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From the moment you enter, the atmosphere is welcoming — the walls are painted with Michelangelo-inspired art and the place buzzes with convivial chatter. You'll find Mauro there with a smile, traveling from table to table to ensure each diner's comfort and satisfaction.

The bustling scene and open kitchen with applewood burning grill set the mood at Palace Kitchen. The kitchen serves appetizers and full dinners from happy hour to 1am.

Blueacre Seafood draws upon the vast array of wild seafood available from the United States coastal waters as well as carefully chosen, sustainably-farmed freshwater species, oysters, clams and mussels. Unconstrained by genres—the food, music and atmosphere are designed to inspire emotion. In addition to all things aquatic, the menu includes farm-fresh meat, game, poultry, and vegetables. Classic handmade cocktails are shaken in a comfortable bar well stocked with American spirits, wine and craft beers on tap. Gleaming blue glass, brushed nickel accents, rich wood panels and warm leather booths reflect Blueacre's American seafood heritage. "Blueacre is our vision of responsible, approachable, amazing seafood. We want our restaurant to convey something vibrant and beautiful that everyone can enjoy," says owner and chef Kevin Davis.

It’s where tradition and innovation merge in modern comfort; Italian ancestry and family spirit, encased in a warm and inviting setting surrounded by wax-dripping candelabras, Italian glass chandeliers, a 20-seat communal table, comfortable booths to watch the action in the room or a cozy table for two to catch a private moment.

The 5 Point was originally opened in 1929 by C. Preston Smith and his wife Frances. When Prohibition ended in 1933, and “Franklin Roosevelt said it was ok to drink beer”, business started booming. Now the longest run family eatery in Seattle and the oldest bar still in existence in Belltown. Known as one of the world’s best dive bars and diners, a dimly-lit working class dive that serves hearty, inexpensive, unpretentious eats with a usually crowded cocktail lounge serving up stiff drinks and raucous conversation.

A two-time James Beard nominee, Master Chef Shiro Kashiba has been profiled in every major cuisine periodical and newspaper including Bon Appetit, The New York Times, and USA Today. His restaurants are permanent fixtures in Zagat's restaurant guides. Photo ShiroBorn in Japan's traditional city of Kyoto, Chef Shiro packed his bags as a teenager and trained with the culinary masters on the infamous Ginza in Tokyo. Years of grueling apprenticeships and early morning battles at the Tokyo fish markets infused Shiro with the passion to use only the finest, freshest ingredients and refuse to serve any sub-standard dish to his patrons.Shiro's blending of classical Japanese technique with the Pacific Northwest's wealth of local seafood and ingredients has, as Zagat says, "set the bar that others aspire to."

Black Bottle is a casual tavern committed to great eating and drinking at fair prices. Every dish is made fresh-to-order using local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. Has a full bar and hard-working wines. The atmosphere is convivial and uncluttered; a modern design in a century old building. The service standard is efficient and informal. Come with a large group or for an intimate evening for two. Cheers!

Dahlia Bakery is home to the Triple Coconut Cream Pie, offers artisan breads, handmade pastries, and cakes which are baked daily in small batches. Sandwiches and soups created by the Dahlia chef team start at breakfast with bacon and organic eggs and finish in the evening with chorizo and arugula.

Best hot dog stand in Seattle!

La Fontana is an urban oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of Belltown. As you step into the courtyard you are drawn in by the bubbling fountain and the aroma of Sicilian cuisine in the air. La Fontana has been a fixture in Belltown for over a decade. Proprietor Mario Fuenzalida’s food philosophy of utilizing the freshest ingredients prepared to order ensures that every meal is a pleasurable and memorable experience. The wine list has been specially crafted as a showcase to the food; it features quality Sicilian and Italian wines that highlight the unique flavors of La Fontana’s menu.

Local 360 believes in real food, grown and harvested by the good folks in our community who take care of their land for future generations. They believe in whole, natural flavors. They believe in sustainability, not as an abstract concept, but as a conscious daily choice. They believe in hands; the hands of our local farmers, products made by hand, and the goodwill fostered by such hand-in-hand relationships.

