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  • Destination: Seattle, WA
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  • Day 1 (1 schedule items)
    • Flight arrives at 10:17 a.m.

  • Day 2 (5 schedule items)
    • A Pike Place Market - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Pike Place Market - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        One of Seattle's most famous landmarks, this is the oldest continuously working public market in the country. Shop for fresh vegetables and fruits. Stop by Pike Place Fish to see fish fly. The market has numerous shops, including a health food and herb store, craft stores, and flower stands. Stop by Sur la Table, where you'll find tools with which to prepare your recently purchased ingredients. Don't forget to pick up fresh-baked pastries for dessert, and stop at one of the restaurants for lunch or an authentic Seattle latte before heading home.
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    • B Seattle Waterfront Save this
    • C Seattle Aquarium - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Seattle Aquarium - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Located on the waterfront, next to the Omnidome, this aquarium features exotic fishes, sea mammals and other ocean life. See the sea lions, harbor seals, incredibly cute sea otters and even come face to face with a shark. New exhibits are added often along with, special events and outings.
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    • D Pioneer Square, Seattle Save this

      • Pioneer Square

        Here, where the streets of downtown's business district angle down around Elliott Bay to the south, are the flatlands where Seattle was first built. Nightclubs, art galleries, tourist shops, design firms and restaurants dominate Pioneer Square. The area's First Thursday arts walk draws huge crowds to the studios, galleries and street performers, and the nightclubs keep the neighborhood hopping till the early morning hours. The kitschy Underground Tour explaining Seattle's early history is a perennial tourist favorite, as is the more sober Klondike Gold Rush Museum, which details the Yukon gold fever that made Seattle richer. Yesler Way, which slices the neighborhood in half, has a footnote in history as the original "skid row". There are also several small parks in the area, including the quiet Waterfall Park, the shady cobblestones of Occidental Park, and the totem-pole decorated triangle at First and Yesler, Pioneer Place Park.
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    • E Underground Tour (The) - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Underground Tour (The) - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Pioneer Square is Seattle's oldest neighborhood, and it wasn't always a pleasant place to visit. The Underground Tour takes visitors around Pioneer Square above ground and also to a hidden Seattle that now lies underground. About 25 square blocks of Pioneer Square have hollow spaces under the sidewalks, thanks to peculiarities of the reconstruction after the great Seattle fire of 1889. Cash and traveler's checks only are accepted. ATM is on-site.
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  • Day 3 (7 schedule items)
    • F Seattle Center - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Seattle Center - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Built for the 1962 World's Fair, then turned into a privately owned city park, the Seattle Center is still Seattle's chief gathering place. Fountains, museums, theaters and amusement arcades punctuate sweeping lawns and tree-lined walkways. Three times a year, in May, July and September, people swarm the grounds for the Folklife, Bite of Seattle and Bumbershoot festivals. The grounds contain the Experience Music Project, the Space Needle, one end of the Monorail, the Seattle Children's Theater and the Pacific Science Center. All 87-acres of the Seattle Center is buzzing with activity and why not? More than 5,000 free performances are held in various cultural festivals to concerts all through the year especially summer. Every museum and theatre stage comes alive including the eight fountains. So be a part of the food, fun and partying! Are you game?
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    • G Space Needle - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Space Needle - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Built for the 1962 World Expo, Space Needle distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center, has since become Seattle's most famous landmark. Come take in the 360-degree view of mountains, Elliott Bay and Seattle neighborhoods. Stock up on Seattle souvenirs at the ground level gift shop, Space Base. Dine at the SkyCity rotating restaurant, where every seat has a view. Then continue upward to the observation deck at the spectacular height of the Needle to experience the Sky Q. The hi-tech Sky Q encompasses several impressive kiosks outfitted with high-definition cameras and screens.
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      • Experience Music Project (EMP) - Seattle Attraction - Travel

        Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame create one of the must interesting stops in Seattle. The Experience Music Project is a 140,000 square foot music museum at the Seattle Center. The museum takes you through music history by immersing you in nearly 80,000 artifacts including photos, sound archives, costumes and musical instruments from notable artists. The Science Fiction Museum & Hall honors the greatest minds in the genre. Here viewers can pay homage to the celebrities of science fiction while participation in interactive and educational exhibits.
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    • I Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame - Seattle Attraction - Save this

      • Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame - Seattle Attraction -

        Honoring the greatest minds in the genre, the Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame is America's first institution dedicated to celebrating this unique art form. Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen has seen to it that this museum has a home in Seattle. Opened in 1996, the museum was founded by the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society, one of the oldest groups in America focusing on this discipline. Here viewers can pay homage to the celebrities of science fiction while participation in interactive and educational exhibits. The museum inducts four members per year to pay tribute to their achievements and contributions to Science Fiction while featuring innovative displays.
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    • J Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks) - Seattle Attracti Save this

      • Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks) - Seattle Attracti

        Conceived as soon as the first white settlers came in the 1850s and finished in the 1930s, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks) go up and down on a regular basis, letting pleasure craft, fishing boats and tour vessels through. Crowds come here to see the boats, to watch the salmon using the fish ladder; and the sea lions that come to eat them and to stroll through the adjacent gardens. The locks and gardens are open daily, but the visitor center is only open on weekends in the winter.
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    • K Ray's Boathouse - Seattle Dining - TravelMuse Save this

      • Ray's Boathouse - Seattle Dining - TravelMuse

        Enjoy Ray's panoramic bayside view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains as you feast on fresh Northwestern seafood. Ray's is a favorite spot for romantic dinners, meetings, and special occasions. The menu changes weekly, and the simplest of preparations, such as Oysters On The Shell, will introduce you that unique Seattle flavour. The place is equipped with a main dining room and a cafe, and every table commands a spectacular view. The proud winner of the 'DiRoNa Award Of Excellence', this restaurant certainly deserves its distinguished reputation.
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    • L Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Seattle Children's Theatre - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Linda Hartzell created this wonderful theater especially for children, and it was worth the effort. Specially selected for the theater, the plays and performers are top rate. There are up to nine productions during the school year September to June, with shows performed daily for school classes and on weekends for families. Located at Seattle Center, the state-of-the-art theater has 280 seats, and it sponsors year-round classes and workshops for children with an interest in performing. Call or check the Web site for information and tickets. Show times vary.
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  • Day 4 (6 schedule items)
    • M Bainbridge Island - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Bainbridge Island - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        For a relaxing day trip, take the ferry to nearby Bainbridge Island. The ride takes half an hour and during the trip you can enjoy fresh air and spectacular views of the Seattle skyline. Pick up maps and information at the island's tourist center, which is only a few steps from the pier on Bainbridge. Then take the easy walk into town and visit quaint shops, cafes, restaurants and the Bainbridge Island Winery. You can also take a nice stroll along the waterfront.
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    • N Seattle Art Museum - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Seattle Art Museum - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Seattle Art Museum is internationally recognized for its excellent collection of Asian, African and Native American art and for its fine collection of modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists. The permanent collection includes 21,000 pieces and while it doesn't have huge collections of European art, it does have plentiful local art and wonderful visiting exhibits. The museum is centrally located downtown near the waterfront and Pike Place Market.
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    • O Olympic Sculpture Park - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Olympic Sculpture Park - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        The Olympic Sculpture Park began as a commitment between the Seattle Art Museums and the Trust for Public Land, and quickly grew into a green mecca of architectural art and beautifully crafted landscapes. In addition to mathematical sculptures, new-wave basket weaving and the artistic greenhouse designed by the likes of artists Tony Smith, Pedro Reyes and Mark Dion, the Olympic Sculpture Park has big plans for restoring Seattle's local environment by introducing new engineered soil to reduce rain runoff and encourage native plants and wildlife nearby. The views include both the Seattle port and the Olympic mountain range and admission is free all year long.
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    • P Myrtle Edwards Park - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Myrtle Edwards Park - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Technically, the northern half of this park is Elliott Bay Park, but the whole waterfront strip runs so seamlessly together that no one ever refers to it as anything but Myrtle Edwards. The park is just out of the main downtown drag, which makes it a bit obscure but also pleasantly quiet, filled only with joggers and cyclists enjoying just over one mile of winding bike and pedestrian paths that run along Elliott Bay. The views over the bay are spectacular, especially at sunset and the white columns at the northern end lend an eerie industrial feel to the park.
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    • Q Peso's Kitchen & Lounge - Seattle Dining - TravelMuse Save this

