Viewpoints

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Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park – Seattle Things to Do #844

Seattle is starting to show the slightest hint of spring. And with that comes our desire to get outside! Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park is one of the highlights of King County’s park system. Perfect for East-siders looking to reconnect with nature – this park is located just minutes from Bellevue, Newcastle, and Issaquah.  But don’t get [...]

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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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Valentine’s Day at Smith Tower – Seattle Things to Do #798

Pioneer Square’s Smith Tower is one of those places that could easily be overlooked, but really shouldn’t be ignored. Just one year shy of its 100-year birthday, Smith Tower was one of the world’s first skyscrapers outside of New York City.

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Dine at the Top of the Columbia Tower – Seattle Things to Do #677

Offering spectacular views of the city, the Columbia Tower Club is a members-only club, leaving most of us only wishing we could catch the view from the top. On Saturday, November 10th however, the Club is opening it’s doors for the 2012 Clubcorp Charity Classic – an evening to raise money for several non-profit organizations. [...]

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Ursula Judkins Viewpoint – Seattle Things to Do #212

Perched just beyond the Magnolia bridge, the Ursula Judkins Viewpoint is a small park that offers big views of downtown Seattle, the Cascades, shipping and yachts.

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View from the Space Needle

View from the Space Needle – Seattle Things to Do #92

We probably take the it for granted, because we get a great view of the landmark all the time. But when was the last time you got a view from the Space Needle?

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Kerry Park Viewpoint - Seattle

Kerry Park Viewpoint – Seattle Things to Do #37

Seattle is a hilly city, surrounded by water and mountains, so there are many viewpoints to get a great view of the Seattle skyline. Perhaps none are more photographed than the view from Kerry Park on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. The park offers a perfect view of downtown Seattle on the left and Elliott Bay on the [...]

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Alaskan Way Viaduct

Alaskan Way Viaduct – Seattle Things to Do #13

When the Alaskan Way Viaduct was built in the 1950′s, it offered a state-of-the art solution to the city’s traffic problems. Since then, it has lost its glow and is set to be replaced by a tunnel in the near future. Whether you love that idea or hate it, you should take some time to [...]

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