Seattle

Isn't Seattle GORGEOUS!?!? I love this city. not just because i live here. Because it is so beautiful, perfect seasons, nice people, and fun things to do. I grew up in a suburb of Seattle and have always taken the opportunity to go into Seattle for something to do. And there is SO much to do when you are here. I'm going to highlight a few things here. Fridays are local days which may also extend into the rest of the US because i haven't been very many places in my own country. But for now i will be ultra local and show you just how awesome Seattle is!

Transportation: It's pretty easy to get around Seattle. We've got buses, like everyone else. They are pretty thorough, easy to maneuver, fairly reliable. You can always take a taxi too. If you are heading outside of downtown Seattle (think Capital Hill, Queen Anne) there's lots of hills. So plan accordingly. It's a good hike, nice if the weather is good, but consider another travel option for a backup.

Weater: It doesn't always rain! I promise! It's usually cloudy. But we get sun breaks. And if you are local you understand weather terms; sprinkle, shower, downpour. They mean different things. Just make sure you have an umbrella (although we will know you are a tourist) and lots of layers. It can be rainy and humid. It can be cold and sunny. Wear lots of layers, bring a good heavy coat, an umbrella, and know that we have amazing cofee shops to duck into when the rain gets going to wait it out. And not just Starbucks, there are so many other amazing choices. Consider Stumptown and Cafe Fiore.

First things first, where everyone goes, and has a great time: Pike Place Market. It's open year round. it's got every fruit and vegetable you could imagine. It's filled with fresh flowers. Yes, there are fish throwers and it's fun to watch. there are little shops that sell almost any food product you can think of. The original Starbucks is there as well. You can spend hours, with the sea on one side and the city on the other. It's a must do and it's well worth it. Plus, it's free and there is so much to explore. It's worth spending an afternoon before moving onto something new.



Look at all of that amazing produce! Seriously, it's beautiful to look at and the food is fresh and delicious. The vendors are very knowledgeable and happy to talk about their stocks.


Go to the gum wall. It's under Pike Place Market. It's covered in gum. seriously. It's one of the greatest things us weird Seattle people have done. People love the gum wall. I try to contribute regularly haha People use the wall for backdrops in prom pictures and wedding photos. It's fantastic. Stand far away or get up close, there is a lot to look at for just being gum.


Space Needle. Everyone thinks of the Space Needle when they hear Seattle. It's pretty fantastic. It's beautiful, a good land mark, fun to visit. Definitely worth it. Although it can be expensive. The ride up on the elevator gets you to the observation deck, with fantastic views of the city. You can eat at the restaurant too, but it's a separate price for dinner, needs reservations and nice dinner clothes. It's expensive too. I've been once and I barely remember the food, it was just cool because it rotates, you can see the whole city slowly spinning around you while you eat. Close to the Space Needle is EMP, or Experience Music Project, which is an awesome music museum with interactive exhibits. For kids, the Pacific Science Center has everything a kid could imagine for a day of fun and science. Plus a great IMAX theater.

Parks: Seattle has great parks. A lot of them around the water front. It can be beautiful in Seattle and that's when all of the locals are outside. Flocking to parks with a picnic lunch, trying to tan our pasty white skin, or a long walk with our dog. Everyone in Seattle has dogs. And one of the coolest parks is Gasworks Park. It's an old gas building, they have left the equipment that you can walk around near. The dangerous stuff is fenced off but you can get pretty close and the views of Seattle are amazing. On a clear day you can see really far. There's a sundial on top of a hill that's worth visiting. You can relax, see kayakers go by, watch sea planes land, it's really lovely.

Museums: Seattle has FANTASTIC museums. Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Frye Art Museum, etc There are great exhibits going on all the time and it's worth checking a few of them out. The Seattle Library is a wonderful building with one of the greatest designs known to man. We have incedible THEATER. Check out a local paper and you will find a ton of great concerts and shows going on that are worth checking out. We've got national artists coming to town all the time but incredible local artists that we hold as local treasures and are definitely worth finding and seeing. Theater is good too, check out places like the Comedy Underground, Chop Suey, Showbox, Moore Theater, Paramount, Neptune, McCaw Hall. Great things to see and do.

FYI Seattle is beautiful at Christmas time. It's got beautiful hotels close to downtown. West Lake Center, part inside/outside mall is completely decorated and charming. 5th Avenue shopping is glorious, beautiful window displays and decorations. There is the Nutcracker at McCaw Hall, a must see. A giant tree on top of the Space Needle.

That's the jist of Seattle. There are so many great things to say and do and I'm sure I will have more to say about this city later. Check out the theater, a show, a park, and our awesome cofee. Enjoy!