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Seattle | Reviews: Excellent experience, Visited late on a Sunday afternoon and with no queue went straight up to the viewing floor. The uninterrupted 360 views are excellent and we were able to get drinks and snacks at very reasonable prices (considering they have a captive audience) and sat at a tall table right by the window. From here we watched the sun set and the city lights come on over a couple of hours in a relaxed and uncrowned atmosphere. A highlight of our visit to Seattle., Traveled as a couple A must to visit in a good weather, The Observatory is the highest spot in Seattle and offers unmatching views all-around. Make sure to come in good weather to see Mt. Rainer far back. You can easily spend one hour there enjoying the view and there is a small cafe if you get hungry A marvelous alternative to the Space Needle, If you dislike crowds and overpriced attractions, this is a great downtown Seattle alternative to the Space Needle. This Observatory is located on the upper floor of a downtown Seattle Office building, with dedicated non-stop elevators.
There are views in all directions with info text describing each panarama. There's a small cafe for coffee, drinks and sandwiches to fortify you for the rest of your explore. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143564-Reviews-Sky_View_Observatory-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Sky View Observatory | categories: Architectural Buildings Observation Decks & Towers | Description: Private View Packages Now Available! Experience Sky View Observatory exclusively for 1-Hour for yourself and up to 4 people - 5 People total! * Temporarily Closed for General Admission.* Sky View Observatory in downtown Seattle is the ideal first stop on your visit to the Emerald City. Here you can map out your entire Pacific Northwest experience! Sky View is located on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center. At 902 feet, it offers the tallest public viewing area in the Pacific Northwest. The 360-degree panoramic view includes Mt. Rainier, Bellevue, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, the Space Needle and the city of Seattle. | Sky View Observatory ; categories: Architectural Buildings Observation Decks & Towers ; Description: Private View Packages Now Available! Experience Sky View Observatory exclusively for 1-Hour for yourself and up to 4 people - 5 People total! * Temporarily Closed for General Admission.* Sky View Observatory in downtown Seattle is the ideal first stop on your visit to the Emerald City. Here you can map out your entire Pacific Northwest experience! Sky View is located on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center. At 902 feet, it offers the tallest public viewing area in the Pacific Northwest. The 360-degree panoramic view includes Mt. Rainier, Bellevue, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, the Space Needle and the city of Seattle. ; Reviews: Excellent experience, Visited late on a Sunday afternoon and with no queue went straight up to the viewing floor. The uninterrupted 360 views are excellent and we were able to get drinks and snacks at very reasonable prices (considering they have a captive audience) and sat at a tall table right by the window. From here we watched the sun set and the city lights come on over a couple of hours in a relaxed and uncrowned atmosphere. A highlight of our visit to Seattle., Traveled as a couple A must to visit in a good weather, The Observatory is the highest spot in Seattle and offers unmatching views all-around. Make sure to come in good weather to see Mt. Rainer far back. You can easily spend one hour there enjoying the view and there is a small cafe if you get hungry A marvelous alternative to the Space Needle, If you dislike crowds and overpriced attractions, this is a great downtown Seattle alternative to the Space Needle. This Observatory is located on the upper floor of a downtown Seattle Office building, with dedicated non-stop elevators.
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Seattle | Reviews: Favorite Museum in Seattle, I've been visiting the MoPop Museum since 2013, when it was still named the EMP (Experience Music Project) and became a member in 2015 so that I could go whenever I wished.
I heard that this museum was originally supposed to be a Jimi Hendrix museum, devoted to his music and other Seattle greats. It does explain the original name as well as the Frank Gehry design and color choice. Sadly, the museum is no longer devoted to music solely but I have enjoyed the other exhibits through the years.
The events held there have been stellar and it's an excellent party palace for sure. Sky Church is enjoyable and I've seen numerous rad bands play there.
If one is visiting Seattle briefly and you love Jimi, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, etc then it's well worth the visit. If the music isn't your thing, check their other exhibitions as they host new things frequently.
If you're living in Seattle, the membership is totally worth it as you get first dibs on events and such. The museum has been forced to become more pop culture in nature but has managed to retain some of the best parts of the Seattle musicians.
For tourists, I recommend taking the monorail either to or from Seattle Center and seeing MoPop from all the angles! , Traveled solo Enjoyable few hours for me, but the appeal depends upon your interests, The museum is a set of exhibits on particular areas rather than all aspects of pop culture, but I really enjoyed it. I spent about 2 and a half hours there.
it will appeal if you are into alternative/grunge/rock music as the music based exhibits are on the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Jimi Hendrix as well as a sound lab.
I'm not much into Horror but it's a decent exhibit if you are and I liked the Science fiction one and there are a few more. The video games one was the only one that I'd say underwhelmed.
The tickets were $31.50 for an adult ($22 for 5-12's and free for under 4's) which is pricey to be honest. It would make for an expensive couple of hours for a family and I think the content is better suited to adults in their 20's to early 50's than children or those whose cultural/musical interests do not particularly involve the 1990's and early 2000's. Pricey but worthwhile!, It's a little pricey, but I thoroughly enjoyed wandering around for almost five hours - including almost an hour in the Nirvana exhibit alone. The FREE (admission required) building tour (apparently only offered on Fridays) was very worthwhile. An especially good option on a rainy day!, Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d146840-Reviews-Museum_of_Pop_Culture-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Museum of Pop Culture | categories: Speciality Museums | Description: Visit a museum like no other on earth.MoPOP, located next to Seattle’s historic Space Needle, houses some of the world’s most legendary pop culture artifacts. Test your DJ skills in Sound Lab, and get the scoop on the world’s most mesmerizing producers of pop culture. Hands-on experiences, iconic artifacts, and award-winning exhibitions featuring luminaries in the fields of music, literature, television, and film make MoPOP a destination unlike any other. | Museum of Pop Culture ; categories: Speciality Museums ; Description: Visit a museum like no other on earth.MoPOP, located next to Seattle’s historic Space Needle, houses some of the world’s most legendary pop culture artifacts. Test your DJ skills in Sound Lab, and get the scoop on the world’s most mesmerizing producers of pop culture. Hands-on experiences, iconic artifacts, and award-winning exhibitions featuring luminaries in the fields of music, literature, television, and film make MoPOP a destination unlike any other. ; Reviews: Favorite Museum in Seattle, I've been visiting the MoPop Museum since 2013, when it was still named the EMP (Experience Music Project) and became a member in 2015 so that I could go whenever I wished.
I heard that this museum was originally supposed to be a Jimi Hendrix museum, devoted to his music and other Seattle greats. It does explain the original name as well as the Frank Gehry design and color choice. Sadly, the museum is no longer devoted to music solely but I have enjoyed the other exhibits through the years.
The events held there have been stellar and it's an excellent party palace for sure. Sky Church is enjoyable and I've seen numerous rad bands play there.
If one is visiting Seattle briefly and you love Jimi, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, etc then it's well worth the visit. If the music isn't your thing, check their other exhibitions as they host new things frequently.
If you're living in Seattle, the membership is totally worth it as you get first dibs on events and such. The museum has been forced to become more pop culture in nature but has managed to retain some of the best parts of the Seattle musicians.
For tourists, I recommend taking the monorail either to or from Seattle Center and seeing MoPop from all the angles! , Traveled solo Enjoyable few hours for me, but the appeal depends upon your interests, The museum is a set of exhibits on particular areas rather than all aspects of pop culture, but I really enjoyed it. I spent about 2 and a half hours there.
it will appeal if you are into alternative/grunge/rock music as the music based exhibits are on the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Jimi Hendrix as well as a sound lab.
I'm not much into Horror but it's a decent exhibit if you are and I liked the Science fiction one and there are a few more. The video games one was the only one that I'd say underwhelmed.
The tickets were $31.50 for an adult ($22 for 5-12's and free for under 4's) which is pricey to be honest. It would make for an expensive couple of hours for a family and I think the content is better suited to adults in their 20's to early 50's than children or those whose cultural/musical interests do not particularly involve the 1990's and early 2000's. Pricey but worthwhile!, It's a little pricey, but I thoroughly enjoyed wandering around for almost five hours - including almost an hour in the Nirvana exhibit alone. The FREE (admission required) building tour (apparently only offered on Fridays) was very worthwhile. An especially good option on a rainy day!, Traveled solo | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Fun and Free, The Chittenden Locks are a cool place to visit. The locks provide access to Lake Washington from the Puget Sound, and they are very active with boats coming and going at all times of the day. When we visited we saw at least a dozen boats come and go into and out of Lake Washington. The process of raising and lowering the water in the locks is fun to watch.
There is also a salmon hatchery and ladder on site. At a time of our visit we were able to see some salmon in the tank, but they were not actively climbing the ladder. This may be different at different times of the day or times of the year.
Still, for a free experience this was a lot of fun, and I highly recommend visiting for anyone who is in the area. There is a decent amount of parking on site, although payment is required. Very, very cool but don't forget to pay for parking!, We loved it! The problem is that we had a family member that really needed to get to the bathroom quickly and we didn't see that it was a place you had to pay for parking. As a result, when we got back to the car, we had a ticket that cost $66, or $88 if not paid for within 7 days. I called the number on the ticket and explained what happened. Nothing. They couldn't change it but they did give us a discount if we paid that day, so it ended up costing $56. Really expensive mistake.
The fish ladder was closed, it is on the south side of the locks. You could look down at the ladder but we didn't see any fish.
There is a restroom, thank goodness.
We watched quite a few smaller boats and a few large tugboats go through the locks. It was fun seeing the water raise and lower the boats to move them on their way.
For larger sailboats coming into the locks they have to raise the railroad bridge so that was a fun extra.
You will also see seaplanes flying over.
A great stop that we would go to again. Open Again, We took a walk over to the Locks after a filling breakfast. It was good to see that the previous construction was completed and we could walk across the locks and over to the salmon ladder without any issues.
We did manage to catch the lock getting filled to lift some kayakers up and then a bunch of boats were dropped down when it was their turn in the opposite direction. Watching the lock fill or drain took some time….
The path above the lock was good for single file and no one was supposed to stop.
We did get to see a couple seals frolicking in the water next to the locks.
The salmon ladder was quiet except for one lone sockeye salmon that the ranger said had been there for a couple weeks waiting for a male (?) before continuing into the lake. She was a late arrival while most had already passed into the lake.
The visitor museum nearer to the parking lot was also open this time. A 15 minute movie about the locks was playing and on the second floor were most of the exhibits. It was rather small., Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d319153-Reviews-Hiram_M_Chittenden_Locks-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Hiram M. Chittenden Locks | categories: Bodies of Water Points of Interest & Landmarks Piers & Boardwalks | Description: The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level. Boats enter the locks, the gates close and the water rises or falls to the level of the destination waterway. Watching boats pass through the locks, exploring the 7 acres of botanical gardens and looking for fish on the fish ladder is fun and free entertainment that draws locals and tourists alike. | Hiram M. Chittenden Locks ; categories: Bodies of Water Points of Interest & Landmarks Piers & Boardwalks ; Description: The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level. Boats enter the locks, the gates close and the water rises or falls to the level of the destination waterway. Watching boats pass through the locks, exploring the 7 acres of botanical gardens and looking for fish on the fish ladder is fun and free entertainment that draws locals and tourists alike. ; Reviews: Fun and Free, The Chittenden Locks are a cool place to visit. The locks provide access to Lake Washington from the Puget Sound, and they are very active with boats coming and going at all times of the day. When we visited we saw at least a dozen boats come and go into and out of Lake Washington. The process of raising and lowering the water in the locks is fun to watch.
There is also a salmon hatchery and ladder on site. At a time of our visit we were able to see some salmon in the tank, but they were not actively climbing the ladder. This may be different at different times of the day or times of the year.
Still, for a free experience this was a lot of fun, and I highly recommend visiting for anyone who is in the area. There is a decent amount of parking on site, although payment is required. Very, very cool but don't forget to pay for parking!, We loved it! The problem is that we had a family member that really needed to get to the bathroom quickly and we didn't see that it was a place you had to pay for parking. As a result, when we got back to the car, we had a ticket that cost $66, or $88 if not paid for within 7 days. I called the number on the ticket and explained what happened. Nothing. They couldn't change it but they did give us a discount if we paid that day, so it ended up costing $56. Really expensive mistake.
The fish ladder was closed, it is on the south side of the locks. You could look down at the ladder but we didn't see any fish.
There is a restroom, thank goodness.
We watched quite a few smaller boats and a few large tugboats go through the locks. It was fun seeing the water raise and lower the boats to move them on their way.
For larger sailboats coming into the locks they have to raise the railroad bridge so that was a fun extra.
You will also see seaplanes flying over.
A great stop that we would go to again. Open Again, We took a walk over to the Locks after a filling breakfast. It was good to see that the previous construction was completed and we could walk across the locks and over to the salmon ladder without any issues.
We did manage to catch the lock getting filled to lift some kayakers up and then a bunch of boats were dropped down when it was their turn in the opposite direction. Watching the lock fill or drain took some time….
The path above the lock was good for single file and no one was supposed to stop.
We did get to see a couple seals frolicking in the water next to the locks.
The salmon ladder was quiet except for one lone sockeye salmon that the ranger said had been there for a couple weeks waiting for a male (?) before continuing into the lake. She was a late arrival while most had already passed into the lake.
The visitor museum nearer to the parking lot was also open this time. A 15 minute movie about the locks was playing and on the second floor were most of the exhibits. It was rather small., Traveled with family | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Beautiful FREE park near University of Washington, We visited on a Saturday in November and had a great time. Huge and beautiful, even in November. And the price (free) is perfect. The visitors center/main entrance has bathrooms and a cafe inside selling coffee, cider, cookies, and gifts.
NOTE: We arrived at around 2pm on a Saturday, and the main parking lot (by the visitor's center) was absolutely packed. (It probably didn't help that there was a Univ. of Washington football game starting at 6pm.) We circled and circled until we finally found a parking spot. It was only later that we learned that there are many parking lots throughout the arboretum, and so you don't need to park at the one at the main entrance. In fact, if you are going to the Japanese Gardens (which carries an entrance fee of $8 per person), there are much closer parking lots. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the 20-30 minute walk from the visitors center to the Japanese Gardens. Escape the High Rise Buildings for High Rise Trees, A lovely green space - or a pink and white blossom profusion when we were there - in the city, a great way to walk around and feel spacious and relaxed.
We visited on a mid week morning in April, everywhere was very quiet and we managed to park just down from the visitor centre, where we picked up a map and visited the toilets.
Even if you are not horticulturally minded, as we aren't, one can't fail to appreciate the beauty of this place and the wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers.
Paths were even and easy to walk, an electric buggy or wheelchair could manage.
Plus one of those good tourist attractions, since it is free to enter. Tranquility, The Washington Arboretum was a surprisingly nice and tranquil escape from the bustling city surrounding it. At the time of our visit the park was mostly empty, and we had a good time walking along paths throughout the park. We did visit on a Monday, so the conservatory was closed.
There are nice collections of plants and trees scattered throughout, though there aren't necessarily elaborate displays like you might expect in a traditional Botanical Garden. Most of the trees weren't even labeled.
Still, we had a fun time exploring the park and seeing some interesting and unique plants. I would definitely recommend coming here for anyone looking to get away from the busy city or for anyone looking for a nice spot to relax. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141421-Reviews-Washington_Park_Arboretum-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Washington Park Arboretum | categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas Parks Gardens | Description: Use a canoe, or your feet, to explore the 230 acres and 4,000 species of trees, vines, shrubs and plants at this arboretum. | Washington Park Arboretum ; categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas Parks Gardens ; Description: Use a canoe, or your feet, to explore the 230 acres and 4,000 species of trees, vines, shrubs and plants at this arboretum. ; Reviews: Beautiful FREE park near University of Washington, We visited on a Saturday in November and had a great time. Huge and beautiful, even in November. And the price (free) is perfect. The visitors center/main entrance has bathrooms and a cafe inside selling coffee, cider, cookies, and gifts.
NOTE: We arrived at around 2pm on a Saturday, and the main parking lot (by the visitor's center) was absolutely packed. (It probably didn't help that there was a Univ. of Washington football game starting at 6pm.) We circled and circled until we finally found a parking spot. It was only later that we learned that there are many parking lots throughout the arboretum, and so you don't need to park at the one at the main entrance. In fact, if you are going to the Japanese Gardens (which carries an entrance fee of $8 per person), there are much closer parking lots. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the 20-30 minute walk from the visitors center to the Japanese Gardens. Escape the High Rise Buildings for High Rise Trees, A lovely green space - or a pink and white blossom profusion when we were there - in the city, a great way to walk around and feel spacious and relaxed.
We visited on a mid week morning in April, everywhere was very quiet and we managed to park just down from the visitor centre, where we picked up a map and visited the toilets.
Even if you are not horticulturally minded, as we aren't, one can't fail to appreciate the beauty of this place and the wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers.
Paths were even and easy to walk, an electric buggy or wheelchair could manage.
Plus one of those good tourist attractions, since it is free to enter. Tranquility, The Washington Arboretum was a surprisingly nice and tranquil escape from the bustling city surrounding it. At the time of our visit the park was mostly empty, and we had a good time walking along paths throughout the park. We did visit on a Monday, so the conservatory was closed.
There are nice collections of plants and trees scattered throughout, though there aren't necessarily elaborate displays like you might expect in a traditional Botanical Garden. Most of the trees weren't even labeled.
Still, we had a fun time exploring the park and seeing some interesting and unique plants. I would definitely recommend coming here for anyone looking to get away from the busy city or for anyone looking for a nice spot to relax. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Sightseeing, Great museum! Very in depth and comprehensive history of Seattle and it’s surrounding areas to include; both indigenous people and the settlers. We spent almost 3 hours in the museum to include the newer Maritime Exhibit on the top floor which included a view of Lake Union. Youth (14 and younger) enter for free and General Admission is $22 per ticket so the entry cost is definitely not prohibitive. Would definitely recommend this museum., Traveled with family Summer in Seattle is grate, One of the best museums in Seattle. It's definitely a must-go. They have a great space, mixed perfectly from the history of Seattle to finish with the Bezos innovation center. Try to go during summer nights, the prices are accessible and they have good events like free jazz on the terrace and opera in the deck area. The fantastic musical about the 1800 fire in Seattle it's a true jewel. MOHAI is an informative delight, One of the best museums I've been to, MOHAI manages to convey an immense amount if information in a format that is both easy-to-digest and visually beautiful. Tickets include same day re-entry, so step outside to the shores of Lake Union to watch sea planes land & take off. Very easy to take public transport (bus) to the museum. Lots of interactive exhibits for kids, and a discovery zone specifically for kids. 5 stars, highly recommend. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141518-Reviews-Museum_of_History_Industry-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Museum of History & Industry | categories: Speciality Museums History Museums | Description: The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation. | Museum of History & Industry ; categories: Speciality Museums History Museums ; Description: The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation. ; Reviews: Sightseeing, Great museum! Very in depth and comprehensive history of Seattle and it’s surrounding areas to include; both indigenous people and the settlers. We spent almost 3 hours in the museum to include the newer Maritime Exhibit on the top floor which included a view of Lake Union. Youth (14 and younger) enter for free and General Admission is $22 per ticket so the entry cost is definitely not prohibitive. Would definitely recommend this museum., Traveled with family Summer in Seattle is grate, One of the best museums in Seattle. It's definitely a must-go. They have a great space, mixed perfectly from the history of Seattle to finish with the Bezos innovation center. Try to go during summer nights, the prices are accessible and they have good events like free jazz on the terrace and opera in the deck area. The fantastic musical about the 1800 fire in Seattle it's a true jewel. MOHAI is an informative delight, One of the best museums I've been to, MOHAI manages to convey an immense amount if information in a format that is both easy-to-digest and visually beautiful. Tickets include same day re-entry, so step outside to the shores of Lake Union to watch sea planes land & take off. Very easy to take public transport (bus) to the museum. Lots of interactive exhibits for kids, and a discovery zone specifically for kids. 5 stars, highly recommend. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Interesting Building, Very Helpful Staff, So many people raved about this library, I knew I had to see it. It definitely is on the tourist route, and you can get a handout guide at several places in the library to let you know what you’ll see on each floor. The building is architecturally interesting, there are some excellent views and there is some nice random art up in various places. I couldn’t believe how many desks and study areas there were. However, it seemed really quite there on a Sunday afternoon. The staff was really nice and helpful regarding how to get around the library and providing tourist input for outside the library., Traveled with friends Impressive Library, If you want to experience the entire library then visit on the weekdays. That will give further access to the book stacks on floors 6-9. The single escalator (in fluorescent yellow) would have been an interesting experience (see photo).
On floor five (the mixing chamber) walk over to the overlook and take in the view down to the main floor and the surrounding glass and steel.
For an intense color experience go to the 4th floor (meeting rooms) which was painted floor to ceiling in 13 shades of red., Traveled as a couple nice library, Our first time to the library. Quite impressive. Unfortunately due to covid restrictions we could only see some of the floors and they were not running their tour of the building. However, we did see most of the building and they do have a video display at the entrance you can watch. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d558679-Reviews-Seattle_Public_Library-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Seattle Public Library | categories: Architectural Buildings Libraries | Seattle Public Library ; categories: Architectural Buildings Libraries ; ; Reviews: Interesting Building, Very Helpful Staff, So many people raved about this library, I knew I had to see it. It definitely is on the tourist route, and you can get a handout guide at several places in the library to let you know what you’ll see on each floor. The building is architecturally interesting, there are some excellent views and there is some nice random art up in various places. I couldn’t believe how many desks and study areas there were. However, it seemed really quite there on a Sunday afternoon. The staff was really nice and helpful regarding how to get around the library and providing tourist input for outside the library., Traveled with friends Impressive Library, If you want to experience the entire library then visit on the weekdays. That will give further access to the book stacks on floors 6-9. The single escalator (in fluorescent yellow) would have been an interesting experience (see photo).
On floor five (the mixing chamber) walk over to the overlook and take in the view down to the main floor and the surrounding glass and steel.
For an intense color experience go to the 4th floor (meeting rooms) which was painted floor to ceiling in 13 shades of red., Traveled as a couple nice library, Our first time to the library. Quite impressive. Unfortunately due to covid restrictions we could only see some of the floors and they were not running their tour of the building. However, we did see most of the building and they do have a video display at the entrance you can watch. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Great place to go walking!, I was looking for a way to get more exercise and buying a membership to this zoo was the best decision I've made in a very long time. I'm a huge animal lover but I've only been to WPZ a handful of times, the last being about three years ago. So it was nice to reacquaint myself with it.
The zoo is huge and has a large circular path around it that is about .8 miles. I was told that this particular path was 2 miles, so I decided to go around twice. I like that the paths are flat but yet have some incline, but I was also grateful for the many benches that are scattered around.
I really enjoyed my visits and I went on a weekday which was nice because there weren't that many people and sometimes I had the walking path all to myself. I didn't spend a lot of time at the exhibits but most were open. The Meerkat, Komodo Dragon and a few other exhibits are closed for remodeling but I was able to see a lot while I was there. The grounds are just beautiful and I loved all of the trees and plants.
It was a little unnerving that most of the guests I encountered weren't paying attention to the social distancing guidelines, but I did my best to stay away from them as much as possible.
A few things of note; The only entrance open is the West Entrance and parking in the adjacent parking lot is $6.00 Reservations are required, even for members, but I got a discount on the parking which really only took off the tax, but a discount is a discount.
I don't recommend the restaurant at all, for the sole reason that the prices are insane. Not a big selection and it was around $4 for a small drink. Fortunately you can bring food in with you and there are a lot of tables outside to eat your meal.
The gift shop at the West Entrance is really nice and the prices aren't too bad (about $20 for a shirt or a stuffed animal) and they seem to have a nice selection of gifts, books, shirts, games, stuffed animals, etc.
This isn't my favorite zoo by any means but it's convenient and it's a nice place to spend part of the day. The animals that I saw seemed well-cared for. I know that zoos aren't really a popular place, but WPZ seems to have improved since my last visit. November Zoo visit, We visited the zoo in early November on a bright sunny (but chilly) day, so it was rather crowded. We were limited to two hours because they were opening the Christmas light display that evening. We tried to hit most of the zoo but didn’t get to see everything. The paths are not all cement, so I could see where walking (or using wheelchairs) at times wouldn’t be easy. It was definitely a very nice zoo and would recommend it to everyone. The hot chocolate/apple cider/coffee stand was very welcome as we left. What a fun day!, We took a trip to the zoo on our visit to Seattle and weren't disappointed. The City bus service is great - it took us right to where we could enter the zoo and was an inexpensive way to get there. The exhibits were all terrific, with great information about all the critters living there. I would highly recommend. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141418-Reviews-Woodland_Park_Zoo-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Woodland Park Zoo | categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas Zoos | Description: Nationally award-winning Woodland Park Zoo has sparked delight, discovery, and unforgettable memories for more than 120 years while teaching people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to understand and protect wildlife. Explore the lush setting and see animals from around the globe in our various habitats. With nearly 900 animals and a 92-acre green oasis in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Woodland Park Zoo provides exemplary care for endangered wildlife as well as native trees, rare tropical plants and an exceptional rose garden. Spend the afternoon with us and let Woodland Park Zoo help you create memories to last a lifetime. | Woodland Park Zoo ; categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas Zoos ; Description: Nationally award-winning Woodland Park Zoo has sparked delight, discovery, and unforgettable memories for more than 120 years while teaching people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to understand and protect wildlife. Explore the lush setting and see animals from around the globe in our various habitats. With nearly 900 animals and a 92-acre green oasis in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Woodland Park Zoo provides exemplary care for endangered wildlife as well as native trees, rare tropical plants and an exceptional rose garden. Spend the afternoon with us and let Woodland Park Zoo help you create memories to last a lifetime. ; Reviews: Great place to go walking!, I was looking for a way to get more exercise and buying a membership to this zoo was the best decision I've made in a very long time. I'm a huge animal lover but I've only been to WPZ a handful of times, the last being about three years ago. So it was nice to reacquaint myself with it.
The zoo is huge and has a large circular path around it that is about .8 miles. I was told that this particular path was 2 miles, so I decided to go around twice. I like that the paths are flat but yet have some incline, but I was also grateful for the many benches that are scattered around.
I really enjoyed my visits and I went on a weekday which was nice because there weren't that many people and sometimes I had the walking path all to myself. I didn't spend a lot of time at the exhibits but most were open. The Meerkat, Komodo Dragon and a few other exhibits are closed for remodeling but I was able to see a lot while I was there. The grounds are just beautiful and I loved all of the trees and plants.
It was a little unnerving that most of the guests I encountered weren't paying attention to the social distancing guidelines, but I did my best to stay away from them as much as possible.
A few things of note; The only entrance open is the West Entrance and parking in the adjacent parking lot is $6.00 Reservations are required, even for members, but I got a discount on the parking which really only took off the tax, but a discount is a discount.
I don't recommend the restaurant at all, for the sole reason that the prices are insane. Not a big selection and it was around $4 for a small drink. Fortunately you can bring food in with you and there are a lot of tables outside to eat your meal.
The gift shop at the West Entrance is really nice and the prices aren't too bad (about $20 for a shirt or a stuffed animal) and they seem to have a nice selection of gifts, books, shirts, games, stuffed animals, etc.
This isn't my favorite zoo by any means but it's convenient and it's a nice place to spend part of the day. The animals that I saw seemed well-cared for. I know that zoos aren't really a popular place, but WPZ seems to have improved since my last visit. November Zoo visit, We visited the zoo in early November on a bright sunny (but chilly) day, so it was rather crowded. We were limited to two hours because they were opening the Christmas light display that evening. We tried to hit most of the zoo but didn’t get to see everything. The paths are not all cement, so I could see where walking (or using wheelchairs) at times wouldn’t be easy. It was definitely a very nice zoo and would recommend it to everyone. The hot chocolate/apple cider/coffee stand was very welcome as we left. What a fun day!, We took a trip to the zoo on our visit to Seattle and weren't disappointed. The City bus service is great - it took us right to where we could enter the zoo and was an inexpensive way to get there. The exhibits were all terrific, with great information about all the critters living there. I would highly recommend. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Great view of Seattle skyline and water traffic., We did not indulge in the "sandy beach" part of Alki, so I cannot comment on that. But it is a long stretch that mitigates the challenging parking situation and offers well maintained paths for walking or bike riding, and many benches to sit, visit, contemplate and enjoy the view of the city and the sound. One significant negative though is that the public restrooms are nasty; I wish they could do a better job maintaining them. That's the only reason I gave 4 stars rather than 5. A Beach For Exercising, This was a rather long stretch of beach in West Seattle. There was lots of on street parking so access was easy.
We mainly walked on the paved path as the weather was still a little chilly. A large portion of the beach was on the rockier side except for where the volleyball courts were setup.
There were some brave open water swimmers from a swimming club slowly making their way along beach. Some but not all were wearing wet suits! Cyclists, joggers, dog walkers and sand volleyball players added to the mix.
Some points of interest:
A small Statue of Liberty
A marker for the birthplace of Seattle
Alki Bathhouse for group rental
Sea wall with plaques covering some historical event or local feature
Across the street were a number of small shops and restaurants
We tallied up a good amount of steps walking towards the lighthouse and then back to our car., Traveled with family Nice little walk with great Seattle city view, Nice little stretch of beach to stroll along that offers great views of the water and a Seattle city view. We stopped for a bite to eat a great Mexican restaurant. Glad we visited. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141235-Reviews-Alki_Beach-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Alki Beach | categories: Beaches | Description: Stretching over 2.5 miles, this long beach strip is one of the most popular beaches in Seattle, partly because it was featured in the film 'Sleepless in Seattle'. This nostalgic seaside town is a great escape from the city, just a short water taxi ride from downtown Seattle. Here, you can cycle down the bike paths, enjoy majestic views of the Olympic Mountains, join a free tour of Alki Lighthouse on summer afternoons, take a photo with a Statue of Liberty replica, and have some fish and chips at Spuds—Seattle’s first fast food restaurant.
See the beach from a different vantage point on a harbor cruise or seaplane flight over Seattle.
– Tripadvisor | Alki Beach ; categories: Beaches ; Description: Stretching over 2.5 miles, this long beach strip is one of the most popular beaches in Seattle, partly because it was featured in the film 'Sleepless in Seattle'. This nostalgic seaside town is a great escape from the city, just a short water taxi ride from downtown Seattle. Here, you can cycle down the bike paths, enjoy majestic views of the Olympic Mountains, join a free tour of Alki Lighthouse on summer afternoons, take a photo with a Statue of Liberty replica, and have some fish and chips at Spuds—Seattle’s first fast food restaurant.
See the beach from a different vantage point on a harbor cruise or seaplane flight over Seattle.
– Tripadvisor ; Reviews: Great view of Seattle skyline and water traffic., We did not indulge in the "sandy beach" part of Alki, so I cannot comment on that. But it is a long stretch that mitigates the challenging parking situation and offers well maintained paths for walking or bike riding, and many benches to sit, visit, contemplate and enjoy the view of the city and the sound. One significant negative though is that the public restrooms are nasty; I wish they could do a better job maintaining them. That's the only reason I gave 4 stars rather than 5. A Beach For Exercising, This was a rather long stretch of beach in West Seattle. There was lots of on street parking so access was easy.
We mainly walked on the paved path as the weather was still a little chilly. A large portion of the beach was on the rockier side except for where the volleyball courts were setup.
There were some brave open water swimmers from a swimming club slowly making their way along beach. Some but not all were wearing wet suits! Cyclists, joggers, dog walkers and sand volleyball players added to the mix.