Chef/Owners Brian McCracken and Dana Tough are proud advocates of New American cuisine— creating interactive and seasonally pure plates to share. Nationally named as "Top Five Rising Chefs" by Gayot, "Rising Star Chefs" by Star Chefs, and awarded the "Innovation Award" by the Seattle Weekly, McCracken and Tough create sustainably conscious dishes featuring farm-to-table, native ingredients. Food & Wine magazine put Spur on its "Go List of the most outstanding, must-visit restaurants in the world" and Conde Nast Traveller magazine has honored Spur by including it on its "Hot Tables" list. The Chefs are also the talent behind Tavern Law, a cocktail bar on the radar of everyone from the New York Times and the legendary Gourmet magazine, to Details and GQ.

Top Pot Doughnuts invites you to join us on our delicious journey of good taste. From our uniquely designed cafés to our hand-roasted coffee and hand-forged gourmet doughnuts, we’re committed to doing things the old fashioned way—beautifully, warmly, and with unfailing attention to details. Our exceptional quality, vintage aesthetic, and personal customer service offers a fresh take on the old “coffee and doughnuts” routine. We thank you for stopping by.

The Zig Zag Café is a classic cocktail bar and restaurant located on the Pike Street Hill Climb behind Seattle's venerable Pike Place Market and on the way to the Seattle Aquarium.The Zig Zag Café is an unpretentious place with an eclectic crowd of old and young whose common desire is good food, good drink, and good company shared.

Located in the heart of downtown, Pacific Place is Seattle’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. You’ll find 50 stores ranging from everyday to extraordinary, including: Barneys New York, Club Monaco, J.Crew, lululemon athletica, Michael Kors and Tiffany & Co. — to name a few.

Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Westlake Center is a four-story, glass enclosed retail pavilion (with a Food Court on the Upper Level) offering a mix of national reputation retailers and a unique selection of the finest quality regional merchandise. The Center offers a high-energy, one-of-a-kind urban shopping environment.

An exceptional selection of fashion and affordable luxury has helped make Macy's, America's best-loved department store, a popular shopping destination for travelers.

Home of the weird, freaky, interesting and curious, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is a licensed museum and gift store. They have been in business since 1899, so they've collected quite the eclectic mix of treasures. The shop has interesting items for sale like jewelry made with real insects, butterflies in frames, or recyclable wallets. The gift selection will please with Seattle's own Glass Eye Studio's hand-blown ornaments and paperweights and Northwest Native American hand carved totem poles and masks. They also have fair trade gifts from Africa and Asia. The museum of oddities and curiosities range from genuine mummies and shrunken heads (tsantsa), to a two headed lamb, to a four legged chicken. A miniature collection comprises of a display of fleas in dresses, paintings on the heads of pins, and the Lord's Prayer written on a grain of rice.

Archie McPhee has been supplying gifts and toys to Seattle since 1983. Located in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood, it's a one stop shop for party supplies, crafts, costumes, miniatures and the weirdest collection of toys and candy that you've ever seen. Widely considered to be a Mecca for connoisseurs of the strange and one of Seattle's top ten weird destinations, it is truly an attraction without a parallel.

Its nine acres and more than a century of operation encompass thousands of fascinating stories — tales of immigration, internment, renovation and urban renewal — all that help explain why Pike Place Market is called "The Soul of Seattle." Pike Place Market is internationally recognized as America's premier farmers' market and is home to more than 200 year-round commercial businesses; 190 craftspeople and approximately 100 farmers who rent table space by the day; 240 street performers and musicians; and more than 300 apartment units, most of which provide housing for low-income elderly people. "The Market," as the locals affectionately say, attracts 10 million visitors a year, making it one of Washington state's most frequently visited destinations.

The Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal anchors an 11-acre complex along Seattle’s downtown waterfront. This vibrant, multi-use property is home to Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line, which offer weekly sailings to Alaska. Easy walking distance to the famous Pike Place Market, Space Needle and the Seattle Aquarium.

