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I've never done this and the thought of a possible dip in chilly Puget Sound, or Elliott Bay, doesn't appeal to me, but during the summer, you can see these things sailing across Elliott Bay all the time . . . Address: Seattle WaterfrontDirections: Pier 57, Seattle Waterfront
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I spent a lot of time on Alki Beach this summer. It really feels like a totally different town (but so close to home). Just a 15 minute drive from downtown Seattle, Alki Beach in West Seattle is a really happening place during the summer, or any day that is over 65 degrees. It feels like a trendy beach resort town. There are TONS of restaurants of all price ranges and dining styles so don't fret if you forgot your cooler. Parking is usually pretty hectic so don't be surprised if you have to walk more than a few blocks. Weekends are nuts during the summer, but it seems that you can always find an open spot on the sand. The teenagers are too worried about looking cool, so they usually stay up near the restaurants. Heading there after work during the week is always a good time. Grab a book, your ipod, and a blanket cause you can get the rest there. There are also fire pits for later (until 11pm). Directions: Alki Drive
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Puget Sound is an attraction in itself given its proximity to downtown Seattle and all of the waterfront actvities along its shore. The waterfront area is teeming with restaurants and shops. On a clear summer day or evening, this is simply a great place for a stroll. Its also a great place to catch a view of the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Leave a Comment
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 A look down Alki beach toward
the Space Needle by TOKYO64, 4 more photosAddress: Alki DriveDirections: From downtown take the I 5 south and get off at the West Seattle bridge exit. From the bridge watch for the small sign that says "Alki beach next right." Then cruise down Alki and enjoy the sites.Website: www.tokyo64.net
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 Central Business District
and Alaskan Way Viaduct by Ewingjr98,
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All along this stretch of water you can find small stores and a variety of restaurants such as Elliot's Oyster House, Red Robin Burgers, the Frankfurter, and a place we stopped for beer and ice cream: Steamers Seafood Cafe (1201 Alaskan Way). Leave a Comment
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 Olympic Mountains view from
Elliott Bay Park by glabah, 4 more photos
Along with the views of Puget Sound, downtown Seattle, and the Olympic Mountains on the other side of the sound, there are unique features that you would expect in a port-owned waterfront park. For example, the park passes directly under a conveyor for moving grain from a grain export terminal to ships in the sound.
A monument in the park called the "Shipmate's Light" is dedicated to those who have served the people of the world by going out to sea, improving the lives of all through world trade. A solar panel is located on the top of the light, though it is not clear if this panel provides all or just some of the required power. Leave a Comment
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 Myrtle Edwards Park:
waterfront path and benches by glabah, 4 more photos
The park at the south end of this location is called Myrtle Edwards Park, which is also intermixed with features that are actually part of the Olympic Sculpture Park. North of this park, the park is joined by Elliot Bay Park, (owned by the Port of Seattle) creating a continuous linear park between Alaskan Way north all the way to the Magnolia Bridge and Garfield Street.
Myrtle Edwards Park (which is owned by the City of Seattle Parks Department) is has picnic tables, benches, and paved walkways (one for bicyclists and one for pedestrians). There are also artistic features, including items that are part of the Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture Park, which also joins this chain of parks at the south end. For example, the bicycle pathway and grass strip are part of Myrtle Edwards Park, while the preserved sand bank and beach and bay are part of the Olympic Sculpture Park and owned by the Seattle Art Museum.
Further north, a large stone sculpture is located in the park, but predates the Olympic Sculpture Park by several decades.
The official address is listed below, but the only way to directly access this park is either through the Olympic Sculpture Park or by entering the park from the south (Alaskan Way and Broad Street) or the north (from the Magnolia Bridge and Garfield Street).
More photos and information are located in the Olympic Sculpture Park or Elliot Bay Park sections that I have written. Leave a Comment Address: 3130 Alaskan Way WDirections: Take bus 99 / Waterfront Trolley from the Seattle Waterfront north to end of line. Enter park through Olympic Sculpture Park, or from north through Elliott Bay Park.Website: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=311
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