Seattle area; things to do?
Jan 11, 2003 | 5:47 pm
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Seattle area; things to do?
Hi! I'll be working in Seattle for the next two months, and am looking for suggestions on things to do and not do, where to eat, etc. I will have a bicycle(road bike), and am staying downtown. Also, I'd like to go skiing once or twice. Any suggestions on where to go, and what is close by? Are there options other than renting a car to go skiing (bus tours, train, etc.).
Thanks!
Mark
Thanks!
Mark
Jan 11, 2003 | 6:05 pm
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Excellent trail systems here for biking - try getting in touch with the cascade bike organization - http://www.cascade.org/cbc.html for more info.
As for skiing, lots of ski areas within 1 hour of Seattle or bellevue proper -- Snoqualmie summit, stevens, crystal are pretty hopping.
Other than that, lots of stuff to do here, however invest in a gore-tex jacket, headlamp and some rain gear for biking.
I know Fiorinis (local ski shop) has a ski bus that takes adults up on Saturdays and one night a week for lessons, you could contact Fiorini Sports to find out if they have space on the bus for you. They are located near the University of Washington, so their pick up areas are probably north of downtown.
Lots of good places to eat in Seattle. I'm partial to Cafe Campagne, Tulios, El puerco Lloron, Macrina when downtown. Lots of great places up near Capitol Hill and Queen Anne too.
lala
As for skiing, lots of ski areas within 1 hour of Seattle or bellevue proper -- Snoqualmie summit, stevens, crystal are pretty hopping.
Other than that, lots of stuff to do here, however invest in a gore-tex jacket, headlamp and some rain gear for biking.
I know Fiorinis (local ski shop) has a ski bus that takes adults up on Saturdays and one night a week for lessons, you could contact Fiorini Sports to find out if they have space on the bus for you. They are located near the University of Washington, so their pick up areas are probably north of downtown.
Lots of good places to eat in Seattle. I'm partial to Cafe Campagne, Tulios, El puerco Lloron, Macrina when downtown. Lots of great places up near Capitol Hill and Queen Anne too.
lala
Jan 11, 2003 | 8:35 pm
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Have lived in Seattle for less than 3 years but love the place. Don't miss Pike Place market, especially on Saturdays. While you are there have lunch (or dinner) at Maximillien, just to the left of the fishthrowers. Also, March is the time for 25 for 25, in which 25 restaurants offer a 3-4 course meal for $25, usually only during the week. It will be an opportunity to try many great restaurants for a very reasonable price. In addition to lala's suggestions, I recommend Andaluca, Earth & Ocean and 727 Pine. A site called eGullet is worth checking for local opinions about restaurants.
For biking, if you can get to the Burke-Gilman trail, you will be able to go for miles.
Of course, the standard museum, symphony, theatre, opera options are available.
If you hit a nice clear sunny day, take a ferry up to the San Juan Islands - absolutely spectacular scenery. For nice views in the city, go to Kerry Park and West Seattle.
The days are short and the weather will be wet much of the time, but just buy rain gear with a hood, and do what the locals do - ignore it.
Will post more as I think of things. If any of this is of particular interest, and you want more info, just ask.
[This message has been edited by SeAAttle (edited 01-11-2003).]
For biking, if you can get to the Burke-Gilman trail, you will be able to go for miles.
Of course, the standard museum, symphony, theatre, opera options are available.
If you hit a nice clear sunny day, take a ferry up to the San Juan Islands - absolutely spectacular scenery. For nice views in the city, go to Kerry Park and West Seattle.
The days are short and the weather will be wet much of the time, but just buy rain gear with a hood, and do what the locals do - ignore it.
Will post more as I think of things. If any of this is of particular interest, and you want more info, just ask.
[This message has been edited by SeAAttle (edited 01-11-2003).]
Jan 12, 2003 | 7:09 am
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Mark,
Welcome to Flyertalk!
You will be kept very busy meeting all the Seattle Flyertalkers.... there are a lot of them!
I am sure they would be glad to take you under their wings and tell you about the area!
Enjoy!
William
Welcome to Flyertalk!
You will be kept very busy meeting all the Seattle Flyertalkers.... there are a lot of them!
I am sure they would be glad to take you under their wings and tell you about the area!
Enjoy!
William
Jan 12, 2003 | 1:21 pm
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Seattle is a great town; I went to college there and never regretted it for a minute (well, maybe on day 89 in a row without sunshine... )
I recommend a day-trip to the San Juan islands. Ask any local and he or she can direct you precisely. Basically it's north on I-5 for about an hour and then west to a small town with a funny name and a ferry port.
Take the ferry across and Friday Harbor, rent a motorbike, explore the island and have a nice picnic with a special someone.
)I recommend a day-trip to the San Juan islands. Ask any local and he or she can direct you precisely. Basically it's north on I-5 for about an hour and then west to a small town with a funny name and a ferry port.
Take the ferry across and Friday Harbor, rent a motorbike, explore the island and have a nice picnic with a special someone.
Jan 12, 2003 | 5:07 pm
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Forgot to mention Experience Musics Project, located next to the Space Needle. I have not been there yet but am told it is quite interesting. Rather expensive (admission is something like $25) so you will want to devote most of a day, I am told. So save it in case we have a rainy day.
Jan 12, 2003 | 7:15 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SeAAttle:
Forgot to mention Experience Musics Project, located next to the Space Needle. I have not been there yet but am told it is quite interesting. Rather expensive (admission is something like $25) so you will want to devote most of a day, I am told. So save it in case we have a rainy day.</font>
Forgot to mention Experience Musics Project, located next to the Space Needle. I have not been there yet but am told it is quite interesting. Rather expensive (admission is something like $25) so you will want to devote most of a day, I am told. So save it in case we have a rainy day.
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Jan 12, 2003 | 10:23 pm
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Two things that I haven't seen anyone else mention:
First, be sure to visit the Pike Place Market its at 1st and Pike and is one of Seattle's more unique spots.
If you are in to aviation, which I assume you are, take the trip up to Everett to visit the Boeing factory. Call for tour times, they're listed in the phone book.
First, be sure to visit the Pike Place Market its at 1st and Pike and is one of Seattle's more unique spots.
If you are in to aviation, which I assume you are, take the trip up to Everett to visit the Boeing factory. Call for tour times, they're listed in the phone book.
Jan 12, 2003 | 10:28 pm
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One more thing I missed in the last post. For skiing, go to Crystal Mt., its the most scenic area, has the best lifts, and is typically the least crowded. They also run a shuttle to the area on weekends for about $60 including an all day lift ticket. More information available at: http://www.crystalmt.com