Among the top travel destinations in the US Northwest is Seattle in Washington, DC. It is a metropolis with a wide range of beautiful spots to visit.
Whenever you need a break to free yourself from the hectic of the work day by day, choose one of the amazing sites in Seattle and take in a weekend of excitement and fun.
Right on the waterfront close the downtown area Seattle nestles an uncommon marketplace in the urban America named the Pike Place Market. Savor a leisurely walk along its stands and have a good time purchasing beautiful crafts, street foods, fresh fish, fruits and delicious produce.
Before going back to your hotel room after an entire day of shopping around, don't forget to go to the world's first Starbuck's coffee located right close to the market where the original Starbuck's mermaid stands.
After experiencing the historical area, visit Seattle Aquarium to view the underwater denizens. This marine educational center is a large building filled with 400,000 gallon water which is home to colorful sea creatures several of which you are actually able to touch. Go through the underwater dome and enjoy yourself with the scenery of marine surroundings while finding an inspiration for its conservation.
You should also take more time enjoying the wildlife by taking a side trip to Woodland Park Zoo. Let your kids explore nature in its play space named the Zoomasium, and allow yourself to be impressed by the sight of 300 different species of plants and animals.
This 92-acre land situated at the southwestern edge of Greenlake in Woodland Park homes elephants, lions, bears, great apes,birds and some more animals. It is known for its realistic exhibits which resulted in its being known as one of the best zoos all over the world.
Enjoy a view of the entire city at the top of Seattle Space Needle, a futuristic skyscraper. This sight which is among the best tourist attractions of the city provides a 360 degree unobstructed experience of viewing at the O deck and tasteful menus at their new restaurant named "SkyCity." The sky scrapper is also a home to festive events such as the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display. So if you happen to be in the city on New Year's Eve, you should take time to explore the exciting activities it can offer.
At the base of Seattle's Space Needle there is a building constructed like a smashed guitar that is named Experience Music Project. If you're a big Jimi Hendrix fan or just a music enthusiast, in this landmark you are able to watch the largest collection of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia in the world, or try jamming with the musical instruments in its interactive room.
Located in the famous campus of Seattle Center in the Pacific Northwest this place is a museum of music history. You can play great music inside Experience Music Project and then visit Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame situated just inside the EMP building to stroll through tomorrow's imaginary worlds. Glance over by a number of themed galleries that showcase memorabilia in large display cases. Here you can find a collection of artifacts such as the dome from the film Silent Running, the B9 robot from Lost in Space, Captain Kirk's command chair from Star Trek, and the X Prize trophy that is currently showcased in the lobby of the museum.
These are just a few of the many things the city has to offer, so travel to Seattle now and enjoy all the wonderful local and tourist destinations of this beautiful vacation spot.
