Seattle Waterfront
Seattle, WA 98101
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Editorial Review for Seattle Waterfront – by Carmel Post
The Experience
Whether you're catching a ferry or dying for fudge, this is the place. Shops carry anything with the "Seattle" mark: Native arts, jewelry and Space Needle pepper grinders. Street cars and horse-drawn carriages offer a bit of touristy nostalgia, while telescopes atop Pier 57 at Waterfront Park offer a close-up of the isles. The kids will love the Aquarium and Omnidome. The Pike Street Hill Climb leads to more explorations and intriguing shops around Pike Place Market.
The Background
From the Duwamish Indians to the pioneers to Henry Yesler, the waterfront grew to facilitate the booming fishing and shipbuilding industries. It remains one of the largest ports connecting the U.S. to the Pacific Rim. Be sure to go on weekends during the summertime for live entertainment.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodOut-of towners will dig the Argosy cruises and Spirit of the Sound. Locals might be more inclined to Sail Seattle.
The ExtrasHead to the Crab Pot to tie on a bib and grab a mallet.
Know Before You GoHead to the north side of Pier 69 and follow the footprints past the Victoria Clipper.
User Reviews for Seattle Waterfront
06/16/2003 Posted by MarHav
I have been twice to visit and am now in the process of moving from N.Y. to Olympia WA. It is the most exciting state I have ever visited and the places of interest is by far the best. Can't wait to get settled there. Thank you for sharing your town with me!!
07/01/2002 Posted by mstampley_citysearch
The sunset is absolutely stunning on a clear day. Pick up some fresh raw oysters and chowder along a pier and grab a seat outside for the awe-inspiring display. Overcast as usual? With its endless charm, entertaining vendors and balance of locals and tourists, Pike Place is always a good option.
Pros: great on a clear day
Cons: can be really cold
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