See what the experts are saying about Seattle. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Despite the city's relatively brief history, diversity and tradition fill the streets of Seattle. This medium-sized urban hub is booming economically, growing and evolving at a rapid rate, with help from multinational corporations like Micros... Continue reading »
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History
The Snohomish, Suquamish and other Native Americans were the first settlers of this Pacific Northwest area, later named Seattle after Native American headsman Chief Sealth. In the fall of 1851, the Denny Party landed on what is now Alki Beach... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Over the past several years, Seattle has become quite a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer when the threat of rain diminishes. Most hotels are located in the downtown area, but visitors can certainly find excellent lodging... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Seattle is a city growing up. Neighborhoods like the University District, Ballard, Fremont and Capitol Hill attract younger crowds of students and artists with diverse tastes and small budgets. Downtown Seattle and Belltown have become hot sp... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
The entertainment options in a city the size of Seattle are numerous. There are plenty of art museums, theaters and music venues for visitors to explore. Art The patriarchs of the local art scene, the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) and its br... Continue reading »
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Tours
Seattle is a culturally and visually stunning place to visit: from the visual wonder of the Space Needle to the treasures of the Seattle Art Museum, there are many things to see and do. Seattle Center Located downtown is the Bite of Seattl... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Air Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (+1 206 433 5388 /http://www.portseattle.org/seatac/ ) serves the Seattle and Tacoma areas, with flights to destinations in the United States, Europe and East Asia. It is located 1.5 miles off In... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Seattle State: Washington Country: United States Seattle by the Numbers: Population: 563,374 Elevation: 20 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 34 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 7.1 inches Average January Temperature: 41 degrees F Average Ju... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Imagine yourself sitting in a park on the Seattle waterfront, a double-tall latte and a marionberry scone close at hand. The snowy peaks of the Olympic Mountains shimmer on the far side of Puget Sound, while ferryboats come and go across Elli... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Eating Your Way through Pike Place Market: Breakfast at Le Pichet, espresso at what was once the only Starbucks in the world, lunch at Cafe Campagne, a martini at The Pink Door, dinner at Chez Shea, Celtic music at Kells, and a nightcap at Il... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Cascadia Restaurant, 2328 First Ave. (tel. 206/448-8884): Chef Kerry Sear can do wondrous things with local produce and fresh Northwest ingredients. Throw in martinis made with Douglas fir sorbet, a variety of tasting menus, and, in summer, b... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Historic Hotel: Built in 1924, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. (tel. 800/223-8772 or 206/621-1700; www.fairmont.com/seattle), is styled after an Italian Renaissance palace and is by far the most impressive of Seattle's his... Continue reading »
Seattle Travel Experiences
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Seattle Again
Returned again to Seattle area and stayed 7 weeks. Spent one weekend in downtown Seattle at the Sheraton. OK hotel but not a... Continue reading »
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Freemont Finds: A Troll, Some Sweets, and a Fun...
Freemont seems to embody the spirit of Seattle. It is an arty little place known for its public art, quirky shops, great food and evening... Continue reading »
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Seattle - we made it!
Finally made it...Now then, if you're an avid fan of this travel blog, you'll notice that I seem to have taken a crazy route from Vi... Continue reading »
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Day 15 - Seattle
We have arrived in Seattle. We left Portland tomorrow and travelled through Washington state (which involved many more trees – this is t... 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 »
Popular Seattle Hotels
- Grand Hyatt Seattle
- University Inn
- Pan Pacific Seattle
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle-Tacoma Airport/Tukwila
- Inn at the Market
- Watertown Hotel
- Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle
- Cedarbrook Conference Center
- Hotel Andra
- Silver Cloud Inn Lake Union
Popular Seattle Things to Do
- Experience Music Project (EMP)
- Seattle Waterfront
- Pacific Science Center
- The Underground Tour
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)
- Seattle Art Museum
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Northwest Flower and Garden Show
- Olympic National Park
