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Old Nov 25, 2005, 1:06 pm
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Seattle Visitor's Guide
Welcome to the Seattle Visitor's Guide!
The Emerald City-Official Website

Seattle
metronatural
Map of Seattle
Map of Downtown Seattle updated 7/2007
(TourMap)updated 7/2007
Seattle Weather

Getting Around Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
King County Metro
-----Downtown Ride Free Bus Area
King Street Station for Amtrak and SoundTransit
Seattle Monorail
Seattle Monorail Project
Seattle Traffic
Washington State Ferries
Maps
-----Map of Seattle
-----Map of Downtown Seattle
-----Map of King County

Things to Do in Downtown Seattle
Argosy Cruises
Experience Music Project
Pacific Science Center
Pike Place Market (FT thread)
Underground Tour
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
Space Needle
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Art Museums
-----SAM Downtown
-----Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM)
-----SAM Olympic Sculpture Park NOW OPEN!
Seattle Center
Seattle Public Library- Central Library
Shopping
-----Westlake Center
-----Pacific Place
-----Ranier Square
-----Pike Place Market

Articles About Things to Do in Seattle
From SanDiego1K in #118

Seattle with the Kids
Pacific Science Center
Seattle Aquarium
Woodland Park Zoo
The Children's Museum
-----FT Thread: Seattle Washington: What to do with a 9 yr old?

Culture in Seattle
Seattle Art Museums
-----SAM Downtown
-----Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM)
-----SAM Olympic Sculpture Park NOW OPEN!
Museum of Flight
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Experience Music Project
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of FameSeattle Public Library- Central Library
Performing Arts
-----Pacific Northwest Ballet
-----Seattle Opera
-----Seattle Symphony
Theatres/Venues
-----Benaroya Hall
-----McCaw Hall
-----The Paramount
-----5th Avenue Theatre
-----The Moore Theatre
-----Intiman Theatre
-----ACT Theatre
-----Safeco Field
-----Qwest Field

Seattle Dining
:-: The FT Seattle Dining Thread :-:
SeattleDining.com
Zagat Seattle
Seattle.com Dining Guide
Seattle Magazine- Best of
Seattle Weekly Food Section
Downtown Dining
Happy Hour Guide :-:
FlyerTalk Favorites
-----Buenos Aires Grill
-----Kell's

Seattle Neigborhoods- Map of Neigborhoods
Ballard
-----The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Belltown
Capitol Hill
Fremont
-----Theo Chocolate
-----Fremont Troll
-----Staue of Lenin
Green Lake
Magnolia
Queen Anne
Wallingford
West Seattle
-----Alki

News in Seattle
Newspapers
-----Seattle Times
-----The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
-----The Stranger
-----Seattle Weekly
TV
-----KIRO 7 CBS
-----KING 5 NBC
-----KOMO 4 ABC
-----Q 13 FOX
Blogs (Post #108)

Sports and the Outdoors in Seattle
Argosy Cruises
Local Teams
-----Seahawks (NFL)
-----Mariners (MLB)
-----Sounders FC (MLS) to start 03/2009
-----Thunderbirds (WHL)
-----The University of Washington Huskies (College)
-----Storm (WNBA)
Area Golfing
Kayak Rental at Agua Verde
Seattle Parks & Recreation
-----Discovery Park
-----Magnuson Park
-----Green Lake
Washington Park Arboretum

Shopping in Seattle
Downtown Shopping Guide
Nordstrom Flagship Store
Westlake Center
Pacific Place
Ranier Square
Pike Place Market
U Village
REI Flagship Store
Bellevue Square
Redmond Town Center

Beyond Seattle Map of King County
East Side Cities
Bellevue
-----Shopping
-------Bellevue Square
Kirkland
Redmond
-----Shopping
-------Redmond Town Center
Woodinville

Tacoma
Museum of Glass
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Everett
Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center
-------terenz's Tour Report

Olympia
Washington State Capitol Tours

Islands
Washington State Ferries
Islands
-----Bainbridge Island
-----San Juans
-------Orcas Island
-----Whidbey Island


Beyond Seattle a little bit more...
Volcano Country
Mount Ranier National Park (14,411 ft)
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Mount Adams (12,276 ft)

Victoria
Tourism Website
Getting There
-----Washington State Ferries
-----Victoria Clipper
-----Kenmore Air Seaplane
FT Discussions
"Victoria-Vancouver advice"
Visiting British Columbia

Vancouver
Vancouver Tourism
Border Webcams
FT Discussions
-----Vancouver and Vancouver Island Trip
-----Vancouver to Seattle

Portland
The Rose City

Some FlyerTalk Discussions About Seattle
Pike Place Market in Seattle
Suggestions for My Upcoming Weekend in Seattle
Things to do in Seattle, WA
Drive or bus to downtown Seattle
Travel time, tomorrow, downtown to SEA at 4:30?
4 Hour SEA Layover



This is a chexfan Project© and a continual Work in Progress


Thanks for contributions from: UAVirgin, Abby, NatureGirl, birdstrike, terenz, Owlchick, westcoastman, PforPlatinum, SanDiego1K
Last edited by chexfan; Jul 28, 2008 at 3:20 pm Reason: Continual Updation- getting rid of the SuperSonics :(
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Old Nov 25, 2005, 1:44 pm
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Please feel free to post or PM me w/ additions, changes and updates!

