10Best Seattle, WA Attractions
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This slumbering volcano is the most heavily glaciated mountain in the United States outside of Alaska. At 14,417 feet, it is the fifth tallest peak in the continental U.S. after... Read more »
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Lesli Schauf: Less than an hour outside of Seattle, Chateau St. Michelle is the state's oldest winery. It offers tours and tastings, a wine shop and a summer concert series on the beautiful grounds.
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Hot, new Seattle attractions & notable things you should do this month.
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The LeMay: Auto Enthusiasts' Playground
The LeMay celebrates America's love of the automobile. Over three hundred autos, meeting and banquet facilities, regular events co-sponsored by other community businesses, classes and workshops, and lectures. Read more »
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Woodland Park Zoo's Australasia Marsupial Breeding Program a Success
Kids are naturally curious, taking in everything in a world that is new. Animal babies are no different, and that behavior is on display at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, where an infant wallaby, known as a joey, recently began to poke its head and arms out of its mother’s pouch. Read more »
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About Seattle, WA Attractions
Situated between two major mountain ranges on the banks of Puget Sound, Seattle exists in a virtual wonderland for outdoor recreation. Amidst all of this nature, though, the city is also a smart and sophisticated place, known for technology and airplanes as much as for salmon and Sasquatch. Activities and attractions here match that dichotomy, providing equal doses of extreme and indoor sports, so to speak. The city’s commitment and connection to its marine surroundings are on view at the Seattle Aquarium. Or get out on the water, either by sea kayak rental or the Washington State Ferry system. There are multitudes of scenic waterfront and woodland parks at which to enjoy the region’s natural beauty, and the granddaddy is Mt. Rainier National Park, where visitors can get up close to the namesake peak, hike, camp, or picnic. The Chittenham Locks, where ships travel from the Puget Sound to Lake Washington and Lake Union, exemplifies Seattle’s dependence on its waterways and educates the public about salmon conservation. On the cerebral side, Seattle museums offer enlightenment on aviation, history and industry, art, and science. And here, even music and sci-fi get the museum treatment, thanks to the 140,000-square-foot Frank O. Gehry-designed Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Hall of Fame at Seattle Center.
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Local Expert Tips for Seattle Attractions
- Olympic National Park: "While it is related to other marmots and groundhogs of North America, the Olympic marmot is unique, an endemic species found only in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. The cute critters are hard to spot. For the best shot at seeing one, plan a hike into the park's high country on a nice day, and you might spy a marmot sunning near its burrow."
- Washington State Ferries: "With such a water-focused culture, there is no better way to sightsee in Puget Sound than boarding a ferry."
- Museum of History and Industry: "If you count historic photos and artifacts as art, MOHI's permanent exhibit "Essential Seattle" is a must see on any Emerald City arts tour -- from both a photographic and historical perspective. A fun and informative way to learn about Seattle, the display documents the city's history from the day Captain George Vancouver's ship first sailed into Elliott Bay in 1792 to the present, taking visitors through key events that shaped the modern city, with a focus on the fascinating and diverse people and characters that helped shape this unique region. "
