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SEATTLE ★★★ is a charming port nestled between mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It has a strong cultural influence, notably as the birthplace of music, and has produced several corporate giants including , , and . Seattle enjoys a mild, temperate climate and, with its 125 parks, it is affectionately known as the «Emerald City». Before the arrival of European explorers in 1851, the area had been inhabited by Native American tribes for more than 4,000 years. In fact, , a prominent leader of his time, is featured on the city’s flag.

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PIKE PLACE MARKET ★★★ Pike Place is one of the oldest farmers markets in the . It covers more than three hectares and is filled with produce stands, craft stalls, food stalls, shops and restaurants. Be sure to get a coffee at the very first Starbucks, which opened in 1972 at 1912 Pike Place. ’s unofficial mascot, the Pig, a bronze cast piggy bank that weighs 550 pounds, stands at the main entrance to the market. Rachel collects money for the Market Foundation to fund social programs. It is said that she can receive up to $9,000 a year! Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on the 4th Thursday in November for Thanksgiving PIKE PLACE MARKET and on December 25). Arrive ©Wikimédia Commons, Daniel Schwen before 11 a.m. to avoid parking problems. Corner of 1st Ave & , Seattle ANGLE DE LA 1ST AVE & PIKE STREET, SEATTLE WWW.PIKEPLACEMARKET.ORG

SEATTLE ART ★★★ The (commonly known as «SAM») is a world-class museum and a must-visit for art lovers, from neophytes to experts. The museum’s growing collection contains more than 25,000 works of art from around the world. Collection themes include Native American art, American art, Asian art, European art, African art, Islamic art, Oceanic art, Modern & Contemporary art, as well as ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian art, textiles, furniture, and much more. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (to 9 p.m. on Thursdays). 1300, , SEATTLE 206-654-3100 SEATTLE ART MUSEUM

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SEATTLE GREAT WHEEL ★ The iconic Seattle Great Wheel is not to be missed, if only to enjoy the most spectacular views of the city, the ocean and the surrounding mountains. Unlike traditional Ferris wheels, this giant wheel is equipped with fully-enclosed, climate- controlled gondolas that can seat up to 8 people. The views at sunset are simply stunning! Open from late June until early September, Sunday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight (more restricted hours outside the summer season). 1301, (PIER 57), SEATTLE / 206-623-8607 WWW.SEATTLEGREATWHEEL.COM

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ★ If you’re in the mood for an island getaway, catch a on Pier 52 to Bainbridge Island, a charming island just off the coast. The ferry crossing takes about 35 minutes. Once on the island you can enjoy a stroll through one of the many parks, explore art galleries and eclectic boutiques, try a local restaurant, or sample wines at a vineyard. WWW.WSDOT.WA.GOV/FERRIES SEATTLE GREAT WHEEL © Wikimédiia Commons, Joe Mabel

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★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see Sunday (more restricted hours 8:30am- 11pmSaturday and 11pm Monday-Friday and from runs from 7:30am- to December, the Seattle every ten minutes.From May each stationapproximately directions. Trainsleavefrom passengers per hour inboth each year andup to 6,000 than 2millionpassengers (1.6 km). Today itcarriesmore Avenue, adistance of 1mile to SeattleCenter via 5 downtown () It has two stations,connecting Fair, isoneof the city’sicons. for the 1962SeattleWorld’s The monorail, whichwas built MONORAIL SEATTLE BY NIGHT advance. Several haunted tours are offered inSeattle. Most take place year-round, butthey canbeespecially fun todoin October, close toHalloween. Itis bestin tobook TAKE A GHOST TOUR OF SEATTLE • • • •

809, Fairview PlN /206-365-3739www.privateeyetours.com longest-running ghost tour inSeattle. 614, 1 the tunnels under thecity. Dare you venture there? The Bill Speidel’s Underground Paranormal Experience: Private Eye onSeattle : 1428, Post Alley /206-587-2414www.unexpectedproductions.org/marketghoststories new perspective ofthe area! Market Ghost Tour : Street102, Cherry /425-954-7701www.spookedinseattle.squarespace.com Pioneer Square, oneofthe oldest neighborhoods inthecity. Spooked in Seattle : st Avenue, danslePioneer Place Park /206-682-4646www.undergroundtour.com th This company offers several tours, as well as ghost hunts, led by actual paranormal investigators. The tours are on foot and take you around

