Seattle Vacations

Overview

The city of Seattle Washington is a great location for a romantic getaway or a great family vacation. Known as the Emerald City, Seattle is located in the New England area of northeastern America. It is coastal city with a major seaport. Seattle lies between Lake Washington, and the Pacific Ocean in the Canada/United States border. The best time to visit this place would be from June to August when the weather is warm and sunny. Many Seattle Washington locations are designed to cater to business persons who want to have a quiet, relaxed weekend. Most of the attractions are located around the center of the city and are easily accessible.

Activities & Attractions

Seattle Washington is rich with activities and attractions for all ages and tastes. Northwest Folk life, Hempfest, Bon Odori, and the Seattle International Film Festival are just a few of the pleasures that can be enjoyed in Seattle Washington. You can visit the Pike Place Market, which is one of the oldest continually operating farmers market in the country. You can taste the splendid array of seafood, international cuisine, and shop the crafts sold here. Visit the Olympic Sculpture Park and enjoy the fantastic views of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, and Seattle's cityscape. A distinctive structure in Seattle that is a must visit is the Space Needle. Built for the 1962 World Expo, it rises more than 600 feet above the Seattle Center. Climb to the top of the needle for a 360^o view of the mountains, Elliot Bay, and Seattle city. The Seattle Aquarium, located on the waterfront is a popular tourist destination for kids and adults alike.

Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Art Museum, Pioneer Square, Benaroya Hall, Waterfront, and the Pacific Science Center are other places of interest that you can visit in the city. Hing Hay Park, Japanese Garden, Seattle Rose Garden, and Volunteer Park Conservatory are famous parks that you can visit in the city.

Lodging

Seattle Washington lodging offers a variety of vacation accommodations for visitors to the state. You can choose to stay in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, lodges, or resorts depending on your taste and budget. Hotel Andra, Alexis Hotel, Fairmont Olympic, Sorrento Hotel, and Grand Hyatt are some popular hotels in Seattle.

Transportation

There are various modes of transportation options available in Seattle. You can choose to travel by shuttle, taxi, and carriages. Biodiesel bus is an economical and environment friendly mode of transport that connects Portland and Olympia in Seattle. Metro Transits and Sound Transit operates buses that take you to places of interest around the city. Boats and ferries are favored modes of transport for both fun and sightseeing.