12 May 2009

Seattle Road Trip Ideas - Things to do when you get there

Seattle from the Space NeedleImage by Viton via Flickr

by Tim Palisades

Just like the states south of it, the state of Washington is becoming a top notch producer of quality American wines. The quality of the grape vines grown in the northwestern US are building a new export industry for its people. Every year, the wineries form the greater Washington area receive more and more wine industry awards. Their gorgeous state is very well suited for growing top notch vines. Local winery owners ask you to try their wines and take a tour of their operations.

The Space Needle in the city is a popular tourist destination. It has been part of the city's skyline since the early 1960's. It was built as an exhibit for visitors to the Worlds Fair. Visitors who aren't afraid of heights can go up more than 500 feet to look over the city like a bird does. There is a restaurant at the top of the Space Needle that serves quality.

When it comes to farmers markets the residents of Seattle know how to organize one. Seattle's Pike Place Market is the one of the best farmers markets you will ever see. Travelers come from all over to see all of the unique shops and stands as well as musicians and other artists. All in this one place you can buy quality antiques, foreign imported items, fresh food, deserts, wine, cheeses and all kinds of other goodies.

One of the more interesting tourist attractions in the Seattle area is the Native American Tillicum Village. It is a place here history comes alive. You will learn all kinds of cool information about the early settlers of this part of the United States. Native Americans perform symbolic dances that have been passed down through generations of Native Americans. It is a very unique place.

With so much water around, you would expect to see a lot of boats around. There are a number of ferries that will take you to various tourist spots and allow you to see a glimpse of the city from the water. The surrounding mountainous region is very beautiful. The smell and serenity of the ocean is something to be experienced.

Complete the family's getaway by visiting the Seattle zoo. Get back to nature in this well run zoo. Show the children the real life versions of the beasts you see in books or on the Discovery Channel. There is a wide variety of animals at the Seattle Zoo. They have everything from the simplest farm animal to elephants and giraffes. It will be a memorable part of any vacation for the kids.

If you plan your visit far enough in advance, you may be able to get seats at one of Seattle's professional sports team games. The Seattle Seahawks put on a great show in their relatively modern Qwest Field stadium. You can visit the Key Arena in the Seattle Center to cheer for the Seattle Storm WNBA basketball team or the Seattle Sonics NBA team. Safeco field is home to the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team.

Spend a Saturday crawling around the Seattle area microbreweries. For men, what could be more enticing? You can choose from a variety of lagers, ales and stouts ranging from light to full bodied. Make sure you taste an ESB (extra special bitters) ale proudly served at the Redhook Ale Brewery.

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