Seattle Vacation & Tourism Guide
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A visit to Seattle creates a mosaic of colorful impressions that shimmer in the imagination long after the visit ends. Seattle is the Emerald City with so much to offer every traveler. Pike Street Market is a medley of fresh fish, fruit, vegetable and flower shops right on the water. Venture back in time to the days of the original settlers and take a ferry ride on Puget Sound to Blake Island. Take in the underground walking tour of the old city. Regardless of what you do, it is a memorable place to visit, and one to which the visitor will never tire of returning.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Grand Hyatt Seattle
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 218 reviews from 4 sources
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" The hotel is convenient to shopping, the Market and the theater where we attended a play." — source Travelocity
" The hotel is beautiful and the staff are extremely helpful and nice." — source Expedia
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1. Space Needle
... doughnut-shaped restaurant spins slowly--about one rotation per hour--and every seat in the house faces the long, curved windows. Large tables of tourists can get boisterous; evenings settle down to well-dressed couples, wh... more
Real Travelers who've been to Space Needle
The Hallgrens in Clowning around in Seattle said
…To anyone that has not been to Seattle, I must say this : The Space Needle is NOT TALL! Driving into downtown Seattle… continue reading »
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2. Pike Place Market
... fish company that everyone talks about. Besides offering only the best quality, freshest seafood, our dedication to having fun and creating ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Pike Place Market
KC-Girl in Didn't want to leave said
…Loved Pike Place markets and going out for dinner. Seattle was wicked, stayed with Peter and Alex and had a look around all… continue reading »
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3. Gas Works Park
... year olds (tot lot). Gas Works Park has an unusual play barn with old machines for climbing.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/PrintStory.pl?document_id=2003111891&slug=bestplay08&date=200607 ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Gas Works Park
backpacker in Gourmet foods in Seattle said
… shops and I buy a $5 vintage t-shirt. We walk five blocks to Gas Works Park and Dad and I take photos of the panoramic… continue reading »
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4. Seattle Art Museum
... by The Seattle UFO/Paranormal Group. It consists of exhibits highlighting the Pacific Northwest. It includes materials on UFO's, ghosts, ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Seattle Art Museum
backpacker in Washington...finally said
… to the Seattle Art Museum (which is free the first Thursday of the month). I explore the museum for three hours, then I make it back… continue reading »
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5. Contour
Not many nightclubs double as elegant lunch spots, but this tiny, art-filled place does. Space-age ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Contour
Corry in Seattle Rocks - Day 1 said
…. As evening neared, we decided it was time to grab a beer or two, so we tipped into a great bar called Contour. We… continue reading »
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6. Woodland Park Zoo
... playspace with an outdoor-adventures theme. Children run happily around the curves of a large rock-lined spiral; they climb on boulders, logs, and stumps, and hide inside - or climb on top of - a shelter built from large ro... more
Real Travelers who've been to Woodland Park Zoo
Namaste Mama in At Home in Kent, WA - What do we do for fun? said
… (about $70) covers admission to at least 8-9 local attractions from the Woodland Park Zoo to the museum of Flight, Experience… continue reading »
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7. Pacific Science Center
Located at Seattle Center , this hands-on museum features IMAX movies and laser shows, plus ever-changing exhibits ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Pacific Science Center
irvine in Sunny Seattle said
…, and the first "attraction" I walked up to was the Pacific Science Center. I had a look inside at the counter and a peek… continue reading »
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8. Seattle's Museum of History & Industry
... the history of the Pacific Northwest, from 1780 to the present. Since it opened in 1952, it's become the largest private heritage organization in the state. A staggering number of artifacts from the region's past, including... more
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9. Showbox
With the prow-like marquee, this looks like a standard concert venue planted in the grit of First Avenue. ... more
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10. REI
With a three-floor climbing wall enclosed in glass, this outdoor emporium is hard to miss. The store ... more
Real Travelers who've been to REI
Go South Adventures in Trip Preparation said
… to buy trekking socks at REI...nooooooo.… continue reading »
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1. Rover's
... walls, fresh flowers and bold art, Chef Thierry Rautureau's Madison Park institution is like a French country inn tucked away in the city. The staff knows service and courses arrive well paced; plan a whole evening to fully... more
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2. Etta's
... one of Tom Douglas' restaurants and have kids in tow, bypass the posh Palace Kitchen or Dahlia Lounge and head to the Pike Place Market. Etta's Seafood, named after Douglas' daughter, is a casually sophisticated place that... more
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3. Metropolitan Grill
This New York-style steak house is often rated among the top 10 steak houses in the United States. Known ... more
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4. Tulio
... is a two star Italian restaurant. Located in the Downtown neighborhood, this restaurant is expensive. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. This place features great views. Upon entering the restau... more
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5. Palisade Waterfront Restaurant
As you enter this seafood restaurant, you walk onto a suspended bridge with iron railings. Starfish, crayfish and other ... more
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6. Palace Kitchen
Tom Douglas operates three of the most popular restaurants in the city: Dahlia Lounge , Etta's Seafood and ... more
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7. Flying Fish
Opened in 1997, this fashionable and modern restaurant is located in Belltown . The decor is sleek ... more
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8. Cafe Flora
Renowned in the Seattle area and beyond, this vegetarian restaurant has kept its neighborhood feel. The ... more
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9. Chez Shea
This restaurant's big arched windows look out over Pike Place Market and the Puget Sound. The seasonal menu ... more
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10. Six-Seven
This restaurant in the Hotel Edgewater has a splendid view over the water. The cuisine is Pacific ... more
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