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Things to Do: Outdoor Sports & Nature
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#13 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Wildlife park; Garden; Other; Park
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- May 19, 2008 "Wonderful Wildlife Get-away"
- Aug 7, 2005 "Beautiful spot!"
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#17 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Pioneer Square Park, topped by an ornate pergola, is the site of the city's oldest settlement.
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Town center/square/plaza; Scenic/historic walking area
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- Jul 20, 2008 "Don't miss this area"
- Jul 12, 2008 "beautiful neighborhood"
- Apr 15, 2008 "Bursting with Art, Cheap Eats and Boutiques"
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#21 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Swim or paddleboat in this scenic park lake.
Attraction type: Lake
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- Jul 3, 2008 "peaceful"
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#22 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Alki Beach is located in a neighborhood called "West Seattle," and faces west to the Olympic Mountains. There are several restaurants here from coffeehouses (Tully's) to cheap eats (Alki Bakery) to...
Attraction type: Beach
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- Mar 13, 2008 "Great View"
- Dec 19, 2007 "Great Place"
- Jul 18, 2007 "Worth a visit"
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#23 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Site of the 1962 Worlds Fair features the Space Needle, childrens museum, theater and lots of amusement rides.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Other
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- Jul 2, 2008 "Best Place for a Sunny Day!"
- Sep 12, 2007 "Family Fun to do's"
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#27 of 311 attractions in Seattle
This educational non-profit foundation features a Volcano Watch exhibit, Starlab Planetarium, a playground and an IMAX theater.
Attraction type: Science museum; Other
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- Aug 9, 2007 "Best attraction in Seattle"
- Feb 7, 2007 "Kid friendly"
- Oct 14, 2004 "Great Fountains, shop needs work"
Reachable only by tour or private boat, Blake Island has 475 acres of land and features views of the Seattle skyline.
Attraction type: State park
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#37 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Waterway; Landmark/point of interest
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- Jul 18, 2007 "Free Attraction! Why not... See how locks work..."
- Feb 13, 2007 "It's Saavy!!!"
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#38 of 311 attractions in Seattle
You won't find gold here, nor gardens, but with all the sand, sun and surf on this lovely beach, you won't even notice.
Attraction type: Park; Beach
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- Jul 9, 2007 "A great sandy beach for sunbathing in Seattle"
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#40 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Five houses on the conservatory represent five distinct environments, from jungle to desert. Theres also a Cactus House, a Fern House and a Bromeliad House.
Attraction type: Park; Other
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- Apr 23, 2008 "My afternoon at Volunteer Park"
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#41 of 311 attractions in Seattle
You can get lost happily among the thickets, nature trails, beaches and bluffs of this 534-acre park.
Attraction type: Park; Jogging path/track; Other
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- Jul 22, 2008 "To see anything you have to hike for 30+ minutes"
- Jul 19, 2008 "Discovery Park is much over rated"
- Sep 12, 2007 "Great sunset destination"
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#43 of 311 attractions in Seattle
A museum offering fun and informational exhibits to inspire musical creativity in even the most tone-deaf music lover.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Museum
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Only good if can go when not crowded"
- Jul 20, 2008 "Teens May Enjoy Visit"
- Jul 19, 2008 "Disappointing"
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#52 of 311 attractions in Seattle
In addition to having many interesting exhibits, the aquarium offers whale watching cruises around the San Juan Islands.
Attraction type: Aquarium; Other
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- Jul 9, 2008 "Small but still fun"
- Jun 9, 2008 "Buyer Beware"
- Apr 3, 2008 "Save the $15 dollars walk down road"
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#59 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Victoria Clipper offers quick and direct transportation aboard high speed catamarans between Seattle, WA and Victoria, BC, as well as Whale Watching tours in the San Juans and all inclusive vacation packages in Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler and more. No matter what kind of getaway you are looking for, Clipper has a Northwest option for you.
Attraction type: Ferry
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Worth the time and money"
- Jul 17, 2008 "Smooth sailing"
- Jul 8, 2008 "Wonderful excursion!"
This large, recreational lake is great for kayaking and admiring the Seattle skyline.
Attraction type: Lake
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#65 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Park
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- May 19, 2008 "Great to live near..."
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#66 of 311 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Park
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#73 of 311 attractions in Seattle
The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 250 species of endangered birds, fish and mammals.
Attraction type: Wildlife park; Nature reserve
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- Aug 24, 2007 "Birds birds birds and spectacular views!"
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