I used to have a few friends that lived in Seattle, but by the time I actually got to visit Seattle they’d already moved out to nicer towns with less construction, fewer crazy people, and safer roads. There’s really not too much to do that’s unique in Seattle. Perhaps its greatest attraction is the 1960s World’s Fair experience that includes the Space Needle and a ride on the monorail.
Seattle skyline at night.
Before I start introducing the sights, I just have to say that Seattle has one of those stupid municipal governments that ripped up tram tracks in favour of GM’s buses just to build gentrifying streetcar lines four decades later. Some of their last remaining original interurban rail cars are now being lovingly restored in Yakima, where they still have their interurban railroad from 1907 and have made regular runs since then.
The Space Needle is no brainer for anyone visiting the city. Due to its age, there are only two elevators and visitors have to wait in line for over an hour to get in. It’s not as tall as some of the buildings downtown, so if you’re not a fan of waiting in line then take the monorail that is still running fifty year old trains down to Pike Place Market. The market has everything from philately to souvenirs and delicious snacks. Fans of airplanes can visit the Museum of Flight or drive an hour north to Everett to see the Boeing factory for themselves.
