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Where to stay and
what to do in
Seattle
VISITOR INFORMATION
Description
Location
Getting to Seattle
Media
Neighborhoods
Transportation
Weather
Web Sites
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed and Breakfast
Hotels and Motels
--Airport
--Downtown
--North Seattle
--University District
Vacation Rentals
Also see hotel listings for:
Bellevue
Edmonds
Kirkland
Lynnwood
Renton
SeaTac Airport
Tukwila
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Bakeries
Bars, Taverns and Pubs
Breakfast
Cafes and Restaurants
Coffee and Espresso
Coffee Lingo
Microbreweries
Pizza
Seafood
Web Guides
Wine and Wineries
ATTRACTIONS
Art Galleries
Cultural Sites
Gardens
Historic Sites
Museums and Exhibits
Parks
Performing Arts
Seattle Waterfront
Theatre
Top Attractions
Unusual Landmarks
Viewpoints
ACTIVITIES
Astronomy
Ballooning
Biking
Birding
Boating
Canoeing and Rowing
Outdoor Clubs
Cruises
Cruises - Dinner
Festivals and Events
Kayaking
Movies
Spectator Sports
Tours
Whale Watching
Whitewater Rafting
SHOPPING
TRAVEL ARTICLES
Maritime Festival
Seafair Torchlight Parade
Seattle Neighborhoods
Ballard
Belltown
Capitol Hill
Fremont
Green Lake
Pioneer Square
Queen Anne
University District
Wallingford
Waterfront
West Seattle
Population
City of Seattle: 602,000
Greater Seattle: 3.3 million
Elevation
sea level
Main Industries
Boeing (aircraft)
Microsoft
(software)
Safeco (insurance)
Nordstroms (department stores)
Starbucks (coffee)
Bio and medical technology, wood products, transportation equipment, food
products, and fish-processing are also strong contributors to the economy.
More Cities and Towns of Puget Sound
More Puget Sound
Bainbridge Island
Bellevue
Bremerton
Everett
Indianola
Issaquah
Kitsap Peninsula
Olympia
Seattle
Tacoma
Vashon Island
Whidbey Island
Washington Travel Regions and Maps
Map
Cascade Mountains
Map
Northeast
Map
Northwest
Map
Olympic Peninsula
Map
Puget Sound
Map
San Juan Islands
Map
South Central
Map
Southeast
Map
Southwest
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Seattle, Washington
Scenic Seattle
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 - Gateway to the Pacific Northwest
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).
Seattle Lodging
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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