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Treasonous
Treasonous Posts: 22 Member
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Hi. Yet another question for those who live in, or frequently travel to Seattle. I will be there next week, and my plans fell through. What are some fun, cultural/scenic things to do there beyond the super obvious like the needle, the market and such (I've got that covered). Is there an extra good tour of the city or outlying areas? I've only been there once, and it is gorgeous. What do I see first?? PS. I do NOT get ON water.

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  • BeesmaMFP
    BeesmaMFP Posts: 1,096 Member
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    For something a little offbeat, you could go see the Fremont Troll. We've done it a couple times and it's a fun photo op. It's nothing too exciting, but enjoyable.

    http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2236

  • Treasonous
    Treasonous Posts: 22 Member
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    He is so cute and I have never heard of that. Thank you. This link also takes me to some other quirky attractions!
  • suruda
    suruda Posts: 1,233 Member
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    A couple favorite things for me are:

    Get a coffee at the Starbucks at Columbia Tower (the 40th floor)...awesome free view
    Head a couple of miles North and take a walk around green lake, best people watching
    If you do drink coffee at all, you should visit the first Starbucks Roastery on Capitol Hill...willy wonka of coffee

    I'm sure there are great tours, I just don't know of any. Have a great trip!
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
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  • tonybrownell
    tonybrownell Posts: 13 Member
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    The underground tour is pretty cool. I also enjoyed the Chihuly Garden. There is always the natural beauty of Mt Rainier which has a really cool gondola. Last but not least the ferries to different parts of the city is always fun and low cost. I am a foodie so I like to check out little local restaurants! Whatever you decide to do you will have fun! I love Seattle and can't wait to go back. I have a trip scheduled in August!

    http://www.undergroundtour.com/about/index.html

    http://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/

    http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm
  • BeesmaMFP
    BeesmaMFP Posts: 1,096 Member
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    +1 on the Chihuly Garden!
  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
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    In for ideas for my trip there next year!
  • RobDowney
    RobDowney Posts: 2,445 Member
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    There is an excellent wine rack that must be toured at The Purple
  • suzreen
    suzreen Posts: 2,455 Member
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    If you have a car, you could check out Snoqualmie Falls or the glass museum in Tacoma. Also in Tacoma is Lemay car museum. Even if you're not crazy about cars, this museum is really awesome. If you don't get on water, you can walk by it. Go to Alki Beach Spud Fish & Chips (YUM!), then walk along heading back toward West Seattle bridge. You will have excellent people and dog watching, and spectacular views of the city. Right in Seattle is Seward Park. The people watching may not be as good as at Greenlake, but the views are SO MUCH better!
  • Treasonous
    Treasonous Posts: 22 Member
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    These are all great and not things I had heard of before. Thanks MFP folk!
  • bronkeekong
    bronkeekong Posts: 49 Member
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    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
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    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
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    LOL.

  • bronkeekong
    bronkeekong Posts: 49 Member
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    RobDowney wrote: »
    There is an excellent wine rack that must be toured at The Purple

    I agree with this guy. Check out the Purple Cafe, do some wine tasting and eat some cheese.

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