Some points of interest:
A small Statue of Liberty
A marker for the birthplace of Seattle
Alki Bathhouse for group rental
Sea wall with plaques covering some historical event or local feature
Across the street were a number of small shops and restaurants
We tallied up a good amount of steps walking towards the lighthouse and then back to our car., Traveled with family Nice little walk with great Seattle city view, Nice little stretch of beach to stroll along that offers great views of the water and a Seattle city view. We stopped for a bite to eat a great Mexican restaurant. Glad we visited. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Great rainy day activity!, We were only in Seattle for 4 nights (3 whole days) and luckily we only had a downpour for about two hours on one of those days. We were staying a few blocks away from this museum so we decided to visit it on our rainy day. It was just barely sprinkling when we left our hotel but by time we got to the museum it was raining cats and dogs! We were soaked. The museum isn't that large inside but it is packed with information and you learn a lot about the history of Seattle. Afterwards when we would be visiting somewhere else in the city, I would hear names of streets, etc... that I had learned about here. It gave my whole visit a different perspective! It also has a free 20 minute movie that gives a lot of background about Seattle. The best part about this museum is that is absolutely free! ALERT - confirm musuem is open, Problably due to Covid and staffing issues, when we were in Seattle, this Musuem was only open Fri-Sunday. Check before you go that they are open.
Plan on about 1 to 2 hours to visit. Seattle was the jumping off point for the Klondike Gold Rush. This museum tells the stories of multiple folks who got the gold bug, some eventually discovered they could make their fortune by selling provisions. If you know who "Parker", the young Alaskan gold miner of TV fame, you will find the tales of oldtimers interesting.
And....just about a block away is a pocket park with a waterfall. Good Museum --- and Free!, Well-done museum regarding the Klondike Gold Rush, of which I knew little about. I only wish we had had more time to spend there. Very friendly and welcoming staff, who will answer any and all of your questions. It was nice to do something that was a little different than the usual Seattle "touristy" things. Somewhere, someone wrote that it is located in a "sketchy" part of town. Hmm... perhaps they were not used to being in large cities. I felt totally safe. The museum was very crowded on a late Sunday afternoon. If you are in the neighborhood, be sure to check out the Waterfall Garden Park as well, only a block or two away (although it sometimes closes on the early side). | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141275-Reviews-Klondike_Gold_Rush_National_Historical_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | categories: National Parks History Museums | Description: This national park is a free historical museum that shares stories of remarkable adventures that would forever change the city's people, culture, and environment. | Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park ; categories: National Parks History Museums ; Description: This national park is a free historical museum that shares stories of remarkable adventures that would forever change the city's people, culture, and environment. ; Reviews: Great rainy day activity!, We were only in Seattle for 4 nights (3 whole days) and luckily we only had a downpour for about two hours on one of those days. We were staying a few blocks away from this museum so we decided to visit it on our rainy day. It was just barely sprinkling when we left our hotel but by time we got to the museum it was raining cats and dogs! We were soaked. The museum isn't that large inside but it is packed with information and you learn a lot about the history of Seattle. Afterwards when we would be visiting somewhere else in the city, I would hear names of streets, etc... that I had learned about here. It gave my whole visit a different perspective! It also has a free 20 minute movie that gives a lot of background about Seattle. The best part about this museum is that is absolutely free! ALERT - confirm musuem is open, Problably due to Covid and staffing issues, when we were in Seattle, this Musuem was only open Fri-Sunday. Check before you go that they are open.
Plan on about 1 to 2 hours to visit. Seattle was the jumping off point for the Klondike Gold Rush. This museum tells the stories of multiple folks who got the gold bug, some eventually discovered they could make their fortune by selling provisions. If you know who "Parker", the young Alaskan gold miner of TV fame, you will find the tales of oldtimers interesting.
And....just about a block away is a pocket park with a waterfall. Good Museum --- and Free!, Well-done museum regarding the Klondike Gold Rush, of which I knew little about. I only wish we had had more time to spend there. Very friendly and welcoming staff, who will answer any and all of your questions. It was nice to do something that was a little different than the usual Seattle "touristy" things. Somewhere, someone wrote that it is located in a "sketchy" part of town. Hmm... perhaps they were not used to being in large cities. I felt totally safe. The museum was very crowded on a late Sunday afternoon. If you are in the neighborhood, be sure to check out the Waterfall Garden Park as well, only a block or two away (although it sometimes closes on the early side). | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Seattle’s favorite lake , Pioneers first settled at Green Lake in the 1860’s, and the area was annexed into Seattle in 1891. The water level was lowered in 1911 to form more park space, cutting off the water inflow and outflow routes. Now it is fed only by rain water and Seattle’s water supply. There is also a constant battle to keep the native algae from taking over (hence the name of the lake, by the way). Because of its close proximity to downtown Seattle and the great number of things to do there, Green Lake is a highly popular neighborhood. Green Lake is the locals’ favorite lake without question. If you are looking to meet locals - just go for a walk at Green Lake and strike up a conversation with anyone who strikes your fancy. The “Seattle Freeze” usually thaws out during the Summer. , Traveled solo Seeing Green, The park and lake are gorgeous and there are a number of places to have a seat and enjoy the view. It is close proximity to the Woodland Park Zoo so that is convenient. The area has some small restaurants that bring life to the storefronts. However, when you're walking/jogging up to it, you're taken aback because there are a plethora of homeless camps that almost circle the park. The camps are a mix of tents and broken down RV's that folks are living out of. This was very off putting as the neighborhood boasts condos/homes with values well into the low millions. No one bothered or disturbed us, but it was a bit unnerving as you have to walk through/past the large camp and walk under an underpass across a generally busy road. I still rank the park as excellent because it was not in disrepair, it was vibrant, it was beautiful. If you have time, visit the park., I have friends that live within walking distance of the park, so I have been there many times. There is a nice walking path around the lake which doesn't take long to complete. There is always some activity going on at the park that everyone would fine interesting. Dogs are welcome. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143586-Reviews-Green_Lake_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Green Lake Park | categories: Bodies of Water Parks | Description: Swim or paddleboat in this scenic park lake. | Green Lake Park ; categories: Bodies of Water Parks ; Description: Swim or paddleboat in this scenic park lake. ; Reviews: Seattle’s favorite lake , Pioneers first settled at Green Lake in the 1860’s, and the area was annexed into Seattle in 1891. The water level was lowered in 1911 to form more park space, cutting off the water inflow and outflow routes. Now it is fed only by rain water and Seattle’s water supply. There is also a constant battle to keep the native algae from taking over (hence the name of the lake, by the way). Because of its close proximity to downtown Seattle and the great number of things to do there, Green Lake is a highly popular neighborhood. Green Lake is the locals’ favorite lake without question. If you are looking to meet locals - just go for a walk at Green Lake and strike up a conversation with anyone who strikes your fancy. The “Seattle Freeze” usually thaws out during the Summer. , Traveled solo Seeing Green, The park and lake are gorgeous and there are a number of places to have a seat and enjoy the view. It is close proximity to the Woodland Park Zoo so that is convenient. The area has some small restaurants that bring life to the storefronts. However, when you're walking/jogging up to it, you're taken aback because there are a plethora of homeless camps that almost circle the park. The camps are a mix of tents and broken down RV's that folks are living out of. This was very off putting as the neighborhood boasts condos/homes with values well into the low millions. No one bothered or disturbed us, but it was a bit unnerving as you have to walk through/past the large camp and walk under an underpass across a generally busy road. I still rank the park as excellent because it was not in disrepair, it was vibrant, it was beautiful. If you have time, visit the park., I have friends that live within walking distance of the park, so I have been there many times. There is a nice walking path around the lake which doesn't take long to complete. There is always some activity going on at the park that everyone would fine interesting. Dogs are welcome. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: One Man's Gift To Seattle, Having visited the Japanese Garden at the Arboretum the day before, we decided to complete the experience by driving over to Renton and seeing the Kubota Garden too.
The result of one man's love and commitment and now managed by the city of Seattle, this is a large space and, whilst adhering to the principles of a Japanese garden, it is a much more overflowing and relaxed space than the garden at the Arboretum, shrubs and trees are more verdant, and haven't been carefully manicured.
Paths lead up slopes, down dales, across ponds, through wooded areas and series of steps take you through shrubbery from one level to another. We saw lots of families with young children, who were thoroughly enjoying the excitement of the discovery of new paths and steps, helped enormously by there being left over / undiscovered Easter eggs from an Easter egg hunt the previous weekend.
There may have been a board with the layout of the garden at the entrance, which we missed, but entrance to the garden is free, no check in booth or member of staff guiding you in, so no takeaway maps to help you and signage within the garden is minimal - the only ones we saw were pointing to the Exit and, even then, we seemed to go on rather a convoluted route to get out.
Benches and seats abound, plus a lovely area with picnic benches provided - no restrictions on taking a picnic in with you. There is also a modern toilet block under construction because, at present, there are only temporary, chemical toilets available.
We loved this space, it had peace and tranquillity, lots of variety and it was large enough that you could really feel as if you were the only ones there. Wonderfully photogenic - and free!, Dovetailed it on a day trip to Museum of Flight (just a short drive from there) and thoroughly enjoyed it. Weekday with light drizzle and almost five, which meant we had the garden almost totally to ourselves. Beautiful Japanese garden, which means it is carefully crafted to be utterly photogenic. Enjoyed the variety of plants and set=up there, be it a pond, stone/bamboo bridges (and they are all different) or a grove of trees. Best of all, it is free, although there is a donation box at the entrance which we happily contributed to. The only minor blemish is the lack of good restroom facilities, but they are rectifying the problem and preparing for the construction of permanent toilets.. Beautiful space with lots to explore, I stopped here during a brief trip to Seattle (taking a friend to the airport). I didn't want to venture into Seattle center, but was looking for something to do before I left- couldn't have made a better choice! This was a beautiful space and much larger than I expected. They had walking paths that winded throughout the whole space. I really liked how they differentiated between the mainstream and less common routes on the map and they all connected back together eventually. Only downside was they had some construction so there was a blocked-off area (just a heads up) and the parking lot was far too small for how popular it is! Definitely recommend. And best of all- it is completely free! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d561308-Reviews-Kubota_Garden-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Kubota Garden | categories: Gardens | Description: Kubota Garden is a 20-acre American-Japanese garden that was the vision of Japanese immigrant Fujitaro Kubota when he purchased the first 5-acres of logged off swampland in 1927. The garden grew to 20-acres and was developed concurrent with Kubota's landscaping business. He returned to the garden and continued its development after being incarcerated during WWII. In 1981, the 4.5 acre core was designated a Historic Landmark, and the City of Seattle purchased the garden from the Kubota family in 1987. The garden is an urban oasis, criss-crossed with streams and paths, ponds and waterfalls, rich with flora and fauna and a popular destination year-round. The garden is maintained by the City, and supported by the Kubota Garden Foundation. | Kubota Garden ; categories: Gardens ; Description: Kubota Garden is a 20-acre American-Japanese garden that was the vision of Japanese immigrant Fujitaro Kubota when he purchased the first 5-acres of logged off swampland in 1927. The garden grew to 20-acres and was developed concurrent with Kubota's landscaping business. He returned to the garden and continued its development after being incarcerated during WWII. In 1981, the 4.5 acre core was designated a Historic Landmark, and the City of Seattle purchased the garden from the Kubota family in 1987. The garden is an urban oasis, criss-crossed with streams and paths, ponds and waterfalls, rich with flora and fauna and a popular destination year-round. The garden is maintained by the City, and supported by the Kubota Garden Foundation. ; Reviews: One Man's Gift To Seattle, Having visited the Japanese Garden at the Arboretum the day before, we decided to complete the experience by driving over to Renton and seeing the Kubota Garden too.
The result of one man's love and commitment and now managed by the city of Seattle, this is a large space and, whilst adhering to the principles of a Japanese garden, it is a much more overflowing and relaxed space than the garden at the Arboretum, shrubs and trees are more verdant, and haven't been carefully manicured.
Paths lead up slopes, down dales, across ponds, through wooded areas and series of steps take you through shrubbery from one level to another. We saw lots of families with young children, who were thoroughly enjoying the excitement of the discovery of new paths and steps, helped enormously by there being left over / undiscovered Easter eggs from an Easter egg hunt the previous weekend.
There may have been a board with the layout of the garden at the entrance, which we missed, but entrance to the garden is free, no check in booth or member of staff guiding you in, so no takeaway maps to help you and signage within the garden is minimal - the only ones we saw were pointing to the Exit and, even then, we seemed to go on rather a convoluted route to get out.
Benches and seats abound, plus a lovely area with picnic benches provided - no restrictions on taking a picnic in with you. There is also a modern toilet block under construction because, at present, there are only temporary, chemical toilets available.
We loved this space, it had peace and tranquillity, lots of variety and it was large enough that you could really feel as if you were the only ones there. Wonderfully photogenic - and free!, Dovetailed it on a day trip to Museum of Flight (just a short drive from there) and thoroughly enjoyed it. Weekday with light drizzle and almost five, which meant we had the garden almost totally to ourselves. Beautiful Japanese garden, which means it is carefully crafted to be utterly photogenic. Enjoyed the variety of plants and set=up there, be it a pond, stone/bamboo bridges (and they are all different) or a grove of trees. Best of all, it is free, although there is a donation box at the entrance which we happily contributed to. The only minor blemish is the lack of good restroom facilities, but they are rectifying the problem and preparing for the construction of permanent toilets.. Beautiful space with lots to explore, I stopped here during a brief trip to Seattle (taking a friend to the airport). I didn't want to venture into Seattle center, but was looking for something to do before I left- couldn't have made a better choice! This was a beautiful space and much larger than I expected. They had walking paths that winded throughout the whole space. I really liked how they differentiated between the mainstream and less common routes on the map and they all connected back together eventually. Only downside was they had some construction so there was a blocked-off area (just a heads up) and the parking lot was far too small for how popular it is! Definitely recommend. And best of all- it is completely free! | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Enjoyable hour or 2, Fun, easy way to spend a couple hours in Seattle. We went(2 females 60yo and 30y) during February so museum month with half off admission which made this even more appealing.
Plenty of staff around watching and giving friendly information over the touch tanks.
Good space outside, otters and sea lions are always favourites. Great for families and adults alike., Traveled with friends Setting the correct expectation, I'm from Atlanta which has one of the world's largest aquariums. About 100 mi North West is Chattanooga Tennessee which has one of the highest rated aquariums. I've even been to an aquarium in a small tourist trap called Gatlinburg Tennessee which has a lot of tourist pop to it.
The Seattle aquarium is not any of these. Reading other reviews it is a little overpriced but I went in October of 2020 during the era of covid-19 where I was just lucky to be able to get out and see a little bit of my new home City.
It's right near pikes place market area of downtown Seattle where you've probably all seen the videos of fishmongers throwing whole fish across their area for whatever reason. This is a fun little shopping area in the middle of downtown that's relatively safe and tourists seem to love going there.
The Seattle aquarium is just a few hundred steps away and right on the downtown Seattle area of Puget sound.
This aquarium very much is a reflection of the Pacific Northwest and the indigenous wildlife.
if you want your entertainment spoon fed to you then this is not the right place for you cuz you'll get through it in about 25 minutes and say this wasn't worth it.
If you have kids this is a great time to show them that everything that's sparkly isn't what you want in your life. it's a place though where you can do a little bit of reading of information that's on the wall and slow your kids down for a minute and teach them something.
As with all museums you can run through them in about 30 minutes and get nothing out of it. Again if you're looking for sparkly Hollywood type entertainment this ain't the place.
It took me about an hour and three quarters to go through the aquarium. I stopped and I read the information that they have either on the wall or on information stands and then looked at the exhibit. Yes some things I didn't really get.
But overall I walked out with a feeling of knowing much more about the Pacific Northwest that I now call home. as I go out hiking and fishing and boating over the next years, I'll have more knowledge of what's going on around me.
So I guess my point is is if you want your entertainment spoon fed to you I wouldn't go to this place. You will feel like you overpaid.
If you understand that learning about your environment means that you stop and take time to read.... Then I think this is a great way to spend a couple of hours in Seattle.
Combine that with this proximity to Pike's place and other waterfront things to do and I think it's a great part of it. There's something called a City pass that gets you discounted prices into several of Seattle's attractions.
If you have a few days in Seattle this is a great way to see things. If you live in Seattle it's a great way to see what your home has to offer. Seattle has a lot to offer.... Even if you come between August and may when it's more likely to be raining.... The rain is usually very light.
, Traveled solo Small and Crowded, We decided to visit this small aquarium. You have to brave the major construction going on across the street and the many homeless people in the area. You also have to put up with the huge crowds inside consisting of families with very small children running all over the place. The signs are digital and annoying as you have to wait for it to scroll to the fish you are interested in. I prefer normal signs. Other than all that —the fish and animals are cute (especially the clown fish and otters) and the staff are friendly. We watched the otters being fed and the ladies talked about the great care they get: dental, physical, sonograms etc. I was glad for the otters but could not help thinking that all the homeless outside the building were likely not getting any of that kind of quality care., Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d126554-Reviews-Seattle_Aquarium-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Seattle Aquarium | categories: Aquariums | Description: The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment. | Seattle Aquarium ; categories: Aquariums ; Description: The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment. ; Reviews: Enjoyable hour or 2, Fun, easy way to spend a couple hours in Seattle. We went(2 females 60yo and 30y) during February so museum month with half off admission which made this even more appealing.
Plenty of staff around watching and giving friendly information over the touch tanks.
Good space outside, otters and sea lions are always favourites. Great for families and adults alike., Traveled with friends Setting the correct expectation, I'm from Atlanta which has one of the world's largest aquariums. About 100 mi North West is Chattanooga Tennessee which has one of the highest rated aquariums. I've even been to an aquarium in a small tourist trap called Gatlinburg Tennessee which has a lot of tourist pop to it.
The Seattle aquarium is not any of these. Reading other reviews it is a little overpriced but I went in October of 2020 during the era of covid-19 where I was just lucky to be able to get out and see a little bit of my new home City.
It's right near pikes place market area of downtown Seattle where you've probably all seen the videos of fishmongers throwing whole fish across their area for whatever reason. This is a fun little shopping area in the middle of downtown that's relatively safe and tourists seem to love going there.
The Seattle aquarium is just a few hundred steps away and right on the downtown Seattle area of Puget sound.
This aquarium very much is a reflection of the Pacific Northwest and the indigenous wildlife.
if you want your entertainment spoon fed to you then this is not the right place for you cuz you'll get through it in about 25 minutes and say this wasn't worth it.
If you have kids this is a great time to show them that everything that's sparkly isn't what you want in your life. it's a place though where you can do a little bit of reading of information that's on the wall and slow your kids down for a minute and teach them something.
As with all museums you can run through them in about 30 minutes and get nothing out of it. Again if you're looking for sparkly Hollywood type entertainment this ain't the place.
It took me about an hour and three quarters to go through the aquarium. I stopped and I read the information that they have either on the wall or on information stands and then looked at the exhibit. Yes some things I didn't really get.
But overall I walked out with a feeling of knowing much more about the Pacific Northwest that I now call home. as I go out hiking and fishing and boating over the next years, I'll have more knowledge of what's going on around me.
So I guess my point is is if you want your entertainment spoon fed to you I wouldn't go to this place. You will feel like you overpaid.
If you understand that learning about your environment means that you stop and take time to read.... Then I think this is a great way to spend a couple of hours in Seattle.
Combine that with this proximity to Pike's place and other waterfront things to do and I think it's a great part of it. There's something called a City pass that gets you discounted prices into several of Seattle's attractions.
If you have a few days in Seattle this is a great way to see things. If you live in Seattle it's a great way to see what your home has to offer. Seattle has a lot to offer.... Even if you come between August and may when it's more likely to be raining.... The rain is usually very light.
, Traveled solo Small and Crowded, We decided to visit this small aquarium. You have to brave the major construction going on across the street and the many homeless people in the area. You also have to put up with the huge crowds inside consisting of families with very small children running all over the place. The signs are digital and annoying as you have to wait for it to scroll to the fish you are interested in. I prefer normal signs. Other than all that —the fish and animals are cute (especially the clown fish and otters) and the staff are friendly. We watched the otters being fed and the ladies talked about the great care they get: dental, physical, sonograms etc. I was glad for the otters but could not help thinking that all the homeless outside the building were likely not getting any of that kind of quality care., Traveled with family | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Nice hike within the city limits, It’s been a while since I visited this park last time. We decided to stop by with a group of friends visiting from outside Seattle. The hike is short and pretty mellow. When you get to the lighthouse and the beach, you completely forget that you are still within the Seattle city limits - with all the expansive views of the Puget Sound. Overall, can recommend. Mind you - part of the loop trail is currently (as of July) closed off. A few of us did not notice the sign and ended up wandering a very deserted trail that ended with a closed off gate (were able to get around it but it was a little unnerving…). An Incredible Park!, Honestly, one of the best parks I've ever been to. Huge, full of little geographic treasures and paths to explore. It was unbelievably easy to kill hours here just poking around.
There's plenty of parking, and the parking is free; there is a permit available if you want to go to the beach but cannot walk the approximately mile and a half from any of the three parking lots, but a permit is not necessary to park at the other three parking lots.
At the risk of being a little verbose, exploring the edges of the bluffs was, for us, a highlight; the views are absolutely stunning. Wow! What a gem!, If you want to drive up and take a picture and say you've done it this place isn't for you. There are miles of trails with jaw-dropping views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain range as well as parts of Seattle and Mt. Rainier. It can be a little crowded on weekends, mid-week is best. Be prepared to walk a mile or two from your car to get to the beaches. If you're a senior or have little ones you can try to get a parking pass at the visitor center but parking is very limited. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141360-Reviews-Discovery_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Discovery Park | categories: Parks Jogging Paths & Tracks | Description: This 534-acre nature park boasts extensive trails and breathtaking views amid lush nature. It occupies most of the historic Fort Lawton site and features heritage buildings like a chapel, gymnasium, and horse stable. You can also hike or bike through the forest and visit the West Point Lighthouse and the beach for views of downtown Seattle and Mount Rainer from a distance. The surroundings are mostly residential, so bring some food to have a picnic.
You can visit Discovery Park for free but expect to pay for parking which is quite limited and fills up quickly especially on weekends. – Tripadvisor | Discovery Park ; categories: Parks Jogging Paths & Tracks ; Description: This 534-acre nature park boasts extensive trails and breathtaking views amid lush nature. It occupies most of the historic Fort Lawton site and features heritage buildings like a chapel, gymnasium, and horse stable. You can also hike or bike through the forest and visit the West Point Lighthouse and the beach for views of downtown Seattle and Mount Rainer from a distance. The surroundings are mostly residential, so bring some food to have a picnic.
You can visit Discovery Park for free but expect to pay for parking which is quite limited and fills up quickly especially on weekends. – Tripadvisor ; Reviews: Nice hike within the city limits, It’s been a while since I visited this park last time. We decided to stop by with a group of friends visiting from outside Seattle. The hike is short and pretty mellow. When you get to the lighthouse and the beach, you completely forget that you are still within the Seattle city limits - with all the expansive views of the Puget Sound. Overall, can recommend. Mind you - part of the loop trail is currently (as of July) closed off. A few of us did not notice the sign and ended up wandering a very deserted trail that ended with a closed off gate (were able to get around it but it was a little unnerving…). An Incredible Park!, Honestly, one of the best parks I've ever been to. Huge, full of little geographic treasures and paths to explore. It was unbelievably easy to kill hours here just poking around.
There's plenty of parking, and the parking is free; there is a permit available if you want to go to the beach but cannot walk the approximately mile and a half from any of the three parking lots, but a permit is not necessary to park at the other three parking lots.
At the risk of being a little verbose, exploring the edges of the bluffs was, for us, a highlight; the views are absolutely stunning. Wow! What a gem!, If you want to drive up and take a picture and say you've done it this place isn't for you. There are miles of trails with jaw-dropping views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain range as well as parts of Seattle and Mt. Rainier. It can be a little crowded on weekends, mid-week is best. Be prepared to walk a mile or two from your car to get to the beaches. If you're a senior or have little ones you can try to get a parking pass at the visitor center but parking is very limited. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Splash, I had a packed lunch that I was eating in front of the International fountain. Most of the time it looked more like a dribbler than a fountain, remaining dormant and innocent-looking for extended periods and then, without warning, shooting a stream of water high into the air at random intervals, surprising any people (or sometimes dogs) in the immediate vicinity.
There was playful music playing through the loudspeakers to enhance the effect., Traveled solo Beautiful park with something for everyone, If you are planning on seeing the Space Needle or Chihuly Gardens then you have to spend some time exploring the space around them! We had no idea all this park space was here until the Uber dropped us off. What a delight to find this beautiful space, and best of all it was free to explore, which really helped with our acceptance of the entrance fees for the other two venues. The park didn't have a lot going on while we were there, but there are stations where they serve from food carts in the summer and the fountain was just a trickle when we saw it, but in the summer they turn it up and the kids love it. There are lots of quiet areas tucked away, some with engraved stone quotes, one little bronze garden with whimsical creatures, the Kobe - Seattle friendship bell from Japan, totem polls, and lots of flowers and pretty area to sit. Allow yourself some time to fully explore. Something for Everyone!, No matter what your age or interest, you will find something to do here. For kids, there is the Seattle Childrens museum. Sports fans can attend a hockey game at the brand new Clinate Pledge Arena. Science buffs can tour the Pacific Science Center. Music fans can go to the Museum of Pop Culture. And when you get hungry, you can get some good food at the Seattle Center Armory. This is easily worth spending g the whole day on your next Seattle visit., Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143565-Reviews-Seattle_Center-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Seattle Center | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Gardens Fountains | Description: Connect to the extraordinary at Seattle Center, an active civic, arts and family gathering place, centered around the International Fountain, in the core of our region and the site of the 1962 World’s Fair. More than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations that reside on the grounds, together with a broad range of public and community programs, create thousands of events on the 74-acre campus and attract over 12 million visitors each year. At Seattle Center, our purpose is to create exceptional events, experiences and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. Activities at the Center generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income. | Seattle Center ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Gardens Fountains ; Description: Connect to the extraordinary at Seattle Center, an active civic, arts and family gathering place, centered around the International Fountain, in the core of our region and the site of the 1962 World’s Fair. More than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations that reside on the grounds, together with a broad range of public and community programs, create thousands of events on the 74-acre campus and attract over 12 million visitors each year. At Seattle Center, our purpose is to create exceptional events, experiences and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. Activities at the Center generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income. ; Reviews: Splash, I had a packed lunch that I was eating in front of the International fountain. Most of the time it looked more like a dribbler than a fountain, remaining dormant and innocent-looking for extended periods and then, without warning, shooting a stream of water high into the air at random intervals, surprising any people (or sometimes dogs) in the immediate vicinity.
There was playful music playing through the loudspeakers to enhance the effect., Traveled solo Beautiful park with something for everyone, If you are planning on seeing the Space Needle or Chihuly Gardens then you have to spend some time exploring the space around them! We had no idea all this park space was here until the Uber dropped us off. What a delight to find this beautiful space, and best of all it was free to explore, which really helped with our acceptance of the entrance fees for the other two venues. The park didn't have a lot going on while we were there, but there are stations where they serve from food carts in the summer and the fountain was just a trickle when we saw it, but in the summer they turn it up and the kids love it. There are lots of quiet areas tucked away, some with engraved stone quotes, one little bronze garden with whimsical creatures, the Kobe - Seattle friendship bell from Japan, totem polls, and lots of flowers and pretty area to sit. Allow yourself some time to fully explore. Something for Everyone!, No matter what your age or interest, you will find something to do here. For kids, there is the Seattle Childrens museum. Sports fans can attend a hockey game at the brand new Clinate Pledge Arena. Science buffs can tour the Pacific Science Center. Music fans can go to the Museum of Pop Culture. And when you get hungry, you can get some good food at the Seattle Center Armory. This is easily worth spending g the whole day on your next Seattle visit., Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: No tours but the observation deck is open in the afternoon/evening, During this time, masks required inside except at the bar/tables up top. No tours are available and you can't buy tickets online so get there right at opening to secure a table (it opened at 3 pm on the day we went). You can go outside and enjoy the incredible views and then enjoy drinks inside. Lunch with a panoramic view, I call ourselves Seattle tourists in residence. We made a pact last month to explore our city as we live in the downtown neighborhood of Belltown. We went to lunch in a Tuesday at 2:30. As locals the trip up was discounted to $12 each. It's an informative guided elevator trip to the view landing. We walked around the covered and fenced top area surrounding the restaurant. Since January and post lunch for most, we had the place almost to ourselves. Attentive wait staff that's experienced with 3 years or more tenure. Martini and prosecco on point served with half dozen Dabob oysters (my favorite since small yet briny). The shrimp in the soba noodle salad were large and perfectly cooked. Not a fan of the texture of the noodles and the waiter adjusted final bill. Not asked for so a nice touch. My husband enjoyed his pepperoni flatbread pizza. Desserts to die for! Grand Marnier chocolate ice cream out of this world. The chocolate mousse cake decadent. Highly recommend!, Hi
Thank you for the great review, I am so glad you enjoyed yourself. We have a great program for our local guest. The Rum Runner Membership gets you and a guest unlimited access for the year and 20% off your bill at the bar. It’s a great deal for any locals who want to make smith tower a regular spot. We hope to see you again!
Cheers,
David
, Written , January 28, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple Amazing view and great service!!, We arrived around 4 and purchased tickets to go up to the observation area. Great view! We decided we wanted to have drinks and dinner there but weren’t ready to eat yet. We came back around 6:30 and put our names on waitlist for a table. We went and explored the city a bit and received a text when table available (about an hour later). Since we had already paid for the trip up, we didn’t have to pay a second time. We were able to just pay for dinner and drinks upstairs and enjoy the view again.
We ordered a variety of apps and drinks/dessert (highly recommend the charcuterie, flatbread, and the pork potstickers. For drinks we ordered a few including the fogcutter and fuego nocturno (spicy and unique)! Great service and amazing view. Recommend the angel food cake and passion fruit cheesecake for dessert. Perfect evening in Seattle!, Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d282644-Reviews-Smith_Tower_Visitor_Experience-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Smith Tower Visitor Experience | categories: Observation Decks & Towers | Description: Enjoy Smith Tower like you've never seen it before. Immerse yourself in exhibits that take you on a journey through the past one hundred years. Make your way to the top of the tower for an amazing vantage point from the Observatory, including an open-air deck that will give you 360-degree views of Seattle and beyond. Then take a moment to indulge in Prohibition-inspired craft cocktails and shareable plates with a group of friends or your loved ones. Don't forget to make a wish in the Wishing Chair. It's the perfect selfie to post of your visit to Smith Tower. | Smith Tower Visitor Experience ; categories: Observation Decks & Towers ; Description: Enjoy Smith Tower like you've never seen it before. Immerse yourself in exhibits that take you on a journey through the past one hundred years. Make your way to the top of the tower for an amazing vantage point from the Observatory, including an open-air deck that will give you 360-degree views of Seattle and beyond. Then take a moment to indulge in Prohibition-inspired craft cocktails and shareable plates with a group of friends or your loved ones. Don't forget to make a wish in the Wishing Chair. It's the perfect selfie to post of your visit to Smith Tower. ; Reviews: No tours but the observation deck is open in the afternoon/evening, During this time, masks required inside except at the bar/tables up top. No tours are available and you can't buy tickets online so get there right at opening to secure a table (it opened at 3 pm on the day we went). You can go outside and enjoy the incredible views and then enjoy drinks inside. Lunch with a panoramic view, I call ourselves Seattle tourists in residence. We made a pact last month to explore our city as we live in the downtown neighborhood of Belltown. We went to lunch in a Tuesday at 2:30. As locals the trip up was discounted to $12 each. It's an informative guided elevator trip to the view landing. We walked around the covered and fenced top area surrounding the restaurant. Since January and post lunch for most, we had the place almost to ourselves. Attentive wait staff that's experienced with 3 years or more tenure. Martini and prosecco on point served with half dozen Dabob oysters (my favorite since small yet briny). The shrimp in the soba noodle salad were large and perfectly cooked. Not a fan of the texture of the noodles and the waiter adjusted final bill. Not asked for so a nice touch. My husband enjoyed his pepperoni flatbread pizza. Desserts to die for! Grand Marnier chocolate ice cream out of this world. The chocolate mousse cake decadent. Highly recommend!, Hi
Thank you for the great review, I am so glad you enjoyed yourself. We have a great program for our local guest. The Rum Runner Membership gets you and a guest unlimited access for the year and 20% off your bill at the bar. It’s a great deal for any locals who want to make smith tower a regular spot. We hope to see you again!
