Holiday Destination: Seattle

Seattle is the county seat of King County, in the state of Washington. Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the United States. The city is a major coastal seaport situated on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, about 114 miles south of the Canada United States border. In 2010, Seattle was the sixth busiest port in the United States, serving as a major gateway for trade with Asia. Seattle has a noteworthy musical history. From 1918 to 1951, there were nearly two dozen jazz nightclubs along Jackson Street in the current Chinatown International District. The jazz scene developed the early careers of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson and others. Seattle is also the birthplace of rock legend Jimi Hendrix and the rock music style known as grunge, which was made famous by local groups Melvins, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam. In more recent years. The city is a damp green gem, with an abundance of evergreen trees throughout, and spectacular views of the Cascade mountains to the east and the Olympic mountains to the west.

Climate

Summer 23 °C (73 °F), Winter (2–4)°C (30 °F)

Tourist Season

The Summer is the best season for tourism.

Accommodation

Hotels.

General Information Of Seattle

• Land Area: 83.87 sq mi (217.2 km2)
• Population: 6 Lakh.
• Capital City: Washington.
• Language: English.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Seattle

woodland park zoo

Woodland Park Zoo is a zoological garden around the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Occupying the western half of Woodland Park, the zoo began as a small menagerie on the estate of Guy C. Phinney, a Canadian born lumber mill owner and real estate developer. The sum was so large that the Seattle mayor vetoed the acquisition, only to be over ruled by the city council. In 1902, the Olmsted Brothers firm of Boston was hired to design the city's parks, including Woodland Park, and the next year the collection of the private Leschi Park menagerie was moved to Phinney Ridge. Lush, forest like habitats replicate the wild, so exhibits closely resemble natural habitats. The Bug World exhinit is a favorite for children, with live creepy crawly specimens that include walking sticks, beetles, and ants. Other popular exhibits include the elephant forest, African savanna, snow leopards, and jaguars. In rain-prone Seattle, the zoo's multiple indoor exhibits and viewing areas keep the zoo experience from being deluged. are also available should the weather be uncooperative.

Space Needle

The Space Needle is a tower in Seattle, Washington and is a major landmark of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and a symbol of Seattle. Located at the Seattle Center, it was built for the 1962 World's Fair, during which time nearly 20,000 people a day used the elevators. The most recent contract between the union and the Space Needle expired last May, and the main sticking point has been management's refusal to accept a clause prohibiting the facility from subcontracting its jobs either in whole or in part. The Space Needle is 605 feet high at its highest point and 138 feet wide at its widest point and weighs 9,550 tons. When it was completed it was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River. This occurs because the tower, which is equivalent in height to a 60 story building, stands more than a kilometer northwest of most downtown skyscrapers.

Museum of Glass

The Museum of Glass is a museum dedicated to the medium of glass art located in Tacoma, Washington. It is not to be confused with the various other Museums of Glass, such as the one in Corning, New York, as the museum focuses on Contemporary and Pacific Northwest glass art. The museum, the brainchild of Dr. Philip M. Phibbs, was designed by acclaimed Canadian architect Arthur Erickson and opened in July 2002. It is located on the Thea Foss Waterway and near the University of Washington Tacoma in downtown. The museum is linked to the downtown area via Bridge of Glass. The bridge consists of thousands of glass art masterpieces created by Dale Chihuly to make up the Venetian Wall, Seaform Pavilion and Crystal Towers.

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is a public market overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Market opened August 17, 1907, and is one of the oldest continually operated public farmers' markets in the United States. It is a place of business for many small farmers, craftspeople and merchants. Named after the central street, Pike Place runs northwest from Pike Street to Virginia Street, and remains one of Seattle's most popular tourist destinations. Pike Place Market is home to nearly 500 residents who live in 8 different buildings throughout the Market. Most of these buildings have been low income housing in the past; however, some of them no longer are, such as the Livingston Baker apartments. It’s easy to love the market for its fabulous selection of gourmet ingredients and staples, but it’s also a great place to enjoy many fantastic eateries serving prepared dishes. It’s the kind of place that caters to any hunger pang.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 723-acre wildlife park located near the town of Eatonville, Washington, United States. Its primary feature is a tram tour which takes visitors through a 435 acre free range area. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The park and its companion zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, are both owned and operated by Metro Parks Tacoma. For the more adventurous, five miles of trails that wind through this pristine wilderness. The Cheney Discovery Center provides interpretive nature education for kids, and the Fir Bough Cafe is the perfect place to fuel up for more exploring and learning.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

The Bus Stop

1552 East Olive Way
Seattle, WA, USA

Pine St & 5th Ave

400 Pine Street
Seattle, WA, USA

Bus Stop Espresso

800 Northeast 65th Street
Seattle, WA, USA

Bus Stop

49th Ave SW & SW Edmunds St
Seattle, WA, USA

Nearest Airport

Sea-Tac Airport : For the international flights.

Boeing Field King County International Airport : For the international flights.

Renton Municipal Airport : For the domesic flights.

Nearest Railway Station

Amtrak Station-SEA

303 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA, USA

King Street Station Amtrak Station

516 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA, USA

Columbia City Station

4818 Martin Luther King Junior Way South
Seattle, WA, USA

Nearest Metro Station

Seattle Metro

Pier 52, 801 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA, USA