Tourist Attractions

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Northwest Railway Museum – Seattle Things to Do #875

We’ve just discovered another reason to hit Snoqualmie – the Northwest Railway Museum. Open seven days a week, folks who make the trip will discover how important trains and the railway system were to the Pacific Northwest.

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Skagit Tulip Festival – Seattle Things to Do #865

Let’s face it, this time of year, anything that even hints of the possibility of sunshine is a welcome sign that spring has come to the Northwest. Vibrant colors are a great example of this, and folks can find a plethora of them at the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.

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Aiming for the Sky – Seattle KIDS Things to Do #859

From our content partner, Red Tricycle: Being a tall building in Seattle is a rough gig. After all, it’s hard to get any attention when you have the Space Needle in your town!

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Alki Kayak Tours – Seattle Things to Do #842

Alki Beach has undoubtedly one of the best views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline in all of Seattle. Now imagine touring this from the front seat of a kayak! That’s where Alki Kayak Tours comes in. They specialize in guided sea kayak tours exploring the natural and human history of Puget Sound.

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Waterfall Garden Park – Seattle Things to Do #827

My bet is that more tourists to Seattle know about Waterfall Garden Park than those who actually live here – which is probably true almost anywhere tourists flock. Located between Pioneer Square and the International District, Waterfall Garden Park is this remarkable little oasis amid the hub-bub of the city.

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Jimi Hendrix Memorial – Seattle Things to Do #719

Yesterday would have been Jimi Hendrix’s 70th birthday. The Seattle-born guitarist was unquestionably one of the most influential rock musicians of the 20th century, and his music and fans endure some 42 years after his passing. Fans from all over the world visit his final resting place at the Jimi Hendrix Memorial in Renton.

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Space Shuttle Trainer and Space Gallery – Seattle Things to Do #699

Seattle wanted to get one of the retired Space Shuttle orbiters to put on display. While we missed out on the ones that were in space, the Museum of Flight ended up with the Space Shuttle trainer, a full-scale mock-up that was used to train all of the Shuttle astronauts for decades. The benefit is [...]

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Woodland Park Zoo – Seattle Things to Do #534

Woodland Park Zoo is our amazing zoo located right in the heart of the city (Phinney Ridge to be exact). It is right there, just 10 minutes from downtown, that the zoo spreads out over 92 acres and houses more than 300 different animal species.

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Pier 57 Ferris Wheel – Seattle Things to Do #529

Things are about to get way cooler down on Seattle’s waterfront with the construction and opening of the new Pier 57 Ferris Wheel. Housed on the same pier as the carousel, arcade and several restaurants, the Ferris Wheel is set to open this June or July.

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Enchantress Cruises – Seattle Things to Do #528

Taking a cruise around Lake Union and Lake Washington offers some of the greatest vantage points of our city. The next time you have a small group you want to treat to a special outing, use Enchantress Cruises for a totally personalized experience. Work with Mark to choose your route (Lake Union, Lake Washington, Ballard [...]

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