I think we can make this the Best Visitor's Guide on FT! ^
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Old Nov 25, 2005, 5:04 pm
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Excellant resource chexfan! ^

It looks like you forgot West Seattle in Neighborhoods section. The WS Junction web site is useful as well.

A walk along the beach at Alki and Fish & Chips at Spud's is always on our list when we visit Seattle. We also enjoy a stroll through Lincoln park with its views and beach, and often take in Ferry ride from Fauntleroy to Vashon or Southworth (seeing as the Fauntleroy terminal is directly next to the park).
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Old Nov 26, 2005, 3:04 pm
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Wow! Admirable effort already!

Any plans to include any information on hotels?

One of the things I get asked about all the time (living in Victoria) is how easy it is to visit between Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle. I find lots of folks would like to combine some of these (and also Whistler).

Don't know if you want links for this to add to your Beyond Seattle category or not, but here are a couple I am aware of:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299539
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299529
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299522
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299507

Or maybe this is something you are planning for your Seattle Excursions section?
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Old Dec 3, 2005, 6:01 pm
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A FOAF might have to live in Seattle for a while, could you please add a section on what neighborhoods are (or are not) desirable to live in? What routes are (or are not) desirable for commuting?
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Old Dec 5, 2005, 10:25 am
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Originally Posted by mbstone
...could you please add a section on what neighborhoods are (or are not) desirable to live in? What routes are (or are not) desirable for commuting?
Well the intent of this thread is to help visitors who are coming to Seattle, not really to help w/ relocation.

I'm sure if you start a thread you'll get some help though!
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Old Dec 12, 2005, 4:43 pm
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Great effort Chexfan. As a Seattle escapee (me) to Bellingham, you have covered just about everything I know about the Emerald City. With the Olympics coming, you might include a little about little ole Bellingham as it is certainly growing, is the last stop before Canada and has some pretty cool things to see and do. If interested PM me and I will be glad to give you some info. I also did a long message on a thread with hints about crossing the border into BC which I can send you also.
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Old Dec 13, 2005, 10:16 am
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Chexfan, I really appreciate your Visitor's Guide. I moved away from the Seattle area 2 years ago after living there for half of my life. Viewing your guide left me feeling very homesick. What I miss most about Seattle is the nature around the city. What do you think about adding a section of nearby parks? Let me know if you want help. A
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Old Dec 13, 2005, 12:32 pm
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Originally Posted by bratton
With the Olympics coming, you might include a little about little ole Bellingham as it is certainly growing, is the last stop before Canada and has some pretty cool things to see and do.
Well, I have about 4 years to get that part setup, right?

Great suggestion! ^

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What I miss most about Seattle is the nature around the city. What do you think about adding a section of nearby parks?
Well, I have a link to Seattle Parks & Rec, but I realize that is a bit limiting. I think it's a great idea to note the "major" parks and to add them to the different neigborhood sections. Thanks.
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Old Dec 13, 2005, 8:56 pm
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Great job, chexfan!

My mother lives in Lacey, so I'm up that way quite a bit. I'm a Greener as well

Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, and the Olympic Peninsula rainforest deserve a mention.

Perhaps add the Talgo to the King St. Station section or "getting there".

The State Capitol is within driving distance...
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Old Dec 13, 2005, 9:03 pm
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Holy Moley! Haven't you been a busy beaver! Congrats on the great visitor's guide. I <3 Northlake Pizza. Let's add some "unique" eating areas in each of the neighborhoods. I can help if you want.
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Old Dec 22, 2005, 2:54 pm
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SAM Update
:-: SAM Downtown will close on January 4th and will re-open in Spring 2007.

:-: Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) will reopen on January 14th, 2006
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Old Dec 29, 2005, 3:41 pm
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:-: Seattle Dining added!
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Old Jan 10, 2006, 12:01 pm
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*Volcano Country added
* Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center and terenz's report added
* Seattle Weather added
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Old Jan 11, 2006, 1:57 pm
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Originally Posted by chexfan
Please feel free to post or PM me w/ additions, changes and updates!

I think we can make this the Best Visitor's Guide on FT! ^
this is really excellent - nicely done
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