Seattle, Washington
Seattle is often characterized by its laid-back attitude and rainy climate, but this thriving metropolis also offers one-of-a-kind architecture, the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, and a unique urban sophistication.
The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss
A trip to Seattle isn't complete without visiting Pike Place Market. Here, you can browse the stalls of local merchants and artists, take in a street performance, or watch fishmongers play catch with the catch of the day.
Other Fun Things to Do
Take in the view from the Space Needle, a 650-foot structure left over from the 1962 World's Fair. Glimpse the future of aviation technology at the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour. See the latest breakthroughs in in-flight entertainment and design your very own aircraft using high-tech aviation software. Travel a few short minutes to the Boeing factory where you'll go behind the massive hanger doors to witness the inner workings of the world's largest airplanes.
Shopping Around
If you're looking for an upscale shopping mall with character, head downtown to Westlake Park. To uncover an antique treasure, you'll want to go to the Pioneer Square Antique Mall, where more than 60 dealers have their collections on sale. Or, for more traditional crafts and specialty stores, Pike Place Market is the place to be.
Get a Taste of Local Flavor
Thanks to the fish-abundant waters, Seattle offers fabulous seafood restaurants, ranging from fine dining to casual eating. There's also a great selection of brew pubs, and of course, coffee shops. With lattes and cappuccinos on just about every street corner, Seattle's easygoing attitude seems to be fueled by caffeine.
Source: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line brochure
In addition, Uncle Ralph and I plan to visit the Dale Chihuly Museum.
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| Exhibition Hall |
Dale Chihuly's fanciful glass sculptures have been on display at more than 500 exhibitions worldwide during his career. Now a permanent exhibition call Chihuly Garden and Glass has opened at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle. The exhibition features an exhibition hall with eight galleries, a glass house featuring one of his largest suspended works, and a garden that sprouts red and blue glass reeds.
Tickets cost $19 for adults and $12 for children 4 to 12.
305 Harrison Street, Seattle
Visit chihulygardenandglass.com
Source: Chicago Tribune, a couple of weeks ago!
Also, we might take in the Tacoma Auto Museum. There was an article about it in the Chicago Tribune by Paul Duchene.
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| 1906 Cadillac |
Fifteen years of hard work came down to the wire in Tacoma, Wash. on June 2, as 3,000 people and 500 cars assembled outside LeMay America's Car Museum for opening ceremonies. Before the day was out, an estimated 10,000 auto enthusiasts had visited the museum.
The new building looks like Ridley Scott crashed a spaceship beside the Tacoma Dome. The gleaming, corrugated aluminum worm is a symbol of the hard-scrabble port city's revival. The museum's four levels are accessed by sloping galleries at the side, like the interior of a parking garage, which makes changing exhibits relatively easy. Walls are covered with images and stories about cars, designers and drivers.
2702 E. D St., Tacoma, Wash
Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 5 pm. daily
Admission: Adult, $14; senior/student/military, $12; youth (ages 5-12) $8
Info: lemaymuseum.org or 253-779-8490
Source: Chicago Tribune, June, 30, 2012, Rides Section
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