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During your Seattle vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Japanese Garden
Situated on 3 1/2 acres of land, the Japanese Garden is a perfect little world unto itself, with babbling brooks, a lake rimmed with Japanese irises and filled with colorful koi (Japanese carp), and a cherry orchard (for spring color). A special tea garden encloses a teahouse, where on the third Saturday of each month between April and October, you can attend a traditional tea ceremony ($10). Unfortunately, noise from a nearby road can be distracting.
Seattle Art Museum
You simply can't miss this downtown art museum. Just look for Jonathon Borofsky's Hammering Man, an animated three-story steel sculpture that pounds out a silent beat in front of the museum. Inside, you'll find one of the nation's premier collections of Northwest Coast Indian art and artifacts and an equally large collection of African art. Exhibits cover European and American art ranging from ancient Mediterranean works to pieces from the medieval, Renaissance, and baroque periods. A large 18th-century collection and a smaller 19th-century exhibition lead up to a 20th-century collection that includes a room devoted to Northwest contemporary art. (There's also a smattering of Asian art at this museum, but the city's major collection of Asian art is at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park.) Free guided tours of the different collections are offered.
The Seattle Aquarium
Although it's not nearly as large and impressive as the Monterey Bay Aquarium or the Oregon Coast Aquarium, is still quite enjoyable and presents well-designed exhibits dealing with the water worlds of the Puget Sound region. The star attractions here are the playful river otters and the sea otters, as well as the giant octopus. There's also an underwater viewing dome from which you get a fish's-eye view of life beneath the waves, and each September you can watch salmon return up a fish ladder to spawn. Of course, there are also plenty of small tanks that allow you to familiarize yourself with the many fish of the Northwest, a beautiful coral-reef tank, and several smaller tanks that exhibit fish from distant waters. Life on the Edge focuses on tide-pool life along Washington's Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound shores, while Life of a Drifter highlights jellyfish.
Hotel Vintage Park - a Kimpton Hotel
Elegance and personalized service are a way of life at the four star, four diamond Hotel Vintage Park. Built in 1922 and renovated in 2000 the hotel became one of Seattle's most popular hotels for the business traveler. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is just steps from some of the city's best boutiques, theaters, and arts. Our classic brick and limestone building built with period detailing features 126 guestrooms and suites appointed with rich fabrics and custom cherry furniture. ...
Homewood Suites Seattle-Downtown
The hotel is located in downtown Seattle, overlooking Elliott Bay and four blocks from Seattle Center. Sea-Tac Intl Airport 17 MI, S, Shuttle Express - fee. Greyhound Bus Station 2 MI, SE. Downtown Seattle 1 MI, S. Amtrak Train Station 3 MI, ...
Warwick Hotel Seattle
Experience the "Spirit of Hospitality" at one of Seattle's most personal hotels. The Warwick is in the heart of the "Emerald City" known throughout the world for its culture, commerce and quality of life. In Seattle's exciting downtown within walking distance to most major attractions such as the Space Needle, Seattle Center, Experience Music Project, Pike Place Market and world-class shopping, the Warwick Hotel greets you with European luxury and charm, From our front desk, to our concierge, ...
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