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Space Needle
Built for the 1962 World
Expo, this distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle
Centre, has since become Seattle's most famous landmark. Come take in
the 360-degree view of mountains, Elliott Bay and Seattle neighborhoods.
The view is especially appreciated while dining at the refurbished
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Opening Hrs:
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Observation Deck
& SpaceBase: daily, 9am - 12 midnight. SkyCity restaurant:
weekdays, 11am - 3:30pm & 5pm - 10pm, weekend 9am - 3:30pm
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Pricing:
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Observation
deck: Adult (ages 14-64): US 14; Youth (ages 4-13): USD 7.
Concessions available. |
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Getting Here:
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400 Broad St.,
Seattle, WA 98109.
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Pike Place Market
One of Seattle's most famous
landmarks, this is the oldest continuously working public market in the
country. Shop for fresh vegetables and fruits. Stop by Pike Place Fish
to see fish fly. The market has numerous shops, including a health food
and herb store, craft stores, and flower stands. |
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Daily, except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. |
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Contact:
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Tel: 480-502-5600 |
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More Info: |
Market Heritage
Tours available; for more info, tel (206) 774-5249 |
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The Waterfront
Though somewhat
tourist oriented, the Seattle waterfront is still popular with the
locals for its spectacular views and the neighbouring parks. The Seattle
Aquarium and the Odyssey Maritime Discovery Centre are also located
here.
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U District
The University of Washington
campus sits at the edge of a busy commercial area known as the U
District. Predictably, the surrounding area has become the haunt of
students, with cheap restaurants, cafes, art house cinemas, museums and
the requisite bars catering to the crowds of scholars and partygoers.
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Seattle Asian Art Museum
This museum is
internationally recognized for its excellent collection of Asian,
African and Native American art, and for its fine collection of modern
art produced by Pacific Northwest artists. The permanent collection
includes 21,000 pieces, and while it doesn't have huge collections of
European art, it does have plentiful local art and wonderful visiting
exhibits..
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Tuesday-Sunday,
10 am -5 pm; Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm. Closed Mondays and
various public holidays. |
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Pricing:
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Adults USD5;
Students USD 3; free for 12 and under. Free for all on the
first Thursday and first Saturday of each month. |
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Contact:
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Information:
206.654.3100 |
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Getting
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1400 East Prospect
Street, Volunteer Park, Seattle, WA 98112-3303. Take the No.
10 bus from downtown Seattle.
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Bainbridge Island
For a relaxing day trip,
take the ferry to nearby Bainbridge Island. The ride takes half an hour,
and during the trip you can enjoy fresh air and spectacular views of the
Seattle skyline. The town has plenty of distractions in the form of
quaint shops, cafes, restaurants and the Bainbridge Island Winery.
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Puget
Sound
This beautiful area Puget
Sound is popularly explored by ferry, which most commonly goes to
Winslow, Bainbridge Island's primary town. Winslow has an array of shops
and restaurants within an easy walk of the dock, but most people take
the ferry simply for the ride and the great views of Seattle. The
Bainbridge Island Winery in Winslow is a good destination both for
cyclists and wine buffs.
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Mount
Rainier National Park
This park contains seemingly
endless hikes and trails around the mountain. It is particularly popular
with the rock-climbing crowd. Longmire Museum, and the Jackson,
Ohanapecosh and Sunrise visitor centres have varying summer and winter
hours..
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