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The Experience Music Project (EMP) is one of the most interesting museums in the United States. Completed in 2000, the Frank Gehry-designed building resembles like a large, twisted guitar sitting in the Seattle Center. Exhibits... more
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Located right along Washington's northwest coastline, the Seattle Waterfront offers beautiful views, fun tourist shops and relaxing ferry rides. Activities are plentiful: Visitors can take a stroll, go fishing, cycling, or boat... more
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Originally founded in 1962, the Pacific Science Center is an attraction the whole family can enjoy. Located in the Seattle Center, the permanent exhibitions include life-size robotic dinosaurs, an IMAX movie theater, planetariu... more
Real Travelers who've been here
irvine said
… Science Center. I had a look inside at the counter and a peek around the corner but all I could… continue reading »
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Travel back in time during Seattle's popular Underground Tour, located in Seattle's first neighborhood, historic Pioneer Square. After a devastating fire in 1889, the structures in this neighborhood were built at one level high... more
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tassiebutlers said
… at the Underground Tour where people get to go under the roads and footpaths and learn some of the interesting… continue reading »
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Originally made public in 1899, the Woodland Park Zoo is still considered by many to be one of the best zoos in the United States. The zoo covers 65 acres inside of Seattle's Woodland Park, and includes a butterfly garden, elep... more
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General Turgidson said
…, Pacific Science Museum, and the Woodland Park Zoo. Two of these activities (if you include the harbor tour… continue reading »
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Combining the familiar suburban brand and a prime urban location, the Residence Inn opened in 2003. It's the only chain hotel in Charlestown, and easy access to water transportation (water taxis serve the hotel dock) mak... more
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Originally founded in 1933, the Seattle Art Museum is one of the premiere attractions in the city and a fine choice for a visit. The 5-story building is a marvel in itself, with terracotta, limestone and marble making up its ex... more
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irvine said
… along the Seattle Art Museum, which has a Hammering Man in front of the building… continue reading »
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For five days in the middle of February, when the last thing on your mind is spring gardening, this show comes to town. But don't worry, you won't be cold because this show takes place inside the Washington State Convention & T... more
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Gas Works Park, a 19-acre public park on the shore of Lake Union, is one of the best examples of large-scale reconditioning in the United States. For 50 years, the site was home to a gasification plant used to convert carbon pr... more
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Second Star said
… activities for the rest of our trip. Within walking distance from Freemont is GasWorks Park… continue reading »
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Originally opened in 1977 (and refitted 30 years later), the Seattle Aquarium serves over 750,000 visitors annually. One of the unique features of the aquarium is a large underwater dome - a massive inverted fish bowl with 400,... more
South Seattle Travel Experiences
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Seattle Rocks - Day 1
We awoke frozen and stiff from a very short night in our minivan at our KOA site, our stomachs rumbling for pancakes. One cool thing abo... Continue reading »
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Coeur d'Alene & Seattle
From Glacier we headed west once again on I-90 towards the Pacific, but considering we got a late jump on the highway decided not to haul... Continue reading »
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Lavender, Pines, and Pizza
Following the advice of our eccentric tour guides in Freemont my husband and I set off early for the Bainbridge Island Ferry. Final desti... Continue reading »
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A quick stop
So.... we arrived in Seattle, not knowing where we were staying or where to find Mike and Patrice. Eventually after some food and a beer,... Continue reading »
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Day 16 - Seattle
Today we hit all the tourist spots of Seattle. We were up bright and early and partook in some breakfast at Starbucks (well, when in the... Continue reading »
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