starbucks and grunge music, and even if true, this spectacular city is paving the way again, as does his mark as one of America's greenest cities on it's search for redefine the American city is living up to nickname 'Emerald City'. Located under the watchful eye of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Seattle is surrounded by the Puget Sound and Elliot Bay, Lake Union and LakeWashington making it one of the most beautiful in the world. Visitors to this breathtaking city will not have trouble finding things to do as they move through and around Seattle. Things are both natural and artificial elements to satisfy and stimulate all the senses, leaving the tourists who want more.

The Space Needle dominates the Seattle, not because it is the largest building in town, but because its revolutionary architecture is found only among Americansstructures. Built to be the dominant structure in the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle has been a popular attraction ever since. A great thing to do is to dine at the SkyCity Restaurant hovering 500 feet in the air and rotates 360 degrees, you experience some of the best cuisine in Seattle. Appetizers around $ 40 and patrons receive a free ride and elevator access to the observation deck, which usually runs to only about $ 20 per person. While in the area to visit the Pacific Science Centerwhich houses an IMAX theater, planetarium and laser dome theater, plus 6 acres of fun with his hands on plenty of things to do. Other nearby attractions include the Children's Museum in Seattle and the Seattle Center Monorail.

A great way to explore Seattle and its history is full of go to one of its many museums. From the traditional art and science museums to those who said the Asian Pacific American experience these attractions allow visitors to walk through theNorthwest culture that expands beyond its borders and around the world. Two of the most unique museums in Seattle are the Experience Music Project (EMP) and the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM). These two museums are combined in one place architecturally stunning and bring together two passions of the people through exhibits state-of-the-art interactive and hands-on. This attraction offers plenty to see and do as you learn about how the Seattle music scene has evolved andDiscover the basic components of science fiction. The EMP | SFM is a leader in training for the Seattle community that provides many programs and things to do for children and adults.

One of the most iconic attractions in Seattle is the Pike Place Market, founded in 1907. Filled with endless things to do, this market is one of the oldest continuously operated public farmers 'markets' in the United States faces the Elliot Bay waterfront, Pike Place Market covers over 9 acres and includesbuildings, roads, sidewalks and alleys, all devoted to the people of Seattle and founded to bring together farmers and consumers. Filled with over 190 shops, 50 restaurants and take away food shops, and 200 table places rented by the day, more than 9 million people visit the market every year. The shops are unique: the sellers of comic books, antique shops, specialist food shops and clothing boutiques are handmade. If you can imagine, someone is selling at Pike Place Market. A greatthing to do is stop Pike Place Fish and experience the extravagant view of the fishmongers throwing Salmon or walking along the pavement to listen to some of the many street artists as diverse as the market itself.

Music and Seattle seem to go hand in hand. Always going against the time, Seattle has been influential in the music world since 1920 when he embraced the politically radical American folk scene. Seattle native Jimi Hendrix and bands likeSound Garden, Nirvana and Pearl Jam have kept alive the music and diverse culture. Today, Seattle is home to hundreds of celebrated music venues playing a wide variety of music every night of the week. Inspired by Paris, the Can Can in Pike Place Market is one of the most important sights of Seattle and award winning venues. Chop Suey is an attraction by itself as one of the most diverse places in the city that hosts rock, electronic, indie, hip hop, world, alt-country, andDJ's of all kinds. The music lover will have no problem finding a place to suit their taste. There are clubs of all kinds scattered outside Seattle with endless possibilities and things to do in search of fun.

For a family-run business look no further than one of the many festivals throughout the year in Seattle. These sites provide many things to do 'children' of all ages. The Seattle International Children's Festival is one of the largestperforming arts festival for families in the United States. Artists from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas perform in downtown Seattle to provide training and cultural experience for everyone. The Fair of the Sea has been an annual tradition for over 50 years, this festival lasts about a month from early July until the fist Sunday of August. E 'was voted among the top 10 events in the country full of activities and things to do including arts and crafts, live music, parades andtriathlon. For lovers of the film to the Seattle International Film Festival gives movie fans 25 days of the movie. More than 300 works are on show by famous directors for independent filmmakers, covering every genre. If travelers are looking to add a fitness adventure to their trip to the Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon is sure to offer. It is held every year on the first Sunday after Thanksgiving this event is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. By combining this event with your holidayshopping is a great thing to do as you like Seattle during the holidays.

Because the North West is a great way to plenty of nice to spend time is to find things to do in the great outdoors. Seattle has a great variety of natural attractions for beginners and veterans of adventure travelers. Visitors to this stunning landscape will have no problem finding activities such as mountaineering, trekking, rafting, whale watching and even scuba diving. Seattle hasan incredible job maintaining its pristine natural resources and their devotion to being a green leader in office is evident everywhere. There is also a wide range of attractions for the green minded traveler. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the many green buildings, visit sites of ecological restoration, tour a state-of-the-art recycling center or sample of alternative transport options. The city also has a Free Ride in the center area that allows visitors to get on and off as a spectacle to see-free.

Seattle has earned a reputation as one of America's cities for the size of its carbon footprint and has been recognized for its commitment to protecting the environment. Located between the cities better walkability, Seattle attractions are easily accessible to travelers by providing an abundance of things to see and do that are low cost or free. Its surroundings are comfortable and if you're enjoying a cup of coffee at a local bar, taking into account themountains or listening to a local jam band from Seattle will leave you refreshed.

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