Andrew Delaplaine - Seattle: The Delaplaine 2015 Long Weekend Guide

SEATTLE The Delaplaine 2015 Long Weekend Guide No business listed in this guide has providedanything free to the author. Andrew Delaplaine Senior Editors Renee & Sophie Delaplaine Senior Writer James Cubby Gramercy Park Press New York London - Paris Copyright by Gramercy Park Press - All rightsreserved. Certain content licensed by Creative Commonsper this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founders%27_Copyright Please submit corrections, additions orcomments to Published on Smashwords Formattedby * * * All rights reserved. Without limiting therights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system,or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without theprior written permission of both the copyright owner and the abovepublisher of this book. Smashwords Edition LicenseNotes This eBook is licensed for your personalenjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away toother people.

If you would like to share this book with anotherperson, please purchase an additional copy for each person youshare it with. Thank you for respecting the author'swork. * * * TABLE OF CONTENTS High on the Hog Sensible Alternatives Budget Extravagant Middle Ground Budget * * * A trip to the Pacific Northwest is notcomplete with a stop in Seattle. Seattle is a distinctive city andis recognized for many reasons. Some know Seattle as the settingfor Seattle Grace, the hospital of the television series GreysAnatomy, while others think of Seattle as the home of grunge, atype of music popular in the early 1990s. Almost everyoneassociates Seattle with the Space Needle, the citys mostrecognizable landmark erected for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition.Seattle is filled with coffee shops, cafes and has even beenlabeled the city of coffee.

After all, this is the site of thevery first Starbucks store. Seattle, the largest city in the PacificNorthwest, is known for many things and happens to be one of thefastest growing cities in the U.S. The Seattle metropolitan area isthe biggest in the U.S. Seattle is also a major seaport, and is amajor gateway for trade with Asia. Seattle is a thriving city welcomingvisitors year round. There is much to do and see in Seattle fromits walkable Downtown where youll find the famous Pike PlaceMarket, the oldest farmers market in the United States, and thelocation of the original Starbucks, which is still in operation, tothe Pioneer Square - Skid Road Historic District marked by thetriangular plaza and the unique architecture with several buildingslisted on the National Register of Historic Places.

Seattle is a beautiful city with spectacularviews like the spectacle of the two incredible mountain rages oneither side of Puget Sound, the snow-capped Olympics and theCascades. Mount Rainier, the tallest volcanic peak of the CascadeRange, rises above the city. The picturesque Elliot Bay acts as alooking glass for one of the worlds most stunning city skylines.Speaking of views, a visit to Seattle is not complete without astop at the Space Needle that is as high as a 60-story building andaffords visitors a 360-degree view of the city, mountains andsea. Seattle is a popular arts and culturedestination, second only to New York is presenting new theatreworks. Visitors and residents can enjoy an impressive year-roundschedule of performances from the likes of the Seattle SymphonyOrchestra, the Seattle Opera, the Pacific Northwest Ballet, and theSeattle Youth Symphony Orchestras, the largest symphonic youthorganization in the United States. The Seattle Chamber MusicSociety presents annual chamber music festivals during the summerand winter.

Seattle boasts approximately 100 theatrical companiesperforming in over two dozen theatre venues. One such venue, the5th Avenue Theatre, offers Broadway-style musical shows featuringinternational stars. Seattles thriving music scene attractsmusic lovers filling both small venues and large arenas. WhileSeattle is a melting pot for a variety of musical types it willalways be known as the home of grunge because artists likeNirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam, calledSeattle home. The jazz scene continues to thrive and the city ishome to a variety of well-known artists like avant-garde jazzmusicians Bill Frisell and Wane Horvitz. Seattle has a wonderful selection of museumsand cultural resources. Seattle has a wonderful selection of museumsand cultural resources.

Seattle Art Museum (SAM), located near thedowntown central corridor, exhibits a diverse collection of modernand classical art. The Henry Art Gallery, part of the University ofWashington, located in the University District, is known for itsexhibitions of cutting-edge contemporary art. The Burke Museum ofNatural History and Culture features a variety of exhibitionsincluding Northwest Coast Indian art and artifacts. The BellevueArts Museum (BAM) shows modern and contemporary exhibitions ofcraft arts. The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) shares thehistory of Seattle in a variety of exhibitions and programs. TheSeattle Asian Art Museum, an affiliate of SAM, features exhibitionsof Asian art and is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Dining in Seattle is an adventure andvisitors are often overwhelmed with so many excellent restaurants.Wine connoisseurs rate Washington state wines among the best in theworld. There are many boutique wineries in the Seattle area,including the celebrated Chateau Ste. Michelle (15 miles fromSeattle). The truly adventurous will want to tour the wineries inSeattle and some of the neighboring towns like Woodinville,Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Chelan, Yakima, or Walla Walla and discoverSeattles increasingly important boutique wine industry. * * *