Lake Union

This cool thing to do falls into the “why didn’t someone think of that earlier?” category. Coming to Seattle’s Lake Union this summer is Hot Tub Boats! [click to continue…]

Looking to take a swim during our beautiful Seattle winter weather? Join fellow polar bears for the 2012 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics and help out a great cause at the same time. [click to continue…]

It is never too early to start thinking about a boat for next summer, and the Seattle Boats Afloat Show is coming in a couple of weeks so that you get a look at the latest boats and boating technology. [click to continue…]

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Boats Afloat Show – Seattle Things to Do #307

Lusting after a new power boat? Dreaming of owning a sail boat? Or just wanting to daydream about having your own boat? If so, plan to visit the Boats Afloat Show on Lake Union from September 14-18, 2011.

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Fireworks at Lake Union – Seattle Things to Do #244

The 4th of July in Seattle means some of the nations most impressive fireworks in one of the most picturesque settings of any major city. The fireworks are launched from a barge on Lake Union, just north of downtown Seattle, so the fireworks are set against a backdrop of downtown Seattle and the Space Needle.

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Gasworks Park Kite Shop – Seattle Things to Do #201

Gasworks Park is a popular Seattle park, offering views of Lake Union and downtown Seattle amongst the remnants of an old coal processing plant. With lots of open space, it is also a perfect spot to fly a kite, so it should come as no surprise that a couple of blocks away is the Gasworks [...]

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Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruise – Seattle Things to Do #200

There are a variety of cruises on the waters around Seattle, but you can do it in 1890′s Gold Rush style aboard the Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruise.

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Lake Union Houseboats – Seattle Things to Do #183

A uniquely Seattle form of living immortalized in the movie Sleepless in Seattle, houseboats currently line the shores of Lake Union and Portage Bay. Actually, calling them houseboats is a bit of a misnomer. Most of them are floating homes that are permanently attached to their docks. A true houseboat will have its own means [...]

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Waterways Cruise

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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Step Aboard a Haunted Ship – Seattle Cool Things to Do #94

News Alert! A spooky haunted ship has just rolled into Lake Union, in search of your Halloween booty.

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Lake Union Park

Lake Union Park – Seattle Things to Do #62

Seattle’s latest cool thing to do is Lake Union Park, a brand-new park that just opened today on the southern shore of Lake Union. The gem of a park just north of downtown, provides a relaxing place to enjoy the lake right in the middle of the city. The new park includes a model boat [...]

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