November 2010

Burke Museum – Seattle Things to Do #120

by Alli on November 30, 2010

The Burke Museum was opened in 1885, making it Washington State’s oldest museum. Intrigued? It’s no wonder; any business that’s been open for 125 has got to be good. [click to continue…]

Beecher’s Cheese – Seattle Things to Do #119

by Shannon on November 29, 2010

Here is a fantastic little cheese shop at Pike Place Market. Beecher’s Cheese sits front and center at the market, right on Pike Place, where you can press your nose up to the window to watch the art of cheese crafting. Step inside for a variety of samples, sit down for a bite at their small cafe, or load-up on your cheese needs. [click to continue…]

Winterfest Ice Rink 2010 – Seattle Things to Do #118

If you’re a fan of “Dancing with the Stars”, you may have also seen the new “Skating with the Stars” on ABC. Beginning November 26th, you can channel your inner figure skater at Seattle Center’s Winterfest Ice Rink!

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Downtown Seattle Tree Lighting Celebration & Holiday Parade 2010 – Seattle Things to Do #117

Plan to spend the day after Thanksgiving getting into the holiday spirit and enjoying our beautiful downtown. Events include: 8:45 AM :: Macy’s Holiday Parade with a visit from Santa (route can be found here) 4:45 PM :: Tree Lighting Celebration and lighting of Macy’s star with live music (Paperboys, Sensible Shoes, Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, and [...]

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Garden d’Lights 2010 – Seattle Things to Do #116

Nothing says holiday cheer like half a million LED lights strung together at Garden d’Lights in Bellevue! Starting on November 27, the Bellevue Botanical Garden is transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland. Some of the light creations are downright amazing, with critters like a tortoise, a spider in her web and Willie the Slug. There [...]

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Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise – Seattle Things to Do #115

Save yourself some work in the kitchen and celebrate Thanksgiving Day with 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington. Waterways Cruises is decking out their boats with a buffet of traditional Thanksgiving selections and live music while you take in beautiful water views.

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Watch Orcas Play – Seattle Things to Do #114

OK – so this isn’t something you can necessarily PLAN to DO, but isn’t it cool that these amazing animals live in our own backyard? Check out this video from SkyKING of King5 news. These Orcas were spotted playing in the waters between Fauntleroy and Vashon Island last week. To learn more about Orca Whales, visit Orca [...]

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