King Street Station by VisitWa

Once among the finest train stations on the continent, this landmark station was built in the early 1900’s for the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads to have a grand entry to Seattle for the arriving train travelers. The 243 foot tower was the tallest structure in Seattle until nearly a decade later when Smith Tower was built. The Italianate architecture of the terminal’s tower was modeled after the campanile of the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. The terminal has been recently restored to its former grandeur. It is free to roam the premises and admire the design and finish work of another era. The train station is a transportation hub with a number of Metro buses and the light rail stops nearby – but not actually in the station itself. This station is served by Amtrak Cascades, Empire Builder, and Coast Starlight trains, and by Sound Transit's Sounder commuter trains.

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Des Moines Creek -- Park and Trail by VisitWa

The Des Moines Creek trail is about 2.5-mile, gravel bicycle and pedestrian trail. Starting at the north end of the 70-acre Des Moines Creek Park one can enjoy a well groomed walk following Des Moines Creek to empties into the Puget Sound at the 22.5-acre Des Moines Beach Park Historic District and Tidelands. Directly south of the beach park is the 14-acre Des Moines Marina. The trail passes a fish ladder, several historic landmarks, and ends at the Marina waterfront. Des Moines Creek Park is the largest natural preserve of woodland environment (96 acres) in the urbanized area surrounding SeaTac airport.

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Des Moines Beach Park - salt water and scenery PhotoOp by VisitWa

Photo Op – great location for viewing and photographing spectacular sunsets. Breathe the salt air on the fishing pier, dip your toes in the salt water. This is a park to picnic and enjoy the scenery. Located on the shoreline of Puget Sound, this 19 acre park offers a salt water beach experience as well as view picnic dining, walking paths, and a historical site. The highlight is a fishing pier that extends nearly 800 feet off-shore. The pier is located on the same site as the original dock that served ocean-going ships during Des Moines seafaring days. Ships delivered goods and loaded the output of the logging mills once located on these shores. Ph. 206-824-5700

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Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden by VisitWa

Admission: FREE Hours: Mon-Sun 8 am - 7 pm The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden covers 10.5 acres of display gardens, woodlands, and trails reclaimed from a suburban brownfield. Highlights of the developed 3 acres include the Seike Japanese Garden, "Elda Behm's Paradise Garden", and the "Sensory Garden". Ph. (206) 391-4003

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Valley Ridge Park by VisitWa

(206) 243-8496 Anchord by the Valley Ridge Community Center, this park offers synthetic turf baseball/soccer/softball fields, tennis courts, community center, skate park, playground equipment, hockey court, basketball courts, and plenty of free parking.

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Angle Lake Park by VisitWa

Established in 1920, Angle Lake is an L-shaped lake in SeaTac, Washington, United States, occupying 90 On the western shore is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) park, Angle Lake Park. The park includes 371 feet (113 m) of the lake shore, with a swimming area, fishing pier, picnic areas and public boat launch. Free parking and free admission Open daily from dawn to dusk On a clear day, this lake has a breathtaking view of Mt. Rainier. It can make for a nice photo op.

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Totems in Occidental Square by VisitWa

In 1855, Seattle settlers were attacked by Salish Native American warriors at what is now the corner of Occidental and Main. At the north end of Occidental Square, you’ll spot the totems named Sun, Raven, Tsonqua, Bear, and Killer Whale. All totems were carved by Duane Pasco, a renowned Chinookan artist.

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Smith Tower by VisitWa

Opening July 4, 1914, Smith Tower was the tallest building in the world outside New York City. It was the tallest building in Seattle for more than 50 years. Built by Cornelius Smith of the typewrite fortune – Smith and Corona- and the gun fortune – Smith and Wesson – the tower was designed to be reminiscient of the bell tower in the Piazza San Marco in Venice. The elevators are run by uniformed operators to this day, and the 522 foot tower is toped by a ball made of cut glass and copper that lights up at night.

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Pike Place Market by VisitWa

Seattle’s historic Public Market. There are few landmarks that invoke Seattle as much as the glowing red letters of the Pike Place “Public Market”. Sure, it’s a tourist trap, but it recalls a time when nearby farmers sold their produce to the hungry city masses. Peruse the bounty of flowers, chocolates, fish, fruit and much more in the multi-level market built on a steep hill in downtown Seattle. Stop by the Gum Wall to leave your own chewy legacy. Take in the fishmongers throwing salmon around. The market and the fish throw are a favorite and free attraction for visitors to Seattle. Written by Manuel Valdes of Associated Press

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Discovery Park by VisitWa

At 534 acres (216 hectares), Discovery Park is the largest park in Seattle, and it features some of the most stunning views within city limits. On top of seaside bluffs, visitors can overlook the Puget Sound, islands and the Olympic Mountains to the west. Look south, and Mount Rainier and the city skyline rise above the horizon. The park, which used to be a military fort, features hiking and jogging trails through acres of forest. Down below, a sandy beach adorned with a lighthouse snakes around the park. Lucky visitors encounter baby seals sleeping on the beach, sea lions swimming just offshore or bald eagles perched on trees. There also are wide open grassy areas on top of the bluffs. Away from the slice of nature, there also is the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, which hosts art by Native American artists. For more information, go to seattle.gov/parks/environment/discovery.htm. Written by Manuel Valdes of Associated Press

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The Seattle Central Library by VisitWa