Cheers,
David
, Written , January 28, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple Amazing view and great service!!, We arrived around 4 and purchased tickets to go up to the observation area. Great view! We decided we wanted to have drinks and dinner there but weren’t ready to eat yet. We came back around 6:30 and put our names on waitlist for a table. We went and explored the city a bit and received a text when table available (about an hour later). Since we had already paid for the trip up, we didn’t have to pay a second time. We were able to just pay for dinner and drinks upstairs and enjoy the view again.
We ordered a variety of apps and drinks/dessert (highly recommend the charcuterie, flatbread, and the pork potstickers. For drinks we ordered a few including the fogcutter and fuego nocturno (spicy and unique)! Great service and amazing view. Recommend the angel food cake and passion fruit cheesecake for dessert. Perfect evening in Seattle!, Traveled with family | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Peaceful beautiful place and tribute, Beautiful cemetery near downtown Seattle. Google maps should take you right to the area. We had no problem finding it.
The inscription on Brandon Lee’s grave is absolutely beautiful and I hope those who have a chance to visit really take in that beautifully written tribute.
Followed both their careers in my life and it is saddening to know such talented people had their life cut so short.
A must see and show of respect to the both of them from fans., Traveled as a couple Bruce Lee Dragon of jade warrior blind swordsman Ancient classical warrior photo shoots in costume s , Bruce Lee Dragon of jade warrior blind swordsman Ancient weapons costume s Those screen test shots have left fans with thoughts of what could have been for years now. They featured a lot of those images in the Golden Harvest documentary BL The Legend. Showing the portrait shots of Bruce Lee doing his best Zatoichi impression, Traveled solo Meet Kune Do, I’ve always watched Bruce Lee movies and his Martial Arts and when I came to Seattle I had to come pay my respects to the man, the myth, the legend Bruce Lee. Gone To young and his son Brandon too. RIP Bruce & Brandon, Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d615595-Reviews-Bruce_Lee_Grave_Site-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Bruce Lee Grave Site | categories: Cemeteries | Bruce Lee Grave Site ; categories: Cemeteries ; ; Reviews: Peaceful beautiful place and tribute, Beautiful cemetery near downtown Seattle. Google maps should take you right to the area. We had no problem finding it.
The inscription on Brandon Lee’s grave is absolutely beautiful and I hope those who have a chance to visit really take in that beautifully written tribute.
Followed both their careers in my life and it is saddening to know such talented people had their life cut so short.
A must see and show of respect to the both of them from fans., Traveled as a couple Bruce Lee Dragon of jade warrior blind swordsman Ancient classical warrior photo shoots in costume s , Bruce Lee Dragon of jade warrior blind swordsman Ancient weapons costume s Those screen test shots have left fans with thoughts of what could have been for years now. They featured a lot of those images in the Golden Harvest documentary BL The Legend. Showing the portrait shots of Bruce Lee doing his best Zatoichi impression, Traveled solo Meet Kune Do, I’ve always watched Bruce Lee movies and his Martial Arts and when I came to Seattle I had to come pay my respects to the man, the myth, the legend Bruce Lee. Gone To young and his son Brandon too. RIP Bruce & Brandon, Traveled with family | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Excellent, So Pleased We Visited, We were humbled by our visit to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It was thought provoking and inspiring to read about the many, many worthwhile initiatives that this Foundation is undertaking on a local, national and global level.
Our twenty two year old daughter was with us and participated in all interactive activities. We loved the inspirational cards etc to take away and write our own.
Unfortunately, on this visit we only had maybe 1 hour so did not have sufficient time to make the most of our visit. When next in Seattle, we will definitely visit again. Take the Tour, We coordinated our recent first time visit with the daily 2pm tour, and found it really worthwhile to do so. Our tour guide Patrick did an outstanding job of answering our numerous questions in an engaging fashion, and as a special bonus, an inventor/developer of a prototype on display ( a toilet suitable for developing countries without adequate sanitation infrastructure) currently receiving funding from the foundation was around to explain how his prototype works and issues they have faced in its development.
Lots of interactive displays suitable for all ages. Very inspiring., Traveled as a couple Wel worth the visit, Instead of visiting the museum nearby visit this place, much better.
entrance is free, there is a lot of information about what the Gates family are doing.
A lot of information on the new projects for improving people's life, it was a great experience, staff was very firendly and helpful. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d2484267-Reviews-Bill_Melinda_Gates_Foundation_Discovery_Center-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center | categories: Speciality Museums | Description: At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center you can explore interactive exhibits and powerful stories highlighting how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners are working to improve the quality of life for billions of people around the globe. Discover innovations and bold ideas to solve pressing challenges facing our most vulnerable communities locally and globally. Find out how ordinary people are changing the world—and get inspired to take action. Free and next to Seattle Center. | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center ; categories: Speciality Museums ; Description: At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center you can explore interactive exhibits and powerful stories highlighting how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners are working to improve the quality of life for billions of people around the globe. Discover innovations and bold ideas to solve pressing challenges facing our most vulnerable communities locally and globally. Find out how ordinary people are changing the world—and get inspired to take action. Free and next to Seattle Center. ; Reviews: Excellent, So Pleased We Visited, We were humbled by our visit to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It was thought provoking and inspiring to read about the many, many worthwhile initiatives that this Foundation is undertaking on a local, national and global level.
Our twenty two year old daughter was with us and participated in all interactive activities. We loved the inspirational cards etc to take away and write our own.
Unfortunately, on this visit we only had maybe 1 hour so did not have sufficient time to make the most of our visit. When next in Seattle, we will definitely visit again. Take the Tour, We coordinated our recent first time visit with the daily 2pm tour, and found it really worthwhile to do so. Our tour guide Patrick did an outstanding job of answering our numerous questions in an engaging fashion, and as a special bonus, an inventor/developer of a prototype on display ( a toilet suitable for developing countries without adequate sanitation infrastructure) currently receiving funding from the foundation was around to explain how his prototype works and issues they have faced in its development.
Lots of interactive displays suitable for all ages. Very inspiring., Traveled as a couple Wel worth the visit, Instead of visiting the museum nearby visit this place, much better.
entrance is free, there is a lot of information about what the Gates family are doing.
A lot of information on the new projects for improving people's life, it was a great experience, staff was very firendly and helpful. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Great view, We went on a windy day and are afraid of heights......So it was terrifying. But the price was fair for a tourist attraction and the views were spectacular. It's nice that it is enclosed we were there at the beginning of December and they served bourbon (more expensive than the ride though). Great at night!!, We went on this at night as a family of four with a 14 year old and an 11 year old. My daughter and I are not afraid of heights and like adventure. My husband and son, not so much. We went around 4 times (I think it is usually only 3). Going at night provided awesome vibrant views of the city. The wind was whipping and you could hear it and feel it slightly. It was an exciting ride for my daughter and I. My husband and son were glad when it was over. I think it’s a great experience and would recommend., Traveled with family I love this attraction everywhere I visit, but this was a little disappointing. Glad I did it for the views. Get VIP tix, I’ve been on many large wheels around the world, this was the smallest. Chose the VIP tix without knowing that we needed them. Very small gondolas. 2 of us needed the room and we aren’t big people, but we are old and maybe a little claustrophobic. It’s a much better experience with a cocktail and only 2 people, otherwise it would be cramped IMO. The pics, shirts, drinks/cups, and no waiting were worth the extra $$., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d3308043-Reviews-Seattle_Great_Wheel-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Seattle Great Wheel | categories: Amusement & Theme Parks | Seattle Great Wheel ; categories: Amusement & Theme Parks ; ; Reviews: Great view, We went on a windy day and are afraid of heights......So it was terrifying. But the price was fair for a tourist attraction and the views were spectacular. It's nice that it is enclosed we were there at the beginning of December and they served bourbon (more expensive than the ride though). Great at night!!, We went on this at night as a family of four with a 14 year old and an 11 year old. My daughter and I are not afraid of heights and like adventure. My husband and son, not so much. We went around 4 times (I think it is usually only 3). Going at night provided awesome vibrant views of the city. The wind was whipping and you could hear it and feel it slightly. It was an exciting ride for my daughter and I. My husband and son were glad when it was over. I think it’s a great experience and would recommend., Traveled with family I love this attraction everywhere I visit, but this was a little disappointing. Glad I did it for the views. Get VIP tix, I’ve been on many large wheels around the world, this was the smallest. Chose the VIP tix without knowing that we needed them. Very small gondolas. 2 of us needed the room and we aren’t big people, but we are old and maybe a little claustrophobic. It’s a much better experience with a cocktail and only 2 people, otherwise it would be cramped IMO. The pics, shirts, drinks/cups, and no waiting were worth the extra $$., Traveled with friends | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d183753-Reviews-Fremont_Troll-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Fremont Troll | categories: Monuments & Statues | Description: An 18-foot tall stone troll that lives under the Aurora Avenue Bridge. | Fremont Troll ; categories: Monuments & Statues ; Description: An 18-foot tall stone troll that lives under the Aurora Avenue Bridge. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: A beautiful campus!, We visited the University of Washington with friends after being referred here by a local tour guide. It is an easy trip via the light rail from downtown Seattle. The light rail stops right down the street from the university. There are walking paths throughout the campus. The architecture of the buildings is beautiful and the grounds are well kept with lots of gardens. There was one area where the students were sitting on the lawn drawing pictures for an art class and also a walking tour going on for new students that gave a lot of information about the campus. There were students standing around giving information to visitors about where the various buildings were located. We enjoyed our visit. Beautiful campus but it is in the city, Both our sons attended University of Washington. It is a beautiful campus, especially during the cherry blossom season, when hundreds of people (visitors and families of students) come to the campus to take pictures. The buildings on campus consist of both older architectural design and more modern ones. The "Harry Potter" library is a must visit. I had to see the Husky Clipper!!!, After reading the book, "The Boys in the Boat" I had to see the actual boat in which the University of Washington Crew won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics. The boat is securely fastened to the ceiling of the crew's dining room, but is totally visible. I now have my own photo collection of the Husky Clipper to go along with the book which I would strongly urge a person to read before visiting the campus and the boat. Tours are available, but advance tickets must be ordered on line. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d269796-Reviews-University_of_Washington-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | University of Washington | categories: Educational sites | Description: Suggested duration | University of Washington ; categories: Educational sites ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: A beautiful campus!, We visited the University of Washington with friends after being referred here by a local tour guide. It is an easy trip via the light rail from downtown Seattle. The light rail stops right down the street from the university. There are walking paths throughout the campus. The architecture of the buildings is beautiful and the grounds are well kept with lots of gardens. There was one area where the students were sitting on the lawn drawing pictures for an art class and also a walking tour going on for new students that gave a lot of information about the campus. There were students standing around giving information to visitors about where the various buildings were located. We enjoyed our visit. Beautiful campus but it is in the city, Both our sons attended University of Washington. It is a beautiful campus, especially during the cherry blossom season, when hundreds of people (visitors and families of students) come to the campus to take pictures. The buildings on campus consist of both older architectural design and more modern ones. The "Harry Potter" library is a must visit. I had to see the Husky Clipper!!!, After reading the book, "The Boys in the Boat" I had to see the actual boat in which the University of Washington Crew won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics. The boat is securely fastened to the ceiling of the crew's dining room, but is totally visible. I now have my own photo collection of the Husky Clipper to go along with the book which I would strongly urge a person to read before visiting the campus and the boat. Tours are available, but advance tickets must be ordered on line. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Small But Perfectly Formed, Located in one corner of the Arboretum, although you do have to effectively come out of the Arboretum and cross a road to access the garden, and there is also an entrance fee - $10 or $6 for Seniors over 65.
The garden is quite small but, in the way of Japanese gardens, there are multiple paths, stepping stones, steps and bridges to guide visitors around and give choice as to which way to turn next.
It is all very well kept and there are benches and seating everywhere for you to just sit and enjoy the scenery or to contemplate life.
One downside is that the road alongside the garden is relatively busy and the sound from it was quite distracting. If I were to visit again, then I think I would brave the strange looks and take some noise cancelling headphones to wear, to enable me to experience the garden as I am sure the planner intended.
We visited midweek during April, with changeable weather on that day, and the numbers of visitors was relatively low. I do think that in high season, the garden would feel quite crowded, quite quickly. Nice spot to visit, This was beautiful and worth the nominal fee of $10 pp. The gardens are exceptionally maintained. There are multiple streams and ama waterfall and stone bridges as well as stepping stones over the water making the journey fun. The pond was stocked with koi, lily pads and we same several juvenile geese which was a bonus., Traveled as a couple Beautiful , I love a Japanese garden, and this is a very good one. You can see it in about 20 minutes, so if you are not a garden fan, the entrance fee may be high for you. There are many good seats to relax and enjoy the garden for much longer. There are koi and turtles too : ), Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141346-Reviews-Seattle_Japanese_Garden-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Seattle Japanese Garden | categories: Gardens | Description: An oasis of tranquility in the city, Seattle Japanese Garden invites visitors to indulge their senses and immerse themselves in quiet beauty. The Seattle Japanese Garden is open from March through November each year. More information on hours at seattlejapanesegarden.org. | Seattle Japanese Garden ; categories: Gardens ; Description: An oasis of tranquility in the city, Seattle Japanese Garden invites visitors to indulge their senses and immerse themselves in quiet beauty. The Seattle Japanese Garden is open from March through November each year. More information on hours at seattlejapanesegarden.org. ; Reviews: Small But Perfectly Formed, Located in one corner of the Arboretum, although you do have to effectively come out of the Arboretum and cross a road to access the garden, and there is also an entrance fee - $10 or $6 for Seniors over 65.
The garden is quite small but, in the way of Japanese gardens, there are multiple paths, stepping stones, steps and bridges to guide visitors around and give choice as to which way to turn next.
It is all very well kept and there are benches and seating everywhere for you to just sit and enjoy the scenery or to contemplate life.
One downside is that the road alongside the garden is relatively busy and the sound from it was quite distracting. If I were to visit again, then I think I would brave the strange looks and take some noise cancelling headphones to wear, to enable me to experience the garden as I am sure the planner intended.
We visited midweek during April, with changeable weather on that day, and the numbers of visitors was relatively low. I do think that in high season, the garden would feel quite crowded, quite quickly. Nice spot to visit, This was beautiful and worth the nominal fee of $10 pp. The gardens are exceptionally maintained. There are multiple streams and ama waterfall and stone bridges as well as stepping stones over the water making the journey fun. The pond was stocked with koi, lily pads and we same several juvenile geese which was a bonus., Traveled as a couple Beautiful , I love a Japanese garden, and this is a very good one. You can see it in about 20 minutes, so if you are not a garden fan, the entrance fee may be high for you. There are many good seats to relax and enjoy the garden for much longer. There are koi and turtles too : ), Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: You MUST see the sunset from Gas Works Park!, Last night (9/25/22) I had one of the best nights of my life at Gas Works Park to watch the sunset. It was absolutely incredible to see the sun set and the city lights turn on. The atmosphere was a party, a celebration of the beauty of the city and of life itself. A band played close to the old Gas Works. On Lake Union, a boat with another band also played while a line of smaller boats followed to hear the music. Paddle boarders, hot-tub-boaters and canoe-ers enjoyed the lake. On the hill at one side of the park, groups of people gathered and talked with friends and loved ones as we watched the city lights turn on across the lake. It was surreal and spectacular. The highlight of my trip to the PNW. Makes me want to move to Seattle. BREATHTAKING!, Traveled as a couple My favorite park in the Seattle area., This is a great place for couples or families. It’s a beautiful place to watch the sunset. While I was visiting there was a large group of people playing music. There is a great view of the Seattle skyline. You can see many boaters in Lake Union. It has free parking to the park which is a nice bonus. I always look forward to coming here when I’m visiting the greater Seattle area. Past and Present With Awesome Views, Gas Works Park was an old gasification plant that the city preserved and built a park around it. A nice way of preserving the past and molding it into something useful in the present.
The main collection of preserved steel structures was still fenced off and covered with a lot more greenery and unsightly graffiti than I remember. Regardless they were still a sight to behold. A lot of the original machinery were also retained under an open air roof and brightly painted. Unlike the plant you could actually get up close and touch them. A row of concrete supports for something unknown to me was popular spot for kids to play peekaboo or hide and seek.
Most people were likely drawn to the park for the views of the Seattle skyline (including the iconic Space Needle)and Lake Union. A small hill was the most popular viewing spot and it was an easy walk up a paved path.
Lots of open space with grass allowed for adequate spacing for those who wanted a picnic, sun or toss a frisbee around.
Closer to the water one can better see the boats that floated by including such oddities as the hot tub boat (40 degree weather and everyone onboard was wearing bikinis or shorts). A well maintained paved path followed the lakeshore.
The only negative was the homeless encampment of tents. This was based near the bathrooms.
There was a lot of free parking spots in the lot and on the street. However given good weather I can see them getting filled.
, Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141233-Reviews-Gas_Works_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Gas Works Park | categories: Parks | Description: From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area. | Gas Works Park ; categories: Parks ; Description: From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area. ; Reviews: You MUST see the sunset from Gas Works Park!, Last night (9/25/22) I had one of the best nights of my life at Gas Works Park to watch the sunset. It was absolutely incredible to see the sun set and the city lights turn on. The atmosphere was a party, a celebration of the beauty of the city and of life itself. A band played close to the old Gas Works. On Lake Union, a boat with another band also played while a line of smaller boats followed to hear the music. Paddle boarders, hot-tub-boaters and canoe-ers enjoyed the lake. On the hill at one side of the park, groups of people gathered and talked with friends and loved ones as we watched the city lights turn on across the lake. It was surreal and spectacular. The highlight of my trip to the PNW. Makes me want to move to Seattle. BREATHTAKING!, Traveled as a couple My favorite park in the Seattle area., This is a great place for couples or families. It’s a beautiful place to watch the sunset. While I was visiting there was a large group of people playing music. There is a great view of the Seattle skyline. You can see many boaters in Lake Union. It has free parking to the park which is a nice bonus. I always look forward to coming here when I’m visiting the greater Seattle area. Past and Present With Awesome Views, Gas Works Park was an old gasification plant that the city preserved and built a park around it. A nice way of preserving the past and molding it into something useful in the present.
The main collection of preserved steel structures was still fenced off and covered with a lot more greenery and unsightly graffiti than I remember. Regardless they were still a sight to behold. A lot of the original machinery were also retained under an open air roof and brightly painted. Unlike the plant you could actually get up close and touch them. A row of concrete supports for something unknown to me was popular spot for kids to play peekaboo or hide and seek.
Most people were likely drawn to the park for the views of the Seattle skyline (including the iconic Space Needle)and Lake Union. A small hill was the most popular viewing spot and it was an easy walk up a paved path.
Lots of open space with grass allowed for adequate spacing for those who wanted a picnic, sun or toss a frisbee around.
Closer to the water one can better see the boats that floated by including such oddities as the hot tub boat (40 degree weather and everyone onboard was wearing bikinis or shorts). A well maintained paved path followed the lakeshore.
The only negative was the homeless encampment of tents. This was based near the bathrooms.
There was a lot of free parking spots in the lot and on the street. However given good weather I can see them getting filled.
, Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Sunny Day Brought Many to the Waterfront , An unexpected sunny, though cool day brought out the crowds. The views across the water, though a bit hazy, were picturesque, including the Great (ferris) Wheel. These views were more striking from the streets above. The piers offered a variety of shopping and eating options. Mainstays like the aquarium and cruise lines provide more sightseeing possibilities. The only challenge at this time is major road construction along Alaskan Way made access challenging. , Traveled solo Experience the PNW on the Seattle Waterfront, The Seattle Waterfront runs along the rear of Pike's Peak Market. Restaurants, souvenir shops, fish markets, The Seattle Great Wheel, gondolas, and the world's first Starbucks are all within short walking distances. After sunset this boardwalk and the Great Wheel illuminate the Puget Sound coasts and Pacific Northwest skies. Views Enjoyed with a Cool Breeze, My wife and I enjoyed the waterfront and the cool breeze on the hot day we visited the city. At the side of the pier there was a live band playing in the square attracting a crowd enjoying the music. We walked along the pier with its impressive ferris wheel at the end. There is a good view of the harbour and the boats and we sat and cooled down for a while before walking back pass the lines for the rides. Worth a visit. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d563125-Reviews-Seattle_Waterfront-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Seattle Waterfront | categories: Piers & Boardwalks | Description: Walking along the Seattle Waterfront is a perfect way to soak up some Northwest atmosphere. Take in views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains while exploring Olympic Sculpture Park, the Seattle Aquarium, shops, and restaurants like Ivar’s, a local landmark, where you can watch the ferries load and depart while you eat. | Seattle Waterfront ; categories: Piers & Boardwalks ; Description: Walking along the Seattle Waterfront is a perfect way to soak up some Northwest atmosphere. Take in views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains while exploring Olympic Sculpture Park, the Seattle Aquarium, shops, and restaurants like Ivar’s, a local landmark, where you can watch the ferries load and depart while you eat. ; Reviews: Sunny Day Brought Many to the Waterfront , An unexpected sunny, though cool day brought out the crowds. The views across the water, though a bit hazy, were picturesque, including the Great (ferris) Wheel. These views were more striking from the streets above. The piers offered a variety of shopping and eating options. Mainstays like the aquarium and cruise lines provide more sightseeing possibilities. The only challenge at this time is major road construction along Alaskan Way made access challenging. , Traveled solo Experience the PNW on the Seattle Waterfront, The Seattle Waterfront runs along the rear of Pike's Peak Market. Restaurants, souvenir shops, fish markets, The Seattle Great Wheel, gondolas, and the world's first Starbucks are all within short walking distances. After sunset this boardwalk and the Great Wheel illuminate the Puget Sound coasts and Pacific Northwest skies. Views Enjoyed with a Cool Breeze, My wife and I enjoyed the waterfront and the cool breeze on the hot day we visited the city. At the side of the pier there was a live band playing in the square attracting a crowd enjoying the music. We walked along the pier with its impressive ferris wheel at the end. There is a good view of the harbour and the boats and we sat and cooled down for a while before walking back pass the lines for the rides. Worth a visit. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Bought salmon, I bought two pounds of king salmon to be shipped to nebraska.it arrived on time but was only shipped one pound.after sending out an email to the company they responded right away with a few questions.after speaking to the owner he immediately apologized and refunded my money for the ENTIRE purchase.
I would highly,highly recommend buying any type of seafood from this company as they are very professional and know their business.i was very impressed with this company!, Traveled solo Great experience, This was one of our to-do places! It did not disappoint, we went during easter weekend and it was booming with people! There are many things to see, from painting to local art and plenty of places to eat! There is something for everyone, even for your pets. I traveled with my four legged furry child and they are pet friendly which was great!
We parked at the space needle and took the monorail to the market (about a 4 block walk from the monorail station) just to take in more of the city. Our walk was very interesting and fun. Over all, this is one of the must do visits…, Traveled as a couple Fish toss is great, The famous fish toss and fun to watch. I would recommend going early in the day before the crowds roll in. We loved watching both the staff and people who ordered fish get to throw their fish (salmon and octopus). | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d7609591-Reviews-Pike_Place_Fish_Market-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Pike Place Fish Market | categories: Farmers Markets | Pike Place Fish Market ; categories: Farmers Markets ; ; Reviews: Bought salmon, I bought two pounds of king salmon to be shipped to nebraska.it arrived on time but was only shipped one pound.after sending out an email to the company they responded right away with a few questions.after speaking to the owner he immediately apologized and refunded my money for the ENTIRE purchase.
I would highly,highly recommend buying any type of seafood from this company as they are very professional and know their business.i was very impressed with this company!, Traveled solo Great experience, This was one of our to-do places! It did not disappoint, we went during easter weekend and it was booming with people! There are many things to see, from painting to local art and plenty of places to eat! There is something for everyone, even for your pets. I traveled with my four legged furry child and they are pet friendly which was great!
We parked at the space needle and took the monorail to the market (about a 4 block walk from the monorail station) just to take in more of the city. Our walk was very interesting and fun. Over all, this is one of the must do visits…, Traveled as a couple Fish toss is great, The famous fish toss and fun to watch. I would recommend going early in the day before the crowds roll in. We loved watching both the staff and people who ordered fish get to throw their fish (salmon and octopus). | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Fun kid activity between sightseeing, Went there with an 8 year old that loves science and trying things out. We were visiting the area and mixed this in with some standard sightseeing. We've been to the exploratorium and academy of sciences in sf. While this isn't as large, kiddo still had a great time with the exhibits. The opportunity to explore and touch and try things independently was really great. We spent a lot of time in the maker space, trying out kids of ways to create. The butterfly space was also fun. There were a few space exhibits that definitely clicked some concepts into kiddo's understanding as well.
It wasn't overly crowded on the day we went, which also made for a nice relaxed atmosphere.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend this space for families without children, or families with teens, but I think this is a great option for the 12 and under crowd., Hi Marmot1995,
Thank you for this feedback. I’m so pleased that you and your 8-year-old enjoyed exploring your curiosity at PacSci! It sounds like you had a lot of fun with our hands-on experiences, Tropical Butterfly House, and Tinker Tank Makerspace. I also hope you had the opportunity to experience our Laser Dome and Planetarium during your visit.
We would love to learn more about your experience at PacSci. You can reach out to me directly at feedback@pacsci.org to continue the conversation.
Yours in Curiosity,
Raphaela Romero | Director of Admissions and Guest Service
, Written , April 16, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with family Planetarium was the pinnacle, The monorail was great. The MOD pizza with everything was great. The Science Center is a place you go to read and try science-oriented things. You have to be interested in science or its boring. I was getting a little bored. Then..... we went to the astronomy show in the planetarium, and the presenter was entertaining and informative, flamboyant, himself, but adoring of other people. What a guy! Shaun was his name. I was sparked and intrigued and uplifted by Shaun in the planetarium. Hope I spelled his name right. I'll be back for the planetarium, if nothing else. Great if you have kids, I went with my husband since we both enjoy science centers and museums. The place didn't feel geared to an older crowd. To be fair, we weren't able to do any of the major shows since they were sold out at the time, and some parts looked roped off. For us, the price wasn't worth it, but I could indeed see it definitely being very enjoyable for family's with young kids (7 and under maybe). I did however enjoy the dinosaurs and the butterflies. They also had some neat things to experiment with outside. It wasn't a terrible place at all, just wasn't for us. If your looking for more adult activities I'd skip this one and check out MoPop or the Glass Gardens., Hi Skele1,
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed our Dinosaur Exhibit and Butterfly House, but I'm sorry to hear that your overall experience didn't meet expectations.
Many of our spaces, from our Planetarium to our Laser Dome, are great places for people of all ages to explore their curiosity. While our Planetarium and Laser Dome are included in general admission, they do require timed tickets, so we encourage guests to reserve a spot ahead of time. If you didn't get the opportunity to see one of our Laser or Planetarium shows during your visit, I hope you are able to stop by again soon to experience them.
We also run occasional 21+ events in the evening that often include Planetarium and Laser Shows -- to keep updated on upcoming events and experiences, you can visit: https://pacificsciencecenter.org/events/.
You also mentioned that some of our spaces were roped off during your visit. As a part of our ongoing renewal, some areas are closed while we reimagine and redesign them for the future. However, many of the experiences previously found currently closed areas are open—just in a new location. This includes our Maker and Innovation space and Tinker Tank, which are larger than ever with more to explore. Our blog, which can be found at https://pacificsciencecenter.org/blog/are-you-looking-for-me/, is a great resource to learn more about the exhibits and experiences available onsite.
As PacSci is in the early stages of our renewal, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we plan to expand the programming available on-site and online. We’re excited for the future of PacSci and we hope you’ll join us along the way.
Please reach out to me directly at feedback@pacsci.org to continue the conversation.
Best,
Raphaela Romero | Director of Admissions and Guest Service, Written , October 30, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141517-Reviews-Pacific_Science_Center-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Pacific Science Center | categories: Science Museums Observatories & Planetariums | Description: Curiosity ignites at PacSci. New discoveries for all ages, every day. Explore the Tropical Butterfly House with over 1,000 colorful butterflies and plants from around the world; travel to far-away galaxies in the live and immersive Planetarium; experience hands-on experimenting, building, and inventing in the Tinker Tank Makerspace; and journey through time in the Dinosaurs exhibit. | Pacific Science Center ; categories: Science Museums Observatories & Planetariums ; Description: Curiosity ignites at PacSci. New discoveries for all ages, every day. Explore the Tropical Butterfly House with over 1,000 colorful butterflies and plants from around the world; travel to far-away galaxies in the live and immersive Planetarium; experience hands-on experimenting, building, and inventing in the Tinker Tank Makerspace; and journey through time in the Dinosaurs exhibit. ; Reviews: Fun kid activity between sightseeing, Went there with an 8 year old that loves science and trying things out. We were visiting the area and mixed this in with some standard sightseeing. We've been to the exploratorium and academy of sciences in sf. While this isn't as large, kiddo still had a great time with the exhibits. The opportunity to explore and touch and try things independently was really great. We spent a lot of time in the maker space, trying out kids of ways to create. The butterfly space was also fun. There were a few space exhibits that definitely clicked some concepts into kiddo's understanding as well.
It wasn't overly crowded on the day we went, which also made for a nice relaxed atmosphere.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend this space for families without children, or families with teens, but I think this is a great option for the 12 and under crowd., Hi Marmot1995,
Thank you for this feedback. I’m so pleased that you and your 8-year-old enjoyed exploring your curiosity at PacSci! It sounds like you had a lot of fun with our hands-on experiences, Tropical Butterfly House, and Tinker Tank Makerspace. I also hope you had the opportunity to experience our Laser Dome and Planetarium during your visit.
We would love to learn more about your experience at PacSci. You can reach out to me directly at feedback@pacsci.org to continue the conversation.
Yours in Curiosity,
Raphaela Romero | Director of Admissions and Guest Service
, Written , April 16, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with family Planetarium was the pinnacle, The monorail was great. The MOD pizza with everything was great. The Science Center is a place you go to read and try science-oriented things. You have to be interested in science or its boring. I was getting a little bored. Then..... we went to the astronomy show in the planetarium, and the presenter was entertaining and informative, flamboyant, himself, but adoring of other people. What a guy! Shaun was his name. I was sparked and intrigued and uplifted by Shaun in the planetarium. Hope I spelled his name right. I'll be back for the planetarium, if nothing else. Great if you have kids, I went with my husband since we both enjoy science centers and museums. The place didn't feel geared to an older crowd. To be fair, we weren't able to do any of the major shows since they were sold out at the time, and some parts looked roped off. For us, the price wasn't worth it, but I could indeed see it definitely being very enjoyable for family's with young kids (7 and under maybe). I did however enjoy the dinosaurs and the butterflies. They also had some neat things to experiment with outside. It wasn't a terrible place at all, just wasn't for us. If your looking for more adult activities I'd skip this one and check out MoPop or the Glass Gardens., Hi Skele1,
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed our Dinosaur Exhibit and Butterfly House, but I'm sorry to hear that your overall experience didn't meet expectations.
Many of our spaces, from our Planetarium to our Laser Dome, are great places for people of all ages to explore their curiosity. While our Planetarium and Laser Dome are included in general admission, they do require timed tickets, so we encourage guests to reserve a spot ahead of time. If you didn't get the opportunity to see one of our Laser or Planetarium shows during your visit, I hope you are able to stop by again soon to experience them.
We also run occasional 21+ events in the evening that often include Planetarium and Laser Shows -- to keep updated on upcoming events and experiences, you can visit: https://pacificsciencecenter.org/events/.
You also mentioned that some of our spaces were roped off during your visit. As a part of our ongoing renewal, some areas are closed while we reimagine and redesign them for the future. However, many of the experiences previously found currently closed areas are open—just in a new location. This includes our Maker and Innovation space and Tinker Tank, which are larger than ever with more to explore. Our blog, which can be found at https://pacificsciencecenter.org/blog/are-you-looking-for-me/, is a great resource to learn more about the exhibits and experiences available onsite.
As PacSci is in the early stages of our renewal, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we plan to expand the programming available on-site and online. We’re excited for the future of PacSci and we hope you’ll join us along the way.
