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#1 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Tour
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- Jul 23, 2008 "Don't weigh yourself after this tour..."
- Jul 21, 2008 "Excellent Tour - Highly Recommended"
- Jul 19, 2008 "fun diversion"
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#2 of 310 attractions in Seattle
The Museum of Flight is an expansive facility filled with all things related to flight. From the first primitive glider designed by the Wright brothers to the stealthy "Blackbird" capable of Mach...
Attraction type: Transportation museum; Other
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- Jul 14, 2008 "Museum of Flight Delivers"
- Jun 23, 2008 "This will keep you busy all day!"
- Apr 28, 2008 "A Seattle must-see!"
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#3 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Pike Place Market, an open-air shopping haven and Seattle institution, is a must-see for first time and return visitors alike. Be prepared for large crowds on the weekends and during the summer...
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Enjoy the colors, smells and tastes"
- Jul 21, 2008 "Loved it"
- Jul 21, 2008 "Great place to go"
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#4 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Feed your sense of adventure and join us on our culinary and cultural walking tours of Pike Place Market and Belltown. Sample award winning chowders, smoked salmon, artisan breads, lattes, BBQ, desserts by Tom Douglas and much more while learning about Seattle's rich history and diverse culture. We're Seattle's original food tour. Visit our web site to see hundreds of unedited reviews and our schedule. We provide public and private tours. Gift certificates are available.
Attraction type: Other; Specialty shop; Tour
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- Jun 18, 2008 "High light of our trip to Seattle"
- Jun 18, 2008 "Must do this in Seattle"
- Jun 16, 2008 "Absolute best time! A Must-Do Tour!"
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#5 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Library; Architectural building
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- Jul 18, 2008 "Amazing! Do NOT Miss while in Seattle, all you need is 1/2 hour"
- Mar 8, 2008 "Amazing modern architecture"
- Aug 24, 2007 "Phenomenal!"
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#6 of 310 attractions in Seattle
An airy art museum youll want to stroll leisurely through.
Attraction type: Art museum; Art gallery; Other
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- Jun 9, 2008 "One of my favorite hip museums in Seattle!"
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#7 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building, which is actually 605 feet tall, for spectacular views of the city and its surrounding area. For food and fantastic sights check out SkyCity, the tower's rotating restaurant that makes one complete orbit per hour.
Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Landmark/point of interest; Monument; Architectural building; Other
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- Jul 23, 2008 "Pretty good"
- Jul 22, 2008 "Great way to get a birds eye view"
- Jul 21, 2008 "This is a "must do" in Seattle"
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#8 of 310 attractions in Seattle
This national park is really a free museum that documents Seattle history, from the fire that burned it down to the gold rush that helped build it up.
Attraction type: History museum; Museum; Other
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- Jul 17, 2008 "Could have spent days there!"
- Sep 25, 2007 "fun and informative"
- Jun 29, 2004 "Small, but worth it"
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#9 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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- Jul 12, 2008 "must see"
- Dec 9, 2007 "A little something out of the ordinary"
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#10 of 310 attractions in Seattle
This book store is popular among caffeine-addicted Seattleites for its in-store coffee shop.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Jul 12, 2008 "in Pioneer Square"
- Sep 22, 2004 "Book lovers must see"
- May 16, 2003 "Eighth Wonder of the World for Bookworms"
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#11 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Best known for its seasonal pony rides, snakes and flesh-eating piranhas, this was voted as one of the ten best zoos in the United States.
Attraction type: Zoo; Other
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- Jul 23, 2008 "What a beautiful zoo!"
- Jul 22, 2008 "Realistic animal displays"
- Jun 16, 2008 "Maybe above average for a park, but zoo? so-so."
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#12 of 310 attractions in Seattle
The statue of Lenin on the corner should clue you in to the fact that everything about this neighborhood is alternative. Vegetarian cafes, eclectic shops, coffee houses, bookstores and street artists abound.
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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- Jul 12, 2008 "fun walk"
- May 26, 2007 "Fun area"
- Jun 29, 2004 "Definitely different"
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#13 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Use a canoe, or your feet, to explore the 230 acres and 4,000 species of trees, vines, shrubs and plants at this arboretum.
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Wildlife park; Garden; Other; Park
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- May 19, 2008 "Wonderful Wildlife Get-away"
- Aug 7, 2005 "Beautiful spot!"
Learn how to pilot a cargo ship, what a longshoreman does and how ferries are built at this kid-friendly museum with over 40 hands-on exhibits relating to the Northwest's shipping and fishing industries.
Attraction type: Maritime museum; Other
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#15 of 310 attractions in Seattle
A museum with works mainly from 19th and 20th century American artists.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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#16 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Sep 20, 2007 "Asian Superstore"
- Nov 19, 2003 "Feel like you are in Japan."
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#17 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Pioneer Square Park, topped by an ornate pergola, is the site of the city's oldest settlement.
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Town center/square/plaza; Scenic/historic walking area
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- Jul 20, 2008 "Don't miss this area"
- Jul 12, 2008 "beautiful neighborhood"
- Apr 15, 2008 "Bursting with Art, Cheap Eats and Boutiques"
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#18 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Sports complex
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- Jul 16, 2008 "Don't forget to check out the bullpen bar!"
- Jul 7, 2008 "Great Ballpark and Great Atmosphere"
- May 4, 2006 "One of the Best"
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#19 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Nordic Heritage Museum website is http://www.nordic...
Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum; Other; Museum
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- Sep 25, 2007 "nordic heritage museum"
- May 2, 2006 "A must see in Seattle"
- Oct 5, 2003 "Scandinavians"
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#20 of 310 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Tour
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- Jul 12, 2008 "great fun and informative"
- Jul 2, 2008 "Fun Time for Everyone"
- Mar 30, 2008 "Fun, cool way to get a quick overview of Seattle"
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