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What Do You Think Of When You Hear "Seattle?"
Do you think of...
- airplanes - home of Boeing
- boating - Lake Washington and Puget Sound
- coffee - home of Starbucks and Tully's
- computers - home of Microsoft
- islands - Vashion, Bainbridge, Mercer
- mountains - Mt Rainier and the Olympic peninsula
- music - Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Pearl Jam
- rain - gentle but nearly year-round
Seattle, the Emerald City
The city of Seattle sits at the edge of Puget Sound, in between the Sound and Lake Washington, in the state of Washington. It is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region. Native tribes inhabited the area for a few thousand years before European settlers arrived in the mid-1800s. A three-hour drive south will put you in Portland, OR and a three-hour drive north will get you to Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Ever since it was first founded, Seattle has been a city with lots of local industries, going through cycles of boom and bust. Lumber and the Klondike gold rush contributed to the early development of the city, whereas companies like Starbucks and Microsoft are fueling present growth.
Seattle gets a lot of press about the amount of rain it experiences, however it is more of an overcast and cloudly city than a wet one. (almost all of the Eastern seaboard gets more rain than Seattle). Most of the rain that falls comes down as misty drizzles and thunderstorms are very rare.
Great Spots for the Whole Family
100-year-old Pike Place Market offers great food, shops, local crafts and more.
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Seattle Travel Guides
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Seattle (City Guide)
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Ghost Hunter's Guide to Seattle and Puget Sound (Ghost Hunter's Guide)
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The Rough Guide to Seattle 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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Seattle Survival Guide: The Essential Handbook for Seattle and Eastside Living
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Seattle Sights To See!
- Seattle's Pike Place Market
Seattle's 100-year-old Pike Place Market is open daily, with fresh produce, local craftspeople and so much more! This waterfront locale is a popular destination for locals and visitors. - Seattle: Enjoying The Emerald City
Seattle might be a bit damp, but this verdant Pacific Northwest port city offers the best of urban and rural within just a few hours travel. - Jimi Hendrix Grave Site
Details about how to visit Jimi Hendrix's grave site if you are in Seattle. He's buried in a city just south, called Renton, about a 45 minute drive away. - Emerald City: Seattle City Guide
Seattle sits at the edge of Puget Sound, with Lake Washington nestled on the other side. The joke is, if it's not raining, wait five minutes. - Fremont Troll, Seattle, Washington
Road report and review of a large sculpture under a bridge. - the Hiram M. Chittenden locks
Boaters may transit the Hiram M. Chittenden locks 24 hours a day. Visiting hours for the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden and locks is 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. year-round. The fish ladder is open 7 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. year-round. - Seattle Center - Create your Seattle Center Experience!
The 1961 site of the World's Fair is still active today, now utilized as the home site of a variety of educational and entertainment attractions, serving local Seattle residents and visitors alike.
Local Seattle News, from the Post-Intelligencer
- Trip through the Bite reveals a love/hate relationship
An intrepid PI journalist explores the scary clogs of our inner spaces at the Bite of Seattle. - 3 hours ago
- Serbia setting up case against Bellevue man; alleged Nazi
BELGRADE, Serbia -- Serbia's war crimes prosecutors are preparing a case against an American who allegedly served in a Nazi unit that killed 17,000 civilians here during World War II, an official said Friday. - 5 hours ago
- Power outages hit North Seattle
About 3,850 power customers in Shoreline and North Seattle lost electricity Saturday afternoon because of different outages that are affecting various areas, Seattle City Light reported. - 5 hours ago
- Two dead in Thurston County rollover
Two men died Saturday morning after they were ejected from their Jeep, which left the road at a fast speed in Thurston County and rolled over, the Washington State Patrol reported. - 6 hours ago
Seattle Summer Seafair
For over 50 years, starting around the end of June and running into the beginning of August is Seattle's Seafair. This is the largest festival event in the Northwest and masses an amazing array of summer events and activities into the absolute best part of the year in this region. There are boating events, street fairs, air shows, several foot races and more, all occuring within this six week period. Here are some highlights not to be missed!
