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Founded in the 1800s as part of the Pacific Northwest expansion, Seattle grew from a modest farming settlement to a thriving steam mill logging town, and later became the ‘Gateway to the Gold Fields’ during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896. Known for its evergreen forests, the Emerald City is located on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, and is home to tech titans like Microsoft and Amazon. If you’re after a holiday that pairs spectacular natural beauty with the sophistication of the future, Seattle should be your next destination.
The city is a wonderful mix of history, jazz, grunge music, pop culture and unspoiled natural beauty. Its bustling downtown districts have all the well-known attractions – Pike Place Market, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Art Museum and endless retail shopping. For history buffs, we recommend spending some time in Pioneer Square and checking out old-time street lamps, Tingit totem poles and the Klondike Gold Rush Historical Park.
Seattle’s unique suburbs radiate from the city and visitors can walk, cycle or take an organised tour of areas like Ballard, Belltown, Chinatown and Fremont (self-proclaimed ‘Centre of the Universe’ and best known for its counter-culture feel). Capitol Hill is the heart of Seattle’s thriving LGBT community and home to Jimi Hendrix’s famous statue. When the sun sets, vibrant dance clubs, bars and Prohibition-era speakeasies will keep you entertained for hours.
By day, outdoor adventurers will enjoy Seattle’s many parks, which boast trails, bluffs, rocky beaches and picnic spots. Explore 534 acres of old-growth forest in Seattle’s Discovery Park, hike Seward Park to see nesting bald eagles or catch a water taxi to Alki Beach for paddle-boarding, kayaking and beach volleyball.
If you’re travelling with children, don’t miss Seattle Children’s Museum and its eleven exhibits, play area and interactive displays. Take in the spectacular Elliot Bay views on Seattle’s Great Wheel, tear up the racetrack at Traxx indoor kart racing or jump in the ball pit at Playdate SEA.
