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Chihuly Garden and Glass is quickly becoming one of the most highly-rated attractions in the Seattle area. This newer art gallery is devoted to the art of Dale Chihuly who is recognized around the world for his stunning art glass creations.

Chihuly Garden and Glass is divided into several areas each featuring a different aspect of Chihuly’s work. The Exhibition Hall is divided into eight separate galleries. The Sealife Room is one of the most impressive galleries in (more…)

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Pike Place Market is just one of the many gems that downtown Seattle has to offer. Known for its sprawling farmers market and world-famous fish-tossing merchants, shopping in Pike Place Market is an incredible experience that should be on everyone’s list.

With new produce brought in each morning from local farmers, shopping through the fragrant stalls of fresh fruits and vegetables is a visual treat. Many farmers even hand out samples of their freshest, juiciest fruit to visitors. A crowd always forms (more…)

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Seattle offers a fabulous shopping experience at the first Nordstrom store ever made. Nordstrom, now a leader in fashion specialty retailers, was started by Carl Wallin and John Nordstrom in 1901 as a shoe store in downtown Seattle. For twenty years, the 500 Pine Street store was the sole location, establishing a name for quality goods. Half a century later, Nordstrom’s inventory was extended to clothing. Today, Nordstrom is a national chain of high-quality designer fashion.

The spacious Nordstrom Downtown Seattle frequently hosts special events. Every July, the Anniversary Sale opens early and closes late for the fashionistas seeking next (more…)

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Seattle Aquarium is delighted to announce the arrival of its new sea otter pup, Sekiu. Born on January 17th to mother Aniak, Sekiu is in good health and is now a member of the sea otter exhibit at the aquarium. Sekiu’s name was picked by internet voters in February from a selection of five choices, with “Sekiu” winning by a landslide 14,000 votes.

Sea otters, like other mammals, give birth to live young which they nurse for several months — up (more…)

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There are many fun things to do while visiting Seattle. Some of the things that you will want to make sure that are on your list of things to do are: The Seattle Center is a fun place for the entire family to visit during the summer time. The kids can run through the fountain if they brought a swimsuit, or if it is warm enough that they don’t mind drip drying throughout the rest of their day there they can go in their clothes.

The Space Needle is a lot of (more…)

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Alki Beach is one of Seattle’s most popular beaches. In the winter, only the hardiest locals venture along this sandy beach. In the summer, however, the beach comes to life with nightly parties, volleyball games, summer concerts and much more. It’s a great place to bring a family for a picnic or take a romantic stroll with a special someone. The beach is also a launching point for boat activities and scuba diving. Visitors will find plenty of nearby amenities, including trendy restaurants and coffee shops. Alki Beach is easy to reach from Seattle’s downtown via a quick (more…)

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For a limited time visitors can view artifacts of King Tut at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. The exhibit includes over 100 items that were unearthed in King Tut’s tomb and other Egyptian burial sites, including the golden sandals that the boy king was wearing when he was first unwrapped.

To improve the experience for everyone and avoid overcrowding, timed tickets are being sold to the event. The tickets also cover general admission to the other displays in the Pacific Science Center.

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