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SEATTLE: Washington’s urban center

The panoramic cityscape of Seattle, with Mount Rainier rising in the background and a fleet of ferries transporting cars and passengers across the Sound, leaves most visitors breathless. Once you spot the Space Needle, backed by Queen Anne Hill with snowcapped Olympics rising up to the west, you’ll know why locals never tire of this view. Truly, Seattle is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Narrowing down your options In Seattle, you’ll find no shortage of information and opinion pointing you in the direction of the famous, must-see sights and things to do.
Pike Place Market: The best time to see the oldest and perhaps the most colorful market in the country coming to life is before noon. Chat with the vendors and enjoy breakfast in one of the bustling market diners. Flowers by the bucketful, flying fish, fresh pastries, fruits and vegetables and an assortment Enjoy the sites along the waterfront, grab a cup of coffee at the world’s first Starbucks and walk the downtown from Pike Place Market to historic Pioneer Square. Every neighborhood has its own quirky attitude: Fremont, Ballard, Capitol Hill and the “U” District are as different as night and day. The vibrant pan-Asian International District is filled with exotic art and cuisine. Boats of all descriptions bob up and down in packed marinas. The prospects for adventures are inexhaustible.