Seattle’s new cruise terminal at Pier 91 serves as homeport for Carnival Cruise Line, Disney, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Located at the north end of Seattle’s waterfront on historic Smith Cove, it’s just 10 minutes from the city’s retail core and famous Space Needle. The two-story, 143,000-square-foot building can host two cruise ships at a time, and is one of the world’s only facilities with two electrical plug-ins that eliminate all ship air emissions.

Founded in 1914, Greyhound Lines, Inc. is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 2,300 destinations with 13,000 daily departures across North America. It has become an American icon, providing safe, enjoyable and affordable travel to nearly 25 million passengers each year. The Greyhound running dog is one of the most-recognized brands in the world.

Metro Transit is the name more than 1.7 million area residents use to refer to the public transit agency serving King County, and has twice been honored as the best-run large public transportation system in North America. Metro operates a fleet of about 1,300 vehicles -- including standard and articulated coaches, electric trolleys, dual-powered buses, hybrid diesel-electric buses and streetcars -- that serves an annual ridership of more than 100 million within a 2,134 square mile area. Metro serves riders who are disabled with accessible fixed route service (all Metro buses have wheelchair lifts or ramps and all routes and trips are accessible), as well as paratransit van service and a taxi scrip program. But Metro Transit is more than buses. For over 30 years, Metro has been committed to providing environmentally healthy and energy-wise transportation.

Central Link light rail travels between Westlake Station in downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport, making 11 stops along the way. Link trains run every 7.5, 10 or 15 minutes depending on the time of day. Service is available from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 6 a.m. to midnight on Sunday and holidays. Adult fares range from $2.00 to $2.75 depending on how far you travel.

King Street Station is a public asset that is an important part of Seattle’s history. For over one hundred years it has improved connections, serving as a gateway for millions of travelers coming into Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The station has spurred economic growth and helped establish Seattle as a major metropolitan city. The station is served by Amtrak Cascades, Coast Starlight and Empire Builder long distance rail lines and Amtrak intercity buses. It includes convenient connections to Sound Transit commuter rail, local and regional buses, Sound Transit Link light rail, and the future First Hill Seattle Streetcar scheduled to open in 2013.

Come enjoy the scenic beauty of the San Juan Islands.

The Seattle Space Needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair and today is recognized as a true symbol of the city of Seattle. Built to withstand 200 mph winds and an earthquake of up to 9.5 magnitude, the 605-foot-high Space Needle offers amazing views of the Seattle skyline and the area’s spectacular natural landmarks like the Puget Sound, Elliot Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Ranier from its popular observation deck and SkyCity restaurant.

Plan a whole day around this amazing Seattle destination. The Seattle Center is home to so many great attractions you may not know where to start. First on the list? The world famous Space Needle. Built for the 1962 World Fair, this major landmark was the tallest structure in the West at the time. It is built to withstand major winds, earthquakes, and lightening damage that the Northwest is known for. Plan to dine and shop at this famous attraction. Other stops we recommend at the Seattle Center include the Children’s Museum, Experience Music Project, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Opera, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Key Arena. The Pacific Science Center boasts an IMAX theatre, laser dome, planetarium, butterfly house and special traveling exhibits like King Tut (2012), Star Wars (2011) and Harry Potter (2010). Key Arena, opened in 1995, is home to Seattle’s WNBA team, the Seattle Storm, and Seattle University Men’s Basketball team.

Since 1907 the Pike Place Market has offered fresh produce, food specialties, souvenirs and entertainment to locals and visitors alike. When you visit, be sure to check out the famous flying fish, tossed daily by the spirited Pike Place fishmongers. Open year around the market encompasses nine acres of downtown Seattle. Retail shops feature clothing and accessories, antiques and galleries, gifts and homemade crafts. Service merchants include photographers, optometrists, architects, barbers, bankers, doctors and more. An array of dining and take out offered by over 60 restaurants. If you are visiting with a group of 10 or more, be sure to schedule the hour Pike Place Market tour offered by the Market Foundation. Get the insider’s view with a blend of history and current information about the market. Or, tour the farm fresh produce and meet the farmers on a 30 minute Farmtable Tour offered weekend afternoons. Over 100 years old, the Market has a lot to offer and excitement for everyone

Pacific Science Center is an independent, non-profit science museum based in Seattle, Washington. It sits on 7.1 acres (29,000 m2) of land located on the south side of the Seattle Center. A satellite campus in Bellevue, Washington, the Mercer Slough Environmental Center, teaches children and adults about environmental stewardship, wetland ecology and nature awareness. Like many museums, the Pacific Science Center creates, builds and rents many traveling exhibits. The Pacific Science Center also has a fleet of vans that provide science education to schools all across the state of Washington. The center also has a division of staff workers whose purpose is to assist teachers in teaching science to their students.

