Details: The Victorian Village and train set at Seattle Center’s Winterfest.
The festival enters its final days. Check out the full schedule to take in some of the remaining events. Through December 31st at the Center House at the Seattle Center.
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Much of the greater Seattle area enjoyed a snow today, with many businesses, governmental offices, and school closed.
Flying into Sea-Tac Airport mid-day wasn’t too bad. In fact, it took me nearly as long to drive home from the airport as it did to fly from San Francisco to Seattle!
No snow when I left home a few days ago. This is what was waiting when I arrived home this afternoon. There were lots of kids with sleds, and various boards sliding down the hill having a great school-free day.
More on the way tonight! FUN!!!
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Details: A fall day on the deck outside the Edgewater Hotel. It was too cold to be sitting outside (at least it wasn’t snowing, though), but I found the starkness of the landscape appealing.
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Details: The Fairmont Olympic Hotel (411 University Street, downtown) is one of my favorite places during the holiday season. They have lots of holiday events for all ages, and the hotel is beautifully decorated.
It’s also a great place to introduce a child to a little dress up holiday fun. Even though this is a very formal hotel, they are quite welcoming to kids, with lots of options for them to enjoy.
Last weekend, after a busy day in the city, I stopped off for a little holiday cheer in the hotel lobby. Among the beautifully decorated trees, gingerbread displays, and …read more
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Details: Center House is all decked out in its holiday finest for the annual WinterFest celebration.
Offering up family events, entertainment, and tons of activities, it was full of life this weekend.
One of my favorite displays was this bigger than life-sized snow globe.
There were a couple of trees and some additional decorations inside, and when the air machine got to work, the snow swirled around. It was just like I’d tipped the globe upside down!
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Details: Fall is a great time here in Seattle. Cold crisp days, cloudy skies with patches of blue peeking through, leaves turning colors or dropping off, and in general the city puts on its winter clothes.
I took this photo from West Seattle looking over at the city.
West Seattle in fall is a great place for an afternoon of exploration, grabbing a bite to eat, or spending the day taking photos.
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As the holiday season approaches and we start thinking about spending more time with family and loved ones, it’s also a good time to reflect on those among us who are without shelter and food.
This weekend. . .
. . . take some time to reflect on the disadvantaged here in Seattle with a review of Outsiders, a documentary photo exhibit by Seattle photographer David Entrikin.
This exhibit contains photos of the people living on the streets of Seattle and tries to bring the stories of the clients to life in a very visual way. You’ll see portraits of the …read more
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Details: Qwest Field, the home field advantage for the Seattle Seahawks, is a recognizable part of the Seattle skyline. With a seating capacity of about 67,000, the noise generated by fans can often be heard throughout the downtown core. Seahawk opponents claim the stadium noise make it one of the ultimate home field advantages.
Seattle is known for originating “The Wave", a fan cheer that has the audience standing and waving their arms as the cheer rotates around the stadium. It was invented at a 1981 University of Washington football game, with yell king Rob Weller (later a co-host of …read more
Details: Halloween may be over, but there are still lots of pumpkins in the fields.
If you enjoy cooking or baking with fresh pumpkins, now is a good time to find a great price on gourds.
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Details: The Smith Tower (located at 502 Second Avenue, between James and Yesler) is right in the heart of Pioneer Square. For nearly 50 years after it was completed, it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi. You can take an elevator to the 35th floor observation deck for an impressive view of the city.
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