Pike PlaceMarket isavery popularhistorical andtourist site. Comeexplore the market’s buildingsandalleys after nightfall forawhole Alltours take place by vehicle withstops to get outandlook around. Tours cover the

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SEATTLE CENTER ★★ CHIHULY GARDEN influences and inspirations enjoying all the exhibition AND GLASS ★★ that have informed his career. has to offer. Open Sunday- ★★ Chihuly Garden and Glass The exhibition includes eight Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 This museum, created in 2000 by takes visitors on a trip through galleries, the centerpiece p.m. and Friday-Saturday from Microsoft co-founder , the colourful, fantastic Glasshouse and a lush Garden. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. is dedicated to contemporary imagination of artist and The museum also has a gift 305, HARRISON STREET, SEATTLE popular culture, and explores glassworker Dale Chihuly, shop and a restaurant. Plan to 206-753-4940 the ideas and risks that fuel it. and provides a look at the spend between 1 and 2 hours WWW.CHIHULYGARDENANDGLASS.COM With its roots in rock ‘n’ roll, the so-called «MoPOP» has several collections, exhibits and educational programs that use interactive technologies. The museum’s exhibits include: «Pearl Jam: Home and Away», «Minecraft: The Exhibition», «Nirvana: Taking Punk To The Masses», «Guitar Gallery», «Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction», «Sound Lab», «Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic» and more. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 325, 5TH AVENUE N., SEATTLE 206-770-2700 CHIHULY GARDEN & GLASS

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★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see ★★★ 400, BROAD STREET, SEATTLE Visiting Seattle without going to 206-905-2100 the top of the Space Needle is WWW.SPACENEEDLE.COM like visiting Paris without going to the top of the Eiffel Tower. KERRY PARK ★★ This 183-metre metal tower is a This small park is about 20 symbol of Seattle and a landmark minutes walk from Seattle of the city’s skyline. You will learn Center. It provides some of all about the history of Seattle, the best views of Seattle, for as well as enjoying 360-degree stunning photographs of the panoramic views ★ ★ from Space Needle, downtown and the observation platform. On a the mountains in the distance. A clear day you can see all the way short walk that is really worth the to Mount Rainier. Open daily detour! Open daily from 6 a.m. from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can to 10 p.m. also go to 360 Sunset At the 211, W. HIGHLAND DRIVE, SEATTLE Top to watch the sun set over 206-684-4075 the city while sipping local wine WWW.SEATTLE.GOV/PARKS/FIND/ accompanied by local light bites. PARKS/KERRY-PARK VIEW ON SEATTLE FROM KERRY PARK

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Much more than just a wall! Since 1993, passersby have been coming to stick their used chewing gum on the walls on either side of Post Alley, a hidden alleyway close to Pike Place Market. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of blobs of gum have accumulated on the brick walls, and the Gum Wall has become a local landmark. The alleyway has even served as a setting for movies and televi- sion. In 2015, local authorities attempted to clean the wall, but new gum blobs started reappea- ring a few days later. Clearly this is a photo opportunity you won’t want to miss! SPACE NEEDLE © Wikimédia Commons

WOODLAND tundra and taiga), Temperate PARK ZOO ★★ Forest, Tropical Asia and Founded in 1899, the Tropical Rain Forest. If you Zoo welcomes have young children, be sure more than one million visitors to take them for a ride on annually, who come to see the historic wooden carousel the 300 different animal with magnificent hand-carved species, living in carefully- horses. made replicas of their natural Open May 1-September 2 habitat. The zoo’s 92 acres are from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., divided into bioclimatic zones, September 3-30, Monday- featuring different natural Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 habitats and exhibits including p.m. and Saturday-Sunday the following: from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and African Savanna, Australasia October 1-April 30 from 9:30 (, New Zealand, etc.), a.m. to 4 p.m. Humboldt Penguins (from the 750, N. 50TH STREET, SEATTLE hot, arid coastal regions of 206-548-2500

