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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks*The Lake Washington Ship Canal connects Lake Washington to the Puget Sound. The passage is made possible via the locks, built in 1911 and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Pike Place Market*.  Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA). 85 Pike Street, Room 500, Seattle, WA 98101. Phone: 206-682-7453; Fax: 206-625-0646. E-mail

Situated just above the waterfront, the market is popular with natives tourists alike.   It is a vital part of Seattle's economy, receiving more than nine million visits each year.  It features about 600 businesses including farmers and merchants that offer fresh vegetables, seafood, food bars, cafes, restaurants, crafts, art work, and gifts from booths, stalls and shops, and the original Starbucks.  The market was born in 1907, from citizen outrage at the high cost of produce, beginning with a handful of farmers with their wagons on Pike Place.  It is the oldest continually operating farmers’ market in the USA.

Pioneer Square*
Saved from the wrecking ball by popular outcry, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood is a 17-square-block National Historic District. Its charming, red-brick buildings have been revived and now hold a great arts, café, shopping and nightlife scene. Historical highlights are the Klondike Gold Rush Historical Park and the unique Underground Tour.

The Seattle Aquarium*
Exhibits, news and events, information, adventures and programs, services, hours and fees.

Seattle Center*
The Seattle Center was built as the United States Science Pavilion during the Seattle World's Fair of 1962.  This 74-acre complex is now home to the Seattle Opera, Seattle Repertory, the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pacific Science Center and the Key Arena, and it also offers exhibits, IMAX movies, laser shows, community events, classes and camps.  The center also is home to the 60-foot-tall (185m) Space Needle, which officially opened on April 21, 1962 - the first day of the Fair.  The Space Needle features an observation deck, restaurant and cocktail bar within its "Jetsons style" top and it still is prominent on the city's skyline as Seattle's most recognizable landmark.   The "Needle" and the Seattle Center can be reached by a 90-second monorail ride from downtown's Westlake shopping center. 

Tillicum Indian Village.*  2992 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, WA 98126. Phone: 206-933-8600; Toll-free: 1-800-426-1205.

Tillicum Village is located on Blake Island Marine State Park, eight miles off the coast of downtown Seattle’s central waterfront in Washington State.  Blake Island is believed to be the birthplace of Chief Seattle and became a state park in 1959.

The Waterfront*
A row of piers jutting out into Elliot Bay are the backbone for a mix of maritime industries, shops and restaurants. Ferries, freighters, tugs and even naval vessels go about their business, while the occasional seaplane or para-sailor flies above. Take in all this activity along the promenade linking the piers, or take a harbor tour, island cruise or fishing excursion. On land,  are close by.  The Waterfront Streetcar (using restored trams imported from Australia) trundles along the waterfront from Pier 70 past the well known Bell St. Pier, the Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Omnidome Theatre, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, and on to the Chinatown District.

The Woodland Park Zoo*
Information, virtual tour, wildlife travel adventures, zoo store, conservation, education, FAQ, hours and fees.

Take the Boeing Tour! The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour features hands-on exhibits for the whole family. Design your own airplane, touch the high-tech skin of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and take the world-renowned Boeing Tour inside the largest building in the world (by volume). 888-467-4777

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Rough Guide Seattle
by Richie Unterberger
July 1998, mini edition, Paperback, 256 pages, (guidebook)
Less than six inches tall and four inches wide, this guide packs in the major neighborhoods, from Lake Washington to Capitol Hill to Downtown; listings of accommodations, cafes, restaurants, and bars; sections on the performing arts, gay nightlife, festivals, sports, and activities for kids, plus shops and galleries and more. Order now...

Lonely Planet Seattle
September 1998, Paperback, 222 pages, (guidebook)
Washington's largest city is made accessible to travelers with such outdoor activities as skiing, kayaking, and hiking, as well as full restaurant and nightlife recommendations. Order now...

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. Order now...

Nature Walks in & Around Seattle: All-Season Exploring in Parks, Forests, and Wetlands
by Cathy M. McDonald, Stephen Whitney (Contributor), James Hendrickson (Photographer)
February 1998,  Paperback, 208 pages, (guidebook) Order now...

Moon Handbooks: Washington
by Don Pitcher
June 2002, 7th edition, Paperback, 1000 pages, (guidebook)
In-depth coverage of the history, landscape, and changes in a state that has come of age.  Ranges from Olympic Peninsula's lush rainforests and long sandy beaches, to glacier-clad Cascade summits, friendly eastern towns and wineries, the tranquil Puget Sound, Seattle, and the San Juan Islands. Order now...

Touring Seattle by Bicycle
by Peter Powers
December 1991, Paperback, 95 pages, (guidebook)

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