Attractions in Seattle
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
The Lake Washington Ship Canal connects Lake Washington to the Puget Sound. The passage is made possible via the locks, built in 1911 and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Odyssey, The Maritime Discovery Center
Pier 66, 2205 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington 98121. Phone: 206-374-4000; Fax: 206-374-4002.
Pacific Science Center
200 Second Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109. Phone: 206-443-2001. Features five buildings of interactive science exhibits, a tropical Butterfly House, two IMAX theatres (one with IMAX 3D technology), a planetarium and laser light shows.
Pike Place Market
85 Pike Street, Room 500, Seattle, WA 98101. Phone: 206-682-7453; Fax: 206-625-0646. E-mail
Situated just above the waterfront, the market is popular with natives tourists alike. It is a vital part of Seattle's economy, receiving more than nine million visits each year. It features about 600 businesses including farmers and merchants that offer fresh vegetables, seafood, food bars, cafes, restaurants, crafts, art work, and gifts from booths, stalls and shops, and the original Starbucks. The market was born in 1907, from citizen outrage at the high cost of produce, beginning with a handful of farmers with their wagons on Pike Place. It is the oldest continually operating farmers' market in the USA.
The Seattle Aquarium
Exhibits, news and events, information, adventures and programs, services, hours and fees.
Seattle Center
The Seattle Center was built as the United States Science Pavilion during the Seattle World's Fair of 1962. This 74-acre complex is now home to the Seattle Opera, Seattle Repertory, the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pacific Science Center and the Key Arena, and it also offers exhibits, IMAX movies, laser shows, community events, classes and camps. The center also is home to the 60-foot-tall (185m) Space Needle, which officially opened on April 21, 1962 - the first day of the Fair. The Space Needle features an observation deck, restaurant and cocktail bar within its "Jetsons style" top and it still is prominent on the city's skyline as Seattle's most recognizable landmark. The "Needle" and the Seattle Center can be reached by a 90-second monorail ride from downtown's Westlake shopping center.
Seattle University
If gothic architecture is your interest, the jewel-like St. Ignatius Chapel is worth a visit.
The Woodland Park Zoo
Information, virtual tour, wildlife travel adventures, zoo store, conservation, education, FAQ, hours and fees.
The Waterfront
A row of piers jutting out into Elliot Bay are the backbone for a mix of maritime industries, shops and restaurants. Ferries, freighters, tugs and even naval vessels go about their business, while the occasional seaplane or para-sailor flies above. Take in all this activity along the promenade linking the piers, or take a harbor tour, island cruise or fishing excursion. On land, are close by. The Waterfront Streetcar (using restored trams imported from Australia) trundles along the waterfront from Pier 70 past the well known Bell St. Pier, the Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Omnidome Theatre, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, and on to the Chinatown District.
Art Access
Online version of the magazine which presents original art, poetry, reviews and literature, and provides monthly listings for the visual arts, dance, music and theater. A selection is available on their web site.
Center of Contemporary Art
1420 11th Avenue, Seattle, WA. Phone: 206-728-1980
City of Art
Web showcase of the Street Art Stylists of Seattle as photographed by Larry Neilson. In showing the funky and far-out art from Seattle's street corners he makes the claim that Seattle is one of the nation's Kitsch Kapitals.
Charles and Emma Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone: 206-622-9250.
Owners of a prosperous food processing business at the turn of the century, Charles and Emma were able to travel to Europe and collect art. Emma died in 1934. They had no children and Charles spent his last years alone. In his will, Charles Frye provided for the creation of a free public art museum to house and display his beloved collections.
Emerald City Fine Art
Features the work of more than 30 artists including Alexandra Nechita and Yuroz. Situated in downtown Seattle's historic Pioneer Square.
Photographic Center Northwest
Learning environment, working facilities, and exhibition space.
Seattle Art Museum
Houses a permanent exhibition of Asian, African and Northwest Coast Native American art, as well as touring international exhibitions. Note the post-modern facade designed by Robert Venturi. Web site has information about its collection, exhibitions, member news, programs events, museum store and general information.