EMP is housed in a 140,000 square foot Frank O.Gehry designed building that includes multiple innovative galleries, an interactive Sound Lab, and Sky Church—a concert venue with state-of-the-art sound and lighting that houses the largest indoor LED screen in the world. The spectacular, prominently visible EMP structure has the presence of a monumental sculpture set against the backdrop of Seattle Center.

The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.

Our mission: Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. For more than 110 years, Woodland Park Zoo has been a cherished community resource and a unique urban oasis. Generations of Puget Sound families have come to the zoo to marvel at the animals and be inspired by the peaceful and beautiful surroundings.

Pioneer Square is Seattle’s famous historic district and offers a variety of attractions including art galleries, bookstores, antique shops, restaurants and nightclubs, all connected by original cobblestone streets. Although nearly all of the original wood structures burned in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, the current architecture derives from the late 19th century buildings. In the southwest corner of Downtown Seattle, it is easily accessed from the hotel by the city’s free public transportation.

Begin your 4-hour escape with a narrated cruise from downtown Seattle to Blake Island State Park. Upon arrival to Tillicum Village, you are greeted with steamed clams in nectar. Make your way into the longhouse and watch as whole salmon are cooked in a traditional Northwest Coast Indian style. Enjoy a fabulous salmon buffet meal followed by a show that highlights the Coast Salish tribes through storytelling and symbolism. Afterward, you'll have free time to explore the grounds and gift shop before returning to Seattle.

The Olympic Sculpture Park has transformed a nine-acre industrial site into open and vibrant green space for art. This new waterfront park gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Admission is free.

Gas Works Park in Seattle, Washington is a 19.1 acre (77,000 m²) public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood. Gas Works park contains remnants of the sole remaining coal gasification plant in the US. The plant operated from 1906 to 1956, and was bought by the City of Seattle for park purposes in 1962. The park opened to the public in 1975. The park was designed by Seattle landscape architect Richard Haag, who won the American Society of Landscape Architects Presidents Award of Design Excellence for the project.

Myrtle Edwards Park has a 1.25-mile winding bike and pedestrian paths along Elliott Bay, fantastic views of the Olympics Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound, easy access from downtown and easy connection to bike paths to Magnolia.

The Washington Park Arboretum is a 200-acre park on the shore of Lake Washington, in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle, with over 40,000 trees, shrubs and vines from all around the world. Start your visit at the Graham Visitors Center, where you can talk to a botanist, pick up a park map, get plant and tree lists, and find out about events, tours and facility rentals. Arboretum highlights include hiking, canoeing and kayaking, picnics, and enjoying the year-round collection of magnificent flowers, plants and trees. The Arboretum also houses the Seattle Japanese Garden, open from February to November, a 3 1/2 acre formal garden. It features a lake with koi and turtles, community room rentals, tea ceremonies and special events all year round.

Whether you are looking for a short relaxing half day getaway, a weekend escape or a great vacation, Washington State Ferries is the ideal way to go. We serve some of Washington's most picturesque and historic destinations.

The Seattle Monorail has been a Seattle icon since the 1962 World’s Fair. Many people believe that the monorail is owned, managed and operated by the City of Seattle. However, unlike Metro, Sound Transit and the trolley , the monorail is a privately run business with independent leadership and staff. Not only is the monorail not government, subsidized, but in fact, it makes money for the city. Area businessman, Tom Albro, holds the concession with the City of Seattle to manage and operate the monorail. Today, the trains carry approximately 1.5 million riders every year. The monorail has become an important fixture in Seattle for locals, who use the trains during major festivals and sporting events. Seattle Center Monorail is the nation's only fully self-sufficient public transit system.