Pirate Landing - yep, a motley and humorous crew of pirates land at Seafair. Be sure to bring the kids to this one!
Milk Carton Derby - hand-built boats which float on milk cartons make for a fun, family event.
Torchlight Run - supporting local charities, this is an evening road race for serious and casual runners alike.
Lake Union wooden boat festival - celebrating vintage and antique watercraft
Bon Odori - this Buddhist festival honors the dead and features unique line dancing in the streets
Hydroplane races - boats race at over 200 mph to compete for the Chevrolet Cup.
Air show - the famous Blue Angels come to town
Colorful Seattle Highlights
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Check Out The Local Color!
- Seattle's Bumbershoot Rocks!
BUMBERSHOOT is the annual Seattle music and culture festival, held at the Seattle Center on Labor Day weekend. Enjoy dozens of bands, performers, crafts, arts and more! - The Coleman Queen Anne
Brian Coleman's Queen Anne house is a one-of-a-kind. The Victorian residence is a bold and brilliant embellishment, with elaborate trim and decoration. - Fremont Fair: Welcome
Fremont Fair is located in the funky and friendly Fremont neighborhood—Seattle, Washington's own "Center of the Universe." This annual event features a parade along with an arts and crafts fair. - Seattle Art Cars
The local group of art car owners stage a rally each June as part of the Solstice Parade. - Welcome to Seafair - Seattle's Summer Celebration
Seafair is Seattle's summer festival celebration. Experience hydroplanes, Blue Angels, Milk Carton Derby, Torchlight Run, Torchlight Parade, Triathlon and more.
Looking for Seattle Stuff?
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Washington Huskies vs Oklahoma Sooners 2 Tickets
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Seattle WA University of Washington Aerial View 1942
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2 Incredible Mariners/Red Sox Tickets Monday 7/21/08
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Washington Huskies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Tickets
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2 of 6 Mariners vs Boston Red Sox / Monday, July 21
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4 of 6 Mariners vs Boston Red Sox / Tuesday, July 22
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Seattle Museums - the best of the arts and sciences
- Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
Experience Music Project (EMP) is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music. The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM) is the world's first museum devoted to the thought-provoking ideas and experiences of sci - Seattle Art Museum: Home Page
Online guide to SAM. Get visitor, exhibition, collection, and event information for all locations. Art activities and resources for teachers, kids, and art enthusiasts. - MOHAI
MOHAI (Museum of History And Industry) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation. - The Children's Museum • The Kenneth and Marleen Alhadeff Exhibit Center • Seattle, WA
Located in the Seattle Center, The Children's Museum offers a fun, interactive experience with a variety of unique exhibits and programs. - Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight exists to acquire, preserve and exhibit historically significant air and space artifacts that provide a foundation for scholarly research and lifelong learning programs inspiring an interest in and understanding of science, techn - Pacific Science Center
Seattle science and educational museum, IMAX theater, planetarium, and science exhibits under the Space Needle. - Welcome - Burke Museum
The Burke Museum Web site aims to serve the online needs of a wide range of audiences, from visitors new to the region and adults and families in the community, to school age children, college students, and scholars from around the globe.
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Thanks, William! I've only lived here for a few years now so I'm still exploring a lot and I like to drag my camera around with me to snap anything interesting I come across. Stay tuned for more!
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William F. Torpey says:
8 months ago
Wonderful hub, wonderful city. I was thrilled to see the trolleys. I grew up with trolleys in Yonkers, N.Y., and I miss them. I've mentioned them on some of my hubs. I wish more cities would use them. My daughter went to Starbucks' school in Seattle and opened the first several Starbucks stores in Chicago. At the time, she was a coffee specialist. I also love travelogues that feature street scenes, so I was doubly pleased to see this hub. Thanks, relache.