It’s a bit of a quiet tour to take in the 362,987-square-foot (33,723-square-meter) Seattle Central Library. After all, even though it’s renowned for its modernist architecture, it’s still a well-used library. Explore the nine levels open to the public to admire the bright neon escalators, lipstick red hallways and the slanted steel and glass roof that looks like an oversized chain-link fence. Despite budget woes and issues with the homeless, the $165 million building remains a modern architectural achievement. For more information, go to bit.ly/16phdmO. Written by Manuel Valdes of Associated Press

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Olympic Sculpture Park - multiple PhotoOps by VisitWa

FREE – open access Think of it as an outdoors museum. The Olympic Sculpture Park, an extension of the Seattle Art Museum, provides visitors the opportunity to relax on its green grass or stroll through its collection of artwork. There’s the “Eagle” by Alexander Calder with its red-painted steel pointy curves; benches that are giant eyes; an oversized typewriter eraser; a stainless steel tree; and 14-foot high steel curved forms called the “Wake.” The park also features a walkway along the waterfront. Connected to the Sculpture park is Myrtle Edwards Park, a port of Seattle waterfront property with a fishing dock that spits out over the water and bike and walking trails. For more information about the Sculpture Park, go to seattleartmuseum.org/visit/osp. Written by Manuel Valdes of Associated Press

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Fallen Firefighters Memorial by VisitWa

This dramatic monument features life-size bronze sculptures of firefighters valiantly battling to save lives and property, flanked by slabs of granite that feature the names of at least 37 Seattle firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The Seattle Fire Department ws founded in 1889, just after the Great Fire that leveled the core of the city. The memorial was created by Hai Ying Wu, a graduate of the Univ. of Washington.

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St. James Cathedral by VisitWa

Bult in 1907, St. James Cathedral is a striking Italian Renaissance-style building with twin towers soring 167 feet in height. The building was renewed in 1994 with a complete restoration. Highlights include the ceremonial bronze doors and tabernacle, the large collection of stained glass by renowned artists – Charles Connick and Hans Gottfried von Stockhausen, and the fifteenth century Renaissance altarpiece by Neri di Bicci. Open to visit 7:30 to 6 daily Tours are offered each Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. St. James is the Cathedral Church for the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, and it is an operating parish church for the community. Phone 206.622.3559

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REI -- flagship store by VisitWa

(206) 223-1944 The parking is free for the first hour, and this flagship store of the REI chain makes you feel like you’ve got a free pass to the outdoorsman's Disneyland. They have a path on which you can test bikes. They have a water feature on which you can test kayaks. They have a wall on which you can test climbing gear. Or just wander around the multi-floors of this gadget store for those who love the great out of doors. Standing 65 feet tall, the REI Climbing Pinnacle has been an iconic feature of the Seattle landscape since the REI Flagship store’s grand opening in 1996.

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Waterfall Garden Park - original home of United Parcel Service by VisitWa

Ph (206) 624-6096 If you were looking for tranquility amidst Pioneer Square, then visit the free Waterfall Park commemorating the birthplace of UPS. It features a 22 foot waterfall cascading down its w story fall over basalt boulders. The enclosed setting includes tables, benches, and space covered by canopies to enjoy the tumbling water even in the moments of rain. It is a great urban refuge. This pocket park was designed by Masahiro Kinoshita and completed in 1977. It was commissioned by James Casey, a founder of the United Parcel Service and funded features by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Last Resort Fire Department Museum by VisitWa

Located in Seattle Fire Department Headquarters the primary mission for the Last Resort Fire Department is preservation of Seattle Fire Department history. Their collection includes a number of resored fire trucks and several unique fire apparatus from the early days of the Seattle Fire Department. Summer hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays - 11:00am to 3:00pm Winter hours: Open Wednesdays only - 11:00am to 3:00pm ADMISSION IS FREE

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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park by VisitWa

Ph. 206-220-4240 This national park is really a free museum that documents Seattle history, from the fire that burned it down to the gold rush that helped build it up. Suggest you plan a good hour to enjoy the displays found below street level in this smallest national park. Worth your visit for the fascinating story of courage and gold-fever, not to mention the novelty of visiting this tiny National Park. Don't forget to get your National Park passport stamped! Recommended as an excellent museum stop for a pre-Alaska cruise history lesson! During summer season at 2 pm on Fridays – Sundays, the Park typically offers free 60 – 90 minute walking tours that begin at the park’s visitor center.

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Leif Erickson at Shilshole Marina by VisitWa

The Leif Erikson statue was a gift to Seattle from the Norwegian American community and originally unveiled during the Seattle World’s Fair in June 1962. Leif is a symbol of Nordic immigration, a trailblazer and hero. His voyage to America in 1000 put him ahead of Christopher Columbus, and during the height of immigration in the late 19th century, gave clout to Scandinavian Americans.

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Fisherman's Terminal by VisitWa

At more than 80 years old, Fisherman's Terminal continues as home to the North Pacific fishing fleet. On your way to walking the docks, note the to the Fishermen's Memorial, a bronze and stone sculpture with plaques memorializing more than 500 local commercial fishermen and women who have been lost at sea since the beginning of the 20th century. Operated by the Port of Seattle, it is home to some of the vessels that are on the Discovery Channel show the Deadliest Catch The facility provides freshwater mooring for fishing vessels and pleasure craft. It can accommodate vessels up to 250 feet (76.2 m). Preference is given to commercial fishing vessels. It serves more than 600 vessels. The facility also includes 227,000 square feet (21,100 m2) of office, retail, restaurant, light industry and warehouse space.

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