The Absolute Top Ten Best Things to Do in Seattle (The City of the Century)

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The Absolute Top Ten Best Things to Do in Seattle (The City of the Century)
By Richard Bangs/ The Blog/ The Huffington Post/ huffingtonpost.com

"Prior to moving to Seattle in 1996, I’d lived in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, and had traveled to many of the major cities of the world. By comparison, Seattle seemed beautiful, but small, provincial, and a little isolated...a pre-teen of a city.

But, somehow, in the intervening years, Seattle grew up, came of age, blossomed to full flower. What makes Seattle’s leap so unique is that it sprouts from a foundation rooted in the land and the long-held values of its people. Unlike other cities, Seattle seeks diversity and experiences that respect its past, and seed its future. Its evolution is singular, and maps to organic maturation timelines, like a century plant, or a Himalayan lily, or desert sage after a rain. Nothing seems to happen for a long while, and then, all of a sudden, when the timing and conditions are just right: a growth spurt, a brilliant bloom, and a metamorphosis - all enabled by the same DNA...."

I'd add Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room to the list. For more info see
http://roastery.starbucks.com/


Richard

 

[dsmrp]

While Seattle is great with many unique cultural values, it unfortunately has seen skyrocketing housing and rental costs approaching those of San Francisco. The lower incomes and middle class are being driven out to the surrounding towns, miles farther away from the jobs. More homelessness and mental illness, symptoms of an ever widening gap between actual non-tech salaries and cost of living. Transit infrastructure is trying to play catch-up, but they're 25-30 years behind...

I'd add a ferry ride across Elliott Bay to view Seattle skyline, and the Museum of Flight to the list.

 

[Luanne]

I'd add the Undeground Seattle tour.