Travelers and local Seattle-ites of all ages love to Ride the Ducks! Our hilarious, Coast Guard-certified maritime captains will take you on an adventure tour of Seattle while they narrate historical information and local folklore, dance to funky music and QUACK you up with jokes and comedy! Then, SPLASH into the water to cruise on Lake Union and view a breath-taking view of the Seattle skyline!

Bill Speidel's underground tour is a leisurely, guided walking tour beneath Seattle’s sidewalks and streets. As you roam the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor storefronts of old downtown Seattle, our guides regale you with the stories our pioneers didn’t want you to hear. It’s history with a twist! The tour begins inside Doc Maynard’s Public House, a restored 1890s saloon. Following a short intro, we’ll walk through historic Pioneer Square to three different sections of Underground—about three blocks in all. The tour ends in Rogues Gallery, the Underground Tour gift shop. Here you will find a mix of historic displays and an array of contemporary gifts showcasing Seattle’s quirky character.

The Fremont troll took up residence under the north end of the Aurora bridge on Halloween 1990, and hasn't left since. He was sculpted by four Seattle area artists -- Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter and Ross Whitehead -- for the Fremont Arts Council. The head-and-shoulders sculpture is 18-ft. tall. The shaggy haired troll glares southward with his shiny metal eye -- a hubcap? In his left hand, he crushes an old style Volkswagen beetle (which originally contained a time capsule of Elvis memorabilia; removed after the car was vandalized and the California license plate was stolen). There are plenty of places to pose, and interaction with the troll is encouraged.

The Market Theater Gum Wall is a local landmark in downtown Seattle, in Post Alley under Pike Place Market. Similar to Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, California, the Market Theater Gum Wall is a brick alleyway wall now covered in used chewing gum. Parts of the wall are covered several inches thick, 15 feet high for 50 feet. The wall is by the box office for the Market Theater, and the tradition began around 1993 when patrons of Unexpected Productions' Seattle Theatresports stuck gum to the wall and placed coins in the gum blobs. Theater workers scraped the gum away twice, but eventually gave up after market officials deemed the gum wall a tourist attraction in around 1999.[2] Some people create small works of art out of gum.

The “March to the Match” is a pre-match ritual that inspires fan support and community unity. Fans gather 60-minutes prior to kickoff in Occidental Park and march to CenturyLink Field together in unison while singing and chanting the Sounders FC fight songs. The “March to the Match” takes place 60-minutes before each Sounders FC home match at CenturyLink Field. Comic, broadcaster and halftime emcee Ken Carson can be found at "March to the Match" giving away Sounders FC prizes. The Sounders FC official band, Sound Wave, in partnership with the Sounders FC supporters groups leads the “March to the Match” procession.

Chihuly Garden and Glass will feature many of Chihuly's most popular series works and architectural installations highlighting the wide-ranging breadth and scope of Dale's career to include new, existing and archival works by the artist.

The Seattle Underground is a network of underground passageways and basements in downtown Seattle, that was ground level at the city's origin in the mid-19th century but fell into disuse after the streets were elevated as a result of the 1889 Great Seattle Fire. The tour begins at Doc Maynard's Public House in Pioneer Square.

The Children's Museum, Seattle is a 22,000 sq foot play space located at the heart of the Seattle Center. With rotating and permanent exhibits for kids ages 10 months to 10 years old to enjoy along side their families, the Museum offers hours of interactive, playful, curious fun. In addition to the exhibits, the Museum offers daily programs, featured fun days, summer camps, partnership outreaches and more. Mission: The Children's Museum, Seattle brings to life the joy of discovery fro children and their families through fun, creative, hands-on exploration of the world around them.

Seattle Children's Theatre provides children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education.

Our mission: Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. For more than 110 years, Woodland Park Zoo has been a cherished community resource and a unique urban oasis. Generations of Puget Sound families have come to the zoo to marvel at the animals and be inspired by the peaceful and beautiful surroundings.

The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.