      • Peso's Kitchen & Lounge - Seattle Dining - TravelMuse

        Come to the heart of Queen Anne for an after-work margarita or to hang out with friends. But don't come for a quiet meal. The food at Peso's Kitchen & Lounge is traditional Mexican fare, but the place gets loud. The large, satisfying entrees include tacos, burritos and the like, and the chef doesn't skimp on spices. There is a separate full bar and a smoking area. Park on the street or in nearby lots.
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  • Day 5 (4 schedule items)
  • Day 6 (7 schedule items)
    • R Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, Seattle Save this

      • Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour

        If you are fascinated by airplanes, then take this tour of the Boeing Everett factory. Housing the Boeing flight line, the building measures 472,000,000 cubic feet. See airplanes in various stages of manufacture. Follow the mighty 747 from start to completion. Tours are conducted in English and last one hour. Photos and video cameras are not permitted. Children under four feet, two inches tall (127 centimeter) are not allowed on the tour.
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    • S Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle Save this

      • Washington Park Arboretum

        This 200-acre park is a must-see for every Seattle visitor with even an hour of free time. With its lush green spaces, its breathtaking Japanese Garden (open 10a daily) and its abundance of rare trees, plants and flowers (more than 40,000 species), it is one of the brightest jewels in the Emerald City. Scenic and aptly named Azalea Way cuts a path through the park. The Graham Visitor's Center can be rented for social events, meetings and seminars for 45-75 guests. Rates include kitchen and audio-visual equipment. Call or visit the web site for detailed information and hours.
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    • T Lake Union - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Lake Union - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Visitors to Seattle are usually stunned by the abundance of water surrounding the city. Just north of downtown lies Lake Union. Surrounded by houseboat communities, marinas, shipbuilders and glitzy restaurants, the lake is a hub of activity. Seaplanes take off and land, sharing the 600-acre lake with kayaks, canoes, powerboats, sailboats and tugboats. While the lake can be explored any time of year, Fireworks Over Lake Union are an annual highlight, bringing thousands of people to the lake's shores. For a day out with children or friends, Lake Union never disappoints.
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    • U Woodland Park Zoo - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse Save this

      • Woodland Park Zoo - Seattle Attraction - TravelMuse

        Woodland Park Zoo is an award-winning zoo and a must to visit. Only minutes from busy downtown, the zoo let's you step into an African savanna, an Asian elephant habitat and a tropical rain forest. The zoo also brings special exhibits, which have included monitor dragons, butterflies and other bugs and beasts. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the green lawns of Woodland Park, which surrounds the zoo. You also won't want to miss the nearby Rose Garden.
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    • Boating on Lake Union Save this
    • V Anthony's Pier 66 - Seattle Dining - TravelMuse Save this

      • Anthony's Pier 66 - Seattle Dining - TravelMuse

        Like the other Anthony's Homeport restaurants, this downtown waterfront location serves as a haven for seafood lovers and features views of passing boats and cruise ships docking outside the window. Fish Tacos especially with mahi mahi are popular, but fresh whole cracked crab is the restaurant's mainstay. There's an all-you-can-eat crab feed on Sundays. The menu also includes steak and lobster.
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