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Inside Background
Architecture 
Like many of the world’s great cities, Seattle’s buildings and architecture are...
Last edited: April 28, 2008
Culture 
According to a recent census report, Seattle is both the most highly educated...
Last edited: February 11, 2008
Health & Safety 
Seattle is a major city, and as when traveling to any other major city, one...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
History 
The founding of Seattle is credited with the Denny Party’s arrival at Alki...
Last edited: April 19, 2008
Neighborhoods 
Seattle is composed of many distinct neighbor... each with its own...
Last edited: July 17, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Books and Movies with a Seattle Theme: Waxwings, by Jonathan Raban.  This book...
Last edited: February 07, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau website is a great resource for...
Last edited: February 08, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Seattle is well known for the its rain and gloomy days.  However, Seattle ranks...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
How to talk like a local 
Now that you've made the decision to visit  the great northwest you want to...
Last edited: July 17, 2008
Introduction 
Whether you've got a few days or a few hours, Seattle's condensed downtown area...
Last edited: November 28, 2007
Kitsap Peninsula 
Here is a link to a well known peninsula in Seattle harbour regions. Kitsap...
Last edited: February 07, 2007
Puget Sound 
Here is a link to a famous region of Seattle harbour. Puget Sound, Washington...
Last edited: February 07, 2007
San Juan Islands 
Here is a link to the official site for these isalnds in Seattle harbour. USA...
Last edited: February 08, 2007
Useful Websites 
Useful Websites for ALL Tourists / Visitors Here are a few of the numerous...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Seattle traffic can be bad.  Rush hour starts in the pre-dawn hours, and...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Getting Around 
Navigating Downtown Seattle on Foot  Downtown Seattle is laid out on a grid...
Last edited: August 16, 2008
Public Transportation 
There are several great options for gettting around Seattle and the Central...
Last edited: April 10, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Car Rental  If your travel plans will take you outside of downtown Seattle...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Budget Travel 
If you want to save on downtown parking costs, consider parking your car...
Last edited: February 14, 2007
Cabs in Seattle 
Cab rides into downtown Seattle from Sea-Tac International Airport run $38-40...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Cruises from Seattle 
  Five major cruise lines currently operate weekly service out of Seattle on...
Last edited: April 03, 2008
Getting Here From Vancouver By Train 
Many repositioning cruises or Alaskan cruises end their cruise in Vancouver...
Last edited: October 09, 2008
Getting to Vancouver Cuise ships 
Many people arrive in Seattle vs Vancouver since it is priced cheaper than...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
Pt Townsend-Keystone ferry reservations 
There is a new reservation system in effect if your interested in going from...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Seattle Ferries 
There is nothing more fun than taking a ferry ride across the Puget Sound to...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
Trips to Victoria BC and Vancouver  
Seattle to Victoria Many people include a trip to Victoria from Seattle. Its...
Last edited: September 01, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
One of the best day trips from Seattle is the ferry from the downtown...
Last edited: February 08, 2007
Family Travel 
Seattle is a very family-friendly place.  You will not be without things to do...
Last edited: October 18, 2008
First-time Visitors 
                   ... Update on Attractions Aquarium Renovation A $ 37 million...
Last edited: December 22, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Museums   If you're  looking for fun and informational exhibits to inspire your...
Last edited: June 06, 2008
Nightlife 
Before you go out, pick up a copy of one of the local free papers ( The...
Last edited: November 20, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Every city has a Starbuck’s (or two, or seventy-eight) but Seattle boasts the...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
Shopping 
Downtown The primary retail shopping area in Seattle is downtown. There are a...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Sports & Activities 
Sports  Seattle is a great city for outdoor activities.  Tennis pick-up games...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
3 Days in Seattle 
3 Days in Seattle
Last edited: October 19, 2008
Biking in Seattle 
Despite the hills, Seattle is a bike town extraordinaire, and the town is...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
Bustling Nightlife in Belltown 
The Belltown District of downtown Seattle , located a few blocks north of Pike...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
Car Trips from/to Seattle 
Have several days or a week to sightsee by car?  Here is a recommended...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
One Day Itinerary Without a Car 
It is easy to spend a fun and exciting day in Seattle without a car.  There are...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Only in Seattle 
Seattle Souvenirs If you're looking for a distinctively Seattle souvenir to...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
Seattle Attraction Pass 
Go Seattle Card  The Go Seattle Card is a multi-attraction pass that gets you...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
Seattle Beaches 
Alki Beach Alki beach is one of the more well known beaches in the Seattle...
