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Seattle Activities
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With so many activities in Seattle it may be hard to choose just one!

Links below range from ballooning to paddling lake union to running trails.

Browse through the links below to find the perfect activity for you or your family. Links below will connect you to community and company websites, allowing you to get connected with the resources you need.

Astronomy

Seattle Astronomical Society. PO Box 31746, Seattle, WA 98103. Phone: 206-523-ASTR. E-mail

Ballooning

Balloon Depot. PO Box 1262, Carnation, WA 98014. Phone: 425-881-9699. E-mail

Birding

Seattle Audubon. 8050 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Phone: 206-523-4483. E-mail

Paddling and Rowing

Lake Union Crew. 11 East Allison Street, Seattle, WA 98102. Phone: 206-860-4199; Fax: 206-860-7826. E-mail

Climbing and Mountaineering

Mountain Madness. 3018 SW Charlestown Street, Seattle, WA 98126. Phone: 206-937-8389; Toll-free: 1-800-328-5925; Fax: 206-937-1772. E-mail

Stone Gardens. 2839 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. Phone: 206-781-9828; Fax: 206-781-9837. E-mail

Movies

AMC Pacific Place 11
Regal Cinemas - Washington
Seven Gables (Landmark) Cinemas

Running and Walking

Barefoot Ted's Adventures. 956 10th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102. Phone: 206-552-9144. E-mail

Eastside Runners.

Seattle Marathon Association. 7400 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, WA 98103. Phone: 206-729-3660; Fax: 206-729-3662. E-mail

Whitewater Rafting

Alpine Adventures. PO Box 373, Gold Bar, WA 98122. Phone: 360-863-6505; Toll-free: 1-800-23-8386. E-mail

Blue Sky Outfitters. 9674 50th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136. Toll-free: 1-800-228-7238. E-mail

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