CAN'T MISS
Space Needle: Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building, which is actually 605 feet tall, for spectacular views of the city and its surrounding area. For food and fantastic sights check out SkyCity, the tower's rotating restaurant that makes one complete orbit per hour.
Address: Seattle Center, Broad St. and Fifth Ave. N, Seattle, Washington
Phone: 800-937-9582,206-905-2163
Admission fee
Pike Place Market: One of the few authentic farmer's markets in the United States, this hub of delicious scents, delectable eats and delightful personalities attracts nine million visitors a year.
Address: Between Pike and Pine sts. at First Ave., Seattle, Washington
Phone: 206-682-7453
Free
Outdoor Fun
Washington Park Arboretum: Use a canoe, or your feet, to explore the 230 acres and 4,000 species of trees, vines, shrubs and plants at this arboretum.
Address: 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, Washington
Phone: 206-543-8800
Free
Neighborhood attractions
Fremont: The statue of Lenin on the corner should clue you in to the fact that everything about this neighborhood is alternative. Vegetarian cafes, eclectic shops, coffee houses, bookstores and street artists abound.
Address: Seattle, Washington
Free
Capitol Hill: Beautiful Volunteer Park is at the center of this wonderfully multi-faceted neighborhood, where Seattle's gay community and student population co-exist with older residents, historical mansions, up-scale restaurants and shops.
Address: Seattle, Washington
Free
[Source: Tripadvisor.com]
Have fun!
