Visit Seattle and Surrounding Areas

 

 Seattle - Emerald City 

 

Visiting Seattle and surrounding areas

 

 

 

Pike Place Market

 http://pikeplacemarket.org/

Oh, the joys of fresh food, good times, laughs and

great vendors at the Pike Place Market.

 

 

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The Space Needle - Seattle Center

View of the Space Needle near Chihuly Garden and Glass.

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Chihuly Garden and Glass

 

 http://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/



Chihuly Gardens and Glass Museum - Seattle Center

 

Chihuly Glass is a must see; I highly recommend a visit!
The glass, vivid colors, and presentations are exquisite - amazing.
Well worth the price of admission.






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EMP Contemporary Pop Culture

 

 

A Must See: 
 Frank O. Gehry designed abstract stunner museum building.

http://www.empmuseum.org/

 

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 The Center for Wooden Boats

 Located in South Lake Union

The Center for Wooden Boats is of my favorite places to visit.

You can be there in about 5 minutes if you are in Seattle Center - by car or bus.

Walk through this the area and enjoy the city views, the boats, and the water.

 

The Wooden Boat Center

Seattle, South Lake Union.

 

You may walk among the wooden boats, or even rent one and take it out on the water!

 

 

 

http://cwb.org/

 

A views from a harbor cruise in South Lake Union.
 

A great place to visit!

 

 

http://www.argosycruises.com/sightseeing-cruises/

 

 

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Victoria, British Columbia

 

 From Seattle, take a quick day trip and enjoy a whale sighting trip,
 and/or an overnight trip via Clipper Ships to the beautiful city of

Victoria, British Columbia.
 

 

Butchart Gardens


Once your ship reaches Victoria, British Columbia,
a coach bus is waiting for you at the dock
to for transportation to the famous and amazing
Butchart Gardens. 

 

Later that afternoon, you will have time for tea and/or a walking tour in downtown
Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

* Transportation to Victoria by Clipper Ships 

Seattle Ferry Terminal 

Seattle, Washington

2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69
Seattle, WA 98121  
 

phone: 206-448-5000
 

 I highly recommend this budget friendly and 
easy access to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

 

 http://www.clippervacations.com/
 

 

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Snoqualmie Falls

 

 http://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/

 

 

 

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Seattle - Pioneer Square

 

 

    A must see: Pioneer Square.

 

Also, the  outstanding Gold Rush National Historical Park is located in this area.

 I was amazed and happy to find this entertaining and educational site for children 

 in the heart of Pioneer Square!

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klondike_Gold_Rush_National_Historical_Park

 

 

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Have a fun trip, and I hope you remember to always look up.

 

Seattle is filled with exquisite architectural designs from days long ago! (See below). 

 

 

Thanks for visiting!

Janie