Pacific Science Center is an independent, non-profit science museum based in Seattle, Washington. It sits on 7.1 acres (29,000 m2) of land located on the south side of the Seattle Center. A satellite campus in Bellevue, Washington, the Mercer Slough Environmental Center, teaches children and adults about environmental stewardship, wetland ecology and nature awareness. Like many museums, the Pacific Science Center creates, builds and rents many traveling exhibits. The Pacific Science Center also has a fleet of vans that provide science education to schools all across the state of Washington. The center also has a division of staff workers whose purpose is to assist teachers in teaching science to their students.

Travelers and local Seattle-ites of all ages love to Ride the Ducks! Our hilarious, Coast Guard-certified maritime captains will take you on an adventure tour of Seattle while they narrate historical information and local folklore, dance to funky music and QUACK you up with jokes and comedy! Then, SPLASH into the water to cruise on Lake Union and view a breath-taking view of the Seattle skyline!

Queen Anne children's salon and spa offers manicures, pedicures and salon-worthy haircuts and highlights for pre-teens; moms can participate too.

Chihuly Garden and Glass will feature many of Chihuly's most popular series works and architectural installations highlighting the wide-ranging breadth and scope of Dale's career to include new, existing and archival works by the artist.

Located on Seattle’s First Hill, the Frye Art Museum first opened its doors in 1952 as the legacy of Charles and Emma Frye, prominent early-twentieth century Seattle business leaders and art collectors. Since that time, works from the Frye Founding Collection of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century European paintings have continuously been on view.

Contemporary art center features innovative programming, public education, diverse film and lecture series and exhibitions. Located in Seattle, Washington.

The Olympic Sculpture Park has transformed a nine-acre industrial site into open and vibrant green space for art. This new waterfront park gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Admission is free.

From its early 20th-century roots as the Seattle Fine Arts Society to its growth into an internationally renowned museum with three distinct venues, explore how the Seattle Art Museum evolved into a vital Seattle institution.

The Seattle Asian Art Museum is a museum of Asian art located inside Volunteer Park on Seattle, Washington USA's Capitol Hill. Part of the Seattle Art Museum, SAAM occupies the 1933 Art Moderne building which was originally home to the Seattle Art Museum's main collection. In 1991 the main collection moved to a newly-constructed Seattle Art Museum building in downtown Seattle, at which time the Seattle Asian Art Museum was created. Admission is free on the first Thursday and the first Saturday of every month. The building is a designated Seattle landmark.

The independent, non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, attracting more than 400,000 visitors annually. The Museum’s collection includes more than 150 historically significant air- and spacecraft, as well as the Red Barn®—the original manufacturing facility of The Boeing Co. The Museum’s aviation and space library and archives are the largest on the West Coast. More than 100,000 individuals are served annually by the Museum’s on-site and outreach educational programs. The Museum of Flight is accredited by the American Associations of Museums, and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

MOHAI has grown to become the largest private heritage organization in the State of Washington, attracting more than 60,000 visitors annually from the Northwest and beyond, including thousands of school children. MOHAI collects, preserves and presents the rich history of the Pacific Northwest. Its engaging exhibits and programs, its collection of nearly 4 million historic artifacts, archives and photographs, and its award-winning educational programs have created an appreciation for the Northwest's diverse cultural, social and economic history.

The Burke Museum is the premier museum of natural history and culture in the Pacific Northwest. Located on the UW campus.

Visit a place where history comes alive and contemporary artists and community activities are celebrated with vibrant exhibits and events. Dedicated to collecting, preserving and educating since its founding in 1980, the Nordic Heritage Museum is the only museum in the United States to honor the legacy of immigrants from the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

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Downtown Dog Lounge is devoted to the well-being and socialization of your four-legged family member. All DDL locations have dog daycare and dog boarding 7 days a week including 24/7 supervision. They also feature full service dog grooming salons at each of the locations. They have a variety of dog training classes as well as one-on-one sessions with the on-staff dog trainers. Check out their dog daycare, boarding, grooming and training pages for more information on the services and package options available.

