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Seattle City Guide

October 19, 2009 // No Comments »

Whenever you read about Seattle, you will come across the nickname “The Emerald City” -  this is a name highly deserved, thanks to Seattle’s lush, green surroundings. It is a coastal city with a harbor port, and is situated in the state of Washington; interestingly, it is also the largest city in all of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States in terms of land mass. Around ninety five miles out from Seattle you can find the Canada – US border.
If you just want to relax and explore the city, as well as seeing some of the famous landmarks your friends and family will undoubtedly ask you about when you return home, you should take the time to visit the world famous Space Needle – it is what many people from out of town associate most with Seattle, in part because it featured as part of the logo for popular TV show “Fraiser”, and in the background of “Grey’s Anatomy“, as well as in the movie “Sleepless in Seattle”, which is widely consider one of the best known movies of our time. Surrounding the famous Space Needle is the Seattle center, which houses a whole plethora of different events, as well as a few culturally diverse experience including “Folklife” and “Bite of Seattle”. You should also try and find time to visit the Columbia Center, which is a massive 76 stories high, making it the tallest building in the region, the Washington Manual Tower, which is the city’s second tallest skyscraper, the Fremont Troll, the Pike Place Market, the Seattle Central Library and of course the Starbucks Center, which no trip to Seattle is complete without.
Of course, visiting Seattle is not only about appreciating all of the tall buildings – the city, often called “Rainy City”, has a whole lot more to offer than that. The atmosphere of the countryside in Seattle, full of lush greenery, is something that one can only truly experience by spending a day wandering aimlessly and marveling at their surroundings, perhaps with a camera. If you are planning on taking photographs while on your vacation to Seattle, a picture or two of the magnificent volcanic Cascade Range in the early hours of the morning is a must – it is one of many Seattle views that no one should miss out on. Queen Anne Hill and the views from the Space Needle itself are also perfect for photographs, and just for admiring the panoramic scenes you have found yourself encircled by. There are also spectacular water front views to enjoy as well as houseboats and seaplanes to ride, given the opportunity. If you are a fan of water sports, you will certainly be spoilt for choice here.
The weather in Seattle is relatively mild and certainly wet during the winter, although summer sees it become rather dry. Rain falls for roughly 225 days each year in the city, so it is best to bring an umbrella. The population of Seattle is 23rd out of all of the United States, although it is steadily increasingly each and every year, largely thanks to the good number of stable employment opportunities here. One of the most peaceful, academic and naturally beautiful cities in America, Seattle is a great choice for your next holiday, or, if you are lucky, your next home.

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