23 ReviewsJust try and say Seattle without thinking of coffee. Even my beer-obsessed mind can't fathom a day without the java in this caffeine-infused culture. As you walk around town, you notice the number one...
9 ReviewsThey say it rains a lot in Seattle! That's so true! We got used to it already except that our drivers don't. So be careful driving!
So, when you come to Seattle, choose the right season then you...
8 ReviewsNot trying to be ingratious or sarcastic, but it seems like every time myself & my friends
and / or coworkers go out for dinner to any Seattle restaurant, when the server starts reciting the tedious...
12 ReviewsSeattle has amongst the best street performers and some of the most colourful people we've ever encountered on our travels.
Take the time to stop and enjoy the creative music and wonderful sounds that...
9 ReviewsI don't know if Chihuli is an indian or not, but I admired the sensibility he shows about indian culture.
His "boathouse", more than being a cathedral of glass creation, is a carefully displayed...
5 ReviewsNot staying in Seattle, but staying close by? You can get a feel for different neighborhoods (in and around Seattle) at this site:
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2 ReviewsShopping in Seattle competes with most large cities. Small funky boutiques sit along with Norstrom, Bon Marche and the new mall Pacific Place. PIKE PLACE MARKET is a bazaar of fresh seafood, fruit,...
1 ReviewThe Northwest Folklife Festival was founded in 1972. The festival is run by an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes the cultural heritage of Pacific Northwest communities. The festival is...
1 ReviewIf you happen to be in Seattle for New Year's Eve, you're in for a really good time.
The city of Seattle presents a fireworks display at the Space Needle. From all over the Seattle area you can see...
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craft beer pioneer
by richiecdisc
Many are coming to realize that Washington State is full of many scenic wonders but it has been a forerunner in the craft beer revolution in the United States as well. In the early 1980s, small breweries started to spring up around the the US with many of the first in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. The climate is quite good for growing hops and there's no shortage of high quality water. Add to this an alternative entrepreneurial spirit and making beer was a no-brainer. Cascade hops are quite robust and lend a citrus nose and flavor to the beers it is used in so initial beers tended to be very hoppy or bitter. Recent trends bring a big malt profile into the mix and make for more balanced beers. But make no mistake, beers from the Pacific Northwest are not for the meek. While brewers in Europe initially complained of unbalanced beers in the US craft industry, more of them...
Coffee is a Way of Life
by sarahandgareth
More than just a drink in Washington, coffee has become a way of life. As you are driving keep an eye out for Espresso Stands. Normally no larger than an information booth, you can drive right up and place your order. Whether you end up with the best grande half-caf soy latte you've ever had or simple cuppa joe, you are guaranteed a Washington cultural experience.
Political correctness is the...
by Tropical_Guy
Political correctness is the norm in Seattle and surrounding communities. It's laughed at in most other parts of the state. Tee shirts featuring sea turtles, whales and Ichiro are proper Seattle atire, while Spotted Owl Soup is a local favorite in Eastern Washington cafes.
Dumb Washington LawsAll...
by photobf
Dumb Washington LawsAll lollipops are banned.A law to reduce crime states: 'It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town.'It is illegal to paint polka dots on the American flag.People may not buy a mattress on Sunday.All motor vehicles must be preceded by a man carrying a red flag (daytime) or a red lantern (nighttime) fifty feet in front of said vehicle.It is illegal to pretend that one's parents are rich.You are not allowed to breast feed in public.When two trains come to a crossing, neither shall go until the other has passed.You are breaking the law if you sell or place in the stream of commerce a crib that has: corner posts that extend more than 1/16-inch above end panels; slats more than 2 3/8 inches apart; a mattress support that releases easily from corner posts; cutout designs on...
People out here are generaly...
by chuckyc
People out here are generaly into the outdoors.With a lot of people heading into the mountains for a day hike,mountain bike or general sports activities around town during good weather days.There are more than enough trails throughout the mountains to accommodateeveryone though trails within an hour of Seattle or any big city with of course have more foot traffic.(this picture is from Mt.SI,about 40 miles outside of Seattle)
Washington is much like any...
by Kairbare
Washington is much like any other western state, a mix of ethnic backgrounds and cultures. You do find more mixing in the more populated areas, therefore less diversity in rural communities. ('Howdy' is a common greeting in the outlying areas.) Tipping your servers is the normal 15 to 20%, depending on service quality.
Right place or wrong place who knows !!
by dickiemint
When touring Washington state see if you can take in one of the Battle Reenactment & living history demonstrations.If you are not from the area you will learn how life was back in the old days.
Here's a gorgeous mural of...
by Carmanah
Here's a gorgeous mural of typical Washington state scenery, painted onto a building in downtown Seattle. Keep an eye out for public art!
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