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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The best offbeat travel experiences
Adding Your Contribution to the Gum Wall: Hey, when your gum has lost its flavor, don't just spit it out on the sidewalk; instead, turn it into al fresco art by adding it to the "Gum Wall," Pike Place Market's self-adhesive display of ABC (al... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor pursuits
Cycling the Burke-Gilman Trail: Seattle-area cyclists are blessed with a plethora of great cycling paths, and the granddaddy of them all is the Burke-Gilman Trail, which stretches for more than 14 miles from the Ballard neighborhood to the no... Continue reading »
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Best free things to do
Taking in the Sunset from the Waterfront: On a clear summer day, the setting sun silhouettes the Olympic Mountains on the far side of Puget Sound and makes the view from the Seattle waterfront truly memorable. Try the rooftop park at the Bell... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Seattle is one of the West Coast's most popular vacation destinations, which makes pre-visit planning essential. Try to make your hotel and car reservations as far in advance as possible -- not only will you save money, but you'll also be mor... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
If you still have questions about Seattle after reading this book, contact Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau, 701 Pike St., Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98101 (tel. 206/461-5840; www.seeseattle.org), which operates the Citywide Concierge & V... Continue reading »
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When to go
The Weather Let's face it, Seattle's weather has a bad reputation. As they say out here, "The rain in Spain stays mainly in Seattle." I wish I could tell you that it isn't so, but I can't. It rains in Seattle -- and rains and rains and rai... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Seattleites will hold a festival at the drop of a rain hat, and summers here seem to revolve around the city's myriad celebrations. To find out what special events will be taking place while you're in town, check the "Ticket" arts-and-enterta... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane The Major Airlines -- The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (tel. 206/433-5388; www.portseattle.org/seatac) is served by about 30 airlines. The major carriers include: Air Canada -- tel. 888/247-2262; www.aircanada.com Al... Continue reading »
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Cruises
Seattle is a major port for cruise ships heading north up the Inside Passage to Alaska. The cruise season begins in May and runs through September. Five cruise lines currently sail from Seattle during the summer months: Celebrity Cruises (... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Trip-Cancellation Insurance Trip-cancellation insurance will help retrieve your money if you have to back out of a trip or depart early, or if your travel supplier goes bankrupt. Trip cancellation traditionally covers such events as sickne... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements
Passports The websites listed provide downloadable passport applications as well as the current fees for processing passport applications. For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "... Continue reading »
Seattle Travel Experiences
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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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PCU Crew Road Trip
Annika and I spoke with our usual group of 7 from our floor at St. Mark's. Rosa and Melissa agreed to go, along with Melissa's husband... Continue reading »
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Koolhaas Library and Cool Ass Karaoke
I think you will be as shocked as we were -- the Pancake Ladies are STILL SICK. What, are they like down with the bubonic plague or some... 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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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 »
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
