The Seattle Traveler

This weekend. . .
. . . bring your mitt, grab a hotdog, and catch a little big league action at Safeco Field as the Seattle Mariner’s suit up to play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.  Tickets start at $8 for center field bleacher seats.  There’s a roof if it rains.
Or catch some minor league action at Everett Memorial Stadium as the Everett Aquasox play the Tri-City Dust Devils.  Tickets start at $7.  Bring an umbrella in case of rain.
Two good options – take your pick!
 
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The weather is nice — sunny and warm — and with a little luck, it’s supposed to hold through the weekend.  One of my favorite sunny day activities is to watch a baseball game.
Ichiro and all the other Seattle Mariner’s start a three game home stand against the San Diego Padres’s tonight at Safeco Field.  Friday and Saturday’s games start at 7:10 pm, and Sunday’s game at 1:10 pm.
Another home stand begins on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, 2008 with a 3-game stand against the Boston Red Sox, all games at 7 pm.  After a day off, the home …read more

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The American Institute of Architects recently announced the results of its poll selecting the top 150 favorite structures across the United States.
There were only two buildings in Seattle that made the list:

Seattle Public Library (108)
Safeco Field (135)

You can get the full list of 150 at the AIA 150 website.  AIA member architects provided the nominations, and voting was conducted via a Harris Interactive poll.
What other Seattle area buildings do you think should have made the list?   My first thought was St. James Cathedral, maybe the new Chapel at Seattle University, maybe even the Pacific Science Center.  What would you like …read more

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Photo of the Safeco Field sign in the outfield at the Seattle Mariners ballpark.
 
 
Affectionateley called “The Safe” this is the home of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team.  The staium has a retractable roof with a train line running under it when it is open, and seats 46,621 for baseball.  ITrain whistles are frequently heard during games.  Safeco Feild was the host 2001 MLB All-Star Game. 
Safeco Field is located in the SoDo district (South of Dome) in downtown Seattle, at the intersection of First Avenue South and Edgar Martinez Drive South (named for the beloved former Mariner designated hitter).  The …read more

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