Seattle Top Things To Do Suggestions
#11
While at Pike Place Market there is a wonderful little quilt shop too. Think it is called Underground Quilts. At the market entrance of 1st Avenue and Pike Street, head South. It is about 1/4 block on right side.
The Chihuly Glass Museum is located below the Space Needle and worth the look.
I'd do a walk on ferry ride over a boat tour. You can drive to Ballard to walk into and view the locks in action.
The Chihuly Glass Museum is located below the Space Needle and worth the look.
I'd do a walk on ferry ride over a boat tour. You can drive to Ballard to walk into and view the locks in action.
#13
Watching them toss the fish is quite the entertainment, BUT, if you buy fish, go off to the side of the counter and tell them what you want and have them wrap it without throwing it. I worked in Seattle years ago and my boss was a third generation Norwegian/American fisherman and he told me throwing the fish bruises the meat. On the upside, they will ship fish to your home if you want to do that.
Argosy Cruises will give you choice of several lake cruises and also the locks. You'll love the remodeled Pike Place Market, it just opened the new shops last week. Make sure to go to Pike Place Fish and watch them tossing the salmon. The Space Needle is pricey but if you eat in the restaurant I think you can still go up for free and if you like music you might want to check out Experience Music and take a ride on the Monorail. Enjoy you're visit in the Emerald City.
#16
If you only choose a couple of places to visit you must, and I really mean must! visit Chilully Gardens. The glass sculptures are stunningly beautiful. My DH and I were there a few years ago and there is a room with a glass ceiling that is beyond anything you will ever experience. I promise you won't regret it.
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Regardless of what you choose to do, be sure you have rain gear - at least an umbrella - and good walking shoes. Seattle is built on hills and some are rather steep. I recommend taking a wardrobe that you can layer. It can be cool and damp in the morning, warm midday, then cool and damp late afternoon and evening. It would be a rare day not to have grey skies and a mist most of the day. The home of Starbucks, Seattle is a coffee-over's heaven. Most of the time the smell of coffee overpowers the salt/fish smell of Puget Sound. If you like lighthouses there are many to see.
#18
The Underground Tour, The Museum, Old Town. You should consider buying the City Pass. We have bought them and definitely found them to be worth it. Here's what's included in the price:
Adult $79
Child $59
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Your CityPASS Includes
1 Space Needle
2 Seattle Aquarium
3 Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
4 Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) or Woodland Park Zoo
5 Chihuly Garden and Glass or Pacific Science Center
and here is the website: http://www.citypass.com/seattle#ym5Y0mf29xFd3qVK.99. Have fun. Don't forget to check out the restaurants and the original Starbucks at Pikes.
Adult $79
Child $59
4408 Reviews
Your CityPASS Includes
1 Space Needle
2 Seattle Aquarium
3 Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
4 Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) or Woodland Park Zoo
5 Chihuly Garden and Glass or Pacific Science Center
and here is the website: http://www.citypass.com/seattle#ym5Y0mf29xFd3qVK.99. Have fun. Don't forget to check out the restaurants and the original Starbucks at Pikes.
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