Please reach out to me directly at feedback@pacsci.org to continue the conversation.
Best,
Raphaela Romero | Director of Admissions and Guest Service, Written , October 30, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: A Gorgeous Space, I planned a return trip entirety around the Stewart Copeland Seattle Symphony concert this month and I wasn't disappointed.
The first concert I saw here was Bugs Bunny on Broadway, and I've been coming back when I can during visits.
It's wonderful to see the city in the normal groove once more. And being in this venue certainly showed it, the crowd was a sellout.
Some beautiful glass sculptures by local son Dale Chihuly add to the atmosphere. If you can manage to visit when you're in The Emerald City, do so!, Traveled solo Lovely Venue, Great Sound, Seriously not a single bad seat in the entire place. My seats for Brandi Carlile with the symphony were up on the 3rd floor near the very back and the sound and views were still great up there. I liked the unexpected social space in the main lobby to mingle, eat, drink before entering the actual venue. Once inside there were plenty of bars that moved fast an were staffed with hilarious, friendly people. I hope to find more events to attend here on future visits to this city., Traveled solo Another great concert, This concert hall is just beautiful with excellent acoustics. For this visit we were there to hear Brandi Carlile with the Seattle Symphony. The sound is so alive here that Brandi and the twins did an unplugged song which was fantastic.
Every person I dealt with from ordering tickets and parking to the folks manning the entrances were friendly and helpful. A really great experience attending concerts at Benaroya Hall. , Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d103655-Reviews-Benaroya_Hall-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Benaroya Hall | categories: Symphonies | Description: The new home of the Seattle Symphony. | Benaroya Hall ; categories: Symphonies ; Description: The new home of the Seattle Symphony. ; Reviews: A Gorgeous Space, I planned a return trip entirety around the Stewart Copeland Seattle Symphony concert this month and I wasn't disappointed.
The first concert I saw here was Bugs Bunny on Broadway, and I've been coming back when I can during visits.
It's wonderful to see the city in the normal groove once more. And being in this venue certainly showed it, the crowd was a sellout.
Some beautiful glass sculptures by local son Dale Chihuly add to the atmosphere. If you can manage to visit when you're in The Emerald City, do so!, Traveled solo Lovely Venue, Great Sound, Seriously not a single bad seat in the entire place. My seats for Brandi Carlile with the symphony were up on the 3rd floor near the very back and the sound and views were still great up there. I liked the unexpected social space in the main lobby to mingle, eat, drink before entering the actual venue. Once inside there were plenty of bars that moved fast an were staffed with hilarious, friendly people. I hope to find more events to attend here on future visits to this city., Traveled solo Another great concert, This concert hall is just beautiful with excellent acoustics. For this visit we were there to hear Brandi Carlile with the Seattle Symphony. The sound is so alive here that Brandi and the twins did an unplugged song which was fantastic.
Every person I dealt with from ordering tickets and parking to the folks manning the entrances were friendly and helpful. A really great experience attending concerts at Benaroya Hall. , Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Sounder Season Ticket Holder, I've been a season ticket holder of the Sounders since 2014, in that time I've missed only a handful of games, every time it is a great experience. This review will be more of Sounders experiences as I've never been to a hawks game. Before you go, its good to read up on the happens of each specific match day, as there is often special events. Take a quick look at the Sounders website to see what is going on, before, during, and after each match. Most places to pre-funk are going to be north of the stadium, with a few to the south of the stadium. Pioneer square is where you'll find a majority of spots to drink and eat prior to the match, including Sounders headquarters, "The Ninety", open 2.5 hours prior to kick off. Enjoy the long seasoned tradition of "March to the Match" where the Emerald City supporters march from Occidental Square to Century Link, singing, cheering, and having a good time. During the match you will find, especially on the upper levels, that there will be less food and drink options open during Sounders matches compared to Hawks games. A little tip is to bring cash, as there are a number of beer vendors that are cash only, with generally no line. Make sure to get in your seats early for "Boom Boom Clap" in addition to the announcement of the starting line up. Lastly, enjoy the match!!! Lumen Field Serves Up An Incredible Game Day Experience, Lumen Field (formerly known as CenturyLink Field) is a great place to catch a concert or live sporting event. I've attended several MLS and NFL games since its inception. Lumen Field is a must-visit if you're looking for a fun, unique, and exciting atmosphere. There honestly isn't a bad seat in the house! This was my first NFL game., Wow! Amazing crowd. I could not hear at times because of all the cheering. We made sure to got covered seats as it did happen to rain that day. Really good venue to watch a game, great pregame show. Such an entertaining game, especially live. Street parking is limited or try one of the pay lots in the surrounding area or public transit options to get there. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d603327-Reviews-CenturyLink_Field-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | CenturyLink Field | categories: Arenas & Stadiums | Description: This is the home of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. | CenturyLink Field ; categories: Arenas & Stadiums ; Description: This is the home of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. ; Reviews: Sounder Season Ticket Holder, I've been a season ticket holder of the Sounders since 2014, in that time I've missed only a handful of games, every time it is a great experience. This review will be more of Sounders experiences as I've never been to a hawks game. Before you go, its good to read up on the happens of each specific match day, as there is often special events. Take a quick look at the Sounders website to see what is going on, before, during, and after each match. Most places to pre-funk are going to be north of the stadium, with a few to the south of the stadium. Pioneer square is where you'll find a majority of spots to drink and eat prior to the match, including Sounders headquarters, "The Ninety", open 2.5 hours prior to kick off. Enjoy the long seasoned tradition of "March to the Match" where the Emerald City supporters march from Occidental Square to Century Link, singing, cheering, and having a good time. During the match you will find, especially on the upper levels, that there will be less food and drink options open during Sounders matches compared to Hawks games. A little tip is to bring cash, as there are a number of beer vendors that are cash only, with generally no line. Make sure to get in your seats early for "Boom Boom Clap" in addition to the announcement of the starting line up. Lastly, enjoy the match!!! Lumen Field Serves Up An Incredible Game Day Experience, Lumen Field (formerly known as CenturyLink Field) is a great place to catch a concert or live sporting event. I've attended several MLS and NFL games since its inception. Lumen Field is a must-visit if you're looking for a fun, unique, and exciting atmosphere. There honestly isn't a bad seat in the house! This was my first NFL game., Wow! Amazing crowd. I could not hear at times because of all the cheering. We made sure to got covered seats as it did happen to rain that day. Really good venue to watch a game, great pregame show. Such an entertaining game, especially live. Street parking is limited or try one of the pay lots in the surrounding area or public transit options to get there. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: A Gem on Lake Union, I recently became a volunteer for the Center for Wooden Boats, but I promise this review will not be biased. Prior to the tour I took during my volunteer orientation, I had not been here since my first visit to Seattle in June of 1995. I can say without hesitation that I wish I had come here more often because it is really something special.
You don 't have to know anything about boats or even have ever been on one to enjoy this place. The history is really incredible and interesting and there are so many things to see in such a beautiful setting.
The museum is free but if you want to take home a souvenir, they have a small but well-stocked gift shop located in the Wagner Education Center.
Even though I have a different connection to this place, I'm excited about coming here more often and learning as much as I can about boating. The museum offers lessons and excursions for those who are interested. We’ll go boating!, The Center for Wooden Boats sits at the head of Lake Union, in Lake Union Park, beneath the new tall buildings that characterize Seattle’s tech growth. The wooden piers and boathouses, the Alaskan kayak and totem pole stand in contrast to Google’s glass plate building. The museum is closed due to covid but boat rentals are operational. There is an efficient online booking system and a wide range of boats to hire for one or two hours, including sailboats (for which you need a certification), wooden two person and one person kayaks, and a peddle boat. You can even take one of the traditional row boats out for free! They explained that in ordinary times there are many aspects of the museum that are free of charge, so in these extraordinary times they offer the rowboats for free. It’s not always easy to find fun, budget activities in Seattle so this is a great offering and makes enjoying Lake Union and trying something new (but also very ancient and traditional) open to many more. I took the rowboat out and it is a little like learning to ride a bike, because working with two independent oars and steering is a challenge! Nevertheless staying close to shore afforded me views of the skyline, Canada geese, Kenmore air’s biplane taking off from the lake, and the collection of historical ships that sit beneath the Museum of History and Industry. I feel that this museum succeeds by being experiential. It is very understated to look at but once you get on deck and among the wooden boats you really appreciate them and get to see what it is all about. Good fun! Interesting thing to see!, This experience is free to do with an optional donation. I really liked the painted representations of real-life coast guard experiences/rescues. You can also observe people working in the wood shop where they offer training programs (if there is one going on). The facility also offers boat rentals of several types. There is a small man-made pond where you can sail your miniature boats. It was fun to watch the ducks — they are not afraid of people!, Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143948-Reviews-The_Center_for_Wooden_Boats-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | The Center for Wooden Boats | categories: Speciality Museums | Description: The Center for Wooden Boats at South Lake Union is a hub of hands-on learning year-round. Boat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, and opportunities for direct experience on the water and at the docks are just a few of the things you'll find when you visit. | The Center for Wooden Boats ; categories: Speciality Museums ; Description: The Center for Wooden Boats at South Lake Union is a hub of hands-on learning year-round. Boat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, and opportunities for direct experience on the water and at the docks are just a few of the things you'll find when you visit. ; Reviews: A Gem on Lake Union, I recently became a volunteer for the Center for Wooden Boats, but I promise this review will not be biased. Prior to the tour I took during my volunteer orientation, I had not been here since my first visit to Seattle in June of 1995. I can say without hesitation that I wish I had come here more often because it is really something special.
You don 't have to know anything about boats or even have ever been on one to enjoy this place. The history is really incredible and interesting and there are so many things to see in such a beautiful setting.
The museum is free but if you want to take home a souvenir, they have a small but well-stocked gift shop located in the Wagner Education Center.
Even though I have a different connection to this place, I'm excited about coming here more often and learning as much as I can about boating. The museum offers lessons and excursions for those who are interested. We’ll go boating!, The Center for Wooden Boats sits at the head of Lake Union, in Lake Union Park, beneath the new tall buildings that characterize Seattle’s tech growth. The wooden piers and boathouses, the Alaskan kayak and totem pole stand in contrast to Google’s glass plate building. The museum is closed due to covid but boat rentals are operational. There is an efficient online booking system and a wide range of boats to hire for one or two hours, including sailboats (for which you need a certification), wooden two person and one person kayaks, and a peddle boat. You can even take one of the traditional row boats out for free! They explained that in ordinary times there are many aspects of the museum that are free of charge, so in these extraordinary times they offer the rowboats for free. It’s not always easy to find fun, budget activities in Seattle so this is a great offering and makes enjoying Lake Union and trying something new (but also very ancient and traditional) open to many more. I took the rowboat out and it is a little like learning to ride a bike, because working with two independent oars and steering is a challenge! Nevertheless staying close to shore afforded me views of the skyline, Canada geese, Kenmore air’s biplane taking off from the lake, and the collection of historical ships that sit beneath the Museum of History and Industry. I feel that this museum succeeds by being experiential. It is very understated to look at but once you get on deck and among the wooden boats you really appreciate them and get to see what it is all about. Good fun! Interesting thing to see!, This experience is free to do with an optional donation. I really liked the painted representations of real-life coast guard experiences/rescues. You can also observe people working in the wood shop where they offer training programs (if there is one going on). The facility also offers boat rentals of several types. There is a small man-made pond where you can sail your miniature boats. It was fun to watch the ducks — they are not afraid of people!, Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Finally Reopened, Admission was $4 per adult and $2 for teens and free for children 12 and younger. Admission was payable at the kiosk at the entrance or next to the gift shop. Per Washington state requirements we had to show proof of vaccination before being allowed inside. Physical card or photo was accepted.
It was warm and a bit humid inside which was a nice contrast to the cold Seattle weather we escaped for a short while. Hot water piping provided the heat and sometimes blended or stood out depending on the room.
A total of five different tropical environments were showcased inside.
The Victorian design was inspired by the Crystal Palace in London.
At the entrance (Palm and Fern Rooms) there were lots of orchids, palm trees, tiny pond, carnivorous pitcher plants and short bios on various botanists. A very small gift shop on the other side also sold some of the plants seen in the conservatory. The path was one way one circling through the conservatory in a clockwise direction.
The first main room (Bromeliad) was full of green plants and some were flowering in bright colors. Benches were setup under a patio.
Another section (Seasonal) was setup for Christmas with a model train track in the center, lots of poinsettia pots and a single chair (maybe for Santa)?
The Cactus section anchored the end of the conservatory and contained a large variety of small and large cactus from around the world.
Worth a stop if visiting Volunteer Park now that it’s open., Traveled with family Beautiful Victorian experience, A beautiful conservatory built in 1921 that hasn't changed a bit. The building itself looks like architectural victorian lace and the plants inside are stunning. We had a wonderful time exploring this little indoor wonderland. There are 5 areas to see, seasonal, cacti, ferns, palm section (which is where the orchids are), and bromeliads. Although the space is small there is a lot packed in there to see so take your time. The staff are great and can answer any questions you have about any of the plants. Parking is free and the cost to get in was under $5.00. Interesting Cacti Plants!, Volunteer Park houses the Conservatory and is right beside the cemetery where Bruce & Brandon Lee are buried. We were looking for the cemetery when we found this place. There were very unique cacti in the Conservatory. There was a tree sculpture. The Black Hole Sun is a sculpture in Volunteer Park in Seattle. You can see the Space Needle through the center if you get the right angle. Wish we had more time to explore. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141258-Reviews-Volunteer_Park_Conservatory-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Volunteer Park Conservatory | categories: Parks | Description: Five houses on the conservatory represent five distinct environments, from jungle to desert. Theres also a Cactus House, a Fern House and a Bromeliad House. | Volunteer Park Conservatory ; categories: Parks ; Description: Five houses on the conservatory represent five distinct environments, from jungle to desert. Theres also a Cactus House, a Fern House and a Bromeliad House. ; Reviews: Finally Reopened, Admission was $4 per adult and $2 for teens and free for children 12 and younger. Admission was payable at the kiosk at the entrance or next to the gift shop. Per Washington state requirements we had to show proof of vaccination before being allowed inside. Physical card or photo was accepted.
It was warm and a bit humid inside which was a nice contrast to the cold Seattle weather we escaped for a short while. Hot water piping provided the heat and sometimes blended or stood out depending on the room.
A total of five different tropical environments were showcased inside.
The Victorian design was inspired by the Crystal Palace in London.
At the entrance (Palm and Fern Rooms) there were lots of orchids, palm trees, tiny pond, carnivorous pitcher plants and short bios on various botanists. A very small gift shop on the other side also sold some of the plants seen in the conservatory. The path was one way one circling through the conservatory in a clockwise direction.
The first main room (Bromeliad) was full of green plants and some were flowering in bright colors. Benches were setup under a patio.
Another section (Seasonal) was setup for Christmas with a model train track in the center, lots of poinsettia pots and a single chair (maybe for Santa)?
The Cactus section anchored the end of the conservatory and contained a large variety of small and large cactus from around the world.
Worth a stop if visiting Volunteer Park now that it’s open., Traveled with family Beautiful Victorian experience, A beautiful conservatory built in 1921 that hasn't changed a bit. The building itself looks like architectural victorian lace and the plants inside are stunning. We had a wonderful time exploring this little indoor wonderland. There are 5 areas to see, seasonal, cacti, ferns, palm section (which is where the orchids are), and bromeliads. Although the space is small there is a lot packed in there to see so take your time. The staff are great and can answer any questions you have about any of the plants. Parking is free and the cost to get in was under $5.00. Interesting Cacti Plants!, Volunteer Park houses the Conservatory and is right beside the cemetery where Bruce & Brandon Lee are buried. We were looking for the cemetery when we found this place. There were very unique cacti in the Conservatory. There was a tree sculpture. The Black Hole Sun is a sculpture in Volunteer Park in Seattle. You can see the Space Needle through the center if you get the right angle. Wish we had more time to explore. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: A Lovely Park, A beautiful park to walk along the beach in the twilight. They allow beach fires, which makes evenings an extra fun experience. In the summer, it gets extremely busy, so we went in winter and found that the sights are just as lovely!, Traveled as a couple Something unique, The best thing about this park is you can probably see some of the best sunsets in Seattle from the shoreline. The second best thing is that is one Of many parks that has drive-up access right to the shore. There's not a whole lot to do here Other than strolling on the beach and looking out over the water. But, I think that's kind of the point. There's also a Sandy area if you want to come sunbathe in the summer. If you're not got nothing better to do. This is a decent place to spend a few hours. Like I said, especially at sunset., Traveled as a couple The PLace to be in Summer, Great place to spend an afternoon in the Summer with friends. Watch the boats, layout in the sun or join in on a game of beach volleyball. On the weekends parking can be tricky so just be prepared to walk to your spot. They do have bathrooms available and a little food but that serves coffee and drinks., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141229-Reviews-Golden_Gardens_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Golden Gardens Park | categories: Beaches Parks | Description: You won't find gold here, nor gardens, but with all the sand, sun and surf on this lovely beach, you won't even notice. | Golden Gardens Park ; categories: Beaches Parks ; Description: You won't find gold here, nor gardens, but with all the sand, sun and surf on this lovely beach, you won't even notice. ; Reviews: A Lovely Park, A beautiful park to walk along the beach in the twilight. They allow beach fires, which makes evenings an extra fun experience. In the summer, it gets extremely busy, so we went in winter and found that the sights are just as lovely!, Traveled as a couple Something unique, The best thing about this park is you can probably see some of the best sunsets in Seattle from the shoreline. The second best thing is that is one Of many parks that has drive-up access right to the shore. There's not a whole lot to do here Other than strolling on the beach and looking out over the water. But, I think that's kind of the point. There's also a Sandy area if you want to come sunbathe in the summer. If you're not got nothing better to do. This is a decent place to spend a few hours. Like I said, especially at sunset., Traveled as a couple The PLace to be in Summer, Great place to spend an afternoon in the Summer with friends. Watch the boats, layout in the sun or join in on a game of beach volleyball. On the weekends parking can be tricky so just be prepared to walk to your spot. They do have bathrooms available and a little food but that serves coffee and drinks., Traveled with friends | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Well worth a visit - include the guided tour!, My daughter who has a degree in museum education recommended a visit to Wing Luke. It was a terrific recommendation! The museum is a renovated original multipurpose structure in Seattle that is chock full of historical information regarding Asian history in the Pacific Northwest. It has separate sections for Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants as well a section dedicated to Bruce Lee the martial arts performer. The highlight of the visit was the included scheduled guided tour of areas of the building not accessible to the public. Our docent Mimi was a wealth of information about the history of Asians in Seattle. She added context and details to the knowledge I already had as a child of Asian immigrants. We were able to ask questions both during and after the tour which enriched the visit even more. A visit to Wing Luke is well worth the entry fee if you're interested in Asian history in the US., Traveled as a couple Excellent museum, We hadn’t been to the Wing Luke in its new location and wow is it great. Usually I skip the formal tours but I highly recommend you take the tour (included in the price of admission) as it takes you through the old hotel sections you can’t see on your own and gives insight into the local community back at that time until today. They also have preserved a general store with all the contents so it feels like a window into that world.
The temporary exhibits while not large were well thought out and nicely presented.
A really excellent museum. , Traveled as a couple Back to Seattle, While this is a small museum, it has a lot to offer. Make sure you take the tour, it's very informative. I am a little biased as my father and his siblings grew up around the corner in Canton Alley and just being there makes me feel closer to my family. I have been numerous times and will keep going there. There's a lot of Asian history that people don't know about and this is a good one and if you talk to the docents, once in a while you might get a descendant of a family member who grew up in Chinatown. While this Chinatown is much smaller than ones in SF, L.A. and NYC it is mighty!! Please visit so that other small museums like this one can stay open and prosper. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141512-Reviews-Wing_Luke_Museum_of_the_Asian_Pacific_American_Experience-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience | categories: Speciality Museums | Description: More than a museum, The Wing is an experience. Step back in time into the living quarters of Asian pioneers and learn how they shaped Seattle. Check out exhibitions of real life stories, including Day in the Life of Bruce Lee, detailing the personal habits of global icon Bruce Lee and his local connection. And plan for a tour of the Chinatown-International District neighborhood - Seattle’s second Chinatown location – to get an insider look at its history, sights and foods. A must-do for anyone who wants the local experience. | Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience ; categories: Speciality Museums ; Description: More than a museum, The Wing is an experience. Step back in time into the living quarters of Asian pioneers and learn how they shaped Seattle. Check out exhibitions of real life stories, including Day in the Life of Bruce Lee, detailing the personal habits of global icon Bruce Lee and his local connection. And plan for a tour of the Chinatown-International District neighborhood - Seattle’s second Chinatown location – to get an insider look at its history, sights and foods. A must-do for anyone who wants the local experience. ; Reviews: Well worth a visit - include the guided tour!, My daughter who has a degree in museum education recommended a visit to Wing Luke. It was a terrific recommendation! The museum is a renovated original multipurpose structure in Seattle that is chock full of historical information regarding Asian history in the Pacific Northwest. It has separate sections for Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants as well a section dedicated to Bruce Lee the martial arts performer. The highlight of the visit was the included scheduled guided tour of areas of the building not accessible to the public. Our docent Mimi was a wealth of information about the history of Asians in Seattle. She added context and details to the knowledge I already had as a child of Asian immigrants. We were able to ask questions both during and after the tour which enriched the visit even more. A visit to Wing Luke is well worth the entry fee if you're interested in Asian history in the US., Traveled as a couple Excellent museum, We hadn’t been to the Wing Luke in its new location and wow is it great. Usually I skip the formal tours but I highly recommend you take the tour (included in the price of admission) as it takes you through the old hotel sections you can’t see on your own and gives insight into the local community back at that time until today. They also have preserved a general store with all the contents so it feels like a window into that world.
The temporary exhibits while not large were well thought out and nicely presented.
A really excellent museum. , Traveled as a couple Back to Seattle, While this is a small museum, it has a lot to offer. Make sure you take the tour, it's very informative. I am a little biased as my father and his siblings grew up around the corner in Canton Alley and just being there makes me feel closer to my family. I have been numerous times and will keep going there. There's a lot of Asian history that people don't know about and this is a good one and if you talk to the docents, once in a while you might get a descendant of a family member who grew up in Chinatown. While this Chinatown is much smaller than ones in SF, L.A. and NYC it is mighty!! Please visit so that other small museums like this one can stay open and prosper. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d8489417-Reviews-Columbia_Center-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Columbia Center | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Architectural Buildings Observation Decks & Towers | Description: Suggested duration | Columbia Center ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Architectural Buildings Observation Decks & Towers ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: IN THE CITY BUT AWAY FROM THE CROWDS, We experienced Lake Union during a dinner cruise that departed from docks close to MOHAI. The lake affords a great Seattle Skyline view while heading north. Also, while transiting the lake, we were treated to a landing by Seattle Seaplanes and numerous yachts and fabulous houseboats.
It is also home to many kayakers and many restaurants front the lake. Sleepless in Seattle, My wife and I enjoyed Lake Union with all its boating action. Knowing it was there somewhere we tried to and successfully found the houseboat used in the 1993 Sleepless in Seattle movie starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. It is a private home and therefore not accessible, located along Westlake Avenue North next to Boatworld Marinas. Outdoor , The lake is in the middle of downtown Seattle. Lake Union is filled with many ways to enjoy Seattle’s unique maritime culture from kayaking or just hanging out. , Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143577-Reviews-Lake_Union-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Lake Union | categories: Bodies of Water | Description: This large, recreational lake is great for renting an electric boat, kayaking and admiring the Seattle skyline. The new South Lake Union Park is open and easily accessible from downtown by Streetcar. | Lake Union ; categories: Bodies of Water ; Description: This large, recreational lake is great for renting an electric boat, kayaking and admiring the Seattle skyline. The new South Lake Union Park is open and easily accessible from downtown by Streetcar. ; Reviews: IN THE CITY BUT AWAY FROM THE CROWDS, We experienced Lake Union during a dinner cruise that departed from docks close to MOHAI. The lake affords a great Seattle Skyline view while heading north. Also, while transiting the lake, we were treated to a landing by Seattle Seaplanes and numerous yachts and fabulous houseboats.
It is also home to many kayakers and many restaurants front the lake. Sleepless in Seattle, My wife and I enjoyed Lake Union with all its boating action. Knowing it was there somewhere we tried to and successfully found the houseboat used in the 1993 Sleepless in Seattle movie starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. It is a private home and therefore not accessible, located along Westlake Avenue North next to Boatworld Marinas. Outdoor , The lake is in the middle of downtown Seattle. Lake Union is filled with many ways to enjoy Seattle’s unique maritime culture from kayaking or just hanging out. , Traveled with family | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143587-Reviews-Lake_Washington-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Lake Washington | categories: Bodies of Water | Description: Being just a short drive away from the bustling city makes this lake an ideal getaway for the stressed-out Seattleite. | Lake Washington ; categories: Bodies of Water ; Description: Being just a short drive away from the bustling city makes this lake an ideal getaway for the stressed-out Seattleite. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Very nice!, The Link has a good route network that is convenient for getting around the town. I like it because I chose to stay in a hotel near the airport because I was going to arrive in the late evening and depart in the early morning, so I didn't want to have to travel far between my airport and the hotel. My hotel by the airport had a light rail station about a block away, and it was only 45 minutes to the station downtown near Pike Place. I also like that you can connect from the Light Rail to the Monorail at one of the stations- very helpful. Overall, I'd recommend trying it out, it's a good way to travel around the city and wayyyy cheaper than rental cars or rideshares. Underappreciated and incredibly convenient, If you find yourself flying into SEA-TAC and need to get into the city (or if you find yourself stuck in SEA-TAC with an extended layover) the Link Light Rail is the cheapest and most convenient way to get out of the airport and into the city. We use this every time we visit SEA and I find myself using it to pop into downtown on extended layovers. Generally clean, very safe, and very speedy way to get into the city for under $5. Inexpensive and convenient, I had two encounters with this light rail system. When I arrived at Seattle, I had to get to downtown. It was a fairly long walk from the international terminal to the LINK station, but once there it was very easy to get tickets and hop onto the trains. No traffic congestion and I was able to enjoy the views on the way. The station downtown was not the cleanest and an elevator was out of service, but overall I was heavy to be able to get from the airport to downtown for a few bucks. The second time I was again downtown bound from the southern suburbs. This time for some reason we had to disembark from the train and switch to another train before continuing on to the destination. A bit confusing, but it worked out in the end. Overall, a very inexpensive and generally pleasant means of transportation, Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d11775028-Reviews-The_Link_Light_Rail-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | The Link Light Rail | categories: Public Transportation Systems | The Link Light Rail ; categories: Public Transportation Systems ; ; Reviews: Very nice!, The Link has a good route network that is convenient for getting around the town. I like it because I chose to stay in a hotel near the airport because I was going to arrive in the late evening and depart in the early morning, so I didn't want to have to travel far between my airport and the hotel. My hotel by the airport had a light rail station about a block away, and it was only 45 minutes to the station downtown near Pike Place. I also like that you can connect from the Light Rail to the Monorail at one of the stations- very helpful. Overall, I'd recommend trying it out, it's a good way to travel around the city and wayyyy cheaper than rental cars or rideshares. Underappreciated and incredibly convenient, If you find yourself flying into SEA-TAC and need to get into the city (or if you find yourself stuck in SEA-TAC with an extended layover) the Link Light Rail is the cheapest and most convenient way to get out of the airport and into the city. We use this every time we visit SEA and I find myself using it to pop into downtown on extended layovers. Generally clean, very safe, and very speedy way to get into the city for under $5. Inexpensive and convenient, I had two encounters with this light rail system. When I arrived at Seattle, I had to get to downtown. It was a fairly long walk from the international terminal to the LINK station, but once there it was very easy to get tickets and hop onto the trains. No traffic congestion and I was able to enjoy the views on the way. The station downtown was not the cleanest and an elevator was out of service, but overall I was heavy to be able to get from the airport to downtown for a few bucks. The second time I was again downtown bound from the southern suburbs. This time for some reason we had to disembark from the train and switch to another train before continuing on to the destination. A bit confusing, but it worked out in the end. Overall, a very inexpensive and generally pleasant means of transportation, Traveled solo | [
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Seattle | Reviews: A fresh and local shopping experience., Wear your walking shoes , and enjoy a few hours wandering this beautiful outdoor shopping area. No worries about a few sprinkle, there are pots of bright yellow umbrellas available should that occur. This complex is filled with a great combination of local boutiques and some expected standards. A great selection of local restaurants and a few familiar restaurants for sustenance. I live where there are plenty of shopping center; this one had many stores that were new to me., Traveled with friends Difficult Parking But Always Nice to Visit, We’ve come to University Village a couple times now and every time we find it takes so long to find an open parking spot.
However when we do finally get out of the car University Village was a nicely laid out and pretty collection of shops (chains and little boutiques) and restaurants. Probably one of the nicest outdoor malls we’ve visited. It has always been quite a lively place to visit with lots of outdoor seating to hang or enjoy some ice cream or boba tea. A covered kiddie play area was entertaining for a number of families. Pets were welcome in addition to humans., Traveled with family Fantastic dog friendly, outdoor shopping area, Came here with my pups! Really great dog friendly outdoor shopping center! Really clean and pretty areas. There were dog friendly grassish areas that my oils were able to play on. The center had dog clean ul booths with bags and cans. Nice variety of shops and restaurants! It felt very fancy! Nice free shopping garage and elevator to get from the garage to the shops! Defiantly worth a trip especially if you want to take your dogs!, Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d674919-Reviews-University_Village-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | University Village | categories: Shopping Malls | Description: Located just 10 minutes from downtown, University Village is Seattle's only outdoor lifestyle shopping center, offering a unique mix of locally-owned boutiques, signature national retailers, and a distinct collection of restaurants and eateries. | University Village ; categories: Shopping Malls ; Description: Located just 10 minutes from downtown, University Village is Seattle's only outdoor lifestyle shopping center, offering a unique mix of locally-owned boutiques, signature national retailers, and a distinct collection of restaurants and eateries. ; Reviews: A fresh and local shopping experience., Wear your walking shoes , and enjoy a few hours wandering this beautiful outdoor shopping area. No worries about a few sprinkle, there are pots of bright yellow umbrellas available should that occur. This complex is filled with a great combination of local boutiques and some expected standards. A great selection of local restaurants and a few familiar restaurants for sustenance. I live where there are plenty of shopping center; this one had many stores that were new to me., Traveled with friends Difficult Parking But Always Nice to Visit, We’ve come to University Village a couple times now and every time we find it takes so long to find an open parking spot.
However when we do finally get out of the car University Village was a nicely laid out and pretty collection of shops (chains and little boutiques) and restaurants. Probably one of the nicest outdoor malls we’ve visited. It has always been quite a lively place to visit with lots of outdoor seating to hang or enjoy some ice cream or boba tea. A covered kiddie play area was entertaining for a number of families. Pets were welcome in addition to humans., Traveled with family Fantastic dog friendly, outdoor shopping area, Came here with my pups! Really great dog friendly outdoor shopping center! Really clean and pretty areas. There were dog friendly grassish areas that my oils were able to play on. The center had dog clean ul booths with bags and cans. Nice variety of shops and restaurants! It felt very fancy! Nice free shopping garage and elevator to get from the garage to the shops! Defiantly worth a trip especially if you want to take your dogs!, Traveled solo | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Enjoyed the Spheres!, Interesting viewing of Amazon’s “arboretum” all for its employees and open to the public two Saturdays a month with reservations. We were lucky that we were visiting Seattle on a Saturday open for public viewing. It’s free. It’s beautiful. It’s four/five floors filled with plants, trees, flowers, etc. from around the world in a variety of settings. It was an hour well-spent. By the way, parking is free in the nearby lot on Saturday!, Traveled as a couple Go be inspired!, We walked to the area and were interested in the studios below where 4 people were working on things that inspired them...art, sound, poetry, etc. Also we had reservations, but were unable to keep them. Would like to have kept them. Unique space and interesting area. Pretty amazing, We visited with an Amazon employee during Covid and it wasn't crowded. They have done a really amazing job of displaying plant life from Southeast Asia and South America. Masks required and it takes about an hour and half the see all four levels. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d13656628-Reviews-Amazon_Spheres-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Amazon Spheres | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Description: The Amazon Spheres are a trio of majestic glass domes built as part of the Amazon headquarters in Seattle. These spheres house over 40,000 plants from across the world, a 60-foot-tall vertical garden that has 200 different species of plants, a massive fish tank, plus meeting and workspaces.