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NEARBY — MUSEUM OF FLIGHT ★★ The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non- profit air and space museum in the world! Created in 1965, its175 and spacecraft and thousands of artifacts, and many exhibits and activities bring mankind’s incredible history of flight to life. Don’t miss the flight simulators, the many interactive activities, the original Boeing factory building from 1916, the 3D movie theatre and the Space Gallery, which showcases the history of the . The museum also houses an indoor playground, the museum store and two cafes. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9404, E. MARGINAL WAY, SEATTLE 206-764-5700 THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT WWW.MUSEUMOFFLIGHT.ORG © iStock-898695080, rvolkan

FESTIVALS — Seattle International Film Festival Dates : mid-May 2021 A major international festival presenting more than 400 films from over 85 countries. www.siff.net/festival#elevent

Northwest Folklife Festival Dates : late May 2021 The festival’s main mission is to bring together the communities of the region with more than 5,000 artists performing on 20 different stages. www.nwfolklife.org

Bumbershoot Festival Dates : August 2021 International music and arts festival showcasing the best of comedy, dance, film, literary arts, music, performing arts, theatre, visual arts and more. SUNSET IN SEATTLE

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Family ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see AERIAL VIEW OF SEATTLE DOWNTOWN © Creative Commons, Michael Brophy WHERE TO EAT — CRUMPET SHOP ($) guided tour to learn all about Monday-Saturday from 11:30 407, CEDAR STREET, SEATTLE This family owned and operated brewing beer and enjoy samples a.m. to 5 p.m. and for dinner 206-282-4830 establishment has been serving of Pike beer. Pike Brewing also Monday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to WWW.TILIKUMPLACECAFE.COM fresh crumpets since 1976. A houses two restaurants, The 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 5 crumpet is an English griddle Pike Pub and the Tankard & p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from SUSHI KASHIBA ($$$$) cake made with flour, water and Tun, a seafood restaurant and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Chef Shiro Kashiba is a true sushi yeast. After they come off the oyster bar. The Pike Pub and the 1919, POST ALLEY, SEATTLE legend! He opened the first sushi griddle, they are toasted and Tankard & Tun are open every 206-443-3241 restaurant in Seattle in 1970, served with sweet or savory day from 11 a.m. Brewery tours WWW.THEPINKDOOR.NET after training with internationally toppings or eggs. And they are are offered Saturdays at 4:30 renowned Chef Jiro Ono in organic! Also serves fresh-baked p.m. CAFÉ ($$-$$$) Tokyo’s Ginza district. He has scones and a variety of teas and 1415, FIRST AVENUE, SEATTLE European-style bistro & bar been called the «Sushi Sensei coffees to accompany them. 206-622-6044 offering an array of fresh, of Seattle» and compared to Open Mondays, Wednesdays WWW.PIKEBREWING.COM handcrafted meals. Customers «watching Picasso at work»; it’s no and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 3 come for their famous Dutch accident that the most coveted p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 7 THE PINK DOOR ($$) Babies, a popover-like pancake seats in the restaurant are those a.m. to 4 p.m. The Pink Door has been one inspired by the German at the bar. Sushi Kashiba offers the 1503, 1ST AVENUE, SEATTLE of the city’s most beloved Pfannkuchen, baked in a cast highest standard of fine Japanese 206-682-1598 restaurant destinations since iron pan, which rises while cuisine; you’re in for a memorable WWW.THECRUMPETSHOP.COM 1981. Its owner, Jackie Roberts, cooking and falls after being experience. Reservations says of her food that it is «built removed from the oven. They required! Open every day from 5 PIKE BREWING around the Italian classics: are served with sweet or savory p.m. Reservations required! COMPANY ($$) simple, fresh and seasonal». toppings. Open Monday-Friday 86, , SUITE 1, SEATTLE This craft brewery founded in Many dishes are derived from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., every 206-441-8844 1989 is located in downtown from her own family recipes. day from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and SUSHIKASHIBA.COM Seattle’s Pike Place Market The atmosphere is warm and Saturday-Sunday from 8 a.m. to neighborhood. You can take a convivial. Open for lunch 3 p.m. for brunch. *** Hours may vary ***

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