Every 4 months or so I drop my crabby tabby off at Kristy's and trade him in for a ten pound lion. It's a much more appropriate look for his tyrannical temper, and I get 4 months of not stepping on fresh hairballs in the middle of the night. Maybe my cat was just really handsome to begin with, and don't tell some of my other cat owning friends but I've seen lion cuts dished out by other groomers and they look like prison quality hairdos. The groomer at Kristy's layers like a pro, knows my cat's temper and still gives him a little catnip toy every time.

Pacific Northwest Ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States, was founded in 1972. In July 2005, Peter Boal became artistic director, succeeding Kent Stowell and Francia Russell, artistic directors since 1977. The Company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full-length and mixed repertory ballets at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle and on tour. The Company has toured to Europe, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, and throughout the United States, with celebrated appearances at Jacob's Pillow and in New York City and Washington DC.

Seattle Opera strives to produce musically extraordinary, theatrically compelling operas, employing uniformly high quality casts, dramatically aware conductors, and innovative yet textually concerned directors and designers. By continuing to emphasize the work of Richard Wagner and by achieving national and international recognition for the quality of all programming, Seattle Opera commits itself to advancing the cultural life of the Pacific Northwest through education and performance.

The Seattle Symphony, a vital part of the Pacific Northwest cultural scene, is recognized for its extraordinary performances, programming, recordings and community engagement. With a dedicated subscriber base of more than 26,000 patrons, the Symphony performs or presents nearly 220 performances annually to an audience of more than 315,000 people. In both 2007 and 2008, the Seattle Symphony won Emmy Awards for its first two self-produced television specials, Seattle Symphony From Benaroya Hall, and Seattle Symphony From Benaroya Hall: Brahms, Kernis and Kodály.

Seattle Cinerama Theatre, built in 1963, is owned by philanthropist and investor Paul G. Allen, who saved it from demolition in 1988. Vulcan Inc. directed a spectacular restoration of the theater’s early 1960s interiors and brought back the massive, curved screen used for special presentations of Cinerama and 70mm wide-screen movies. Seattle Cinerama is one of only three theaters in the world that can show original three-strip Cinerama films. The Cinerama just re-opened with a fresh restoration and technical upgrade, ensuring its movie-theater supremacy.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Association exists to develop, produce and present live musical theater for the cultural enrichment of the Northwest community, and to preserve, maintain, and operate the historic and irreplaceable 5th Avenue Theatre. To achieve this mission, the Theatre will actively pursue the highest standards of artistic excellence and service, enhance and continuously improve all aspects of the facility operations, endeavor to make its programming accessible and relevant to all audiences, and maintain organizational stability.

For 77 years, Washington residents and visitors have been entertained at Seattle’s magnificent Paramount Theatre. Millions have delighted in The Theatre’s architectural majesty, viewed countless films, and enjoyed thousands of performers from all corners of the globe. Yet the story of The Theatre itself offers drama as compelling as any presented on its stage or screen.

The Comedy Underground opened in 1981, and has brought the very best in comedy to the Pacific Northwest, including, before they were stars, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Marsha Warfield, Steven Wright, Kevin Pollack, Jenny Jones and more.

For sixteen years, music fans far and wide recognized the Crocodile Café as Seattle’s best live music venue. There is no other spot in the 206 with such a storied and beloved past, and no other rock and roll venue that has earned its right to occupy the hearts of so many. Incredible bands played within the walls of Belltown’s much loved living room. Including: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Cheap Trick, R.E.M., Mudhoney, and Yoko Ono. The venue’s abrupt closure in December 2007, broke many a heart, and it is safe to say that people felt a piece of Seattle had died. After months of renovations and reconstruction, the mighty Crocodile reopened in March 2009.

Founded in 1939, Seattle's beautiful art-deco gem now known as Showbox at the Market is one of the town's very few extant entertainment venues that can lay claim to having provided local music fans such an astonishing breadth of music over the decades. From the Jazz Age to the Grunge Era, the storied ballroom has featured shows by touring icons such as Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters and the Ramones — as well as those by homegrown talents ranging from burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee to grunge gods Pearl Jam. Although Showbox has had its ups and downs in times past, today it remains active as a significant contributor to Seattle's music scene, presenting more than 200 concerts per year to a diverse group of Seattle music lovers.