The spheres are only open for public viewing on two days of the month; the free slots snap up fast so try to reserve your spot as soon as they become available (15 days before the date of viewing). Otherwise, you can try to spot the Seattle Spheres on a city tour of Seattle—they're hard to miss!
– Tripadvisor | Amazon Spheres ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; Description: The Amazon Spheres are a trio of majestic glass domes built as part of the Amazon headquarters in Seattle. These spheres house over 40,000 plants from across the world, a 60-foot-tall vertical garden that has 200 different species of plants, a massive fish tank, plus meeting and workspaces.
The spheres are only open for public viewing on two days of the month; the free slots snap up fast so try to reserve your spot as soon as they become available (15 days before the date of viewing). Otherwise, you can try to spot the Seattle Spheres on a city tour of Seattle—they're hard to miss!
– Tripadvisor ; Reviews: Enjoyed the Spheres!, Interesting viewing of Amazon’s “arboretum” all for its employees and open to the public two Saturdays a month with reservations. We were lucky that we were visiting Seattle on a Saturday open for public viewing. It’s free. It’s beautiful. It’s four/five floors filled with plants, trees, flowers, etc. from around the world in a variety of settings. It was an hour well-spent. By the way, parking is free in the nearby lot on Saturday!, Traveled as a couple Go be inspired!, We walked to the area and were interested in the studios below where 4 people were working on things that inspired them...art, sound, poetry, etc. Also we had reservations, but were unable to keep them. Would like to have kept them. Unique space and interesting area. Pretty amazing, We visited with an Amazon employee during Covid and it wasn't crowded. They have done a really amazing job of displaying plant life from Southeast Asia and South America. Masks required and it takes about an hour and half the see all four levels. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Go just to look at the building, show is optional, One of the most beautiful theater spaces I have ever been in. I have traveled the world spending many evenings enjoying theater in major metros, and this is by far the most beautifully decorated theater spaces I have seen. Most theater spaces include ornate painting and drapery that are beautiful. This space however had a style of painting and carving that I have not seen in most of the spaces I have been to. There looks to be no bad seats in the house and the show we saw (Sweeney Todd) was well produced and performed. Broadway quality shows in a Chinese style theatre, I've seen a few shows at the 5th Avenue Theatre and it's one of my favourite theatres. Most recently, I saw Mrs. Doubtfire at the end of it's run in December 2019. By that time, it was announced the show would transfer to Broadway in 2020. Mrs. Doubtfire was a hilarious show, ready for Broadway.
The design of the theatre is extraordinary with ornate Chinese style. Make sure to look up at the ceiling inside the theatre with stunning intricate design and a dragon. The sight-lines and sound are very good when watching shows. The orchestra is very deep so I would recommend sitting not too far back.
Absolutely the most beautiful theatre I've been to and love going back! World Class Theatre, Ms. Doubtfire was over the top amazing, and I hear may be moving on the Broadway Sondheim theatre...woohoo.
There were so many amazing singers and the lead male was so talented - couldn't decide who stole the show! Don't miss Sister Act starting there soon. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d2459989-Reviews-5th_Avenue_Theatre-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | 5th Avenue Theatre | categories: Theaters | 5th Avenue Theatre ; categories: Theaters ; ; Reviews: Go just to look at the building, show is optional, One of the most beautiful theater spaces I have ever been in. I have traveled the world spending many evenings enjoying theater in major metros, and this is by far the most beautifully decorated theater spaces I have seen. Most theater spaces include ornate painting and drapery that are beautiful. This space however had a style of painting and carving that I have not seen in most of the spaces I have been to. There looks to be no bad seats in the house and the show we saw (Sweeney Todd) was well produced and performed. Broadway quality shows in a Chinese style theatre, I've seen a few shows at the 5th Avenue Theatre and it's one of my favourite theatres. Most recently, I saw Mrs. Doubtfire at the end of it's run in December 2019. By that time, it was announced the show would transfer to Broadway in 2020. Mrs. Doubtfire was a hilarious show, ready for Broadway.
The design of the theatre is extraordinary with ornate Chinese style. Make sure to look up at the ceiling inside the theatre with stunning intricate design and a dragon. The sight-lines and sound are very good when watching shows. The orchestra is very deep so I would recommend sitting not too far back.
Absolutely the most beautiful theatre I've been to and love going back! World Class Theatre, Ms. Doubtfire was over the top amazing, and I hear may be moving on the Broadway Sondheim theatre...woohoo.
There were so many amazing singers and the lead male was so talented - couldn't decide who stole the show! Don't miss Sister Act starting there soon. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Fun time!, We had a great tour and tasting here! The staffing was laid back but informative and attentive. Great whiskeys (and vodka and Gin). There is a tasting with the tour but a more extensive but selective option afterwards. The after tasting has a charge but it is waved if you purchase a bottle of spirits. A great way to spend an hour or two downtown!, Traveled as a couple Go Try it!, If nothing else, Copperworks stands out. I've never had a more flavorfully unique flight of spirits at a tasting. Their vodka was astonishingly flavorful, which was a great start. They had two gins in the regular flight, which were both good, though I thought the one was too strong on the juniper, while the other, in contrast, was a delicious combination with vanilla and cinnamon. We were there for the whiskey, though, and the whiskey delivered! I won't spoil it, but you should absolutely try it!, Traveled as a couple Went to Copperworks to kick off of our date night!, The tour was so much fun. We learned so much and our guide really took the time to explain everything. The stills are gorgeous and you get to be up close and actually look inside. The tasting was fun and we got to try many different products. , Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d6509443-Reviews-Copperworks_Distilling-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Copperworks Distilling | categories: Distilleries | Description: The 2018 Distillery of the Year, Copperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle. We produce small-batch American Single Malt Whiskey, a series of gins, and vodka, all from malted barley. Visitors can sample Copperworks’ spirits and can tour the distillery. Copperworks was founded by co-owners/distillers Jason Parker and Micah Nutt—both experienced craft beer makers, who built Copperworks to explore the possibilities of malted barley by distilling high-quality craft beer (without hops) into fine spirits. Our spirits are distilled in traditional copper stills that were specifically created in Scotland for Copperworks and for the distillation of each individual spirit. We focus on creating distilled spirits that can stand impressively on their own or serve as a delicious base for new and classic cocktails. | Copperworks Distilling ; categories: Distilleries ; Description: The 2018 Distillery of the Year, Copperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle. We produce small-batch American Single Malt Whiskey, a series of gins, and vodka, all from malted barley. Visitors can sample Copperworks’ spirits and can tour the distillery. Copperworks was founded by co-owners/distillers Jason Parker and Micah Nutt—both experienced craft beer makers, who built Copperworks to explore the possibilities of malted barley by distilling high-quality craft beer (without hops) into fine spirits. Our spirits are distilled in traditional copper stills that were specifically created in Scotland for Copperworks and for the distillation of each individual spirit. We focus on creating distilled spirits that can stand impressively on their own or serve as a delicious base for new and classic cocktails. ; Reviews: Fun time!, We had a great tour and tasting here! The staffing was laid back but informative and attentive. Great whiskeys (and vodka and Gin). There is a tasting with the tour but a more extensive but selective option afterwards. The after tasting has a charge but it is waved if you purchase a bottle of spirits. A great way to spend an hour or two downtown!, Traveled as a couple Go Try it!, If nothing else, Copperworks stands out. I've never had a more flavorfully unique flight of spirits at a tasting. Their vodka was astonishingly flavorful, which was a great start. They had two gins in the regular flight, which were both good, though I thought the one was too strong on the juniper, while the other, in contrast, was a delicious combination with vanilla and cinnamon. We were there for the whiskey, though, and the whiskey delivered! I won't spoil it, but you should absolutely try it!, Traveled as a couple Went to Copperworks to kick off of our date night!, The tour was so much fun. We learned so much and our guide really took the time to explain everything. The stills are gorgeous and you get to be up close and actually look inside. The tasting was fun and we got to try many different products. , Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Who could imagine !, Well it does what it says on the tin, it’s not one but many walls cover in chewing gum. Chewing gum of all colours. It’s both disgusting and amazing in one.
Why and how it started, I don’t know, but it will leave you speechless.
Just don’t rest on the wall !, Traveled as a couple stop here for 5 minutes while you are at Pike Place Market, Interesting quirky alley to see....just don't touch anything. I saw this several years ago - I have heard the city periodically power washes off the old gum and then fans start to apply gum again. Weird but fascinating, This alleyway is proof that sometimes, tourist attractions arise out of the strangest habits. People have been sticking their chewed gum on these walls since the 1990s, and yet after years (and several inches of chewed gum), this place is a popular place to visit. In all honesty, this should be called Gum Alley, since gum covers both walls and extends most of the way down the alleyway, and even though they cleaned this place a few years ago, you can't really tell anymore. It's definitely a popular part of Seattle local culture and worth a visit - just try not to touch it much. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d2303028-Reviews-The_Gum_Wall-Seattle_Washington.html | 3.5 | The Gum Wall | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Description: Suggested duration | The Gum Wall ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Who could imagine !, Well it does what it says on the tin, it’s not one but many walls cover in chewing gum. Chewing gum of all colours. It’s both disgusting and amazing in one.
Why and how it started, I don’t know, but it will leave you speechless.
Just don’t rest on the wall !, Traveled as a couple stop here for 5 minutes while you are at Pike Place Market, Interesting quirky alley to see....just don't touch anything. I saw this several years ago - I have heard the city periodically power washes off the old gum and then fans start to apply gum again. Weird but fascinating, This alleyway is proof that sometimes, tourist attractions arise out of the strangest habits. People have been sticking their chewed gum on these walls since the 1990s, and yet after years (and several inches of chewed gum), this place is a popular place to visit. In all honesty, this should be called Gum Alley, since gum covers both walls and extends most of the way down the alleyway, and even though they cleaned this place a few years ago, you can't really tell anymore. It's definitely a popular part of Seattle local culture and worth a visit - just try not to touch it much. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d145013-Reviews-Seattle_Symphony-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Seattle Symphony | categories: Symphonies | Description: Take a break and take in some Bach or Berlioz here. | Seattle Symphony ; categories: Symphonies ; Description: Take a break and take in some Bach or Berlioz here. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Easy walk with good views, This was an easy thing to do on our first day in Seattle (July 4). The art varies from Calder's sculpture to some others that were less . .. um. .. famous. The views of the sound and the shore are also wonderful.
The Chihuly Garden and Glass was more my speed as far as art is concerned, but you can't beat the price of this location: FREE! Interesting, I visited for the first time in February. It was pouring down with rain and the building in the park with tables and chairs was a welcome respite. There was free wifi advertised inside, however it was incredibly slow and would not work. There wasn't much to see in the building sadly. There were a few sculptures in the park and the view was nice. Certainly in more pleasant weather, you can take a nice walk in this area, which is not actually too far from the waterfront. Nice break from the city, We came here on a very hot afternoon--it was such a lively park with sights all around. The sculptures are interesting and have very informative didactics. It seems like a great spot to meet a friend for a walk, go for a run or have a picnic., Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d1209922-Reviews-Olympic_Sculpture_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Olympic Sculpture Park | categories: Parks | Olympic Sculpture Park ; categories: Parks ; ; Reviews: Easy walk with good views, This was an easy thing to do on our first day in Seattle (July 4). The art varies from Calder's sculpture to some others that were less . .. um. .. famous. The views of the sound and the shore are also wonderful.
The Chihuly Garden and Glass was more my speed as far as art is concerned, but you can't beat the price of this location: FREE! Interesting, I visited for the first time in February. It was pouring down with rain and the building in the park with tables and chairs was a welcome respite. There was free wifi advertised inside, however it was incredibly slow and would not work. There wasn't much to see in the building sadly. There were a few sculptures in the park and the view was nice. Certainly in more pleasant weather, you can take a nice walk in this area, which is not actually too far from the waterfront. Nice break from the city, We came here on a very hot afternoon--it was such a lively park with sights all around. The sculptures are interesting and have very informative didactics. It seems like a great spot to meet a friend for a walk, go for a run or have a picnic., Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: An oasis of calm, This is a lovely place for a moment of quiet contemplation in a busy city. It's off the beaten tourist path, a little out of the way, but it's such a pretty place it's worth searching out. It was open early on a Saturday morning, a boon for us early risers. Go for a little respite from your hectic tourist running around. , Traveled as a couple Enjoy the peace you will feel when inside!, What could be any more beautiful than this Cathedral? Love the geometry and the peacefulness of this space. It has gone through many transformations and more recently new discoveries of art that were painted over. The mighty organs are a work of art; so are the many other pieces, such as the altar, the ceiling, the small chapels and outside the huge door and the engravings on the windows.
Please take your time to take it all in. There is also a wonderful bookstore in a different building on the campus. Seattle’s most beautiful cathedral , I enjoy visiting cathedrals on my foreign trips. I’m always amazed at their majestic beauty and historic architecture. They are wonderful places to rest your feet on a day of busy sightseeing. You are always welcome regardless of your faith. I’m not Catholic. However, I have the highest respect for the Church. I always try to leave an offering. And if there’s a gift shop, I always buy a souvenir. I have some of the most beautiful rosaries from some of the most famous cathedrals in the world. During the pandemic, since I’m unable to travel, I decided to visit my own city’s most beautiful cathedral - St. James Cathedral. It’s as old as the city itself. It is viewable from almost anywhere in the city from its perch high up on First Hill - day or night. If you’re Catholic and visiting Seattle, this would be a great place for you to visit. It is open weekdays for prayer until 4:00 P.M. So you don’t need to wait for Sunday to worship., Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d563132-Reviews-Saint_James_Cathedral-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Saint James Cathedral | categories: Religious Sites | Saint James Cathedral ; categories: Religious Sites ; ; Reviews: An oasis of calm, This is a lovely place for a moment of quiet contemplation in a busy city. It's off the beaten tourist path, a little out of the way, but it's such a pretty place it's worth searching out. It was open early on a Saturday morning, a boon for us early risers. Go for a little respite from your hectic tourist running around. , Traveled as a couple Enjoy the peace you will feel when inside!, What could be any more beautiful than this Cathedral? Love the geometry and the peacefulness of this space. It has gone through many transformations and more recently new discoveries of art that were painted over. The mighty organs are a work of art; so are the many other pieces, such as the altar, the ceiling, the small chapels and outside the huge door and the engravings on the windows.
Please take your time to take it all in. There is also a wonderful bookstore in a different building on the campus. Seattle’s most beautiful cathedral , I enjoy visiting cathedrals on my foreign trips. I’m always amazed at their majestic beauty and historic architecture. They are wonderful places to rest your feet on a day of busy sightseeing. You are always welcome regardless of your faith. I’m not Catholic. However, I have the highest respect for the Church. I always try to leave an offering. And if there’s a gift shop, I always buy a souvenir. I have some of the most beautiful rosaries from some of the most famous cathedrals in the world. During the pandemic, since I’m unable to travel, I decided to visit my own city’s most beautiful cathedral - St. James Cathedral. It’s as old as the city itself. It is viewable from almost anywhere in the city from its perch high up on First Hill - day or night. If you’re Catholic and visiting Seattle, this would be a great place for you to visit. It is open weekdays for prayer until 4:00 P.M. So you don’t need to wait for Sunday to worship., Traveled solo | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d10288070-Reviews-King_County_Water_Taxi-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | King County Water Taxi | categories: Ferries | Description: Suggested duration | King County Water Taxi ; categories: Ferries ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: The dream of Masao Kinoshita, This was a complete surprise. I was on my way to the train station and suddenly the wall opened onto this perfect pocket park. The water was all over the granite floor, making reflections, and as it's autumn, the acers were all in different colours. I was blown away. The waterfall as backdrop, the trees as foreground. Someone was sitting, reading. It felt magical. Oasis, I can't see why anyone doesn't love this little place. A sparkling green Oasis in the middle of a cement Kingdom. The smell of the fresh water in the air and the Pond lillies can't be matched anywhere else in the city, Traveled as a couple An oasis, but limited hours of access, This small, beautiful waterfall garden was built in 2017 by UPS for its 100th year of service. It's lush, shady, serene. Not surprisingly there was a small wedding about to take place while we visited; what a perfect spot.
Be aware that this park is closed, locked and inaccessible except during "business hours" -- 8 am to 5:45 pm (7 days a week). | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d561311-Reviews-Waterfall_Garden_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Waterfall Garden Park | categories: Parks | Waterfall Garden Park ; categories: Parks ; ; Reviews: The dream of Masao Kinoshita, This was a complete surprise. I was on my way to the train station and suddenly the wall opened onto this perfect pocket park. The water was all over the granite floor, making reflections, and as it's autumn, the acers were all in different colours. I was blown away. The waterfall as backdrop, the trees as foreground. Someone was sitting, reading. It felt magical. Oasis, I can't see why anyone doesn't love this little place. A sparkling green Oasis in the middle of a cement Kingdom. The smell of the fresh water in the air and the Pond lillies can't be matched anywhere else in the city, Traveled as a couple An oasis, but limited hours of access, This small, beautiful waterfall garden was built in 2017 by UPS for its 100th year of service. It's lush, shady, serene. Not surprisingly there was a small wedding about to take place while we visited; what a perfect spot.
Be aware that this park is closed, locked and inaccessible except during "business hours" -- 8 am to 5:45 pm (7 days a week). | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Wonderful displays, I was lucky to visit while they had a traveling display of paintings from scandinavian artists on display. Some gorgeous artwork. The permanent displays are well laid out and informative. Nice videos to view as well .Outside is the Viking ship Nordic Spirit built around 1800 and has some interesting details. Overall an enjoyable visit. Easy walk (10 minutes) from the Ballard Locks and parking is cheaper at the locks . Bring your whole family to this museum to learn how the Scandinavians have influenced Seattle., Excellent museum, beautiful architecture inside and outside; Many interesting details in drawers you can pull out, in addition to the videos and still photos with timelines and how the immigrants shaped Seattle to reflect their culture. Equally interesting for the whole family; activities for children are also offered. Visit their new labyrinth that was just unveiled a couple of weeks ago. The gift shop has lots of items to choose from, books, food, textiles and items you would like to display in your home.
Also the Freya restaurant is open with tantalizing food and drink items.
There is parking available for $ 2.00 per hour; if you park at the Locks (10 min. walk) parking is $0.50 per hour. Experiencing Nordic Culture in the PNW, The museum is spacious, with highly relevant exhibits covering both contemporary Nordic culture and, probably most crucially, the Nordic background of many Americans. It has recently been updated, so those visiting now have the benefit of the new facilities without having to deal with any construction/renovation. All COVID-19 safety protocols are in place and followed, with timed visits to space out the visitors. The shop is small but has some good merchandise. The only drawback for some visitors might be the location outside the downtown area, but there are buses that can take you there fairly quickly.
I think all of America's diverse cultures require their own museums, and the Nordics are no exception. I don't have that background myself, but having some affinity with the culture, this museum was an important stop for me that I could not find anywhere else, certainly not anywhere in the Northeast. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141515-Reviews-National_Nordic_Museum-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | National Nordic Museum | categories: Speciality Museums Art Museums History Museums | Description: The National Nordic Museum traces 12,000 years of Nordic history, showcases contemporary Nordic culture, and shares how Nordic values and innovation can shape the future in its acclaimed permanent exhibition "Nordic Journeys." The Museum's 2022 visiting exhibitions include "From Dawn to Dusk: Nordic Art from Sweden's Nationalmuseum," February 19 through July 17. This will be followed by "Across the West and Toward the North: Norwegian and American Landscape Photography," August 7 through November 27. In November, the Museum will present its annual Julefest, an outdoor Christmas market in the tradition of Nordic Christmas celebrations. | National Nordic Museum ; categories: Speciality Museums Art Museums History Museums ; Description: The National Nordic Museum traces 12,000 years of Nordic history, showcases contemporary Nordic culture, and shares how Nordic values and innovation can shape the future in its acclaimed permanent exhibition "Nordic Journeys." The Museum's 2022 visiting exhibitions include "From Dawn to Dusk: Nordic Art from Sweden's Nationalmuseum," February 19 through July 17. This will be followed by "Across the West and Toward the North: Norwegian and American Landscape Photography," August 7 through November 27. In November, the Museum will present its annual Julefest, an outdoor Christmas market in the tradition of Nordic Christmas celebrations. ; Reviews: Wonderful displays, I was lucky to visit while they had a traveling display of paintings from scandinavian artists on display. Some gorgeous artwork. The permanent displays are well laid out and informative. Nice videos to view as well .Outside is the Viking ship Nordic Spirit built around 1800 and has some interesting details. Overall an enjoyable visit. Easy walk (10 minutes) from the Ballard Locks and parking is cheaper at the locks . Bring your whole family to this museum to learn how the Scandinavians have influenced Seattle., Excellent museum, beautiful architecture inside and outside; Many interesting details in drawers you can pull out, in addition to the videos and still photos with timelines and how the immigrants shaped Seattle to reflect their culture. Equally interesting for the whole family; activities for children are also offered. Visit their new labyrinth that was just unveiled a couple of weeks ago. The gift shop has lots of items to choose from, books, food, textiles and items you would like to display in your home.
Also the Freya restaurant is open with tantalizing food and drink items.
There is parking available for $ 2.00 per hour; if you park at the Locks (10 min. walk) parking is $0.50 per hour. Experiencing Nordic Culture in the PNW, The museum is spacious, with highly relevant exhibits covering both contemporary Nordic culture and, probably most crucially, the Nordic background of many Americans. It has recently been updated, so those visiting now have the benefit of the new facilities without having to deal with any construction/renovation. All COVID-19 safety protocols are in place and followed, with timed visits to space out the visitors. The shop is small but has some good merchandise. The only drawback for some visitors might be the location outside the downtown area, but there are buses that can take you there fairly quickly.
I think all of America's diverse cultures require their own museums, and the Nordics are no exception. I don't have that background myself, but having some affinity with the culture, this museum was an important stop for me that I could not find anywhere else, certainly not anywhere in the Northeast. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143578-Reviews-Queen_Anne_Hill-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Queen Anne Hill | categories: Neighborhoods | Description: Residential neighborhood near Lake Union. | Queen Anne Hill ; categories: Neighborhoods ; Description: Residential neighborhood near Lake Union. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Good beers with an awesome view, Hubby and I stopped in on a busy Saturday afternoon. Not open seating, so you have to put your name in at the hostess station. At 2:30 pm on a Saturday, the wait for an indoor table for 4 was about 45 minutes. Outdoor patio was packed and there was very little shade.
Rather than wait, we got lucky when a couple of seats opened up at the bar. Enjoyed a couple of lovely refreshing beers then headed to our hotel. Did not try the food, but it looked good going by. A Gem near Pike Place Public Market, Arrived very early on red eye from Hawaii, took 2 power naps then ventured out to Pike place market. A very touristy area - but after reading reviews on Old Stove Brewing we navigated our way and found it on the lower level with nice views of the harbor and Ferris wheel. We LOVED the craft beer flight offerings and were thinking chowder would hit the spot on this damp evening. Food (including salmon dip appetizer) was scrumptious! Jack was our server and he was outstanding! When I accidentally spilled some beer on my jeans, he literally was there in a heartbeat with a towel and napkins to help… Very observant and responsive! Thanks!, Traveled as a couple Good Pizza, Good Beer, Had dinner one night on our visit to Seattle at Old Stove. With the Washington State liquor laws that prohibit kids from being in bars, we found it hard to find a brewery with a restaurant attached that allowed kids (many others had food trucks, which is great, but not if your kids won't eat the cuisine!). Old Stove had a good menu for our family and I wanted to try out some of the local beer.
We all ended up getting pizza, and it was quite good. The sandwiches and other stuff coming out of the kitchen looked good too, if that is more your style. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d10231334-Reviews-Old_Stove_Brewing-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Old Stove Brewing | categories: Breweries | Description: Suggested duration | Old Stove Brewing ; categories: Breweries ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Good beers with an awesome view, Hubby and I stopped in on a busy Saturday afternoon. Not open seating, so you have to put your name in at the hostess station. At 2:30 pm on a Saturday, the wait for an indoor table for 4 was about 45 minutes. Outdoor patio was packed and there was very little shade.
Rather than wait, we got lucky when a couple of seats opened up at the bar. Enjoyed a couple of lovely refreshing beers then headed to our hotel. Did not try the food, but it looked good going by. A Gem near Pike Place Public Market, Arrived very early on red eye from Hawaii, took 2 power naps then ventured out to Pike place market. A very touristy area - but after reading reviews on Old Stove Brewing we navigated our way and found it on the lower level with nice views of the harbor and Ferris wheel. We LOVED the craft beer flight offerings and were thinking chowder would hit the spot on this damp evening. Food (including salmon dip appetizer) was scrumptious! Jack was our server and he was outstanding! When I accidentally spilled some beer on my jeans, he literally was there in a heartbeat with a towel and napkins to help… Very observant and responsive! Thanks!, Traveled as a couple Good Pizza, Good Beer, Had dinner one night on our visit to Seattle at Old Stove. With the Washington State liquor laws that prohibit kids from being in bars, we found it hard to find a brewery with a restaurant attached that allowed kids (many others had food trucks, which is great, but not if your kids won't eat the cuisine!). Old Stove had a good menu for our family and I wanted to try out some of the local beer.
We all ended up getting pizza, and it was quite good. The sandwiches and other stuff coming out of the kitchen looked good too, if that is more your style. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143699-Reviews-Burke_Gilman_Trail-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Burke-Gilman Trail | categories: Hiking Trails | Description: A paved path offering scenic views for hikers and bikers alike. | Burke-Gilman Trail ; categories: Hiking Trails ; Description: A paved path offering scenic views for hikers and bikers alike. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d143563-Reviews-Fremont-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Fremont | categories: Neighborhoods | Description: The statue of Lenin on the corner should clue you in to the fact that everything about this neighborhood is alternative. Vegetarian cafes, eclectic shops, coffee houses, bookstores and street artists abound. | Fremont ; categories: Neighborhoods ; Description: The statue of Lenin on the corner should clue you in to the fact that everything about this neighborhood is alternative. Vegetarian cafes, eclectic shops, coffee houses, bookstores and street artists abound. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d10140251-Reviews-Artists_at_Play_Playground_at_Seattle_Center-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Artists at Play Playground at Seattle Center | categories: Playgrounds | Description: Suggested duration | Artists at Play Playground at Seattle Center ; categories: Playgrounds ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Love this mall!!, Even when we lived in Auburn, 20-30 mins drive away, we would come to this mall for meals, movies and shopping. Now that we live about 10 minutes away, this mall is definitely the one we frequent.
Prior to the pandemic, we would watch a movie every week at the AMC theatres in the mall. We like eating in the food court (pho restaurant, Chipotle, the teriyaki stall, sushi burrito stall, and picking up pretzels from Auntie Annes (there are 2 stalls in the mall!), Starbucks (also 2 in the mall), and candy from Lolli and Pops. There is also a Din Tai Fung in the mall and many other restaurants in and outside the mall.
In terms of stores, there are too many to list. Our favorites are Uniqlo, Amazon 4-star, Apple store, Abercrombie and Fitch, Daiso, Disney Store and Nordstrom.
Our favorite mall along with Bellevue Mall. Great Mall, Westfield Southcenter Mall is one of the few large malls of this size, still operating. This is a great mall, with every major department store like Macy’s, JCPenney’s and Sears. The mall has an enormous food court and three levels within the mall, which includes an AMC Theater. If you’re looking for anything, this mall will have it; also, this is a great place to visit on a rainy day in Washington., Traveled as a couple ~~ Shop & EAT to your Drop ~~, I was surprised girl friend #3 ask me last night can we go South center mall for some gift to bring back to U K , ( She never like shopping ,she hate MALL ! crowds ! ) mall is huge and clean , lot of parking , it is nothing compared to the crowds that used to shop here , but still lot of unique shops , as large chains also high end , lot food option . lovely food court . nice comfortable safe to window shopping . | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d2558679-Reviews-Westfield_Southcenter-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Westfield Southcenter | categories: Department Stores Shopping Malls | Description: SHOP Anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCPenney and Sears, visitors can also explore over 240 shops. Top brands include Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Aveda, bebe, Coach, Disney Store, J.Crew, H&M, Lego (Opening June 2015), lululemon athletica, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Michael Kors, Microsoft Specialty Store, Pandora, Sephora, Swarovski, The Container Store, White House Black Market, and many more. DINE Westfield Southcenter is a dining destination itself offering nationally recognized restaurants such as Bahama Breeze, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Cheesecake Factory, Rainforest Cafe and Olive Garden as well as regional favorites Blue C Sushi, Duke’s Chowder House, JOEY Southcenter and Moctezuma’s Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar. Those looking for a quick bite will enjoy dramatic views of Mt. Rainier from the centers’ dining terrace with more than a dozen fast-casual eateries including Chipotle, Panda Express, and Sarku Japan. PLAY Westfield Southcenter offers incredible entertainment for the whole family. Take in a movie at AMC Theatres 16-screen IMAX theatre or enjoy the bowling, karaoke, billiards, ping-pong and arcades at Round1 Entertainment’s 40,000 square foot venue (Opening July 2015). SPA After a full day of shopping and playing, you’ll want to relax and rejuvenate at Gene Juarez Salon & Spa, a Pacific Northwest icon for over 40 years. Gene Juarez’s award-winning salon and spa team provides an unparalleled level of service and skill. From cuts to colors and massage to skincare, Gene Juarez will enhance your beauty and well-being. SEE Westfield Southcenter is conveniently located minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport—15 minutes south of downtown Seattle and 20 minutes north of Tacoma—providing easy access to both cities’ world-class attractions. Attractions in the immediate area include The Museum of Flight, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Foster Golf Links, Interurban Trail, Starfire Sports Campus, Fort Dent Park, Saltwater State Park, and Redondo Beach. TRAVELER PRIVILEGES CARD Westfield Southcenter offers visitors a complimentary Traveler Privileges Card offering hundreds of dollars in shopping and dining savings from participating retailers and restaurants. Simply present your out of town drivers license, passport, hotel key or convention badge at Seattle Southside Visitor Center on Level 1 to receive the Traveler Privileges Card. DIRECTIONS Less than 5 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at the south junction of I-5 and I-405. Parking is free and can easily accommodate large tour buses. Guests are encouraged to enter at our southwest entry between AT&T and Sears, where Seattle Southside Visitor Center ambassadors can easily assist upon entry. VISITOR SERVICES Seattle Southside, the leading tourism and destination marketing organization in South King County, conveniently operates a satellite Visitor Center at Westfield Southcenter. Services and amenities include: - TOUR BOOKINGS - HOTEL SHUTTLE AND TAXI SERVICE - BITCOIN - CURRENCY EXCHANGE - COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI - VALET PARKING - ATMs - FAMILY LOUNGE | Westfield Southcenter ; categories: Department Stores Shopping Malls ; Description: SHOP Anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCPenney and Sears, visitors can also explore over 240 shops. Top brands include Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Aveda, bebe, Coach, Disney Store, J.Crew, H&M, Lego (Opening June 2015), lululemon athletica, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Michael Kors, Microsoft Specialty Store, Pandora, Sephora, Swarovski, The Container Store, White House Black Market, and many more. DINE Westfield Southcenter is a dining destination itself offering nationally recognized restaurants such as Bahama Breeze, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Cheesecake Factory, Rainforest Cafe and Olive Garden as well as regional favorites Blue C Sushi, Duke’s Chowder House, JOEY Southcenter and Moctezuma’s Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar. Those looking for a quick bite will enjoy dramatic views of Mt. Rainier from the centers’ dining terrace with more than a dozen fast-casual eateries including Chipotle, Panda Express, and Sarku Japan. PLAY Westfield Southcenter offers incredible entertainment for the whole family. Take in a movie at AMC Theatres 16-screen IMAX theatre or enjoy the bowling, karaoke, billiards, ping-pong and arcades at Round1 Entertainment’s 40,000 square foot venue (Opening July 2015). SPA After a full day of shopping and playing, you’ll want to relax and rejuvenate at Gene Juarez Salon & Spa, a Pacific Northwest icon for over 40 years. Gene Juarez’s award-winning salon and spa team provides an unparalleled level of service and skill. From cuts to colors and massage to skincare, Gene Juarez will enhance your beauty and well-being. SEE Westfield Southcenter is conveniently located minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport—15 minutes south of downtown Seattle and 20 minutes north of Tacoma—providing easy access to both cities’ world-class attractions. Attractions in the immediate area include The Museum of Flight, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Foster Golf Links, Interurban Trail, Starfire Sports Campus, Fort Dent Park, Saltwater State Park, and Redondo Beach. TRAVELER PRIVILEGES CARD Westfield Southcenter offers visitors a complimentary Traveler Privileges Card offering hundreds of dollars in shopping and dining savings from participating retailers and restaurants. Simply present your out of town drivers license, passport, hotel key or convention badge at Seattle Southside Visitor Center on Level 1 to receive the Traveler Privileges Card. DIRECTIONS Less than 5 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at the south junction of I-5 and I-405. Parking is free and can easily accommodate large tour buses. Guests are encouraged to enter at our southwest entry between AT&T and Sears, where Seattle Southside Visitor Center ambassadors can easily assist upon entry. VISITOR SERVICES Seattle Southside, the leading tourism and destination marketing organization in South King County, conveniently operates a satellite Visitor Center at Westfield Southcenter. Services and amenities include: - TOUR BOOKINGS - HOTEL SHUTTLE AND TAXI SERVICE - BITCOIN - CURRENCY EXCHANGE - COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI - VALET PARKING - ATMs - FAMILY LOUNGE ; Reviews: Love this mall!!, Even when we lived in Auburn, 20-30 mins drive away, we would come to this mall for meals, movies and shopping. Now that we live about 10 minutes away, this mall is definitely the one we frequent.
