Seattle’s unique neighborhoods offer residents and visitors alike interesting places to stroll, shop, eat, and explore. The Ballard neighborhood is one of the livlier ones, featuring the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and the stylish new home of the Nordic Museum. … Continue reading
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Amazon Continues to Grow
Seattle’s skyline is changing rapidly with the addition of many high rise buildings, to change things up a bit Amazon built the “ SPHERES”. The Amazon Spheres are built out of glass and metal and they are intended to provide … Continue reading
Ballard Locks – A Must See!
This summer visit one of Seattle’s top tourist attractions, The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. The locks carry more boat traffic than any other locks in the US, and the locks, along with the fish ladder and the surrounding Carl S. English … Continue reading
NO CAR, NO PROBLEM!
Thinking of coming to Seattle but don’t want to rent a car? Scared of the Seattle traffic stories or parking woes? Do not fear! Most of our Seattle Bed and Breakfast Association inns are close to public transportation making getting … Continue reading
Boys in the Boat – Seattle
Many guests visiting Seattle these days have read the recent best-selling book “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown. This fascinating non-fiction book is about … Continue reading
Ride the Duck Seattle style!
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You haven’t seen Seattle until you’ve seen it from a Duck! Travelers of all ages love Ride the Ducks! Our hilarious, Coast Guard-certified Maritime Captains will take you on a fun-filled, musical tour of the Emerald City. Amphibious World War … Continue reading
Exploring Boats on Lake Union
The Center for Wooden Boats www.cwb.org at South Lake Union is fun and educational all wrapped up in one. It’s interesting to see the volunteers at work bringing life back to boats that have been around for many years. Along … Continue reading