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10 Things to Do, Seattle,Washington, USA
1. View Seattle from the Space
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Seattle is the Space Needle, an
tower that was constructed to be part of the 1962 World’s
. This iconic building is 605 feet (184 meters) tall and has an observation deck, from which you can see incredible views of the city and the world’s first revolving glass
. 2. Experience Chihuly Garden and Glass Next to the Space Needle is Chihuly Garden and Glass, an
of the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly. The exhibition presents a series of fantastic
and
installations that offer a unique visual experience and include a 100ft-long (30m-long) suspended sculpture. 3. Visit Pioneer Square Once the heart of the city, Pioneer Square is an ideal place to explore the history of Seattle. The city’s
settled here in 1852 but most of the original buildings were destroyed in the Great Seattle
of 1889. Today, this historical area has beautiful architecture from the late 1800s and a variety of
, art galleries and cafes. 4. Shop and eat at Pike Place Market The most popular tourist attraction in Seattle, Pike Place Market gets more than 10 million
a year. Opened in 1907, this public market has a vast selection of shops, restaurants and
, selling everything from
to fresh fish to artisan jewelry. 5. Go on the Beneath the Streets Tour From high
, to down
: the Beneath the Streets tours explore the
tunnels underneath the historic Pioneer Square. See the city like you’ve never seen it before as you explore these dark tunnels where the people of the city once lived and participated in illegal activities.
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