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Hip and buzzing Seattle is the cultural hub of the
Pacific Northwest, with a setting that's hard to beat amid ocean, mountains and lakes. This laid-back west coast metropolis is jammed with cool cafés
and bars, diverse museums, chic hotels and quirky neighbourhoods.
It's also a gateway to the great outdoors, with a multitude of adventurous activities right on its doorstep.
Seattle is home to a cornucopia of terrific attractions, including a first-class art museum, a superb science centre, a waterfront aquarium, and the soaring
Space Needle, with its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the startling beautiful scenery surrounding the city. In recent years, Seattle has continued to innovate and add to its plethora of sights: the eye-catching
Frank Gehry-designed
EMP Museum and vibrant glass sculptures of
Chihuly Garden and Glass have boosted the
Seattle Center's appeal;
MOHAI (
Museum of History and Industry) has opened in a new location at
Lake Union Park, hugely increasing its exhibition space; and the
Seattle Great Wheel whirls seaside lovers round and round on a downtown waterfront pier.
Exploring
Seattle's neighbourhoods is part of the fun of visiting the
Emerald City. There's
Capitol Hill with its indie boutiques and hidden speakeasy bars,
Ballard and its Scandinavian-infused historic streets, or funky
Fremont, the self-dubbed 'centre of the universe'.
Downtown's shiny skyscrapers rub shoulders with heritage buildings around
Pioneer Square, home to the original settlers. The thriving
International District is a bustling hub for
Asians immigrants.
Natural beauty is a big part of Seattle's allure. For many visitors, the city is a stepping-off
point for outdoor adventures. Seattle has numerous parks and trails coupled
with enchanting waterways and small islands off the coast. The nearby
Cascades and
Olympic Mountains, including
Washington's highest peak,
Mt Rainier offer a spectacular setting for outdoor activities. In addition to hiking, mountain biking and skiing in winter, you can kayak or sail in the lakes and
Puget Sound.
Seattle has a packed cultural calendar too. From cutting-edge contemporary and classical theatrical productions to folk, rock and opera performances, the city that brought the world grunge continues to set trends in the arts. Over
100,000 visitors attend Bumbershoot,
North America's largest urban arts festival, which takes place each
Labor Day weekend, attracting big-name international and local artists.
For culture of another kind, craft beer is a Pacific Northwest mainstay and microbreweries seem to open at an astonishing rate, with no signs of saturation in the market so far. During the annual Fremont
Oktoberfest, beer lovers have the pick of over 100 ales.
Craft distilleries are a burgeoning industry as well, producing gin, whisky and vodka on a small scale. And new to Seattle's microbooze scene in
2013 is the Seattle Cider
Company, the first cidery in the city since
Prohibition.
Seattle has also made a name for itself in the world of big business, with headquarters of international companies including
Microsoft,
Starbucks, Expedia and
Amazon based in and around Seattle.
Phenomenal natural scenery and a font of creativity and innovation: no wonder Seattle has become such a compelling destination.
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- published: 17 Oct 2013
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