Seattle is about 100 miles south of the
Canadian border on the west coast of the
United States it is a lush evergreen
City lying between Puget Sound and Lake
Washington with abundant parklands and
surrounded by towering mountains and
forests widely known for its overcast
weather when the Sun does come out the
spectacular beauty of the waterways
forests and distant mountains combine to
make Seattle one of the most stunning
cities in the US
classic architecture leafy public
squares and wide breezy streets make
exploring downtown Seattle the fun
experience
for great views of the city visit the
observation deck on the 35th floor of
Smith Tower or see some of Seattle's
oldest buildings in nearby Pioneer
Square
a distinctive feature of downtown is the
Seattle waterfront which is famous for
eateries and seafood restaurants as well
as being a launching point for pleasure
craft cruising the sound
ferries depart regularly so jump aboard
to get a unique view of the city
container ships and cruise liners also
share these waterways and the busy
Harbor is a constant reminder of
Seattle's maritime heritage
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Alki Beach in West Seattle is a great
spot to enjoy the warmer weather on
sunny days many locals enjoy the miles
of shorefront beaches relaxed parklands
and spectacular views of Puget Sound and
the Olympic Mountains
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back in downtown it's just a short but
steep climb from the waterfront to the
lively Pike Place Market here you can
sample some of the freshest catches from
the waters of the Pacific Northwest and
also chat to local producers who harvest
and sell the goods on display
the market has many bars and eateries
stalls and souvenir shops as well as
America's first Starbucks store
wherever you go in Seattle you're never
far from the water
Puget Sound is to the West Lake
Washington is to the east and to the
north is Lake Union whose eye-catching
floating homes were made famous in the
movie Sleepless in Seattle
further to the north the popular
Woodland Park Zoo is home to more than a
thousand animals and birds and habitats
ranging from the African savanna to
tropical forests
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located at Boeing Field about 15 minutes
drive from downtown is the Seattle
Museum of Flight this amazing museum
displays air and spacecraft from the
earliest Wright brothers flyer to modern
jets for the most famous views of
Seattle head over to Kerry Park on the
south side of Queen Anne Hill the park
is not far from the Seattle Center so
it's the perfect spot to see the famous
Space Needle in all its glory especially
when the Sun Goes Down
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the city has been home to many
world-famous bands and there's no
shortage of live music in Seattle as
well as bars and nightclubs partying
well into the early hours
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the Seattle Center is home to the
Pacific Science Center and the popular
international fountain as well as
Seattle's most recognized landmark the
Space Needle from the 520 foot high
observation deck you'll have superb
views of the city and if the weather is
clear you can see all the way out to
mount Munir
on a clear day the snow-covered peak
dominates the Seattle skyline and it can
be seen from all parts of the city
the Mount Rainier National Park has
hundreds of miles of hiking trails that
lead through a variety of different
landscapes
the ancient Grove of patriarchs is home
to Giants up to 1000 years old and the
raised boardwalk makes it one of the
easiest walks in the park if you don't
feel like walking there are several
scenic drives including one that
encircles the mountain itself Mount
Rainier is not the only natural wonder
close by and Olympic National Park is
just a few hours drive west of the city
here the hauntingly beautiful HOH
rainforest is like entering another
world where moss and lichens grow on
every surface further to the West Ruby
beach is possibly Washington state's
most scenic beach with rocky sea stacks
just off the coast and a shore strewn
with driftwood
one of North America's most beautiful
cities Seattle has a perpetually
optimistic outlook whether you're
exploring the countryside or in the
heart of downtown
what makes Seattle so special is the
incredible variety of experiences you'll
find in the Emerald City
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