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Seattle
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Getting to Seattle
Media
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Transportation
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Weather
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Seattle Hotels/Motels
Airport
Downtown
North Seattle
University District
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Bellevue
Edmonds
Kirkland
Lynnwood
Renton
SeaTac Airport
Tukwila
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Cafes, Restaurants
Coffee, Tea Houses
Microbreweries
More Cities and Towns of Puget Sound
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Cascade Mountains
Northeast
Northwest
Olympic Peninsula
Puget Sound
San Juan Islands
South Central
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Puget Sound Travel Region
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is surrounded by water and mountains, and the city's attraction lies in the stunning views seen from the many vantage points throughout it's several neighborhoods. The awesome height of Mount Rainier is truly appreciated when seen from within the city, as it puts skyscrapers to shame from 200 miles away. These are views which indicate Seattle's easy access to outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
Seattle is one of the three "gateway" cities to the Pacific Northwest (the others being Vancouver in British Columbia and Portland in Oregon). It is a commercial, cultural and transportation hub for the region (although don't expect the level of energy of big cities like Chicago and San Francisco).
Within Seattle
You will find plenty of lodging fitting every description including bed and breakfasts, neighborhood motels, suites, inns and downtown boutique and high-rise hotels. Seattle offers a full range of arts, cultural and sporting events and attractions, and an abundance of shops and restaurants. You will probably wish to sample these in an exploration of its downtown historic district and surrounding neighborhoods.
Beyond Seattle
Top attractions nearby, to explore in day trips and longer itineraries:
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Cascade Mountains
Mt. Rainier
Mt. St. Helens
North Cascades National Park -
Leavenworth, the town that recreated itself as a Bavarian village
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Olympic Mountains and Olympic National Park
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San Juan Islands Whale watching, sea kayaking
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...hop over the border to British Columbia, Canada.
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The Pocket Guide
to Seattle and Surrounding Areas by Duse McLean.
June 1998, Paperback, 6th edition, (non-fiction).
Combines current information with historical events.
Extensive index, maps and line drawings. Great glossary of local terms.
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Birds
of Seattle and Puget Sound by Chris C. Fisher, Ewa Pluciennik (Illustrator), Gary Ross (Illustrator). December 1996, Paperback, 160 pages, (non-fiction).
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Best Places Seattle. by Giselle Smith (Editor), Nancy Gellos (Designer) May 1999, Sasquatch Books, 8th edition, Paperback, 482 pages, (guidebook). Covers Seattle's 200 best restaurants plus romantic night spots, the best accommodations, and information on the city's culture and history. Order now...
Seattle, The Best of Emerald City: An Impertinent Insiders' Guide. by Betty Martin, Don Martin. April 2000, Paperback, 236 pages, (guidebook). "Ten best" lists on everything from bike routes to seafood restaurants, romantic spots to photo angles.Order now...
The Seattle Guidebook. by Jo Brown (Editor), Archie Satterfield. July 1999, 11th Edition, Sasquatch Books, 320 pages, (guidebook). A guide to sightseeing, walking tours, culture, sports, shopping, restaurants and more.Order now...
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