See Seattle as the Locals Do
See Seattle as the Locals Do
Being global, acting local while on a family vacation in Washington State’s Emerald City.
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On the Waterfront
The Seattle Aquarium is a great way to introduce the whole family to the amazing wildlife that calls Puget Sound home, such as lingcod and wolf eels and octopi, and a tropical tank is alive with sharks and bright reef fish. In the Fremont neighborhood north of downtown, the Woodland Park Zoo has excellent exhibits of dozens of animals. The black bear and gorilla environments are sensational, with the animals frequently cavorting within inches of Plexiglas viewing windows.
To chill out from the crowds and the traffic, head to a park or back downtown to Alaskan Way and take a ferry ride to quiet, rural Bainbridge Island, 35 minutes away. The views of the mountains and the city are breathtaking, particularly at sunset. A word to the wise: Avoid the rush-hour ferries between 4:15 and 6:15 p.m., because they’re packed with grumpy island commuters. You can walk off the ferry on the Bainbridge side and either explore the small town of Winslow, a five-minute walk away, or turn right back around and re-board the ferry for no additional fee as it cruises back to Seattle.
- The Seattle Aquarium's new 155,000 gallon exhibit allows visitors to watch divers at work.
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Regardless of the sites you choose to see, be sure to try Seattle’s local food. There are excellent fish and chips throughout the city (Chinook’s at Salmon Bay is a favorite), fresh fish in nearly every restaurant, and every kind of ethnic food imaginable (and for kids, most places serve the ubiquitous fried chicken tenders these days). Afterwards, stop by one of the dozens of neighborhood coffee shops for fresh pies and cakes—The Essential Bakery Café in Wallingford has gorgeous desserts, and the crullers are homemade at Top Pot Doughnuts on Fifth Avenue near the original Nordstrom department store.
- Catch the ferry to laid-back Bainbridge Island for stunning views of Seattle from Puget Sound
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Tobias Eigen
Now snap your gaping jaw shut and enjoy the views. Put away your umbrella and wear a hat for anything short of a deluge. And have a great time in Seattle.
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1 Comments on this articleI love this city.
by nefanch on April 16, 2008
I will live in Seattle someday. It has everything!