Last edited: November 04, 2006
Seattle City Walks 
To experience the Great Northwest without leaving Seattle, head for Seward...
Last edited: October 25, 2006
Space Needle 
Here is a link to this famous tower and observation deck. USA - Space Needle...
Last edited: February 08, 2007
The Seattle Opera 
Seattle is famous for many things, but visitors may be surprised to learn that...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
University of Washington 
Even if you aren't affiliated with the University of Washington, the campus is...
Last edited: March 01, 2007
where to stay in Seattle 
Downtown is a pretty compact area to explore by foot or bus.  There are three...
Last edited: May 31, 2008
Alki Beach 
Alki Beach is located in a neighborhood called "West Seattle," and faces west...
Last edited: March 27, 2008
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour 
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour is a fun and informative tour through Seattle's...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
Made in Washington 
Made In Washington stores offers unique gifts and souvenirs from locally blown...
Last edited: January 23, 2008
Museum of Flight 
The Museum of Flight is an expansive facility filled with all things related to...
Last edited: February 08, 2007
Neighbours Nightclub 
Seattle's most famous Gay nightclub.
Last edited: February 09, 2008
Nordic Heritage Museum 
Nordic Heritage Museum website is http://www.nordic...
Last edited: December 17, 2006
Northwest Fine Woodworking 
Northwest Fine Woodworking's artisans and designers hand craft contemporary...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
Pike Place Market 
Pike Place Market, an open-air shopping haven and Seattle institution, is a...
Last edited: January 16, 2008
Safeco Field 
If you are a baseball fan don't miss this tour.  The tour will take you to...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
Savor Seattle Food Tours 
If you love food markets and learning about favorite regional dishes of...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taste Pike Place Market 
For an interesting and tasty treat, take an insider's walking food tour of...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop 
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is most famous for their sideshow-like museum, they also...
Last edited: October 25, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Interested in some food for thought? Seattle is world-renowned for their...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
Breakfast 
Breakfast in Seattle can be as simple as grabbing a cup of coffee and a...
Last edited: October 01, 2007
Dining with a View 
Of course, the ultimate Seattle view dining experience is dining at Sky City on...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
Family Dining 
Seattle is a great place to kids, and after a full day of activity, they'll be...
Last edited: October 25, 2006
Looking for Seafood? 
"Where do I go for good salmon?" is probably second only to "Where is Pike...
Last edited: October 25, 2006
Lunch Spots Near Pike Place for Kids 
Good Lunch Spots near Pike Place for Kids In the market there's a Chinese...
Last edited: November 20, 2006
Mi Chaleteca 
Mi Chaleteca provides and authentic Salvadorean dining experience, right in...
Last edited: April 11, 2008
Caspian Grill Persian Cuisine 
Caspian Grill  has offered home style Persian cooking to the Pacific Northwest...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
Espresso Vivace Alley 24 
Espresso Vivace Alley 24 is a 2400 sf espresso bar inspired by the rosteria...
Last edited: December 04, 2008
FareStart Restaurant 
FareStart is now located at 7th & Virginia across from the Federal...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
FareStart Restaurant 
In February 2007, FareStart  moved to a new home.  For a fabulous lunch (M - F...
Last edited: February 06, 2007
Kozui Restaurant 
Great little neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Friendly and cozy. Great sushi...
Last edited: August 07, 2008
McCormick's Fish House & Bar 
McCormick's Fish House and Bar is located on Fourth Avenue near the SeaFirst...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Michou 
Per Seattle Weekly- "This little place offers fresh, high-end ingredients...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Pegasus Pizza 
Located on Alki Beach Seattle's best kept secret Pegasus Pizza and pasta is the...
Last edited: July 10, 2007
Piroshky Piroshky 
This is the place that always has a line out the door (and past a few more...
Last edited: June 24, 2008
Roy's BBQ 
Roy's BBQ a small, tucked a way place well-known for some of the best barbeque...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
Sostanza Trattoria 
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Last edited: February 13, 2008
Szmania's Restaurant 
SZMANIA'S has a wonderful, authentic German menu for the month of October...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Thai Ginger - Pacific Place 
Thai Ginger is located in the upper floors of Pacific Place and is literally...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
Volunteer Park Cafe 
This busy neighborhood restaurant is popular with locals.  Everything on the...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: September 13, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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