Seattle Attractions & Getaways
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Space Needle: "LIVE THE VIEW"The Observation Deck:
Your adventure begins with a 41-second journey skyward in one of three glass elevators. At the newly remodeled 520-foot Observation Deck, you will discover indoor and outdoor viewing and scenery that is absolutely breathtaking.
 Pacific Science Center: Seattle
Butterflies, dinosaurs and big-screen fun! It's waiting for you at the northwest's leading cultural attraction, featuring five buildings packed with hands-on exhibits for children of all ages!
Including IMAX® Theaters:
Let IMAX® transport you beyond the far reaches of your imagination with a visit to one of our two giant-screen IMAX® theaters.
 Ride the Ducks - It's Duck Season!
Seattle: Amphibious Vehicle
You haven't seen Seattle until you've seen it from a Duck! Travelers of all ages love Ride the Ducks! Our hilarious, Coast Guard-certified maritime Captains will take you on a fun-filled, musical tour of the Emerald City. Amphibious World War II vehicles will show you Seattle from both land and water!
Underground Tour - Pioneer Square Seattle
History with humour. Walk below Pioneer Square sidewalks, past abandoned 1890's storefronts, with exceptional tour guides telling tales of Seattle's frontire past.
Safeco Field - Home of Mariners Baseball
Tour one of the premier ballparks in America -
Tours include areas of the ballpark that are not normally open to the public: press box, luxury suites, field, visitors clubhouse, and much more. Cameras are welcome.
Seattle Monorail - Historic Travel - Ride the Rail!
Whether a first time visitor or seasoned veteran, no trip to Seattle is worth making without a ride on the Seattle Center Monorail - originally constructed for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair.
 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Tacoma
Treat your family to a special day at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Where else can you see seahorses and sharks, peacocks and penguins, wolves and walrus, all in one place?
The 29-acre Zoo is large enough to offer an awesome array of animals yet small enough to let you get really close to them.
 Argosy Cruises:
Seattle Lakes, Locks, Harbor & Fine Dining Cruises!
Seattle Harbor Cruise: This one hour cruise gives you a touch of Seattle history, breathtaking scenery and a first hand look at one of the world's largest shipping terminals. A "must do" for visitors and locals alike, great for families. Daily departures year round from Pier 56.
 Woodland Park Zoo: An award winning zoo!
Woodland Park Zoo is hailed as one of the finest zoos in the world for its award-winning naturalistic exhibits.
More than 300 animal species from around the world and a thousand plant species are displayed in the 92-acre botanical garden. And, the must-see attraction is just minutes from downtown Seattle!
Seattle Aquarium: Puget Sound Attraction
Explore the aquatic world of the Pacific Northwest at the 120,000 gallon Window on Washington Waters exhibit full of Northwest sea life and three dive shows each day. Delight in the antics of the sea otters and go nose to nose with the colorful inhabitants of a tropical Pacific Coral Reef.
 Museum of Flight: Seattle, WA
NO check-in lines! NO lost luggage!
Let your dreams and imagination soar as the wonder of flight comes to life at the largest air and space museum in the West - The Museum of Flight. A self-guided tour takes you through more than 85 historic air and spacecraft, interactive exhibits, personal stories and educational activities.
Chinatown: Seattle's Asian cultural Experience
Just minutes away from downtown Seattle, it's possible to discover the traditions, spirit and soul of a 7,000 year old culture.
The program covers the history, traditions and customs of Asians along with hands-on experience during guided walking tours that highlight aspects of Seattle's current Chinatown community.
Tillicum Village at Blake Island State Park
The Tillicum experience is a 4-hour excursion that features a spectacular combination of award-winning fire-roasted salmon, an intriguing cultural arts dance performance, magnificent scenery, and a relaxing cruise across Elliott Bay.
Emerald Downs: Thoroughbred Racing Track
Nestled under the majestic shadow of Mount Rainier, Emerald Downs has established itself as the premier Thoroughbred racing venue in the Pacific Northwest. Our 167-acre facility is located midway between Seattle and Tacoma in the Auburn valley and features a state-of-the-art, six level stadium with commanding views of the entire one-mile racing oval.
 Kenmore Air: The Seaplane Airline
In 1916, Bill Boeing flew his very first airplane from downtown Seattle's Lake Union. Today, visitors to Seattle can enjoy this uniquely Northwest experience from that very same lake aboard Kenmore Air, “The Seaplane Airline!” Choose your seaplane adventure from among three year-round offerings.
 Victoria Clipper Ferry: Pier 69, Seattle
Victoria... do it in a day, or overnight! Seattle and Victoria, BC are as close as 2.5 hours, year-round, aboard the Victoria Clippers.
During the summer, Clipper also offers daily Orca Whale watching trips with a stop on San Juan Island. Clipper Vacations makes planning your Northwest vacation simple and affordable.
Washington State Ferries: Travel Puget Sound
Washington State Ferries is one of the state's largest tourist attractions. It's also the second largest mass transit system in Washington, and the largest ferry system in the United States. No matter how you look at it, a ferry is a beautiful way to go.
