Seattle. Overview. Whatever you may have originally imagined Seattle to be like, it is a far cry from its old reputation has a bohemian hippy resort. It has changed beyond recognition because of the wealth Starbucks and the hi tech revolution has brought to it. It is a confident wonderful city with one of the lowest crime rates in the US, surrounded the by the waters of Lake Washington and The Puget Sound. It has a moderate climate, spectacular views of the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains. It is essentially a youthful city and the International Gateway to Washington State. Now it is one of the trendiest cities in the US with its 1960's Tower featured in many films, as well as the astounding Space Needle. It has been voted America ’s most liveable city. The famous Downtown area once frowned upon is now crowded with visitors, is still famous for the Pike Place Market between Western and 1st Avenues, with fruit stands, street theatre, cafes and little shops. The main and North Arcades are the most liked with shouting fishmongers, art and crafts and strange shops on the lower levels. There are so many activities such as bicycling, waterfront activities, such as the North West Outdoor Centre and the paddle club. See the Olympic Sculpture Park with its backdrop of mountains. Take in a symphony at the Benaroya concert hall, and a play at the Intiman theatre. Be there perhaps, for The Seattle International Film Festival and spot the stars.
Whatever you may have originally imagined Seattle to be like, it is a far cry from its old reputation has a bohemian hippy resort. It has changed beyond recognition because of the wealth Starbucks and the hi tech revolution has brought to it. It is a confident wonderful city with one of the lowest crime rates in the US, surrounded the by the waters of Lake Washington and The Puget Sound. It has a moderate climate, spectacular views of the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains.
It is essentially a youthful city and the International Gateway to Washington State. Now it is one of the trendiest cities in the US with its 1960's Tower featured in many films, as well as the astounding Space Needle. It has been voted America ’s most liveable city. The famous Downtown area once frowned upon is now crowded with visitors, is still famous for the Pike Place Market between Western and 1st Avenues, with fruit stands, street theatre, cafes and little shops. The main and North Arcades are the most liked with shouting fishmongers, art and crafts and strange shops on the lower levels.
There are so many activities such as bicycling, waterfront activities, such as the North West Outdoor Centre and the paddle club. See the Olympic Sculpture Park with its backdrop of mountains. Take in a symphony at the Benaroya concert hall, and a play at the Intiman theatre.
Be there perhaps, for The Seattle International Film Festival and spot the stars.