Things to Do
Parks
Volunteer Park
This historic Olmsted Park is beloved by residents and visitors alike. Address: 1247 15th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112 Phone: 206-684-4075 Hours: 6:00am to 11:00pm daily. Website: VolunteerPark.gov
Cal Anderson Park
Recognized by Forbes.com as one of the nation's best parks in 2009. Address: 1635 11th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206-684-4075 Hours: 4:00am to 11:30pm daily. Website: CalAndersonPark.net
River Rafting
Blue Sky Outfitters
Raft the best rivers around with the most experienced guides. Clean and state-of-the-art gear and great food too. Safety is always first. Address: Leavenworth, Methow Valley, Skagit, Yakima & Columbia Gorge Phone: 800-228-RAFT Email: Website: BlueSkyOutfitters.com
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Shopping
Pike Place Market
Meet the growers and shop owners. A hundreds old and always new. A great place to eat, shop and act like a normal yokel. A hot spot of culture for locals and visitors. Address: 85 Pike Street Website: PikePlacemarket.org
Skiing Downhill
Stevens Pass Alpine Skiing
Stevens Pass (elevation 4,056 ft (1,236 m)) is a mountain pass through the Cascade Mountains located at the border of King County and Chelan County in Washington, United States. Address: Summit Stevens Pass, US Hwy 2 Phone: 206.634.1645 Email: Website: www.StevensPass.com
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort
Ranked #7 Ski Area in North America on Top 25 list from Skiing Magazine, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort offers lessons, tours, camps and clinics, and has the accolades to prove it's one of the very best. Address: Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Phone: 360-663-3050 Hours: Ski season mid-November to mid-April. Email: Website: SkiCrystal.com
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Theatre
Northwest Film Forum
Alternative and independent cinema, also provides workshops for members and students. Address: 1515 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206-829-7863 Hours: Office Hours are Mondays through Fridays 10:00am to 6:00pm, showtimes vary. Website: NWFilmForum.org
The Egyptian Theatre
Featuring a wide array of independent films, foreign language cinema, restored classics, and documentaries. Address: 805 East Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206-781-5755 Hours: Showtimes vary. Website: LandmarkTheatres.com/EgyptianTheatre
Harvard Exit Theatre
The Harvard Exit Theatre offers Seattle's finest in independent film and foreign language cinema in a cozy atmosphere evocative of the 1920s Address: 807 East Roy Street, Seattle, WA 98102 Phone: 206-781-5755 Hours: Call for hours, showtimes vary. Website: LandmarkTheatres.com/HarvardExitTheatre
Tours
Tillicum Village Northwest Coast Native Cultural Center Blake Island State Park
Cruise from Pier 55 to the birthplace of Chief Seattle. The village provides a world class event of cultural demonstrations and dinner. Address: Pier 55 Phone: 206-933-8600 Hours: March-Beginning of December Website: TillicumVillage.com
Elliott Bay Water Taxi
A 12 minute cruise for downtown to West Seattle. Bring you bike, blades and friends. Phone: 206-205-3866 Hours: May-October
Ride the Ducks
Amphibious World War II vehicles will show you Seattle from both land and water! Address: 516 Broad Street Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: 206-441-3825 Hours: Daily 9:30am-7pm
Alki Kayak Tours
Address: 1660 Harbor Avenue SW, West Seattle Phone: 206-953-0237 Website: KayakAliki.com
Transportation
Icicle Train Station Leavenworth
Amtrak provides service from Seattle to the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth and points East, stopping at the town's handsome new Icicle Train Station. Address: Leavenworth, WA Phone: 800-USA-RAIL Website: IcicleStation.com
Zoos
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo encompasses 92 acres and features more than 1,090 animals and nearly 300 species. Families have come to the zoo to marvel at the animals and be inspired by the peaceful surroundings Address: 601 N. 59th Street, Seattle, Wa. 98103 Phone: 206-684-4800 Hours: Open Daily at 9:30 a.m. Closed Christmas day.
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