Nicknamed “The Emerald City,” Seattle is a traveler’s gem. Surrounded by the Puget Sound’s scenery including the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Seattle offers outdoor enthusiasts a haven. Where else can you find the home of Starbucks, Boeing, Microsoft and Bill Gates, Nordstroms, Amazon.com and grunge rock all rolled into one locale? Whether strolling Pike Place Market or high atop the Seattle Space Needle (both are a must), Seattle is a trip worth taking!