Seahawks Training Facility -- VMAC in Renton by YodioMan

The practice facility for the Seattle Seahawks is a state-of-the-art, waterfront football training facility located between I-405 and Lake Washington just east of Newcastle. Located on 19 acres, it is the second-largest in the National Football League. Under one roof, it houses year-round indoor practice fields, the team’s front offices, 50,000 square feet of training space; 15,000 square feet of player meeting areas; and 48,000 square feet of administration offices. Adjacent to the buildings are three outdoor practice fields with berms on the east side for spectator viewing. This privately funded practice facility is formally named the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in a sponsoring partnership with the regional medical organization, Virginia Mason. Local sports and news organizations commonly refer to the facility as the VMAC.

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Point Defiance Park by YodioMan

Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. The 702-acre park includes Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the Rose Garden, Rhododendron Garden, the Camp 6 Logging Museum, beaches, trails, a boardwalk, a boathouse, a ferry dock for the Washington State Ferry crossing to Vashon Island, and most notably a stand of old-growth forest. President Andrew Johnson originally set aside these 700 acres as a military reservation – although it never hosted any military operations. In 1888, then President Grover Cleveland signed a bill authorizing Tacoma to use the reserve as a public park. Today the park is free to the public, and more than two million people visit it annually. Point Defiance Park is maintained and operated by the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma.

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Created on 2/26/2012 | Rated E for Everyone

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Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center by YodioMan

Boasting an impressive museum, art gallery, gift shop, and gathering space, the Duwamish Longhouse is a must see for Seattle cultural history. The Duwamish are a Native American tribe in western Washington, and they are the indigenous people of metropolitan Seattle, where they have been living since the end of the last glacial period (10,000 years ago). The recently opened Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center sits at the heart of Duwamish Tribal Culture. As the tribe of Chief Si'ahl, namesake of the city of Seattle, the Duwamish Tribe has ensured that their new longhouse speaks to the history of the Seattle area. Longhouse Hours: Mon - Sat 10 AM – 5 PM Closed Sundays Free Admission Policy for Individuals/Families: Every day is a free museum day at the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center. Email: dts@qwestoffice.net Phone: (206) 431-1582

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Frye Art Museum - free and friendly museum by YodioMan

The Frye Art Museum is Seattle’s first free art museum. Located near downtown in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, the museum emphasizes painting and sculpture from the nineteenth century to the present. As early settlers, Charles and Emma Frye arrived in Seattle in 1888. For a 25-year period, they actively collected more than 230 pieces of fine art painted by both American and European artists, mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries. Upon his death in 1940, a trust in Charles Frye's will made provisions for Seattle’s first free public art museum, and today anyone can view the collection at no charge.. Charles, owner of a local meatpacking plant, set aside money in his will for a museum to house the Fryes' collection on terms that he stipulated. For example Charles Frye's will required that the majority of the Fryes' own collection continue always to be on view in rooms of a certain size; stipulations were also made about lighting conditions. Free parking is available across from the main entrance.

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Ella Bailey Park -- scenic view of Seattle - PhotoOp by YodioMan

One of Seattle’s newest scenic view parks, this former school playground opened in 2007 as a public park with views that on a clear day include the city skyline of Seattle backed by Mt. Rainier. You’ll also see the saltwater of Elliott Bay being traversed by the Ferries as well as the sports stadiums. Located on the east side of the Magnolia Bluff, the park is sunny in mornings than submits to the shade as the day progresses. The view is striking as the sunset colors reflect off the city’s glass faced buildings. The park has picnic tables for a leisurely dining while enjoying the view.

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Viretta Park -- de facto memorial to Kurt Cobain and PhotoOp by YodioMan

Famous/notorious and one of Seattle's many obscure, postage-stamp-sized parks, Viretta Park emerged from obscurity thanks to its association with the late Kurt Cobain, who lived in the shingled house to the north of the park, and he took his life in the shingled garage next to the park. Cobain, the lead singer of the Seattle-based, American grunge band, Nirvana, was found dead on April 8, 1994. Today, the park's wooden benches serve as the de facto memorial to Kurt Cobain. And they are typically covered with graffiti messages to the rock icon. Directly to the south of the park is a controversial mansion built by Howard Schultz the driving force behind a Starbucks on every corner. Schultz burned through his goodwill with the neighbors as he landscaped part of the park into his home’s grounds. He eventually moved on to a different neighborhood. There has been much talk about re-naming the park "Kurt's Park", due to the late rock icon’s large fan base that continues to visit the park. This is a PhotoOp

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Kubota Gardens by YodioMan

Free Admission Kubota Gardens is truly a horticultural crown jewel tucked away in South Seattle. The gardens are free to the public, and it has a few picnic tables for your dining pleasure. Fujitaro Kubota began these gardens as a display of his fusion of Japanese gardening styles with Pacific NW plantings. As his gardening business prospered, his display garden grew along with the business. The Gardens are quite large for a Japanese garden. The 4.5 acres offer natural streams with many water features and waterfalls that seem to be hidden behind every turn. You’ll easily consume several hours in a leisurely paced visit to these Gardens. Most of the paths are gravel, so be sure to wear suitable shoes. Website: www.KubotaGarden.org

