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Paul Allen donated his money to rebuild and renew this amazing theatre that was on it's way to closing down for good, it's by far the best place to see a movie in Seattle. With huge plush seats and a 90 ft long and 30 ft high screen thats nothing short of fabulous!
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If you happen to be in the Seattle area on the first Thursday of the month, try to go to the Museum of Flight. The museum is free for the whole day!!!
If you are in Downtown Seattle, try to catch the bus #174 and it will drop you off in front of the Museum of Flight.
See the Air Force One on display at the museum.
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Come visit the Paramount to see one of the most opulent theatres anywhere. Many won't think of a theatre as a tourist destination but in a country where entertainment is one of the main religions the Paramount ranks as a great cathedral. See a show if you can afford it or attend one of the first Saturday free tours if you can't. If you like the interiors of European palaces, the Paramount is for you.
The Paramount Theatre in Seattle opened in 1928 to rave reviews. It was the largest, most gorgeous, most incredible theatre west of Chicago. The 4,000 seat auditorium enveloped patrons in Baux Arts opulence with a four-tiered lobby, beaded chandeliers baroque plaster moldings, wall medallions, tapestries and wall paintings. By the early 1990s the theatre had run into debt and was threatened by demolition. But in 1992 Ida Cole, another Microsoft millionaire, came to the rescue and led a campaign to save the grand old lady. In 1993 and 1994 Ms. Cole and a number of other public and private partners embarked on a $30 million renovation of the theatre, restoring it to its original splendour. Today we are lucky to be able to visit this 'cathedral of entertainment' for broadway touring shows, concerts and public tours.
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Naval Undersea Museum North from Bremerton on Wash.3, you'll see signs for the Naval Undersea Museum which is located 3 miles east of Wash.3 on Wash.308 near the town of Keyport.
The museum, open daily from 10am to 4pm (closed on Tues between Oct-May), with free admission, examines all aspects of undersea exploration, with interactive exhibits, models, and displays that include a deep-sea exploration and research craft, a Japanese kamikaze torpedo, and a deep-sea rescue vehicle.
Address: 610 Dowell Street, Keyport, WA 98345-7610 Leave a Comment
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The Museum of Flight Restoration Center is a workshop open to the public. It's hours are slightly odd: Tuesday-Thursday 8 am-4 pm, Saturday 9am-5pm. It is near the main entrance (to the right as one enters) of Paine Field in Everett. They request donations, but there is no admission fee. You can see historic aircraft being restored and can talk with the volunteer workers. Shown in the photo is the deHavilland Comet 4, a later version of the first commercial jet aircraft. The hanger door has a hole so that part of the airplane is indoors. The Boeing factory which makes 747’s is also at Paine Field and is open for public tours from Monday to Fridays. The main Museum of Flight is in Seattle at King County International Airport. The airport’s new name is not used much as people still refer to the old name, Boeing Field. Leave a Comment
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Trieste II Submersible Conceived, designed and constructed by Professor Auguste Piccard, the Trieste is a self-propelled deep submersible. It consists of a float (large upper structure filled with aviation fuel for undersea buoyancy), a personnel sphere (ball shaped compartment below the float) and necessary appendages to provide bottom stability and propulsion. The Trieste submersible has been through a series of complete metamorphic changes throughout its history. In its original form, the Trieste submersible was launched in 1953. After making several deep dives, it was purchased by the United States Navy in 1957. The primary mission of the submersible vehicle was to assist and support oceanographic research efforts of the United States Navy. The Trieste I submersible conducted a number of test programs through the next few years, climaxing with a dive to 35,800 feet into the Challenger Deep, the deepest recorded dive in submarine history.
In March 1965, with a new float assembly installed the redesignated Trieste II submersible was developed.The new mission specified (in its second form) was testing and evaluating deep submergence concepts, equipment and sensers. After many successful dives, The Trieste II submersible was taken into drydock and overhauled into yet another configuration. Designated the Trieste II DSV1 it was certified to dive to 12,500 feet. The Trieste II DSV1 has seen many changes and modifications since its overhaul in 1970. Different scientific equipment was added and removed with each idividual dive depending the dive mission. Throughout it's transforming life, the Trieste submersible was one the most significant deep submergence submersible vehicles ever created both in the eyes of undersea technology and research.
Credit: Keyport Submarine Museum, Washington, USA. Leave a Comment
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Glass Eyeball Museum:
I read of this place on a tourist map. I couldn't believe it. Someone actually spent the time to make a museum for glass eyeballs! I searched all around, but couldn't find the dang thing. I asked around, and people thought I was nuts. The tourist station person said she had not gone, but it wasn't a misprint. If someone knows if this thing is still around, let me know. I have to see this for myself! Will the search for the Glass Eyeball Museum be resolved? I'll keep you posted. UPDATE: I was in Seattle last week, and to my dismay, the Glass Eyeball Museum was no longer featured in the tourist maps. Sorry. Leave a Comment
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The reason this museum is here is that the Bangor Navy Base, home port for a fleet of Trident nuclear submarines, is nearby.
The base is on Hood Canal, a long narrow arm of Puget Sound. Leave a Comment
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Cars..in passing.
We have a hidden treasure here - in Tacoma. Le May Family Car museum. A family owned - collection of 00s of antique cars. Imagine seeing a 1936 Mercedes Roaster and the 1946 Arrow, and on on. The first car the English royal family drove/rode in the USA. You have to see it to believe it if you love cars!!!!
Hidden treasure unknown by most locals, and yet one of the best collections anywhere in the world - (I had a tour from the founder's son - it was amazing and you really wish everyone could see it) soon to be into a museum after they raise $80m to build. Direct news from the family. It will be an incredible collection. Mind blowing to see such cars that you only see in books. Leave a Comment
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If you are an art junkie be sure to visit Seattle around the first week of the month. On the first Thursday of every month, almost all galleries in Pioneer Square are open and free. Many galleries, if you arrive early enough, will provide free wine and snacks. The SAM (Seattle Art Museum) is also free on the first Thursday and has exibits which are changed frequently. Leave a Comment
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