Prior to the pandemic, we would watch a movie every week at the AMC theatres in the mall. We like eating in the food court (pho restaurant, Chipotle, the teriyaki stall, sushi burrito stall, and picking up pretzels from Auntie Annes (there are 2 stalls in the mall!), Starbucks (also 2 in the mall), and candy from Lolli and Pops. There is also a Din Tai Fung in the mall and many other restaurants in and outside the mall.
In terms of stores, there are too many to list. Our favorites are Uniqlo, Amazon 4-star, Apple store, Abercrombie and Fitch, Daiso, Disney Store and Nordstrom.
Our favorite mall along with Bellevue Mall. Great Mall, Westfield Southcenter Mall is one of the few large malls of this size, still operating. This is a great mall, with every major department store like Macy’s, JCPenney’s and Sears. The mall has an enormous food court and three levels within the mall, which includes an AMC Theater. If you’re looking for anything, this mall will have it; also, this is a great place to visit on a rainy day in Washington., Traveled as a couple ~~ Shop & EAT to your Drop ~~, I was surprised girl friend #3 ask me last night can we go South center mall for some gift to bring back to U K , ( She never like shopping ,she hate MALL ! crowds ! ) mall is huge and clean , lot of parking , it is nothing compared to the crowds that used to shop here , but still lot of unique shops , as large chains also high end , lot food option . lovely food court . nice comfortable safe to window shopping . | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Interesting Water Fountain, This fountain is located in Seattle Center and was built for the World's Fair in 1962, same year as the Space Needle. It has intermittent sprays that shoot up at intervals. If you stop and watch it long enough you can notice the patterns programmed into the water displays. Sometimes it is lit up with different colored lights at night. It is designed as easy to walk into, so it's a popular place on hot days with people running in and out of the fountain. It's a nice place to sit and relax, but honestly, I would not make a special trip to Seattle Center just to see this fountain. If you're at the Center, check it out. Fun for the kids, I liked this more than I thought I would. You get different sprays at different times. The best when it shot out of the top about 50 feet in the air. That one was not very common. It has a cool view of the space needle as well. Take your shoes and socks off and run around and get wet. Worth a visit if in the area, not for a special trip though, Traveled with family Rather the view the Space Needle, we viewed this fountain for free., The free park was on grounds of world fair. The park was nicely landscaped. Kids can dart between the water sprays. (I am not sure the the skateboarders can practice their trade here). If you are in this area for a walk, it is a free site to see.
| https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d8560275-Reviews-International_Fountain-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | International Fountain | categories: Fountains | Description: Suggested duration | International Fountain ; categories: Fountains ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Interesting Water Fountain, This fountain is located in Seattle Center and was built for the World's Fair in 1962, same year as the Space Needle. It has intermittent sprays that shoot up at intervals. If you stop and watch it long enough you can notice the patterns programmed into the water displays. Sometimes it is lit up with different colored lights at night. It is designed as easy to walk into, so it's a popular place on hot days with people running in and out of the fountain. It's a nice place to sit and relax, but honestly, I would not make a special trip to Seattle Center just to see this fountain. If you're at the Center, check it out. Fun for the kids, I liked this more than I thought I would. You get different sprays at different times. The best when it shot out of the top about 50 feet in the air. That one was not very common. It has a cool view of the space needle as well. Take your shoes and socks off and run around and get wet. Worth a visit if in the area, not for a special trip though, Traveled with family Rather the view the Space Needle, we viewed this fountain for free., The free park was on grounds of world fair. The park was nicely landscaped. Kids can dart between the water sprays. (I am not sure the the skateboarders can practice their trade here). If you are in this area for a walk, it is a free site to see.
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Seattle | Reviews: Free art museum, This art museum is free to enter. It is accessible by public transport and there is also street parking and a bike rack nearby. They have a cost rack at the front door and you need to check bags at the front desk (for no additional cost). They have free tours of the gallery at 1pm, which we recommend going along to.
They exhibit items from the collection of the Frye family as well as other exhibits. We particularly enjoyed the exhibit on dancer Donald Byrd and the exhibition about photographer Diane Arbus entitled "Pierre Leguillon: Arbus Bonus"., Traveled as a couple Wonderfully curated and a pleasant surprise, We did not have very high expectations for a free, private museum but we were wrong. Museum was not very large but housed in a pretty building. There were several exhibitions, but what caught our eyes was the exhibition titled: THE THIRD, MEANING: ESTAR(SER) Installs the Frye Collection in which items from the museum's collection were put together in groups of three and the visitor asks to draw the relationship between the works. It was a very interesting way to engage the audience besides asking some deep questions regarding the relationship between artworks and their audience. Kudos to the guest curators for setting up such an interesting exhibition, and we ended up spending much more time on the exhibits then planned (and do not forget to pick up the information booklet). An absolutely fantastic experience Come See For Yourself!, I find it difficult to describe what Frye is like. It's an eclectic mixture of contemporary and traditional art, and is more than worth the visit (especially considering it's free). There's a good amount of street parking, so be sure to drop by and see for yourself!, Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141510-Reviews-Frye_Art_Museum-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Frye Art Museum | categories: Art Museums | Description: A free art museum with a historical Founding Collection, showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art of the region and beyond. | Frye Art Museum ; categories: Art Museums ; Description: A free art museum with a historical Founding Collection, showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art of the region and beyond. ; Reviews: Free art museum, This art museum is free to enter. It is accessible by public transport and there is also street parking and a bike rack nearby. They have a cost rack at the front door and you need to check bags at the front desk (for no additional cost). They have free tours of the gallery at 1pm, which we recommend going along to.
They exhibit items from the collection of the Frye family as well as other exhibits. We particularly enjoyed the exhibit on dancer Donald Byrd and the exhibition about photographer Diane Arbus entitled "Pierre Leguillon: Arbus Bonus"., Traveled as a couple Wonderfully curated and a pleasant surprise, We did not have very high expectations for a free, private museum but we were wrong. Museum was not very large but housed in a pretty building. There were several exhibitions, but what caught our eyes was the exhibition titled: THE THIRD, MEANING: ESTAR(SER) Installs the Frye Collection in which items from the museum's collection were put together in groups of three and the visitor asks to draw the relationship between the works. It was a very interesting way to engage the audience besides asking some deep questions regarding the relationship between artworks and their audience. Kudos to the guest curators for setting up such an interesting exhibition, and we ended up spending much more time on the exhibits then planned (and do not forget to pick up the information booklet). An absolutely fantastic experience Come See For Yourself!, I find it difficult to describe what Frye is like. It's an eclectic mixture of contemporary and traditional art, and is more than worth the visit (especially considering it's free). There's a good amount of street parking, so be sure to drop by and see for yourself!, Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d103590-Reviews-Seward_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Seward Park | categories: Parks | Description: Seattle's oldest park is still one of the most popular parks in the city. | Seward Park ; categories: Parks ; Description: Seattle's oldest park is still one of the most popular parks in the city. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d146079-Reviews-Capitol_Hill-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Capitol Hill | categories: Neighborhoods | Description: Beautiful Volunteer Park is at the center of this wonderfully multi-faceted neighborhood, where Seattle's gay community and student population co-exist with older residents, historical mansions, up-scale restaurants and shops. | Capitol Hill ; categories: Neighborhoods ; Description: Beautiful Volunteer Park is at the center of this wonderfully multi-faceted neighborhood, where Seattle's gay community and student population co-exist with older residents, historical mansions, up-scale restaurants and shops. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Small collection of Asian Art, Seattle Asian Museum is a small collection of Asian Art. Mainly , Korean and Japanese. There is a contemporary Chinese art show as well. Located in the old Seattle Art Museum in Volunteer Park. Parking can be challenging at busy times., Traveled as a couple Lovely afternoon of art on a rainy day, A very nice collection that spans generations and many Asian countries’ art. It also has a variety of media —- ceramics, sculptures, painting, textiles, jewelry. Very enjoyable smaller museum nestled in a beautiful park setting., Traveled as a couple Worth the Wait, As soon as I knew my post-Covid return to Seattle coincided with the re-opening of this muse, I snagged a viewing time. I'd been waiting to view the wonders within for some time. And as my visit happened to coincide with the hottest weekend on record, the cool, jade-like tones of the interior were a welcome respite on a hot Saturday morning.
There are items from all across south and east Asia. Statues of deities are displayed in one hall. Familiar ones, like Kwan Yin, Buddha, Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, but others too: Luohan the dragon tamer, Indra the bringer of storms, and a pair of small deities from the Philippines that stood guard over the rice paddies, thus ensuring a good harvest.
Over in another gallery, fashion items were on view. There's a splendid Tibetan perak headpiece, made of heavy wool and adorned with gorgeous raw turquoise, and a Japanese 19th century fireman's coat, with a design of rabbits making mochi on its back...and many more garments, all carefully preserved.
The interesting thing about observing the many kinds of pottery and metalwork on display is how the journeys along the Silk Road brought cultures together. One item that piqued my curiosity was a Chinese made metal bowl punctuated with a tiny Griffin head, which is a creature usually found in Western European mythology.
There are large screen prints and tiny snuff boxes, carved ink cakes and decorated fans, and a multitude of other treasures to ponder over. I certainly did.
A display of contemporary Asian artists, "Be/Longing," is currently on exhibit. It's quite thought provoking.
All in all, a splendid place full of wonder and definitely worth the wait!, Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d142682-Reviews-Seattle_Asian_Art_Museum-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Seattle Asian Art Museum | categories: Art Museums | Description: Today’s Seattle Asian Art Museum is inspired. Reopened in Feb. 2020 after three years of closure for renovation and expansion, the Seattle Asian Art Museum breaks boundaries to offer a thematic, rather than geographic or chronological, exploration of art from the world’s largest continent. The restoration of the historic Art Deco building, improvements to critical systems, expanded gallery and education spaces, and a new park lobby that connects the museum to the surrounding Volunteer Park are just some of the ways the Seattle Asian Art Museum has been transformed and preserved as a cultural and community resource for future generations. Seattle Asian Art Museum is one of three SAM locations to explore including the Seattle Art Museum downtown and the Olympic Sculpture Park. | Seattle Asian Art Museum ; categories: Art Museums ; Description: Today’s Seattle Asian Art Museum is inspired. Reopened in Feb. 2020 after three years of closure for renovation and expansion, the Seattle Asian Art Museum breaks boundaries to offer a thematic, rather than geographic or chronological, exploration of art from the world’s largest continent. The restoration of the historic Art Deco building, improvements to critical systems, expanded gallery and education spaces, and a new park lobby that connects the museum to the surrounding Volunteer Park are just some of the ways the Seattle Asian Art Museum has been transformed and preserved as a cultural and community resource for future generations. Seattle Asian Art Museum is one of three SAM locations to explore including the Seattle Art Museum downtown and the Olympic Sculpture Park. ; Reviews: Small collection of Asian Art, Seattle Asian Museum is a small collection of Asian Art. Mainly , Korean and Japanese. There is a contemporary Chinese art show as well. Located in the old Seattle Art Museum in Volunteer Park. Parking can be challenging at busy times., Traveled as a couple Lovely afternoon of art on a rainy day, A very nice collection that spans generations and many Asian countries’ art. It also has a variety of media —- ceramics, sculptures, painting, textiles, jewelry. Very enjoyable smaller museum nestled in a beautiful park setting., Traveled as a couple Worth the Wait, As soon as I knew my post-Covid return to Seattle coincided with the re-opening of this muse, I snagged a viewing time. I'd been waiting to view the wonders within for some time. And as my visit happened to coincide with the hottest weekend on record, the cool, jade-like tones of the interior were a welcome respite on a hot Saturday morning.
There are items from all across south and east Asia. Statues of deities are displayed in one hall. Familiar ones, like Kwan Yin, Buddha, Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, but others too: Luohan the dragon tamer, Indra the bringer of storms, and a pair of small deities from the Philippines that stood guard over the rice paddies, thus ensuring a good harvest.
Over in another gallery, fashion items were on view. There's a splendid Tibetan perak headpiece, made of heavy wool and adorned with gorgeous raw turquoise, and a Japanese 19th century fireman's coat, with a design of rabbits making mochi on its back...and many more garments, all carefully preserved.
The interesting thing about observing the many kinds of pottery and metalwork on display is how the journeys along the Silk Road brought cultures together. One item that piqued my curiosity was a Chinese made metal bowl punctuated with a tiny Griffin head, which is a creature usually found in Western European mythology.
There are large screen prints and tiny snuff boxes, carved ink cakes and decorated fans, and a multitude of other treasures to ponder over. I certainly did.
A display of contemporary Asian artists, "Be/Longing," is currently on exhibit. It's quite thought provoking.
All in all, a splendid place full of wonder and definitely worth the wait!, Traveled solo | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Try the Off the Rez Cafe, While this museum is primarily kid-focused, there are many interesting things to see and read for adults as well. The new location on the University of Washington campus was designed to maximize opportunities for interactive learning. We enjoyed getting to watch the experts at work and being able to ask questions. I particularly enjoyed that, as well as the exhibits related to indigenous communities, and I liked being able to see the area where objects are stored when not on display. That is usually not visible in most museums.
There is a convenient parking and the museum is also accessible via bus.
While you are there, I recommend eating at the onsite Off the Rez Cafe. It's a rather rare opportunity to eat Native American food, and it's delicious. You can also get take out from there.
The Burke also has a nice museum store that is worth a visit. Fascinatingly educational, What I know about anthropology or even science in general you could put in a thimble, but I was totally fascinated by the three floors of displays as well as the people working on them. This museum warrants a few hours for laymen like me to view and try to absorb the wealth of knowledge on display. There is a small gift shop and a snack bar that serves fry bread and Indian tacos as good as any you'll find. Excellent choice for kids, The totally redone Burke Museum is a really great place to take children of all ages (and adults). It’s fairly large, with many interactive exhibits and displays. I highly recommend you plan a visit., Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141502-Reviews-Burke_Museum_of_Natural_History_and_Culture-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture | categories: Speciality Museums | Description: With working labs you can see into, one-of-a-kind objects all around you, and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, at the Burke, you see—and feel—a world alive. The Burke Museum is located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle with a focus on dinosaurs, fossils, Northwest Native art, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe. | Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture ; categories: Speciality Museums ; Description: With working labs you can see into, one-of-a-kind objects all around you, and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, at the Burke, you see—and feel—a world alive. The Burke Museum is located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle with a focus on dinosaurs, fossils, Northwest Native art, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe. ; Reviews: Try the Off the Rez Cafe, While this museum is primarily kid-focused, there are many interesting things to see and read for adults as well. The new location on the University of Washington campus was designed to maximize opportunities for interactive learning. We enjoyed getting to watch the experts at work and being able to ask questions. I particularly enjoyed that, as well as the exhibits related to indigenous communities, and I liked being able to see the area where objects are stored when not on display. That is usually not visible in most museums.
There is a convenient parking and the museum is also accessible via bus.
While you are there, I recommend eating at the onsite Off the Rez Cafe. It's a rather rare opportunity to eat Native American food, and it's delicious. You can also get take out from there.
The Burke also has a nice museum store that is worth a visit. Fascinatingly educational, What I know about anthropology or even science in general you could put in a thimble, but I was totally fascinated by the three floors of displays as well as the people working on them. This museum warrants a few hours for laymen like me to view and try to absorb the wealth of knowledge on display. There is a small gift shop and a snack bar that serves fry bread and Indian tacos as good as any you'll find. Excellent choice for kids, The totally redone Burke Museum is a really great place to take children of all ages (and adults). It’s fairly large, with many interactive exhibits and displays. I highly recommend you plan a visit., Traveled solo | [
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Seattle | Reviews: ECCC Convention, ECCC! It's a great big venue to attend conventions in the Downtown city of Seattle. Close Walking distance to hotels and restaurants.
The parking was $40 per day, and I was going four 4 days, so that adds up. Inside the convention there was not many food choices as its grab n go.
With the amount of people attending, over 32k, they should have had food trucks outside lined up. Subway outside had over a mile line. There are no real quick food places other than sit down restaurants to eat at which the lines were crazy long. Pacific Place Mall down on Pine Street, level 4 had four places to eat. Nothing was open past 8pm on a weekday. Spacious, indoor gardens, great art, I approached the Seattle/Washington Convention Center for a 6.30am appointment and was impressed with the scene while it was still dark. In fact the artistic lighted arches over the street was a preview of all the artwork inside ... paintings, sculpture and more. The overall use of space and height and the bright cleanliness provides a welcoming environment for meetings. Will be happy to spend the week in this environment. , Traveled solo Great place for a meeting, Recently attended a professional conference here. It was a great experience. The staff in particular was helpful and friendly. I've been to many conferences at different hotels and conference centers and this one was smooth and pleasant from a participant's perspective. The rooms were well equipped. We have AV people circulating to make sure stuff was working. That was great. I've been places where there was nobody around, so we just struggled through our tech problems. The food was excellent. The place was clean and the outside patio upstairs was a real plus. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d563104-Reviews-Washington_State_Convention_Center-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Washington State Convention Center | categories: Convention Centers | Washington State Convention Center ; categories: Convention Centers ; ; Reviews: ECCC Convention, ECCC! It's a great big venue to attend conventions in the Downtown city of Seattle. Close Walking distance to hotels and restaurants.
The parking was $40 per day, and I was going four 4 days, so that adds up. Inside the convention there was not many food choices as its grab n go.
With the amount of people attending, over 32k, they should have had food trucks outside lined up. Subway outside had over a mile line. There are no real quick food places other than sit down restaurants to eat at which the lines were crazy long. Pacific Place Mall down on Pine Street, level 4 had four places to eat. Nothing was open past 8pm on a weekday. Spacious, indoor gardens, great art, I approached the Seattle/Washington Convention Center for a 6.30am appointment and was impressed with the scene while it was still dark. In fact the artistic lighted arches over the street was a preview of all the artwork inside ... paintings, sculpture and more. The overall use of space and height and the bright cleanliness provides a welcoming environment for meetings. Will be happy to spend the week in this environment. , Traveled solo Great place for a meeting, Recently attended a professional conference here. It was a great experience. The staff in particular was helpful and friendly. I've been to many conferences at different hotels and conference centers and this one was smooth and pleasant from a participant's perspective. The rooms were well equipped. We have AV people circulating to make sure stuff was working. That was great. I've been places where there was nobody around, so we just struggled through our tech problems. The food was excellent. The place was clean and the outside patio upstairs was a real plus. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d145012-Reviews-Seattle_Repertory_Theatre-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Seattle Repertory Theatre | categories: Theaters | Description: Seattle Repertory Theatre creates productions and programs that surprise, entertain, challenge and uplift our community through a shared act of imagination. | Seattle Repertory Theatre ; categories: Theaters ; Description: Seattle Repertory Theatre creates productions and programs that surprise, entertain, challenge and uplift our community through a shared act of imagination. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d103257-Reviews-Elliott_Bay_Waterfront-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Elliott Bay Waterfront | categories: Bodies of Water Historic Walking Areas | Description: A wide walkway lined with old buildings and shops. | Elliott Bay Waterfront ; categories: Bodies of Water Historic Walking Areas ; Description: A wide walkway lined with old buildings and shops. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Great Theatre, This is a great theatre to see a play. The building is historic and staff are very helpful. I saw Ain’t Too Proud, the story of The Temptations (the famous Motown band). It was one of the best shows I have seen, the audience sang and danced during parts of the play, due to the show beings so electrifying. I highly recommend this theatre and play., Traveled as a couple Theatre etiquette, My husband and I are season ticket holders, traveling in from Jefferson County to Seattle so we make dinner reservations and plan for a nice evening. We attended occasionally when we lived in a Seattle suburb for 25 years. We love the Paramount and have enjoyed 2 of the 4 productions this season. What we do not love is what has changed: theatre etiquette. Other patrons going in and out without waiting for the intermission, patrons walking back into their seats minutes prior to intermission, dozens of people coming in late, patrons attending while apparently sick and coughing the entire time, and patrons chatting with each other throughout the production! What has happened? I wish all patrons would remember we’ve all paid a great deal for these tickets., Traveled as a couple Beautiful Venue with Questionable Sound, This is a beautiful venue well worth a visit.
I've seen Diane Krall from the Balcony and Daryl Hall/Todd Rundgren from the 4th row. Its awesome being that close to the performers, but the acoustics and speaker placement favor sitting farther back. Something to keep in mind if considering a show here. Benaroya is much better acoustically. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d4546154-Reviews-Seattle_Theater_Group_Paramount-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Seattle Theater Group- Paramount | categories: Theaters | Seattle Theater Group- Paramount ; categories: Theaters ; ; Reviews: Great Theatre, This is a great theatre to see a play. The building is historic and staff are very helpful. I saw Ain’t Too Proud, the story of The Temptations (the famous Motown band). It was one of the best shows I have seen, the audience sang and danced during parts of the play, due to the show beings so electrifying. I highly recommend this theatre and play., Traveled as a couple Theatre etiquette, My husband and I are season ticket holders, traveling in from Jefferson County to Seattle so we make dinner reservations and plan for a nice evening. We attended occasionally when we lived in a Seattle suburb for 25 years. We love the Paramount and have enjoyed 2 of the 4 productions this season. What we do not love is what has changed: theatre etiquette. Other patrons going in and out without waiting for the intermission, patrons walking back into their seats minutes prior to intermission, dozens of people coming in late, patrons attending while apparently sick and coughing the entire time, and patrons chatting with each other throughout the production! What has happened? I wish all patrons would remember we’ve all paid a great deal for these tickets., Traveled as a couple Beautiful Venue with Questionable Sound, This is a beautiful venue well worth a visit.
I've seen Diane Krall from the Balcony and Daryl Hall/Todd Rundgren from the 4th row. Its awesome being that close to the performers, but the acoustics and speaker placement favor sitting farther back. Something to keep in mind if considering a show here. Benaroya is much better acoustically. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Spectacular shopping and awesome restaurant, Nordstrom never disappoints in clothing selections and services. But did you know they excel equally well in the restaurants? From the creative coffee bar to the thoughtful lunch and dinner menu at the full service restaurants it's worth planning for a visit. I also couldn't resist having a cocktail while shopping. The servers are knowledgeable and the food is delicious., Traveled on business Excellent, Maxwell did an amazing job, helping me find just the right suit jacket. He was constantly finding options that went with it including three new shirts and two new pants. Both of the tailors I dealt with were excellent -one who came back after having retired and another one who is a clothing designer. The whole shopping experience was magical. We don’t get experiences like these in other Nordstrom‘s as consistently as you do in the flagship. I encourage you to open your wallet and find out what service really means., Traveled solo Stash your luggage here and visit the city!, Thanks to the Seattle Forum found within Tripadvisor, I was able to store my luggage for free at Nordstroms Downtown for FREE. We went to the Concierge dept and gave them 4 large suitcases to store. They will give you a baggage receipt that you bring back to get your bags. They were so kind and checked our bags with a smile on their face :) . We came back 4.5 hours later and was able to pickup our bags with no problems. We tipped the person helping us $10 (for four large suitcases). I love this service Nordstrom provides!, Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d103658-Reviews-Nordstrom-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Nordstrom | categories: Department Stores | Description: Department stores rarely inspire popular frenzy, but for Seattleites, Nordstrom is hardly an average department store. On opening day, crowds waiting to get in literally cheered and pumped their fists. | Nordstrom ; categories: Department Stores ; Description: Department stores rarely inspire popular frenzy, but for Seattleites, Nordstrom is hardly an average department store. On opening day, crowds waiting to get in literally cheered and pumped their fists. ; Reviews: Spectacular shopping and awesome restaurant, Nordstrom never disappoints in clothing selections and services. But did you know they excel equally well in the restaurants? From the creative coffee bar to the thoughtful lunch and dinner menu at the full service restaurants it's worth planning for a visit. I also couldn't resist having a cocktail while shopping. The servers are knowledgeable and the food is delicious., Traveled on business Excellent, Maxwell did an amazing job, helping me find just the right suit jacket. He was constantly finding options that went with it including three new shirts and two new pants. Both of the tailors I dealt with were excellent -one who came back after having retired and another one who is a clothing designer. The whole shopping experience was magical. We don’t get experiences like these in other Nordstrom‘s as consistently as you do in the flagship. I encourage you to open your wallet and find out what service really means., Traveled solo Stash your luggage here and visit the city!, Thanks to the Seattle Forum found within Tripadvisor, I was able to store my luggage for free at Nordstroms Downtown for FREE. We went to the Concierge dept and gave them 4 large suitcases to store. They will give you a baggage receipt that you bring back to get your bags. They were so kind and checked our bags with a smile on their face :) . We came back 4.5 hours later and was able to pickup our bags with no problems. We tipped the person helping us $10 (for four large suitcases). I love this service Nordstrom provides!, Traveled with family | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Impressive Building with Helpful Amtrak Staff, Arrived at this station following 46-hour trip on 'Empire Builder' from Milwaukee. A clean, well kept, vintage facility with helpful workers. Taxi's available and numerous just outside exit doors. We also came here to board an Amtrak train southbound to Sacramento. As we were early, we waited on the big benches inside the station. Conductors helped us validate tickets and directed us to appropriate trains. Easy Amtrak Terminal Accessed via S King St, Rode Amtrak using only the lower level of the station accessable via S King St. Didn't see any Red Caps but distance from train to taxi stand is short. It does not have an Amtrak lounge. Noticed Amtrak ticketing on the lower level. A very utilitarian station .
Few available cabs at stand. May want to plan on calling for one., Traveled as a couple An unimpressive train station, The building and bathrooms were pretty clean, I liked that, but the homeless and filth oytside from the homeless people was not so appealing. The guy inside (between wearing a mask and HEAVY accent) was very hard to understand.
Whyyyyyy do they have the worst english speaking person there making announcements ???, Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d4217395-Reviews-King_Street_Station-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | King Street Station | categories: Historic Sites Architectural Buildings | King Street Station ; categories: Historic Sites Architectural Buildings ; ; Reviews: Impressive Building with Helpful Amtrak Staff, Arrived at this station following 46-hour trip on 'Empire Builder' from Milwaukee. A clean, well kept, vintage facility with helpful workers. Taxi's available and numerous just outside exit doors. We also came here to board an Amtrak train southbound to Sacramento. As we were early, we waited on the big benches inside the station. Conductors helped us validate tickets and directed us to appropriate trains. Easy Amtrak Terminal Accessed via S King St, Rode Amtrak using only the lower level of the station accessable via S King St. Didn't see any Red Caps but distance from train to taxi stand is short. It does not have an Amtrak lounge. Noticed Amtrak ticketing on the lower level. A very utilitarian station .
Few available cabs at stand. May want to plan on calling for one., Traveled as a couple An unimpressive train station, The building and bathrooms were pretty clean, I liked that, but the homeless and filth oytside from the homeless people was not so appealing. The guy inside (between wearing a mask and HEAVY accent) was very hard to understand.
Whyyyyyy do they have the worst english speaking person there making announcements ???, Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Amazing Venue, Lumen Field is an outstanding place to see an event. I saw The Weekend concert at this venue, 7 days prior I saw the concert in Denver at Empowered Field, so I have a good comparison. Lumen Field was much more organized for the event and I would highly recommend seeing any event at this venue. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, also departing Lumen Field after the event was well organized. It took approximately an hour to depart Empowered Field the week prior, post the concert. Lumen Field took approximately 10 minutes. I highly recommend this venue if you are visiting Seattle., Traveled as a couple A pleasant experience - even for fans of the visiting team, The local fans are well behaved and pleasant. The stadium itself is comfortable. Most of the seats in the upper bowl are under a roof, which is nice given the local weather. The food options are a little better than the average stadium. There is a train station next to the stadium and many hotels are within walking distance., Traveled as a couple Broncos fan but I enjoyed the atmosphere , Well I'm a broncos fan tbh and don't like seattle at all but I will say that I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I went on mnf and we lost by 1 but it's a Top 5 place to see a game. Seattle fans are rowdy and a ruthless bunch. But I love a good football atmosphere so I'd consider this a good place to watch a game with a fun loud crowd. 1 of the louder places 've been too. I'd go back. , Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d4602163-Reviews-Lumen_Field-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Lumen Field | categories: Arenas & Stadiums | Lumen Field ; categories: Arenas & Stadiums ; ; Reviews: Amazing Venue, Lumen Field is an outstanding place to see an event. I saw The Weekend concert at this venue, 7 days prior I saw the concert in Denver at Empowered Field, so I have a good comparison. Lumen Field was much more organized for the event and I would highly recommend seeing any event at this venue. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, also departing Lumen Field after the event was well organized. It took approximately an hour to depart Empowered Field the week prior, post the concert. Lumen Field took approximately 10 minutes. I highly recommend this venue if you are visiting Seattle., Traveled as a couple A pleasant experience - even for fans of the visiting team, The local fans are well behaved and pleasant. The stadium itself is comfortable. Most of the seats in the upper bowl are under a roof, which is nice given the local weather. The food options are a little better than the average stadium. There is a train station next to the stadium and many hotels are within walking distance., Traveled as a couple Broncos fan but I enjoyed the atmosphere , Well I'm a broncos fan tbh and don't like seattle at all but I will say that I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I went on mnf and we lost by 1 but it's a Top 5 place to see a game. Seattle fans are rowdy and a ruthless bunch. But I love a good football atmosphere so I'd consider this a good place to watch a game with a fun loud crowd. 1 of the louder places 've been too. I'd go back. , Traveled with family | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d6731542-Reviews-The_Unity_Museum-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | The Unity Museum | categories: Speciality Museums | Description: The Unity Museum offers rotating exhibits, presentations and public discourse on local and global topics of relevance and historical significance to the advancement of civilization. The Unity Museum’s services are free to the public and visitors of all ages are welcome for tours and discourse. The Unity Museum also has outreach exhibits and presentations upon request in public venues such as libraries, civic centers, and schools. Themes addressed include issues related to historical movements toward social justice and the promotion of unity and peace, the historical path towards universal education, equality of gender and race, elimination of extremes of income inequity, the harmony of religious history, the need for balance between science and spiritual forces, and the promotion of the oneness of humanity. | The Unity Museum ; categories: Speciality Museums ; Description: The Unity Museum offers rotating exhibits, presentations and public discourse on local and global topics of relevance and historical significance to the advancement of civilization. The Unity Museum’s services are free to the public and visitors of all ages are welcome for tours and discourse. The Unity Museum also has outreach exhibits and presentations upon request in public venues such as libraries, civic centers, and schools. Themes addressed include issues related to historical movements toward social justice and the promotion of unity and peace, the historical path towards universal education, equality of gender and race, elimination of extremes of income inequity, the harmony of religious history, the need for balance between science and spiritual forces, and the promotion of the oneness of humanity. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141501-Reviews-Seattle_Children_s_Museum-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Seattle Children's Museum | categories: Children's Museums | Description: The Seattle Children's Museum inspires curiosity and creativity in children between birth to 8 years old with 18,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits that explore science, arts, and cultural education. The museum's collection of permanent exhibits boosts brainpower with feats of engineering, miniature global villages, an art studio, and a section specifically for children three and under. The museum heightens the joy of discovery with such activities as summer camps, birthday parties, and private events. | Seattle Children's Museum ; categories: Children's Museums ; Description: The Seattle Children's Museum inspires curiosity and creativity in children between birth to 8 years old with 18,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits that explore science, arts, and cultural education. The museum's collection of permanent exhibits boosts brainpower with feats of engineering, miniature global villages, an art studio, and a section specifically for children three and under. The museum heightens the joy of discovery with such activities as summer camps, birthday parties, and private events. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Cinderella , We loved it. My 11 year old daughter and her best friend got tickets for Christmas. We had a fabulous mother daughter weekend in Seattle, with Cinderella being the main event. We went to a Saturday evening performance. Everyone was dressed up and well behaved (I have just read through the nutcracker reviews and it sounds like chaos)
We went to the pre-show lecture. We had great seats in the dress circle. All dancers were fabulous. I especially enjoyed the large dance scenes with the full corps dancing. Costumes were amazing.