Unexpected Productions has been performing comedy improv in Seattle since 1983, and is dedicated to promoting the art and spirit of improvisation. UP has performed in Austria, Amsterdam, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Slovenia, New Zealand, and Australia, as well as all over the United States and Canada. Seattle Theatresports is Seattle's longest running show, having now run for over 27 years! Most shows are performed at the historic Market Theater, in Pike Place Market, the heart of Seattle's tourist district.

The Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) is Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. RCRG is still composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are still involved. The skaters are divided among four home teams: Derby Liberation Front, Grave Danger, Sockit Wenches, and Throttle Rockets. In addition, a small number of skilled, dedicated skaters are chosen to represent the league on its fifth team, the Rat City Rollergirls All Stars.

Budget Rent A Car was founded in 1958 as a car rental company for the "budget-minded" renter. Today, as an industry leader, Budget continues to appeal to value-driven renters by offering quality vehicles and a rewarding rental experience at approximately 2,700 locations in more than 120 countries.

Born of a vision to become Seattle's premier hair and beauty salon, The Collage was built from the ground up with extraordinary attention to detail at the heart of its premise. From the sleek, bright, and meticulously crafted space to the multi-faceted family of artists who work here, precision takes the spotlight. Each of the professionals who call The Collage home has honed their craft through years of training and practice. Come in and see why The Collage takes pride in the entirety of its salon experience.

We want our own kind of beauty. The kind that only takes Yes for an answer. We want a new way of gorgeous. What challenges us, reveals us, makes us oh so much better than we ever were before. We want to embrace colors we didn’t know existed in nature. Play with shades we never imagined we could wear. We want to surround ourselves with yes-women instead of the other kind. Turn strangers into friends and friends into something profound. We want to give ourselves a break, a moment, an hour, a time out, connect across borders and boundaries and virtual space that’s unlimited. We want to know we’re not the only ones who feel this or desire this, but that we’re an infinite community. Because we are. We don’t want competition or ego, not here, not us. We embrace our age our waist line our zip codes our choices, we are thrilled with the woman in the mirror because she’s beautiful. We find hope not just in a bottle but everywhere. And here, we’ll be ourselves 24 hours a day seven days a week

Ralph's is a grocery and deli conveniently located by all the major hotels. They have a renowned deli with incredible food and a great staff to serve you. Ralph's also offers a wide variety of gourmet food products, local and imported beers and a wonderful selection of fine wines. Ralph's features many hard to find local northwest wineries. They also carry health and beauty aids and fresh produce.

Cue the dryers. Wave the wands. This is Swink, the first style bar to hit Seattle. Home of the quick, affordable beauty blast. Like blow outs. Lash extensions. Makeup. Bridal packages. Whatever you choose, sit back and relax. Let us take care of you. You leave chin up, shoulders back. So you, only better.

The Burke-Gilman Trail is a popular recreational trail for walkers, runners, cyclists, skaters and commuters. The trail is jointly maintained by Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle Parks and Recreation.

From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.

Travelers and local Seattle-ites of all ages love to Ride the Ducks! The hilarious, Coast Guard-certified maritime captains will take you on an adventure tour of Seattle while they narrate historical information and local folklore, dance to funky music and QUACK you up with jokes and comedy! Then, SPLASH into the water to cruise on Lake Union and view a breath-taking view of the Seattle skyline!

Bill Speidel's underground tour is a leisurely, guided walking tour beneath Seattle’s sidewalks and streets. As you roam the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor storefronts of old downtown Seattle, our guides regale you with the stories our pioneers didn’t want you to hear. It’s history with a twist! The tour begins inside Doc Maynard’s Public House, a restored 1890s saloon. Following a short intro, we’ll walk through historic Pioneer Square to three different sections of Underground—about three blocks in all. The tour ends in Rogues Gallery, the Underground Tour gift shop. Here you will find a mix of historic displays and an array of contemporary gifts showcasing Seattle’s quirky character.

Come enjoy the scenic beauty of the San Juan Islands.