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If you feel like you’re racing through the day, the Speed exhibit at the Pacific Science Center will be just your. . . well, speed!
With interactive displays suitable for all ages, and an underlying educational message that encompasses math, velocity, acceleration, friction, and technology, it’s easy to see why this exhibit is a visitor favorite.
Don’t […]
On a typical day, Pioneer Square is full of business people going a hundred different directions, shoppers, tourists, and, since I believe in honesty here — a few men and women who call the park benches there home.
This is a great area to explore, whether you are a visitor or resident, as the area […]
There are some new additions to the Woodland Park Zoo this spring. Earlier this week, I wrote about Tom, the new snow leopard. The other big zoo news is the new Chilean flamingo exhibit, a return of these delicate birds after an absence of over 10 years.
Chilean flamingos are a pale pinkish-orange in color. […]
Regular readers here at The Seattle Traveler will already know that I’m a big animal lover, and the zoo is one of my favorite places to go. A new addition to the Woodland Park Zoo provided a real “aaaaaaah” moment — the arrival of a young male snow leopard named Tom.
Snow leopard are endangered, […]
Details: One of my favorite purchases at the Pike Place Market is fish and seafood from the great vendors there. It’s always fresh!
And if you’re looking for something to do today, check out the Pike Place Market Street Festival.
Photo credit: flickr
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Several days ago I wrote the ABC’s of travel destinations. It seemed like a fun way to share some of those places, near and far, that call to me.
Geoff from The Switzerland Traveler picked up on the idea, and listed the Swiss Alphabet.
Here’s another take on the idea as I provide you […]
His axe at the ready, Leif Erickson guards the Shilshole Marina and serves as a tribute to Norwegian heritage of the Seattle area.
The statue of Leif Erickson was a gift to Seattle from the Norwegian American community during the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. It was originally gifted to the Port of Seattle, and it […]
Details: The Space Needle is probably the most recognizable attraction in the Seattle skyline. Whenever I fly back into Seattle, no matter the time of day, I always enjoy seeing the Needle.
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Details: The Pacific Science Center on the Seattle Center Campus.
Photo credit: Personal collection
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Details: The International Fountain on the Seattle Center Campus in a popular attraction during all seasons.
Photo credit: personal collection
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