I hope we are lucky enough to get to see another one of their shows someday.
We took Uber too and from, it was easy on the way to, a little chaotic at pick up with many many ubers all coming at the same. We called our driver and crossed the street to make it a little easier. , Traveled with family Nutcracker , Took my family for its our first show of the nutcracker, it’s a new set and boy did they wow the crowd. Everything was top notch and we grinned ear to ear! The costumes the stage work all was great! Can’t wait to do it again!!
My pictures are of the pit orchestra., Traveled with family Nutcracker Ballet, It's a magical place. The holiday seems to bring out the best in folks, and it's simply a wonderful experience. Be sure to take advantage of the cupcake station experience during intermission., Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d2641427-Reviews-Pacific_Northwest_Ballet-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Pacific Northwest Ballet | categories: Ballets | Pacific Northwest Ballet ; categories: Ballets ; ; Reviews: Cinderella , We loved it. My 11 year old daughter and her best friend got tickets for Christmas. We had a fabulous mother daughter weekend in Seattle, with Cinderella being the main event. We went to a Saturday evening performance. Everyone was dressed up and well behaved (I have just read through the nutcracker reviews and it sounds like chaos)
We went to the pre-show lecture. We had great seats in the dress circle. All dancers were fabulous. I especially enjoyed the large dance scenes with the full corps dancing. Costumes were amazing.
I hope we are lucky enough to get to see another one of their shows someday.
We took Uber too and from, it was easy on the way to, a little chaotic at pick up with many many ubers all coming at the same. We called our driver and crossed the street to make it a little easier. , Traveled with family Nutcracker , Took my family for its our first show of the nutcracker, it’s a new set and boy did they wow the crowd. Everything was top notch and we grinned ear to ear! The costumes the stage work all was great! Can’t wait to do it again!!
My pictures are of the pit orchestra., Traveled with family Nutcracker Ballet, It's a magical place. The holiday seems to bring out the best in folks, and it's simply a wonderful experience. Be sure to take advantage of the cupcake station experience during intermission., Traveled with family | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Fascinating little museum, I learned a lot here. They have some pretty neat artifacts of the telecommunications era, from Bell's "liquid telephone" (it worked by bouncing a needle up and down in a cup of acid!) to iMacs on a dial-up network. You can see huge banks of wires that managed calls, the paper tickets where operators would write down long distance calls, those early brick cell phones, and much more. Generally I think you go around with a docent. All the phones work so you can call from one to another and see how it works. Our guide was quite knowledgeable. Donation is $5 adults, $2 kids. If you are into tech, this is a living tech history museum - go! You won't regret it., I'm in my mid-50s and grew up taking apart telephones, playing with the phone system, and other stuff that lead me into the computer field. This is an awesome museum with all kinds of phone system from early switchboards, various automated switching systems, and other fascinating areas of the telecom industry. And IT ALL WORKS! The things that were done here created a network that is as ubiquitous as the Internet is today and indeed is the forerunner of the Internet (which started over phone data line technology). The only downside is it is only open for a few hours on Sundays, but it is well worth your time and effort to see it.
If you are interested in technology.
If you aren't, skip this. Really.
They are funded mostly by donations, so throw a few bucks their way, buy a T-Shirt, etc. I found it via Atlas Obscura before it was on Trip Advisor.
It is in a very non-descript building that used to be a phone switching station so trust your GPS / Nav system, pull into the parking lot that says it is for an unnamed telephone company employees only, and enjoy! One On One Tour Guide, I had no idea this was hear and i drive by it 3 or 4 days a week but i am glad i did as they have a great collection of phones and equipment of all kinds.
i got a one on one tour by someone how knows his stuff and is happy to pass his knowledge on. Many of the phones i have used or owned including a switch board that was a antique when i operated it over 50 years ago . | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d3313638-Reviews-Museum_of_Communications-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Museum of Communications | categories: Speciality Museums | Museum of Communications ; categories: Speciality Museums ; ; Reviews: Fascinating little museum, I learned a lot here. They have some pretty neat artifacts of the telecommunications era, from Bell's "liquid telephone" (it worked by bouncing a needle up and down in a cup of acid!) to iMacs on a dial-up network. You can see huge banks of wires that managed calls, the paper tickets where operators would write down long distance calls, those early brick cell phones, and much more. Generally I think you go around with a docent. All the phones work so you can call from one to another and see how it works. Our guide was quite knowledgeable. Donation is $5 adults, $2 kids. If you are into tech, this is a living tech history museum - go! You won't regret it., I'm in my mid-50s and grew up taking apart telephones, playing with the phone system, and other stuff that lead me into the computer field. This is an awesome museum with all kinds of phone system from early switchboards, various automated switching systems, and other fascinating areas of the telecom industry. And IT ALL WORKS! The things that were done here created a network that is as ubiquitous as the Internet is today and indeed is the forerunner of the Internet (which started over phone data line technology). The only downside is it is only open for a few hours on Sundays, but it is well worth your time and effort to see it.
If you are interested in technology.
If you aren't, skip this. Really.
They are funded mostly by donations, so throw a few bucks their way, buy a T-Shirt, etc. I found it via Atlas Obscura before it was on Trip Advisor.
It is in a very non-descript building that used to be a phone switching station so trust your GPS / Nav system, pull into the parking lot that says it is for an unnamed telephone company employees only, and enjoy! One On One Tour Guide, I had no idea this was hear and i drive by it 3 or 4 days a week but i am glad i did as they have a great collection of phones and equipment of all kinds.
i got a one on one tour by someone how knows his stuff and is happy to pass his knowledge on. Many of the phones i have used or owned including a switch board that was a antique when i operated it over 50 years ago . | [
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Seattle | Reviews: A fantastic alternative to renting a car, Car rentals in Seattle are averaging about $70/day, so for me, getting an Orca pass and using the light rail to get around town was a no-brainer. If you're used to turnstile systems like the ones in NYC or DC, you'll be confused (or perhaps relieved?) the first time you experience the streamlined tap on/tap off stations as you approach the train platform. I saved hundreds of dollars in rental fees by using the light rail.
A caveat: the light rail is great for traveling up and down the city, but not really side to side. You may have to transfer to a bus, but my experience on the buses were also fantastic. Google Maps integrates with their bus system to give you real-time updates about how far your bus is from your stop. Orca pass is fantastic, As a new resident to WA state, I recently purchased an Orca pass to ride the Light Rail from Northgate to SeaTac and the experience was much better than driving! I took the bus from Lynwood to Northgate, where I hopped on the train. Total travel and minimal wait time was under 90 minutes… and cost $2.00!! Think of the traffic, parking fees for several days, and gas costs that I avoided. Return trip was equally inexpensive and stress free. Now to “learn the city” with my Orca pass! Easy and affordable way to get to and from the airport, I used the Seattle Light Rail service to get from our hotel to the airport. It was easy to purchase a ticket to the airport - it's one of the primary options on the home screen, so you don't have to look around for it. It was just $3 per person - or $6 for two people, which is a heck of a lot better than $50 for a rideshare or cab. Like a lot of public transit, just be aware of games that might be starting or ending around the time you're taking it, as cars can be quite full around those times. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d7788019-Reviews-Seattle_Light_Rail_Service-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Seattle Light Rail Service | categories: Rail Services | Seattle Light Rail Service ; categories: Rail Services ; ; Reviews: A fantastic alternative to renting a car, Car rentals in Seattle are averaging about $70/day, so for me, getting an Orca pass and using the light rail to get around town was a no-brainer. If you're used to turnstile systems like the ones in NYC or DC, you'll be confused (or perhaps relieved?) the first time you experience the streamlined tap on/tap off stations as you approach the train platform. I saved hundreds of dollars in rental fees by using the light rail.
A caveat: the light rail is great for traveling up and down the city, but not really side to side. You may have to transfer to a bus, but my experience on the buses were also fantastic. Google Maps integrates with their bus system to give you real-time updates about how far your bus is from your stop. Orca pass is fantastic, As a new resident to WA state, I recently purchased an Orca pass to ride the Light Rail from Northgate to SeaTac and the experience was much better than driving! I took the bus from Lynwood to Northgate, where I hopped on the train. Total travel and minimal wait time was under 90 minutes… and cost $2.00!! Think of the traffic, parking fees for several days, and gas costs that I avoided. Return trip was equally inexpensive and stress free. Now to “learn the city” with my Orca pass! Easy and affordable way to get to and from the airport, I used the Seattle Light Rail service to get from our hotel to the airport. It was easy to purchase a ticket to the airport - it's one of the primary options on the home screen, so you don't have to look around for it. It was just $3 per person - or $6 for two people, which is a heck of a lot better than $50 for a rideshare or cab. Like a lot of public transit, just be aware of games that might be starting or ending around the time you're taking it, as cars can be quite full around those times. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Loved this park right in the city!, Great stop after walking around downtown Seattle! Stumbled upon this area after walking around Space Needle/Center area. This park is right on the water, lots of benches to sit and enjoy the water and weather, and plants all around. I really liked this area and spent awhile listening to the water and watching the boats. Delightful walking path, Really nice walking/running (or cycling) paths that run along the shore for miles. Most of the paths are paved, shady and sparsely traveled. Still plenty of people about so never worried about safety.
Along the way you can wander thru a rose garden, go down to the shore and dip your toes in the icy water, or just sit on one of the many benches and watch the waves roll in.
A great place to work off a few of those extra calories we all tend to consume while on holiday. Good place for a run, Nice views of the water, the "trail" kind of keeps going if you wish into the train freightyard and into Magnolia.
There is a small exercise station about 50% through the park with pull up bars and dip station, I wish more parks in Seattle had the same., Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141271-Reviews-Myrtle_Edwards_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Myrtle Edwards Park | categories: Parks | Description: A favorite with cyclists, rollerbladers and lunchtime picnickers. | Myrtle Edwards Park ; categories: Parks ; Description: A favorite with cyclists, rollerbladers and lunchtime picnickers. ; Reviews: Loved this park right in the city!, Great stop after walking around downtown Seattle! Stumbled upon this area after walking around Space Needle/Center area. This park is right on the water, lots of benches to sit and enjoy the water and weather, and plants all around. I really liked this area and spent awhile listening to the water and watching the boats. Delightful walking path, Really nice walking/running (or cycling) paths that run along the shore for miles. Most of the paths are paved, shady and sparsely traveled. Still plenty of people about so never worried about safety.
Along the way you can wander thru a rose garden, go down to the shore and dip your toes in the icy water, or just sit on one of the many benches and watch the waves roll in.
A great place to work off a few of those extra calories we all tend to consume while on holiday. Good place for a run, Nice views of the water, the "trail" kind of keeps going if you wish into the train freightyard and into Magnolia.
There is a small exercise station about 50% through the park with pull up bars and dip station, I wish more parks in Seattle had the same., Traveled solo | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d8775170-Reviews-Volunteer_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Volunteer Park | categories: Parks Observation Decks & Towers Playgrounds | Description: Suggested duration | Volunteer Park ; categories: Parks Observation Decks & Towers Playgrounds ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Interesting to have a look, While visiting the Ballard Locks you can see this. It's basically a ladder the salmon swim through which acts like a bridge. There are glass windows so you can watch the different types of salmon swim through. Fun detour when at the Ballard Locks, This will be a very cool attraction during the salmon migration. You enter by walking down a zig zag ramp that runs adjacent to the ‘ladder’ against which the salmon will swim. From there you enter a room with one wall made of thick glass through which you can view the salmon as they swim against an artificial tide to enter the lake. It’s a novel experience and would be awesome for kids, Traveled as a couple Takes me back, Only been to this place a couple of times in my life but it always takes me back to when I first went when I was about 7 years old. Underwater life fascinates me. It's really cool to see what goes on under the surface without having to get wet.⁹ | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d209497-Reviews-The_Lake_Washington_Ship_Canal_Fish_Ladder-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | The Lake Washington Ship Canal Fish Ladder | categories: Bodies of Water | Description: Underground windows offer a rare view of migrating salmon and trout passing through the fish ladder headed for rivers and streams to their spawning grounds. | The Lake Washington Ship Canal Fish Ladder ; categories: Bodies of Water ; Description: Underground windows offer a rare view of migrating salmon and trout passing through the fish ladder headed for rivers and streams to their spawning grounds. ; Reviews: Interesting to have a look, While visiting the Ballard Locks you can see this. It's basically a ladder the salmon swim through which acts like a bridge. There are glass windows so you can watch the different types of salmon swim through. Fun detour when at the Ballard Locks, This will be a very cool attraction during the salmon migration. You enter by walking down a zig zag ramp that runs adjacent to the ‘ladder’ against which the salmon will swim. From there you enter a room with one wall made of thick glass through which you can view the salmon as they swim against an artificial tide to enter the lake. It’s a novel experience and would be awesome for kids, Traveled as a couple Takes me back, Only been to this place a couple of times in my life but it always takes me back to when I first went when I was about 7 years old. Underwater life fascinates me. It's really cool to see what goes on under the surface without having to get wet.⁹ | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d563059-Reviews-Vetri-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Vetri | categories: Art Galleries | Description: Vetri is a premier art gallery in Seattle offering a curated presentation of contemporary sculpture and well-executed handmade objects. At the core of our presentation are unique pieces that celebrate materials, an excellence in craftsmanship and the process of design. We believe beauty is an essential part of life, and that artists grant us access to beauty in new and unexpected ways; ways that educate our emotions and enhance our everyday lives. Founded in 1996 by the Traver family, Vetri began as a gallery dedicated to the young Studio Glass artists of the Pacific Northwest. Many prominent artists, such as Preston Singletary and Nancy Callan, had their first show at Vetri. Over the course of 20 years, we have exhibited hundreds of artists working with glass, and we have developed a reputation as being a launching pad for artists working in the medium. We have recently expanded to include interesting work by emerging ceramics artists, and intriguing sculptural jewelry by independent designers. Visit our gallery and rediscover handmade. We are located one block south of the historic Pike Place Market, across the street from the Seattle Art Museum and the Four Seasons Hotel. | Vetri ; categories: Art Galleries ; Description: Vetri is a premier art gallery in Seattle offering a curated presentation of contemporary sculpture and well-executed handmade objects. At the core of our presentation are unique pieces that celebrate materials, an excellence in craftsmanship and the process of design. We believe beauty is an essential part of life, and that artists grant us access to beauty in new and unexpected ways; ways that educate our emotions and enhance our everyday lives. Founded in 1996 by the Traver family, Vetri began as a gallery dedicated to the young Studio Glass artists of the Pacific Northwest. Many prominent artists, such as Preston Singletary and Nancy Callan, had their first show at Vetri. Over the course of 20 years, we have exhibited hundreds of artists working with glass, and we have developed a reputation as being a launching pad for artists working in the medium. We have recently expanded to include interesting work by emerging ceramics artists, and intriguing sculptural jewelry by independent designers. Visit our gallery and rediscover handmade. We are located one block south of the historic Pike Place Market, across the street from the Seattle Art Museum and the Four Seasons Hotel. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Artworks and artful architecture , This 4 or 5 story shopping center/mall was clean but quiet on this Tuesday evening. The number of floors depends on how one counts the basement and a topmost section that appears to connect to a movie theatre. A wide variety of shops featured, jewelry, luggage, clothing and more. There were several restaurants of various types. There were several long tables where people could create their own laptop work station. The escalators were in good order. The high atrium design was accentuated by today's bright sun light. Several large murals were featured. Overall it had a pleasant but slightly haunted atmosphere. , Traveled solo Bao restaurant at Pacific Place, The Bao restaurant is incredible. We don't remember the name it is right next to The Chowder House on the 3rd floor. The people are great and willing to help you with the menus and selections everything we got was so good. Highly recommend this place. We will be back on our next trip to Seattle., Traveled as a couple It's Gotten Depressing, Pacific Place has sadly gone the way of the American shopping mall, which is to say mostly deserted and depressing. The vacancy rate is high, the shoppers non existent, the surrounding area taken over by homeless camps, most of the nice restaurants that used to be here now gone.
This was "the" dining, entertainment and retail spot when it opened it Seattle a bit over 20 years ago.
It no longer is. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d103656-Reviews-Pacific_Place-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Pacific Place | categories: Shopping Malls | Description: This shopping complex, with its soaring sky-lighted atrium, has become a tourist destination in itself: a modern mall with the grandeur of a basilica. | Pacific Place ; categories: Shopping Malls ; Description: This shopping complex, with its soaring sky-lighted atrium, has become a tourist destination in itself: a modern mall with the grandeur of a basilica. ; Reviews: Artworks and artful architecture , This 4 or 5 story shopping center/mall was clean but quiet on this Tuesday evening. The number of floors depends on how one counts the basement and a topmost section that appears to connect to a movie theatre. A wide variety of shops featured, jewelry, luggage, clothing and more. There were several restaurants of various types. There were several long tables where people could create their own laptop work station. The escalators were in good order. The high atrium design was accentuated by today's bright sun light. Several large murals were featured. Overall it had a pleasant but slightly haunted atmosphere. , Traveled solo Bao restaurant at Pacific Place, The Bao restaurant is incredible. We don't remember the name it is right next to The Chowder House on the 3rd floor. The people are great and willing to help you with the menus and selections everything we got was so good. Highly recommend this place. We will be back on our next trip to Seattle., Traveled as a couple It's Gotten Depressing, Pacific Place has sadly gone the way of the American shopping mall, which is to say mostly deserted and depressing. The vacancy rate is high, the shoppers non existent, the surrounding area taken over by homeless camps, most of the nice restaurants that used to be here now gone.
This was "the" dining, entertainment and retail spot when it opened it Seattle a bit over 20 years ago.
It no longer is. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Not what I expected., We went there on Argosy cruises. The staff were warm and responsive. You can get drinks on board and chips. It's a 45 minute trip each way. The island has some cool totem polls and places to sit. You can also get some pricey food and drinks there. You can hike around and even camp. However, I thought there would be way more Indian cultural things. They only had a couple of shows and they were earlier in the day. The exhibits inside were very limited and no Indian guides or any guides. So if you go plan on a picnic, camp, or hike. To me I don't need to spend that much money and time to do that. I rather just go to volunteer park and see the Asian art museum as well. Blake Island: A Beautiful Prison, This island is an absolutely stunning place to get away for a weekend. I would give Blake Island 5 stars if it weren’t for the glorified Boy Scouts creeping around the campsites at night to yell at people.
After paying $30 to get to the island and then $30 to camp for a night, these guys will just follow you around and randomly reprimand you for things you have yet to do. Just the possibility of rule breaking gets these dudes FIRED UP.
If you want to spend your getaway feeling like a criminal then Blake Island is for you!!!, Traveled as a couple Blake Island is a Treasure, and the Rangers are the Best !, Blake Island is an absolute treasure as a Marine State Park. Just got back from some days in the marina and exploring the island. Great hiking trails, kayaking, and beach walking. The marina and campgrounds are overseen very efficiently and very helpfully by Ranger Paul and Ranger Steven- so many visitors like some of these other commenters don’t seem to understand that it’s a state park, not a free for all, and that the rules are there so that all can enjoy their time there. Check your attitudes, people… check your sense of entitlement, and lose your belief that the rules don’t apply to you or your dogs. Those of you who love and take care of Blake Island, grateful thanks. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d262781-Reviews-Blake_Island_State_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Blake Island State Park | categories: State Parks | Description: Reachable only by tour or private boat, Blake Island has 475 acres of land and features views of the Seattle skyline. | Blake Island State Park ; categories: State Parks ; Description: Reachable only by tour or private boat, Blake Island has 475 acres of land and features views of the Seattle skyline. ; Reviews: Not what I expected., We went there on Argosy cruises. The staff were warm and responsive. You can get drinks on board and chips. It's a 45 minute trip each way. The island has some cool totem polls and places to sit. You can also get some pricey food and drinks there. You can hike around and even camp. However, I thought there would be way more Indian cultural things. They only had a couple of shows and they were earlier in the day. The exhibits inside were very limited and no Indian guides or any guides. So if you go plan on a picnic, camp, or hike. To me I don't need to spend that much money and time to do that. I rather just go to volunteer park and see the Asian art museum as well. Blake Island: A Beautiful Prison, This island is an absolutely stunning place to get away for a weekend. I would give Blake Island 5 stars if it weren’t for the glorified Boy Scouts creeping around the campsites at night to yell at people.
After paying $30 to get to the island and then $30 to camp for a night, these guys will just follow you around and randomly reprimand you for things you have yet to do. Just the possibility of rule breaking gets these dudes FIRED UP.
If you want to spend your getaway feeling like a criminal then Blake Island is for you!!!, Traveled as a couple Blake Island is a Treasure, and the Rangers are the Best !, Blake Island is an absolute treasure as a Marine State Park. Just got back from some days in the marina and exploring the island. Great hiking trails, kayaking, and beach walking. The marina and campgrounds are overseen very efficiently and very helpfully by Ranger Paul and Ranger Steven- so many visitors like some of these other commenters don’t seem to understand that it’s a state park, not a free for all, and that the rules are there so that all can enjoy their time there. Check your attitudes, people… check your sense of entitlement, and lose your belief that the rules don’t apply to you or your dogs. Those of you who love and take care of Blake Island, grateful thanks. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Cool Thing to do in Seattle, I have done about 100+ escape rooms in different parts of the world, and this one ranks up there as one of the better ones I did. Puzzles were logical and well designed and challenging. The puzzles were also varied and unique. Our game master, Ava, was pleasant and explained everything clearly and with a positive attitude. This place was kind of expensive (there is no scaling rate for 2 people), but the room we did, Puppeteer's Workshop, I felt was still worth the admission and experience. Great for remote teams!, I did a virtual puzzle with my team via Zoom. Our team spans three time zones, so we needed something to bring us together in a fun way, and this was perfect. A couple of us brought our significant others into it, and it was a really fun way to have a shared experience solving a problem together. I thought the puzzle itself was really clever and challenging (we did School For Spies). We finished it, but our "Teacher's Assistant" (TA Kevin, who was excellent, by the way) said that only about half of teams finish (I have a very smart team! :)
I would definitely recommend this to remote teams looking for a virtual way to connect and have fun together. Because they are Seattle-based, this probably only shows up under Seattle, which is a shame because it would be great for remote teams anywhere. The price is super reasonable, too -- we had enough in our budget for everyone to order dinner, too. Spies doing a trip around the world, All those years learning geography was quite useful this time around, especially the flags, names of cities, and places within a city. It's also important to go back to the materials found in the first room as they will give you the key to decipher some riddles and, of course, teamwork!
There are times when it makes sense to reach out to your TA so they point you into the right direction. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d6599436-Reviews-Puzzle_Break-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Puzzle Break | categories: Escape Games | Description: America's first escape room company, now with virtual experiences for team-building groups of any size! You and your team are trapped in a room. As you look around you start to notice strange messages -or are they clues?- hidden around the room. Can you and your team of brave adventurers find the clues, solve the puzzles, unravel the mystery, and escape the room before time runs out? | Puzzle Break ; categories: Escape Games ; Description: America's first escape room company, now with virtual experiences for team-building groups of any size! You and your team are trapped in a room. As you look around you start to notice strange messages -or are they clues?- hidden around the room. Can you and your team of brave adventurers find the clues, solve the puzzles, unravel the mystery, and escape the room before time runs out? ; Reviews: Cool Thing to do in Seattle, I have done about 100+ escape rooms in different parts of the world, and this one ranks up there as one of the better ones I did. Puzzles were logical and well designed and challenging. The puzzles were also varied and unique. Our game master, Ava, was pleasant and explained everything clearly and with a positive attitude. This place was kind of expensive (there is no scaling rate for 2 people), but the room we did, Puppeteer's Workshop, I felt was still worth the admission and experience. Great for remote teams!, I did a virtual puzzle with my team via Zoom. Our team spans three time zones, so we needed something to bring us together in a fun way, and this was perfect. A couple of us brought our significant others into it, and it was a really fun way to have a shared experience solving a problem together. I thought the puzzle itself was really clever and challenging (we did School For Spies). We finished it, but our "Teacher's Assistant" (TA Kevin, who was excellent, by the way) said that only about half of teams finish (I have a very smart team! :)
I would definitely recommend this to remote teams looking for a virtual way to connect and have fun together. Because they are Seattle-based, this probably only shows up under Seattle, which is a shame because it would be great for remote teams anywhere. The price is super reasonable, too -- we had enough in our budget for everyone to order dinner, too. Spies doing a trip around the world, All those years learning geography was quite useful this time around, especially the flags, names of cities, and places within a city. It's also important to go back to the materials found in the first room as they will give you the key to decipher some riddles and, of course, teamwork!
There are times when it makes sense to reach out to your TA so they point you into the right direction. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d181700-Reviews-Lake_View_Cemetery-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Lake View Cemetery | categories: Cemeteries | Description: The most famous residents of this cemetery are Bruce Lee and his son Brandon Lee. | Lake View Cemetery ; categories: Cemeteries ; Description: The most famous residents of this cemetery are Bruce Lee and his son Brandon Lee. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d282643-Reviews-Belltown-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Belltown | categories: Neighborhoods | Description: This Seattle neighborhood boasts several popular restaurants. | Belltown ; categories: Neighborhoods ; Description: This Seattle neighborhood boasts several popular restaurants. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Geocachers must do!, If you love to geocache, you absolutely must come here and visit whilst in the Seattle area. Due to covid, you can only come in and visit with a booking. This was easily done online prior to our visit,
Staff were welcoming and the time window is long enough to log the HQ cache, look at the rare trackables, take your photo at the photo booth and purchase a geocoin or other geocaching merchandise.
The area surrounding HQ is beautiful. Easy to get via public transport from downtown hotels. Fun and nice people!, If you like geocaching, you need to stop here. They have a mini-cache trail outside and some caches inside. The people were super nice and they have a nice mini-gift shop. It's definitely worth a stop in for geocachers in the area. A Must Visit For Geocachers!, If you have any interest in Geocaching then you must visit HQ while in Seattle. They are open limited hours and you should RSVP via their web site when you visit to ensure they will be free. There are a ton of memorable items from Geocaching history, a cool cache for you to log and a ton of trackables as well! Merchandise unique to HQ is available and they people working there are super nice and happy to help answer questions. There are also a ton of great caches in the area and they have a sheet listing all of them in the HQ tour! , Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d9826288-Reviews-Geocaching_HQ-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Geocaching HQ | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Description: Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunting game that inspires and enables discovery, exploration, and adventure. Each year, thousands of visitors travel far and wide to create unforgettable memories at Geocaching HQ's Visitor Center and discover Fremont's greatest spots through the self-guided HQ GeoTour. | Geocaching HQ ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; Description: Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunting game that inspires and enables discovery, exploration, and adventure. Each year, thousands of visitors travel far and wide to create unforgettable memories at Geocaching HQ's Visitor Center and discover Fremont's greatest spots through the self-guided HQ GeoTour. ; Reviews: Geocachers must do!, If you love to geocache, you absolutely must come here and visit whilst in the Seattle area. Due to covid, you can only come in and visit with a booking. This was easily done online prior to our visit,
Staff were welcoming and the time window is long enough to log the HQ cache, look at the rare trackables, take your photo at the photo booth and purchase a geocoin or other geocaching merchandise.
The area surrounding HQ is beautiful. Easy to get via public transport from downtown hotels. Fun and nice people!, If you like geocaching, you need to stop here. They have a mini-cache trail outside and some caches inside. The people were super nice and they have a nice mini-gift shop. It's definitely worth a stop in for geocachers in the area. A Must Visit For Geocachers!, If you have any interest in Geocaching then you must visit HQ while in Seattle. They are open limited hours and you should RSVP via their web site when you visit to ensure they will be free. There are a ton of memorable items from Geocaching history, a cool cache for you to log and a ton of trackables as well! Merchandise unique to HQ is available and they people working there are super nice and happy to help answer questions. There are also a ton of great caches in the area and they have a sheet listing all of them in the HQ tour! , Traveled as a couple | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d255660-Reviews-Sand_Point_Magnuson_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Sand Point Magnuson Park | categories: Parks | Description: Features animals | Sand Point Magnuson Park ; categories: Parks ; Description: Features animals ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d9752434-Reviews-Suzzallo_Library-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Suzzallo Library | categories: Libraries | Description: Suggested duration | Suzzallo Library ; categories: Libraries ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Sunset place , An interesting place on the water front near Pike Place in Seattle. You can see the beautiful sunset as you sip your drinks and enjoy your dinner.
They serve burgers, pizzas, chowder, fish and chips among other things. A great place to chill with family and friends!, Traveled with family Good beer, great view, I've been to breweries all over the place and scenically, this is one of the best. It's very busy and seating isn't always easy but if you can get an outside seat, the view is amazing. The beer here is pretty good, typical to any brewery but they play old beer commercials from the 60's & 70's behind the bar. Great place for a large group, again, if you can get a table. Staff is very good and friendly. Great views good food better beer, After visiting the SAM and Pike Market we needed a cold brew. The place was packed so an elderly gentlemen invited us to share his table which had a great views of the water! We tried the lager, pilsner and the brown ale all were good choices ... you cannot go wrong with any of them. We ordered the sausage pizza for a snack and it was very good and perfect to share. Pop in for a cold one after walking and shopping at the market. Relax and enjoy the view!, Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d10210725-Reviews-Old_Stove_Brewery-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Old Stove Brewery | categories: Breweries | Description: Suggested duration | Old Stove Brewery ; categories: Breweries ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Sunset place , An interesting place on the water front near Pike Place in Seattle. You can see the beautiful sunset as you sip your drinks and enjoy your dinner.
