Seattle+Sights


 * Seattle Outdoor Activities (City Sightseeing):**

Last year, I had an opportunity to go to Seattle's Pacific Science Center. Against my expectation, there were various kinds of activities that I have never experienced before. The center is located under the arches [you might explain these; otherwise, people might look for a McDonald's!!] next to the Space Needle. One of great things about the Science Center is that it offers activities that every age can enjoy, such as a planetarium, live science demonstrations, a Tropical Butterfly House and two larger than life IMAX theaters which feature both 2D and 3D technology. The Pacific Science Center is five buildings of hands-on exhibits. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and discovery, and enjoy yourself!
 * Seattle** **Pacific** **Science** **Center****:**

If you have a chance to sightsee in downtown Seattle, I would definitely recommend you to go to Space Needle. It has became a symbol of the city, Seattle. Corresponding to its great fame, the Space Needle will not disappoint you. In 41 seconds, you'll go from ground-level to wow! Walk the perimeter inside and look outside for a breathtaking view. You can also drink a smoothie or a mocha double-tall at Starbucks with the greatest view. The adventure begins as the elevators let you go to the Observation Deck, 520 feet above the Emerald City. The lofty panorama of Seattle’s natural wonders includes snow-capped Mt. Rainier to the south, the Cascade Mountains to the east and the majestic Olympics to the west. Float planes gently alight on sparkling Lake Union. Ferries, cruise lines and cargo ships cross the Bay. Don’t you want to experience it immediately?
 * Space Needle:**

Are you the kind of person that likes outdoor adventure? If the answer is yes, Snoqualmie Falls is exactly where you should be. Snoqualmie Falls is located about 30 miles away from downtown Seattle, which is not a really long distance. However, you cannot imagine how beautiful it is if you have never been there. It is completely natural beauty, even though it is not far away from downtown. Imagine yourself sitting next to the bottom of some great waterfalls, hanging out with a couple friends, enjoying the beauty of a natural environment. Isn’t that just relaxing? So consider going to the Snoqualmie Falls during your weekend.
 * Snoqualmie Falls (Waterfall):**

Maybe you don’t like outdoor sports, but would you consider going to a zoo? It is a pretty relaxing activity compared to sports or other outdoor activities. The Woodland Park Zoo is located near Green Lake, which is only 4 miles away from downtown Seattle, plus you can always take bus number 5 on 3rd Avenue that will lead you directly there. Maybe it is not the most exciting zoo you have ever been to, but at the Woodland Park Zoo, you can see a huge variety of animals from all over the world. One thing that is unique in the Woodland Park Zoo is the African Savannah for which animals are not keep in cage. That is better than in some other zoo when you only see animals being trapped in cages. So go check it out sometimes.
 * Woodland Park Zoo:**

Among the different places you can go in Seattle, I’ll recommend to you a place that is fun in the morning and beautiful at night. This place is best to go to during spring and summer. This place is called Alki Beach. Alki Beach is located in West Seattle, about 20 minutes away from Seattle’s downtown. Alki Beach has a beautiful beach that stretches as far as a kilometer. The beach is clean and so is the water. The temperature is just right for swimming in summer. The beach is warm and the sky is beautiful. Looking out at the horizon, you can see the city on your left side with light bouncing off each office window, creating a sparkling downtown. On your right side, you can see the beautiful sea and the beautiful hills. It’s like enjoying an suburban view and a city view at the same time. It’s beautiful. It’s really hard to explain in words. As the day starts to end and the sun starts to fall, you can enjoy watching the third view: sunset. The sunset is beautiful, with red lights from the sun bouncing off the ocean, creating an orange ray in the middle of the ocean. When the night comes, you can go to the nearest 7-11 to get wood for a camp fire. You can also buy a bag of marshmallows and just sit there cooking them and chatting with your friends while you enjoy the beautiful view and then the sounds of the waves. When you are about to leave, don’t forget to go up the hill in West Seattle where you can get a whole night view of Seattle and Bellevue. Up there is like the most beautiful scene I have ever seen. Sparkling orange and white lights, with the ocean reflecting the moonlight on one side. This place is one of my favorite places in Seattle and you should also come visit this place sometime.
 * Alki** **Beach:**