TOURIST ACTIVITIES

Seattle attracts tourist from all over the world. It is one of the most beautiful cities in North America with a diverse population and fabulous views. Seattle has numerous attractions that include Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Alki Beach, The Seattle Aquarium, The Museum of Flight, Woodland Park Zoo, and many other beautiful landmarks. Enjoy visiting the sites and the beauty of Seattle!

	Space Needle The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable features of Seattle. The Space Needle offers a newly remodled 520 foot Observation Deck where you will discover the breathtaking scenery and view. The SkyCity Restaurant at the Space Needle is the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion, providing 360 degree views to all those who partake in this city-top delight. The Space Needle is a destination that should not be passed up. The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable features of Seattle WEBSITE: www.spaceneedle.com
	Argosy Cruises Learn about Seattle's history on Argosy Cruises entertaining, one-hour live narrated cruise of Elliott Bay and the Seattle Harbor. View the spectacular panoramic background of the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges; see the city's historic waterfront, sparkling Emerald City skyline, colorful Alki Beach and breathtaking natural beauty. WEBSITE: www.argosycruises.com
	Pike Place Market It is impossible to visit Seattle as a tourist and avoid Pike Place Market. Located right on the waterfront near the downtown area, its huge sign is like a beacon. The Market is truly a place to get great, fresh food from the people who know it best. Just browsing, you will see delicious produce, seafood, and beautiful crafts! WEBSITE: www.pikeplacemarket.org
	The Underground Tour The Underground Tour takes you beneath Seattle to explore the old historical Pioneer Square sidewalks, past abandoned 1890's storefronts, with an exceptional guide telling tales of Seattles past. You will follow a guide who will take you through remains of the city consumed in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. A town founded on mostly soggy tideflats whose streets would, whenever the rains came, bloat deep enough with mud to consume dogs and small children. The guide will lead you along the sidewalks of this historic district and into the areas below, which have been unoccupied since 1907. Bring some good walking shoes and a sense of humor. WEBSITE: www.undergroundtour.com
	Alki Beach Picture a perfect summer day, and chances are your thoughts will take you to Alki Beach Park, a long beach strip that runs from Alki Point to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay. It's a great spot for a 2.5 mile walk any time of year, and in the summer draws joggers, rollerbladers, volleyball players, beachcombers, sunbathers, bicyclists and strollers out to enjoy the sun. Visit Alki Beach Web Page
	The Seattle Aquarium Listen to the calls of our region’s orca whales. Stand within a circle of glowing jellyfish. Run your fingers along a sea anemone’s soft tentacles. Delight in the antics of the sea otters. Then come back for another visit — and an entirely different experience. At the Seattle Aquarium there’s always something fun to discover, and inspiration on how to help protect our marine environment WEBSITE: www.seattleaquarium.org
	The Museum of Flight The Museum holds one of the largest and most comprehensive air and space collections in the United States, containing millions of rare photographs and negatives, a world-class library, tens of thousands of artifacts, and over 150 rare aircraft and space vehicles. WEBSITE: www.museumofflight.org
	Woodland Park Zoo Woodland Park Zoo is hailed as one of the finest zoos in the world for it's award-winning realistic habitats and natural exhibits. For more than 100 years, Woodland Park Zoo has been a cherished urban oasis. The zoo encompasses nearly 92 acres and features more than 1,090 individual animals representing almost 300 species. The grounds are divided into what are know as bioclimatic zones, the unique habitats around the world, from tropical rain forests to the frigid climes of the Far North. The natural beauty and splendor of the habitats is spectacular and offers a realistic look at animals in a comfortable, natural habitat. A must see for Seattle site. WEBSITE: www.zoo.org
	Mount Rainier National Park Learn about glaciers. Discover life in a rainforest. Hike the Wonderland Trail. Explore subalpine ecology. Watch clouds shroud the mountain and disappear. Visit a rustic historic building. Dream about climbing to the summit. Study geology. Experience a mountain meadow. Listen to a glacier crack. Be inspired! WEBSITE: www.visitrainier.com