Seattle is said to have two seasons: the rainy season & August,
but when I traveled up to the Pacific Northwest in May I experience some glorious weather.
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| View from The Pan Pacific |
I got very lucky during my long weekend as the weather permitted me to explore all that downtown had to offer.
The Pan Pacific Hotel is in a great location as Pike Place Market, the Space Needle along with a few parks are located within a 5-10 min walk. If walking isn't your thing a fun way to see the city is with Ride the Duck-you will see them everywhere.
Here are a few of my must see spots for Seattle:
The iconic tower was built for the 1962 World's Fair and from the observation deck you have great views of the city.
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| View from the observation deck |
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| Rachel |
With multiple floors of boutiques, an arcade of craft vendors, flying fish & "Rachel" the pig the market is a must! Also make your way down to Post Alley and contribute to the Gum Wall (I did) & don't forget to hit up the Farmers Market on the weekends.
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| Post Alley |
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| Farmers Market |
There will always be a line out the door but it's hard to leave Seattle and say you didn't go.
Located along the waterfront the park is the perfect place to stroll through on a sunny but breezy day.
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| "Perre's Ventaglio III" by Beverly Pepper |
This unique exhibit is right below the Space Needle & a must.
Other musts-
DISCOVERY PARK: a great hike and if you forgot supplies stop into REI which was founded in Seattle.
NORDSTROM FLAGSHIP STORE: As a former Nordy girl I also call this Mecca.
METROPOLITAN GRILL: had one of the best steak dinners there.
What are your musts for Seattle??? Comment below.