They serve burgers, pizzas, chowder, fish and chips among other things. A great place to chill with family and friends!, Traveled with family Good beer, great view, I've been to breweries all over the place and scenically, this is one of the best. It's very busy and seating isn't always easy but if you can get an outside seat, the view is amazing. The beer here is pretty good, typical to any brewery but they play old beer commercials from the 60's & 70's behind the bar. Great place for a large group, again, if you can get a table. Staff is very good and friendly. Great views good food better beer, After visiting the SAM and Pike Market we needed a cold brew. The place was packed so an elderly gentlemen invited us to share his table which had a great views of the water! We tried the lager, pilsner and the brown ale all were good choices ... you cannot go wrong with any of them. We ordered the sausage pizza for a snack and it was very good and perfect to share. Pop in for a cold one after walking and shopping at the market. Relax and enjoy the view!, Traveled with friends | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Put on Your Hat and Go!, The last star in this review was earned by the location and service alone. The wine was good, but nothing entirely blew me away (though part of that is likely that reds are not my favorite). Each wine did have a distinct and clear character, and the pricing is hard to beat. The location is extremely fun, and being attached to an associated pizzeria is a huge plus. Everybody was wonderful, and you should absolutely bring yourself down to SoDo Urbanworks to meet them!, Traveled as a couple Favorite tasting room, 9 Hats at Sodo Urban Works is my fiancé and my favorite tasting room to visit. We always have such a good time, the service is always top quality and the wine is seriously some of the best wine we’ve had for such a reasonable price. Highly recommend! Great to see the Tasting Room "almost open" again!, After more than a year of hanging out at home, getting vaccinated has finally made us comfortable starting to get out again. We were pleased to see that Nine Hats had started to reopen with outdoor seating, social distancing, masks by employees and great service (as always). Jonathan was gracious despite being responsible for taking care of all of the customers, and Matthew was generous enough to spend some time with us and share his vast knowledge about the history of Washington wines dating back to the Ice Age. Also, being able to purchase wines to take next door to Nine Pies is a unique bonus. I brought in some business colleagues just to introduce them to Nine Hats, and I'm sure they will likely be back as well as possibly join the Social Club. Cheers. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d16857873-Reviews-Nine_Hats-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Nine Hats | categories: Wineries & Vineyards | Description: Our Nine Hats tasting room is located in SoDo Urbanworks, a multi-tenant property in the heart of South Seattle. Just a mile and a half from Safeco Field, Showbox SoDo and CenturyLink Field, SoDo Urbanworks houses nine premium Washington wineries in a single location. Pick a hat, grab a glass and join us for some delicious wines! | Nine Hats ; categories: Wineries & Vineyards ; Description: Our Nine Hats tasting room is located in SoDo Urbanworks, a multi-tenant property in the heart of South Seattle. Just a mile and a half from Safeco Field, Showbox SoDo and CenturyLink Field, SoDo Urbanworks houses nine premium Washington wineries in a single location. Pick a hat, grab a glass and join us for some delicious wines! ; Reviews: Put on Your Hat and Go!, The last star in this review was earned by the location and service alone. The wine was good, but nothing entirely blew me away (though part of that is likely that reds are not my favorite). Each wine did have a distinct and clear character, and the pricing is hard to beat. The location is extremely fun, and being attached to an associated pizzeria is a huge plus. Everybody was wonderful, and you should absolutely bring yourself down to SoDo Urbanworks to meet them!, Traveled as a couple Favorite tasting room, 9 Hats at Sodo Urban Works is my fiancé and my favorite tasting room to visit. We always have such a good time, the service is always top quality and the wine is seriously some of the best wine we’ve had for such a reasonable price. Highly recommend! Great to see the Tasting Room "almost open" again!, After more than a year of hanging out at home, getting vaccinated has finally made us comfortable starting to get out again. We were pleased to see that Nine Hats had started to reopen with outdoor seating, social distancing, masks by employees and great service (as always). Jonathan was gracious despite being responsible for taking care of all of the customers, and Matthew was generous enough to spend some time with us and share his vast knowledge about the history of Washington wines dating back to the Ice Age. Also, being able to purchase wines to take next door to Nine Pies is a unique bonus. I brought in some business colleagues just to introduce them to Nine Hats, and I'm sure they will likely be back as well as possibly join the Social Club. Cheers. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Best Cherries in the Market, It was nearly the end of our visit to Pike Place Market, and I wanted to buy some "Rainier" cherries to take back to our hotel room for snacking. A saleslady at Saragraphics T-shirt booth recommended Sosio's for the best cherries. We had no trouble finding "Sosio's" and after a sample, we bought a pound for $10. The price was high, but the cherries were excellent. Hands down best produce in the market, We LOVED the nectarines (purchased after given a nice sample) and the Rainer cherries. All the produce was top notch - the best we saw in Pikes Market. We will go back in a heartbeat when there again. Loved that they packaged our cherries and nectarines in a way that made them easy to take back home to family in the midwest. Thank you! Japan quality fruit without the airfare and jet lag, Whatever Mike offers you, it will not disappoint! With so much to put in your belly in the area you're missing out if you don't stop by here for the best fruit you'll ever try. Taylor Gold pears and OMG peaches when you can get them. Best Rainier cherries in the PNW. They don't play when it comes to what they source. Went home with some plums, mangos, apples and dried strawberries on our latest trip there. and they always hook up our dog with a treat too. Great people providing great produce. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d10491807-Reviews-Sosio_s_Fruit_and_Produce_Inc-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Sosio's Fruit and Produce, Inc. | categories: Farmers Markets | Description: We are the oldest continuously operating retail produce stand in the historic Pike Place Market of Seattle. We are the home of Oh My God fruit and vegetables. We can ship anywhere in the country through FedEx overnight shipping. | Sosio's Fruit and Produce, Inc. ; categories: Farmers Markets ; Description: We are the oldest continuously operating retail produce stand in the historic Pike Place Market of Seattle. We are the home of Oh My God fruit and vegetables. We can ship anywhere in the country through FedEx overnight shipping. ; Reviews: Best Cherries in the Market, It was nearly the end of our visit to Pike Place Market, and I wanted to buy some "Rainier" cherries to take back to our hotel room for snacking. A saleslady at Saragraphics T-shirt booth recommended Sosio's for the best cherries. We had no trouble finding "Sosio's" and after a sample, we bought a pound for $10. The price was high, but the cherries were excellent. Hands down best produce in the market, We LOVED the nectarines (purchased after given a nice sample) and the Rainer cherries. All the produce was top notch - the best we saw in Pikes Market. We will go back in a heartbeat when there again. Loved that they packaged our cherries and nectarines in a way that made them easy to take back home to family in the midwest. Thank you! Japan quality fruit without the airfare and jet lag, Whatever Mike offers you, it will not disappoint! With so much to put in your belly in the area you're missing out if you don't stop by here for the best fruit you'll ever try. Taylor Gold pears and OMG peaches when you can get them. Best Rainier cherries in the PNW. They don't play when it comes to what they source. Went home with some plums, mangos, apples and dried strawberries on our latest trip there. and they always hook up our dog with a treat too. Great people providing great produce. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d6641582-Reviews-ACT_A_Contemporary_Theatre-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | ACT - A Contemporary Theatre | categories: Theaters | Description: Suggested duration | ACT - A Contemporary Theatre ; categories: Theaters ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: An interesting 100 year old venue, The ramp to the balcony seats from the upstairs lobby area is incredibly steep and on brand with the hills of Seattle. We saw a comedy show. The sight lines and sound in the orchestra seats was fine. The glowing eyes in the ceiling gargoyles make a visit worthwhile., Traveled as a couple Lovely small venue, I've been to this venue several times over the years, and it's never ceased to impress me with its dedication to quality while still not taking itself too seriously. I've seen midnight showings of Donnie Darko and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, among others - this venue has an appreciation for cult favorites (which I love!). It's not a super fancy venue, but it has a lot of history to it, which adds to the experience, and it can get a bit cramped. Fun small venue, but . . ., We really enjoyed the show we went to see. The theater is small and wonderful for a more intimate atmosphere. The staff was fantastic! Bartenders were wonderful! The only issue we had was at times it was difficult to see the stage as the seats in the rows can be moved and there seems to be little slope of the main floor so it wasn't the easiest to find a good view. Then we noticed that many people in front of us started moving their chairs to better see which made it a little more difficult for everyone. But it was still a fun evening and we would go back! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d3209314-Reviews-Neptune_Theater-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Neptune Theater | categories: Theaters | Neptune Theater ; categories: Theaters ; ; Reviews: An interesting 100 year old venue, The ramp to the balcony seats from the upstairs lobby area is incredibly steep and on brand with the hills of Seattle. We saw a comedy show. The sight lines and sound in the orchestra seats was fine. The glowing eyes in the ceiling gargoyles make a visit worthwhile., Traveled as a couple Lovely small venue, I've been to this venue several times over the years, and it's never ceased to impress me with its dedication to quality while still not taking itself too seriously. I've seen midnight showings of Donnie Darko and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, among others - this venue has an appreciation for cult favorites (which I love!). It's not a super fancy venue, but it has a lot of history to it, which adds to the experience, and it can get a bit cramped. Fun small venue, but . . ., We really enjoyed the show we went to see. The theater is small and wonderful for a more intimate atmosphere. The staff was fantastic! Bartenders were wonderful! The only issue we had was at times it was difficult to see the stage as the seats in the rows can be moved and there seems to be little slope of the main floor so it wasn't the easiest to find a good view. Then we noticed that many people in front of us started moving their chairs to better see which made it a little more difficult for everyone. But it was still a fun evening and we would go back! | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Not a Waste, But Don't Go Out of Your Way, This place is tiny. The outside is pretty this time of year with all the lights put up, but there are fewer than 10 shops total, along with a miniscule food area. If you're already heading to the monorail or doing more shopping across the street, it's not a waste of your time, but I certainly can't recommend going out of your way to get there., Traveled as a couple Central for shopping and transportation , Almost every day we came by or stopped inside the Westlake Center mall. Besides the many stores (outlet and regular) and restaurants, the the Christmas decorations and Heart of Holidays outdoor activities still were attracting a lot of visitors.
This was also a great central transportation hub for downtown Seattle with monorail, Link light rail and streetcars options to get around.
, Traveled with family Go to Destination for Style, Eats and Entertaiment in Downtown Seattle., Saks 5th Ave, Nordstrom Rack and ZARA- Need I say more?!?1If you are a fashionista- you will be in heaven at this mall. The layout is spacious and easy to navigate.
The specialty shops on the main floor are a delight to check out: Fireworks and Lush are ones you don't want to miss
The downside: They closed the food court and the one in the works- still has not opened and does not look like it is any time soon.
Be mindful out in front of the mall: This is the place where all the disrupters seem to congregate in Seattle to protest etc- just always be aware - it is safe for the most part. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d531954-Reviews-Westlake_Center-Seattle_Washington.html | 3.5 | Westlake Center | categories: Shopping Malls | Westlake Center ; categories: Shopping Malls ; ; Reviews: Not a Waste, But Don't Go Out of Your Way, This place is tiny. The outside is pretty this time of year with all the lights put up, but there are fewer than 10 shops total, along with a miniscule food area. If you're already heading to the monorail or doing more shopping across the street, it's not a waste of your time, but I certainly can't recommend going out of your way to get there., Traveled as a couple Central for shopping and transportation , Almost every day we came by or stopped inside the Westlake Center mall. Besides the many stores (outlet and regular) and restaurants, the the Christmas decorations and Heart of Holidays outdoor activities still were attracting a lot of visitors.
This was also a great central transportation hub for downtown Seattle with monorail, Link light rail and streetcars options to get around.
, Traveled with family Go to Destination for Style, Eats and Entertaiment in Downtown Seattle., Saks 5th Ave, Nordstrom Rack and ZARA- Need I say more?!?1If you are a fashionista- you will be in heaven at this mall. The layout is spacious and easy to navigate.
The specialty shops on the main floor are a delight to check out: Fireworks and Lush are ones you don't want to miss
The downside: They closed the food court and the one in the works- still has not opened and does not look like it is any time soon.
Be mindful out in front of the mall: This is the place where all the disrupters seem to congregate in Seattle to protest etc- just always be aware - it is safe for the most part. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d1108287-Reviews-Edmonds_Underwater_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Edmonds Underwater Park | categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas | Description: This 27-acre site provides a safe environment for scuba divers of all experience levels. | Edmonds Underwater Park ; categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas ; Description: This 27-acre site provides a safe environment for scuba divers of all experience levels. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Advice for first time visitors..., If this is your first time, here are some advice for you:
Pioneer has history, but currently the location is VERY run down with MANY homeless people hanging around. Almost at every corner you can smell urine from the sidewalk...totally expected. There are only two attractions worth seeing at the present time:
1 - Smith Tower: built in 1914, it was the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi. Admission is $18 and this is worth your money and prepare to spend a good hour to hour and a half there. Lots of interesting readings and the elevator is amazing.
2 - Underground Tour: this tour is about hour and a half. Lots of walking. If your knees are not up to it, then think twice.
Other than that, you'll find many businesses are gone, or windows all boarded up due to vandalism...very sad sight.
Final verdict: is it worth visiting??? Allocate half a day and see for yourself. If you want a good lunch, Chinatown is only 0.5 mile walk from Pioneer. Then you can hit both locations in one day.
Happy travels. Not much happening, Old brownstones, art t galleries, coffee shops & trendy bars fill Pioneer Square’s late-1800s Romanesque Revival buildings. Tourists explore subterranean streets and learn about Seattle’s roots at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Totem poles, a playground, many businesses are boarded up with murals. Quiet but clean & feeling safe., Traveled with friends Now a homeless camp, This tiny park is now filled with homeless tents. The ironwork of the gazebo / arbor is still beautiful, but it's hard to admire it now. This was Seattle's 1st neighborhood, and it's still filled with a variety of interesting architecture, some fun shops and restaurants, etc. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d102642-Reviews-Pioneer_Square-Seattle_Washington.html | 3.5 | Pioneer Square | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Historic Walking Areas | Description: Pioneer Square Park, topped by an ornate pergola, is the site of the city's oldest settlement. | Pioneer Square ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Historic Walking Areas ; Description: Pioneer Square Park, topped by an ornate pergola, is the site of the city's oldest settlement. ; Reviews: Advice for first time visitors..., If this is your first time, here are some advice for you:
Pioneer has history, but currently the location is VERY run down with MANY homeless people hanging around. Almost at every corner you can smell urine from the sidewalk...totally expected. There are only two attractions worth seeing at the present time:
1 - Smith Tower: built in 1914, it was the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi. Admission is $18 and this is worth your money and prepare to spend a good hour to hour and a half there. Lots of interesting readings and the elevator is amazing.
2 - Underground Tour: this tour is about hour and a half. Lots of walking. If your knees are not up to it, then think twice.
Other than that, you'll find many businesses are gone, or windows all boarded up due to vandalism...very sad sight.
Final verdict: is it worth visiting??? Allocate half a day and see for yourself. If you want a good lunch, Chinatown is only 0.5 mile walk from Pioneer. Then you can hit both locations in one day.
Happy travels. Not much happening, Old brownstones, art t galleries, coffee shops & trendy bars fill Pioneer Square’s late-1800s Romanesque Revival buildings. Tourists explore subterranean streets and learn about Seattle’s roots at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Totem poles, a playground, many businesses are boarded up with murals. Quiet but clean & feeling safe., Traveled with friends Now a homeless camp, This tiny park is now filled with homeless tents. The ironwork of the gazebo / arbor is still beautiful, but it's hard to admire it now. This was Seattle's 1st neighborhood, and it's still filled with a variety of interesting architecture, some fun shops and restaurants, etc. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: My sisters bridal shower, I am from WA but currently live overseas and chose this venue to host my sisters bridal party, They have two rooms that are rentable for however long the event will be. A bit pricey but nice as they are separate from the main roastery area which can definitely be very very busy. Via email I was able to coordinate everything for the event and the venue was very responsive and helpful.
The day of the event is where I have to hand it to the store manager that day - Jill H. she was amazing! We had originally been informed that we would have a dedicated barista for the event however that didn't happen and Jill took care of us the entire 3 hour event. She was so kind, attentive, and helpful all while managing a very busy roastery on a Saturday afternoon. She even had a little goodie bag put together for my sister, came in and introduced herself to everyone making sure to say a special hello to my sister, the guest of honor, and in general made sure that we were always taken care of. I truly cannot express how grateful I am to have had her helping us the day of the event. Many people at the event also commented on how great she was. Not to mention the food and drinks were delicious and for how busy the entire roastery was they didn't take too long to arrive!
So long story short - thank you Jill for making my sisters bridal shower a great experience and I look forward to many more visits to the roastery in the future! Coffee Experience, It is one of the few Starbucks roasteries in the world. We had the chance to speak with the person working the machine that morning and gave us good information about the process. There are many options for coffee that are only available at this location. We visited twice during our stay in Seattle and had the chance to try the coffee flight and some of the pastries.
It opens at 7:00 am, which is the best time to visit because the line gets pretty big during the day., Traveled with family Cool but chaotic so plan ahead, Even on a Thursday afternoon, this place was packed, making the experience a little chaotic and confusing. There is very little signage explaining where to go, how to order, etc. We eventually found the main bar's menu on a small sign with a QR code.
It is really cool to see the roasting operation (again, no signs explaining what is what the website does explain some things). And all the different types of brewing equipment at the bar are beautiful.
I recommend thoroughly exploring the website before you go. It has a map with explanations of the different areas and menus. Also, order your food/drink right away since it takes a while to be ready. Explore while it's being made and then enjoy your order. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d7321281-Reviews-Starbucks_Reserve_Roastery_Seattle-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle | categories: Speciality & Gift Shops Points of Interest & Landmarks | Description: We opened our first Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood in December 2014. It is an immersive and dramatic expression of our passion for coffee, located just nine blocks from our original Starbucks Pike Place store. Unreasonable passion drove us as we obsessed over every aspect of this space, from the coffees to the roasters to the custom-design pneumatic tubes that usher the beans through the building. We welcome you in to experience the art, science and theater of coffee craft. | Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle ; categories: Speciality & Gift Shops Points of Interest & Landmarks ; Description: We opened our first Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood in December 2014. It is an immersive and dramatic expression of our passion for coffee, located just nine blocks from our original Starbucks Pike Place store. Unreasonable passion drove us as we obsessed over every aspect of this space, from the coffees to the roasters to the custom-design pneumatic tubes that usher the beans through the building. We welcome you in to experience the art, science and theater of coffee craft. ; Reviews: My sisters bridal shower, I am from WA but currently live overseas and chose this venue to host my sisters bridal party, They have two rooms that are rentable for however long the event will be. A bit pricey but nice as they are separate from the main roastery area which can definitely be very very busy. Via email I was able to coordinate everything for the event and the venue was very responsive and helpful.
The day of the event is where I have to hand it to the store manager that day - Jill H. she was amazing! We had originally been informed that we would have a dedicated barista for the event however that didn't happen and Jill took care of us the entire 3 hour event. She was so kind, attentive, and helpful all while managing a very busy roastery on a Saturday afternoon. She even had a little goodie bag put together for my sister, came in and introduced herself to everyone making sure to say a special hello to my sister, the guest of honor, and in general made sure that we were always taken care of. I truly cannot express how grateful I am to have had her helping us the day of the event. Many people at the event also commented on how great she was. Not to mention the food and drinks were delicious and for how busy the entire roastery was they didn't take too long to arrive!
So long story short - thank you Jill for making my sisters bridal shower a great experience and I look forward to many more visits to the roastery in the future! Coffee Experience, It is one of the few Starbucks roasteries in the world. We had the chance to speak with the person working the machine that morning and gave us good information about the process. There are many options for coffee that are only available at this location. We visited twice during our stay in Seattle and had the chance to try the coffee flight and some of the pastries.
It opens at 7:00 am, which is the best time to visit because the line gets pretty big during the day., Traveled with family Cool but chaotic so plan ahead, Even on a Thursday afternoon, this place was packed, making the experience a little chaotic and confusing. There is very little signage explaining where to go, how to order, etc. We eventually found the main bar's menu on a small sign with a QR code.
It is really cool to see the roasting operation (again, no signs explaining what is what the website does explain some things). And all the different types of brewing equipment at the bar are beautiful.
I recommend thoroughly exploring the website before you go. It has a map with explanations of the different areas and menus. Also, order your food/drink right away since it takes a while to be ready. Explore while it's being made and then enjoy your order. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d8564872-Reviews-Sunset_Hill_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Sunset Hill Park | categories: Gardens | Description: Suggested duration | Sunset Hill Park ; categories: Gardens ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d10226765-Reviews-Holocaust_Center_for_Humanity-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Holocaust Center for Humanity | categories: History Museums | Description: Suggested duration | Holocaust Center for Humanity ; categories: History Museums ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141330-Reviews-Matthews_Beach_Park-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Matthews Beach Park | categories: Beaches Parks | Description: The park is welcome stop on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Joggers can take a dip in Lake Washington or nap under the boughs of the cedars. | Matthews Beach Park ; categories: Beaches Parks ; Description: The park is welcome stop on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Joggers can take a dip in Lake Washington or nap under the boughs of the cedars. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d9463932-Reviews-West_Seattle_Farmers_Market-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | West Seattle Farmers Market | categories: Farmers Markets | Description: The West Seattle Farmers Market is open year-round, every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at the corner of Alaska Way and California Ave in the West Seattle Junction! The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is committed to supporting and strengthening Washington's small family farm businesses by creating and operating vibrant, successful neighborhood farmers markets. | West Seattle Farmers Market ; categories: Farmers Markets ; Description: The West Seattle Farmers Market is open year-round, every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at the corner of Alaska Way and California Ave in the West Seattle Junction! The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is committed to supporting and strengthening Washington's small family farm businesses by creating and operating vibrant, successful neighborhood farmers markets. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: A True blast from the past!, Walking down Broadway we passed the real-estate developer Mike Malone offices to see the life-size bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix playing a Fender Strat left-handed guitar. The statue was the work of local artist Daryl Smith, and in January 1997 was inaugurated in a veil of "purple haze" (colored smoke). Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle, and even though everybody calls this the Jimi Hendrix statue, its real name is the Electric Lady Studio Guitar statue.
Due to the Seattle Central College being just across the street offten students will play pranks on the statue.
TIP: It’s an easy stop if you are travelling to or from the Carl Anderson Park. My hero, Jimi Hendrix has been one of my greatest inspiration as a guitarists. I Love visiting anyting Jimi Hendrix. The statue, his grave in Renton, his exhibit at the rock and roll museum at the Seattle Center. I even had the honour of playing pool with his dad Al at the Pickwick Tavern back in the 90s. He was a real pool shark. LOL Great to See, If you're in the Capitol Hill area, plan a walk around seeing this. Not too far from the Starbucks Roastery so chances are if you're traveling from out of town you'll be there. Very well done statue. Witnessed some locals walk by and just place their hand on him as they went. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d13321407-Reviews-Jimi_Hendrix_Statue-Seattle_Washington.html | 4 | Jimi Hendrix Statue | categories: Monuments & Statues | Description: Suggested duration | Jimi Hendrix Statue ; categories: Monuments & Statues ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: A True blast from the past!, Walking down Broadway we passed the real-estate developer Mike Malone offices to see the life-size bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix playing a Fender Strat left-handed guitar. The statue was the work of local artist Daryl Smith, and in January 1997 was inaugurated in a veil of "purple haze" (colored smoke). Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle, and even though everybody calls this the Jimi Hendrix statue, its real name is the Electric Lady Studio Guitar statue.
Due to the Seattle Central College being just across the street offten students will play pranks on the statue.
TIP: It’s an easy stop if you are travelling to or from the Carl Anderson Park. My hero, Jimi Hendrix has been one of my greatest inspiration as a guitarists. I Love visiting anyting Jimi Hendrix. The statue, his grave in Renton, his exhibit at the rock and roll museum at the Seattle Center. I even had the honour of playing pool with his dad Al at the Pickwick Tavern back in the 90s. He was a real pool shark. LOL Great to See, If you're in the Capitol Hill area, plan a walk around seeing this. Not too far from the Starbucks Roastery so chances are if you're traveling from out of town you'll be there. Very well done statue. Witnessed some locals walk by and just place their hand on him as they went. | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d8059685-Reviews-Christ_Our_Hope_Catholic_Church-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Christ Our Hope Catholic Church | categories: Churches & Cathedrals | Description: Sunday Mass Times are 9:30 AM, 5:00 PM (Español), and 7:00PM. Weekday Mass Times are Tuesday 12:10 PM, Wednesdays 7:00 AM, Thursdays 12:10 PM. Christ Our Hope Church is located in the Catholic Housing Services' 14-story Josephinum at Second and Stewart, once the New Washington Hotel but now home to 240 formerly homeless and low-income residents. Mr. Stephen Lee, the architect of the 1994 renovation of St. James Cathedral, was chosen to design the worship space. Respecting and blending the styles of the then-existing St. Joseph Chapel and of the former dining room of the hotel, Lee created a light-filled, contemporary environment for Catholic liturgy. The beautifully renovated worship space officially became Christ Our Hope Catholic Church at the blessing and dedication by Archbishop Alexander J. Brunett on August 28, 2010. We are centered on volunteerism, service, outreach, and inclusion of all persons interested in furthering the mission of Jesus our Hope in downtown Seattle. | Christ Our Hope Catholic Church ; categories: Churches & Cathedrals ; Description: Sunday Mass Times are 9:30 AM, 5:00 PM (Español), and 7:00PM. Weekday Mass Times are Tuesday 12:10 PM, Wednesdays 7:00 AM, Thursdays 12:10 PM. Christ Our Hope Church is located in the Catholic Housing Services' 14-story Josephinum at Second and Stewart, once the New Washington Hotel but now home to 240 formerly homeless and low-income residents. Mr. Stephen Lee, the architect of the 1994 renovation of St. James Cathedral, was chosen to design the worship space. Respecting and blending the styles of the then-existing St. Joseph Chapel and of the former dining room of the hotel, Lee created a light-filled, contemporary environment for Catholic liturgy. The beautifully renovated worship space officially became Christ Our Hope Catholic Church at the blessing and dedication by Archbishop Alexander J. Brunett on August 28, 2010. We are centered on volunteerism, service, outreach, and inclusion of all persons interested in furthering the mission of Jesus our Hope in downtown Seattle. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d142453-Reviews-Shilshole_Marina-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Shilshole Marina | categories: Marinas | Description: A small marina full of fishing boats and million-dollar yachts. | Shilshole Marina ; categories: Marinas ; Description: A small marina full of fishing boats and million-dollar yachts. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d4357928-Reviews-Batch_206_Distillery-Seattle_Washington.html | 5 | Batch 206 Distillery | categories: Distilleries | Description: Craft Distillery, Producers of Award Winning Hand Crafted Spirits: Batch 206 Vodka, Batch 206 Mad Mint Vodka, Counter Gin, Old Tom Barrel Rested Counter Gin, Barrel Raider Bourbon and See 7 Stars Moonshine. Open to the public for Tours and Tasting Wed-Fri from 2-6pm and Sat-Sun from 12-6pm. | Batch 206 Distillery ; categories: Distilleries ; Description: Craft Distillery, Producers of Award Winning Hand Crafted Spirits: Batch 206 Vodka, Batch 206 Mad Mint Vodka, Counter Gin, Old Tom Barrel Rested Counter Gin, Barrel Raider Bourbon and See 7 Stars Moonshine. Open to the public for Tours and Tasting Wed-Fri from 2-6pm and Sat-Sun from 12-6pm. ; Reviews: | [
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Seattle | Reviews: Prepare for all, Excellent with efficiency picking us up to take us to the pier and back. Shuttle itself had issues both directions. The shuttle to pier did not have AC. We were completely full with 16 passengers and we all complained about the air. Driver laughed it off saying that Seattle is completely scarce in Seattle and only 35 percent of Seattle has AC due to climate. It was a very hot and uncomfortable ride. Driver was talkative nonstop and irritating. Customers are from all over the country and world, not all speaking English much less view social behavior the same and I found him to be obnoxious. Some didn’t understand any of his dry humor while others just wanted peace and quite as we all came from other destinations. Driver said his job was boring and he talked nonstop for his own needs, totally unprofessional. He talked about his personal life of being a music teacher etc, who cares??once again, everyone comes from different walks of life and sees things differently. AC and a quite ride would have been great. On the way back, shuttle had some kind of mechanical issue making it a very rough ride. A passenger complained that it affected her hips. Driver reported it over the radio saying he would take van in after last drop. Driver was professional and van had excellent AC. Overall, plan for additional time as there are several stops at both directions as shuttle picks up and drops off at several hotels. Shuttle was a great buy but some adjustments need to be made and make sure vans maintained properly with AC and maintenance., Traveled as a couple Very good and reasonably priced, We used this service to transport us from our hotel to the cruise-port. Others used it from the airport to the cruise-port. Well worth booking as the arrangements through the cruise line for the same route was completely highway robbery. Drivers here are courteous and vehicles are nice and comfortable. Drivers load and unload your luggage. Enroute, the driver acts as tour guide pointing out highlights of Seattle and throwing in some history of the sights. We booked and paid for online and that was one less bill to deal with at time of travel. Great,informative and super friendly!, We got picked up at our hotel & brought to the cruise port. Dave “the Elvis one” was super informative. He called prior to picking us up and let us know estimated time of arrival, what he was driving and that due to the hotel overhang would be pulling up street side. Another bus was dropping people off from the cruise port and that driver made sure we knew another bus was picking us up so we didn’t think he left us behind. Dave was super informative and funny as we rode into the port. Also pointed out the best time for space needle pics. If we return to Seattle we definitely would use Seattle express again! Wish I had known about then prior to booking my transportation to the airport. This was a wonderful experience and we got to the port earlier than our check in time. Thanks Elvis you were awesome even with the dad jokes!, Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d12110220-Reviews-Seattle_Express-Seattle_Washington.html | 4.5 | Seattle Express | categories: Bus Services Taxis & Shuttles | Description: Cruise transfer specialist since 1996, inexpensive, safe, and convenient ground transfers directly between Sea-Tac Airport and Sea-Tac Area Hotels and all Seattle Cruise Piers. One-Way and Round Trip available. | Seattle Express ; categories: Bus Services Taxis & Shuttles ; Description: Cruise transfer specialist since 1996, inexpensive, safe, and convenient ground transfers directly between Sea-Tac Airport and Sea-Tac Area Hotels and all Seattle Cruise Piers. One-Way and Round Trip available. ; Reviews: Prepare for all, Excellent with efficiency picking us up to take us to the pier and back. Shuttle itself had issues both directions. The shuttle to pier did not have AC. We were completely full with 16 passengers and we all complained about the air. Driver laughed it off saying that Seattle is completely scarce in Seattle and only 35 percent of Seattle has AC due to climate. It was a very hot and uncomfortable ride. Driver was talkative nonstop and irritating. Customers are from all over the country and world, not all speaking English much less view social behavior the same and I found him to be obnoxious. Some didn’t understand any of his dry humor while others just wanted peace and quite as we all came from other destinations. Driver said his job was boring and he talked nonstop for his own needs, totally unprofessional. He talked about his personal life of being a music teacher etc, who cares??once again, everyone comes from different walks of life and sees things differently. AC and a quite ride would have been great. On the way back, shuttle had some kind of mechanical issue making it a very rough ride. A passenger complained that it affected her hips. Driver reported it over the radio saying he would take van in after last drop. Driver was professional and van had excellent AC. Overall, plan for additional time as there are several stops at both directions as shuttle picks up and drops off at several hotels. Shuttle was a great buy but some adjustments need to be made and make sure vans maintained properly with AC and maintenance., Traveled as a couple Very good and reasonably priced, We used this service to transport us from our hotel to the cruise-port. Others used it from the airport to the cruise-port. Well worth booking as the arrangements through the cruise line for the same route was completely highway robbery. Drivers here are courteous and vehicles are nice and comfortable. Drivers load and unload your luggage. Enroute, the driver acts as tour guide pointing out highlights of Seattle and throwing in some history of the sights. We booked and paid for online and that was one less bill to deal with at time of travel. Great,informative and super friendly!, We got picked up at our hotel & brought to the cruise port. Dave “the Elvis one” was super informative. He called prior to picking us up and let us know estimated time of arrival, what he was driving and that due to the hotel overhang would be pulling up street side. Another bus was dropping people off from the cruise port and that driver made sure we knew another bus was picking us up so we didn’t think he left us behind. Dave was super informative and funny as we rode into the port. Also pointed out the best time for space needle pics. If we return to Seattle we definitely would use Seattle express again! Wish I had known about then prior to booking my transportation to the airport. This was a wonderful experience and we got to the port earlier than our check in time. Thanks Elvis you were awesome even with the dad jokes!, Traveled as a couple | [
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