City of Seattle

I would definitely make sure to do the following: 1. Tour downtown and the lights and shopping at Pacific Place and Westlake Malls. There are plenty of trees, lights, carousels, and carolers, and there's also a shuttle that will take you to the Waterfront, Pike Place, and the International District. 2. Go to Snoqualmie or another pass for a day in the snow, either innertubing or just building snowmen. 3. Check out any number of fun coffee shops or restaurants. Most non-Seattleites don't get much good Asian food, or good coffee. 4. Do a tour of the city, making sure to hit Fremont, downtown, Columbia City, the Ave, and Broadway. And show off our beautiful water by going to Gasworks park! Have fun! more

Excellent Question. Here are a few to add to the list: * Myrtle Edwards Park / Elliot Bay - also great for bikes * Golden Gardens for the views and people watching * Alki * Discovery Park - also great to run or bike * The waterfront for great tourist-watching and views don't miss piers 57 - 59 * Walk onto the Bainbridge ferry and explore Winslow * Soon - the Olympic Sculpture Park * Carkeek Park * Seward Park and Greenlake have great loops for feet, bikes, skates, strollers - just about anything * Queen Anne: Start at Macrina bakery & cafe, watch the Olympics from 7th & 8th West (Olmsted boulevards) to Kerry Park on Highland for postcard views of downtown and Rainier, Trader Joes for a snack and then around Bigelow for a view-ful loop. * Pike Place Market for great people watching * Seattle Center * Gasworks Park * Lincoln Park * Woodland Park Zoo These are a few places off the top of my head. I would love to hear from others. We live in an ideal city for this and I would like to take more advantage. Check out the Seattle website for parks, events, etc. http://www.seattle.gov/html/VISITOR/culture.htm The City of Seattle also lists Scenic Viewpoints: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/Viewpts.htm more