Going to Seattle

[cookinwithgas]

Going to be there for work from the 15th to the 22nd. Nanuq you are up there right? Anyone else? Any advice? I've never been in that part of the country before...

[PandaPancake]

It's awesome. A lot like Colorado only with more ocean. Try the fish.

[heyzeus]

Snoqualmie falls is twenty-thirty miles east if you have a day to spare. It's has nearby Snoqualmie casino. Seattle Center (Space Needle, EMP Museum, normally with a cool extra display) and it has a tram straight to Pikes Place. Worlds Largest "Over Water" Ferris wheel is near Pikes Plane and is also worth checking out. Tons of good restaurants and take a chance on any Asian spot you find appealing, they are all good. Take the light rail to get around cheaply and see some cool stuff and interesting people while you ride.

[Datawire]

Avoid the hobo's. Also if you witness a machete attack in Belltown don't be alarmed, just a routine night. And if you like white castle you are going to be disappointed.

[h0llywood]

Try some Starbucks 

[SmokinwithWilly]

Snoqualmie falls is twenty-thirty miles east if you have a day to spare. It's has nearby Snoqualmie casino. Seattle Center (Space Needle, EMP Museum, normally with a cool extra display) and it has a tram straight to Pikes Place. Worlds Largest "Over Water" Ferris wheel is near Pikes Plane and is also worth checking out. Tons of good restaurants and take a chance on any Asian spot you find appealing, they are all good. Take the light rail to get around cheaply and see some cool stuff and interesting people while you ride.

The falls are pretty good to see though I don't know how well they will be flowing due to the massive drought out here. If you have the time and energy, the view from the bottom is pretty amazing but the climb back up sucks. 

Make sure to check and see if the Mariners are playing since it really fugs up traffic if you are trying to drive around down there. 

Don't miss Pike street but be prepared to wait for food when you go. The street artists are pretty good too if you like local original type stuff. 

Make sure you know exactly where you want to go ahead of time so you won't have to fight traffic. Also, Orcas Islands are close but most places are booked a year out so it might not be possible for you, but it's a very peaceful and calm place. 

 

[Chimera]

I love that area. 

How much free time will you have? If possible, check out Point Defiance in Tacoma. You can see both the Cascades and the Olympics from there.

Speaking of the Cascades, you can drive up to about 5500 ft. on Mount Rainier and probably hit snow or at least a glacier with about an hour hike (even at this time of year).

Also, look for a trip to Tillicum Village, a native American themed island with a salmon buffet and performing arts.

The Seattle Center is good if you have kids - lots of carnival-like activities. Definitely check out the shops and restaurants by the piers.

[cookinwithgas]

Thanks for all the advice everyone, I'll be there a week from right now!