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During your Seattle vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Chapel of St. Ignatius
Lest you think subtlety is a concept unknown to architects commissioned to design contemporary buildings in Seattle, pay a visit to this tasteful little chapel on the campus of Seattle University, a Catholic institution. Designed by architect Steven Holl, the chapel was conceived as "seven bottles of light in a stone box," with each of those bottles of light reflecting an aspect of Catholic worship. The "bottles" are basically ways of channeling light into the chapel, and though the exterior seems rather stark and angular, on the inside, soft light in different colors suffuses the rooms. The chapel is something of an exercise in the ways natural light can be used to illuminate a building, and the overall effect is positively enchanting.
Center for Wooden Boats
This unusual little museum, located adjacent to the Northwest Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center, is basically a collection of wooden boats of all kinds. Most of the boats are tied up to the docks surrounding the museum's floating boathouse, but some are stored in dry dock (on the dock itself). Dedicated to the preservation of historic wooden boats, the center is unique in that many exhibits can be rented and taken out on the waters of Lake Union. There are both rowboats and sailboats; rates range from $13 to $46 per hour (call for hours of availability). Free classic boat rides are held on Sunday from 2 to 3pm, and individual sailing instruction is also available.
Burke Museum
Located at the northwest corner of the University of Washington campus, the Burke Museum features exhibits on the natural and cultural heritage of the Pacific Rim. Permanent exhibits include Life & Times, which covers 500 million years of Washington history (and prehistory) with lots of fossils, including a complete mastodon, on display. The second permanent exhibit, Pacific Voices, focuses on the many cultures of the Pacific Rim and their connections to Washington State. There is also a smaller temporary-exhibit gallery. In front of the museum stand three modern totem poles carved in the style of the 1870s and 1880s.
Seattle Pacific Hotel
The Seattle Pacific Hotel is in the heart of Downtown Seattle, walking distance to the Space Needle, Seattle Center and the Coliseum. It is just minutes to Pike's Market, Pioneer Square, the University of Washington and the Woodland Park Zoo. Our close access to many area businesses and the airport. Start your day with our daily, complimentary continental breakfast or catch up on current events, we have local newspapers available,you can go for a swim in our heated pool or unwind in the spa. ...
Travelodge Sea-Tac Airport North
We are located at Sea Tac Airport. Business travelers can enjoy Free Wireless Internet Access in all rooms and our 24 hour Sea Tac airport courtesy van. We serve free Deluxe Continental Breakfast and offer a free newspaper as well as Cable TV and many other amenities. Our Sea Tac Hotel offers Leisure Travelers visiting Seattle many opportunities. Our Seattle airport hotel is also close to Westfield Mall and downtown Seattle is 11 miles. Safeco Field home of the Seattle Mariners and Quest ...
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