In-City Landmarks & Attractions
Pike Place Public Market
Fresh produce, flowers and fish, Pike Place Market is famous for its corner Fish Market. Alive and full of excitement, watch as orders are taken and cameras flash while fish are thrown through the air.
 Seattle Center
Queen Anne is filled with Victorian homes, once lived in by Seattle’s wealthiest patrons. Now it is filled with youthful hangouts and young Seattle professionals. Choose any vantage point on the south side of the hill and you can see the entire city. Seattle Center is just south of Queen Anne and you'll recognize the spire known as the Space Needle, erected for the 1962 World's Fair.
 Greenlake
Green Lake is a natural preserve that is a favorite hangout for locals. Take a walk, bike or rollerblade around the 2.8 mile path. In the summer, you'll find boaters in the water, children playing in the water park and picnickers along the shores.
Gas Works Park
An old "gasification" plant, Gas Works Park has been greatly restored to an amazing park, complete with 20 acres of park, a 28 foot sundial and an unmatched view of Seattle.
 Pioneer Square
Purchase your tickets at Doc Maynard’s Lounge for a historic walk through underground Seattle. You’ll find the old saloon looking building 9 blocks south of Pike Place near the Pioneer Square bus tunnel station. Walk under Seattle’s sidewalks through old passageways to see what used to be vibrant shops and businesses. At the end of the tour, go through Rogue’s Gallery to see a museum and store.
Pacific Science Center
One of the most popular in the world, the Pacific Science Center has 5 buildings of exhibits, a planetarium and laser light shows, a butterfly house and 2 theatres, one of which is an IMAX.
 Seattle Art Museum
A premier art museum with an impressive collection of more than 21,000 objects. SAM offers a variety of exhibitions, tours and lectures.
Since December of 1991, the Seattle Art Museum has dominated the corner of 1st Avenue and University. Four times larger than its old facilities in one of the Seattle Parks, this is the most visible Seattle museum. World-class exhibits will often be showcased in the modern facilities of the Seattle Art Museum.
The Children’s Museum
A hands on interactive exploration. Create, explore and climb mountains in the Seattle Center’s Center House. Offering a hands-on experience full of wonderment for children, birth to age 10, and families. Here you will find exhibits and programs that spark creativity, nourish the curious mind, and inspire children to discover and learn through play.
Museum of Glass
Outside of Seattle, visit Tacoma’s revitalized waterfront with the new and very contemporary museum where masterpieces are created right in front of you in the amphitheatre. Be sure to walk across the Chihuly Bridge of Glass while taking in the sights.
Children's Theatre
Time Magazine ranked the Seattle Children’s Theatre as one of the top 5 best children’s theatres in the nation. September through June, their performances usually fall on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You’ll find them just west of the Space Needle. For tickets, call 206-441-3322.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Travel to Eatonville and experience over 170 captivating animals living on 615 acres of wildlife park. Peek out your window to find a raccoon, lion or moose peeking back at you.
The Snoqualmie River
Located just 30 minutes east of Seattle off I-90. A haven for fly fishing anglers, the rivers are inundated with trout and steelhead. Hike the trails near North Bend or put a boat in the water in the summer months and coast the river.
 Hwy 101 scenic drive to the Ocean
Take the I-5 south and through Oregon, there are a number of roads that will take you to the coast with over 400 miles of highway and many parks and overlooks. Once on the ocean, there are many activities to participate in. Stay in one of the many state campsites or one of the many motels, fly a kite, ride the dunes in a dune buggy or just walk the beach.
If you want to get to the ocean from the Puget Sound area, travel the 454 mile Olympic Peninsula Loop. Filled with an amazing array of rain forests, glaciers, wildlife, fishing and small beach communities, you will find the Olympic National Park covers much of the Peninsula. You can visit the park through Hurricane Ridge near Port Angeles or continue around to the rain forest off Hwy 101. There are a few roads you can take to the ocean like La Push or Ruby Bay. Further south is Kalaloch (Claylok), a traditional lodge that has many regular visitors. Visit Quinalt and see the Hoh Rainforest or go further south to Ocean Shores. Once on the shores, you will have opportunities for clam digging, horseback riding and beachcombing.
Whale Watching
Whale watching is most popular April through September and usually focuses on the area around the San Juan Islands. There are a number of tours in the area that are ready to take you on a whale watching excursion.
According to the Orca Network, there are 87 known whales in the Puget Sound at this time, so although the tour companies do pay attention to sightings, keep in mind that you may not see a whale on your trip. Orcas seem to enjoy the waters of Washington State and British Columbia. Their offspring tend to stay with the clan their entire lives although lately more and more of them turn up missing due to the larger problem of pollution in the area. Why do we pay so much attention to the whales? Maybe it’s because their dialects are similar to the human language. And maybe it’s the closeness that they come to our communities. A whale was just spotted recently in February off Alki Beach. San Juan Boat Tours is out of Friday Harbor. You can reach them by phone at 1-800-232-ORCA. From Seattle, contact Salish Sea Charters or Island Adventures. It's our job to know EVERYTHING about Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue & the Puget Sound area! Ask us any question! Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly...
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