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Discovery Park - Seattle's Biggest Park by YodioMan

Discovery Park is reportedly Seattle's largest park at 534 acres. You'll find trails providing an easy hike through the park where you'll find massive old-growth trees and spectacular view’s from atop Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound. Gorgeous views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain range can be enjoyed from the top of the bluff or from the beaches below. Most visitors enjoy the miles of trails through hilly woods and many follow the trails down to the beaches and tide pools. One of the trails extends to the shores of Puget Sound and a scenic lighthouse. Our recommendation is to bring a bottle of water and a tasty picnic lunch to enjoy at a picnic bench in the woods or sitting on the beach.

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Created on 2/25/2012 | Rated E for Everyone

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Original Starbucks by YodioMan

The original Starbuck’s is a “must visit” for any latte’ sipping enthusiast. This store is the iconic location where Starbuck’s went commercial and began selling their roasted beans in the high traffic Public Market. Today the store features the original logo, original interior, updated drinks, and an assortment of Starbucks branded items with the original logo. If you have your camera handy, you’ll want to take a picture with the gold medallion that reads “The First Starbucks”. It may be the same Starbuck’s coffee that you’ll find around the world, but it offers those mugs and gear with the original logo – not to be found anywhere else in the world.

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Created on 2/21/2012 | Rated E for Everyone

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Bruce Lee's Grave with son Brandon Lee by YodioMan

If you are a Bruce Lee fan, or just a martial arts fan, this is a “must” visit while in Seattle. Bruce and his son, Brandon, are buried next to each other amongst many of Seattle’s founders in one of Seattle’s most historical cemeteries – The Lakeview Cemetery. You’ll find their graves side-by-side fronting one of the paved drives that wind their way through the middle of the cemetery area. If you need assistance, just ask any of the grounds keepers or the office near the main entrance. No worries, they are used to the many fan visits, and they will steer you in the right direction.

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Created on 2/21/2012 | Rated E for Everyone

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Jimi Hendrix Grave Site by YodioMan

After his death in London, England, Jimi’s body was returned to his hometown of Seattle. In October 1970, Jimi Hendrix was laid to rest in Renton’s Greenwood Cemetery. His gravestone reads: "Forever in our hearts, James M. 'Jimi' Hendrix, 1942-1970”. The headstone contains a depiction of a Fender Stratocaster guitar, the instrument he was most famed for using - although the guitar is shown right-side up, rather than the way Hendrix played it, upside down. The memorial is a granite dome supported by three pillars under which Jimi Hendrix and other family members are interred. Hendrix's autograph is inscribed at the base of each pillar. Nearby you will find the grave of Jimi's mother Lucille (ca. 1925-1958) as well as his father, James Allen Ross "Al" Hendrix (1919-2002), his grandmother Zenora Hendrix (1884-1985), and his uncle Frank Hendrix (1918-1986).

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Belvedere Viewpoint - PhotoOp by YodioMan

One of the best views of the Seattle Skyline. This little turnout offers nearly a 180 degree view, and it is easy to get to, easy to find, and parking is free. Most any time of day offers a memorable Seattle view, but the early evening offers a skyline with sunsetting colors. And after the sun sets it is another postcard quality view as the city’s lights are reflecting on the water. Once you visit this viewpoint, you’ll see why it has been the source of many a poster and postcard pictures of Seattle. It is a small turnout from Admiral Way with a few parking spots, a totem pole and a modest railing and spectacular view of Elliot Bay and the Seattle skyline. On a clear day the Cascade mountains are a stunning backdrop, and the Washington State Ferries provide constantly changing photo opps.

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Created on 2/21/2012 | Rated E for Everyone

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The Troll under the Bridge -- Fremont Troll -- PhotoOp by YodioMan

What’s a bridge without a giant Troll living under it? The Fremont troll is free. It’s fun. It’s famous… And it’s a unique photo moment. The Fremont area of Seattle offers a unique community attitude highlighted by a huge troll sculpture located on Troll Ave under the Aurora Bridge. He is a quirky but inimitable work of art with his shining silver eye glaring out from under his shocks of cement hair while holding a Volkswagen Beetle in one humongous paw. Many visitors from out-of-town get dragged to the Troll, so they can say they’ve seen it. Many linger for the great PhotoOp opportunity. Some savor its celebrity factor from appearing in the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”, And others just enjoy that the troll is quirky cool and lots of fun to take pictures with.

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Eagle at Olympic Sculpture Park - PhotoOp by YodioMan

Calder's Eagle is a focal point of the Olympic Sculpture Park on Seattle's waterfront. Surrounded by a number of free outdoor art installations, the Eagle is well situated for photos that include the Puget Sound.

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Created on 1/29/2007 | Rated E for Everyone

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