Local Trips

Seattle- "The Emerald City"

	The Space Needle The Space Needle stands 605 feet high and has been one of Seattle's most visible landmarks since it was built as the centerpiece for the 1962 World's Fair. An observation deck at the 520 feet level provides panoramic views of the city, Puget Sound, and the Cascade and Olympic mountains. The Compass Northwest exhibit offers information on major points that are visible from the observation deck. Telescopes are provided on the outside deck walkway. Two restaurants at the top of the needle turn a full 360 degrees every 58 minutes! Phone: 443-2100 or (800) 937-9582

The Space Needle

The Space Needle stands 605 feet high and has been one of Seattle's most visible landmarks since it was built as the centerpiece for the 1962 World's Fair. An observation deck at the 520 feet level provides panoramic views of the city, Puget Sound, and the Cascade and Olympic mountains. The Compass Northwest exhibit offers information on major points that are visible from the observation deck. Telescopes are provided on the outside deck walkway. Two restaurants at the top of the needle turn a full 360 degrees every 58 minutes!
Phone: 443-2100 or (800) 937-9582

	The Seattle Aquarium The Aquarium has an underwater dome that offers a spectacular view of the sea life of Puget Sound, including marine mammals and shore creatures. Some special exhibits include a Pacific coral reef, a tide pool, and hands-on displays. Educational activities emphasizing natural history include eagle and whale- watching trips. Phone: 386-4320

The Seattle Aquarium

The Aquarium has an underwater dome that offers a spectacular view of the sea life of Puget Sound, including marine mammals and shore creatures. Some special exhibits include a Pacific coral reef, a tide pool, and hands-on displays. Educational activities emphasizing natural history include eagle and whale- watching trips.
Phone: 386-4320

	Pike Place Market The Pike Place Market is the soul of Seattle, the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the country. It is a place where farmers and craftsman display their wares along crowded aisles and brick streets. Salmon fly through the air at to the fish vendors, vegetable and flower displays become works of art, and numerous eateries cook up delicious fare to satisfy the tastebuds of the world. Visiting the market just to browse is welcomed and is free of charge.

Pike Place Market

The Pike Place Market is the soul of Seattle, the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the country. It is a place where farmers and craftsman display their wares along crowded aisles and brick streets. Salmon fly through the air at to the fish vendors, vegetable and flower displays become works of art, and numerous eateries cook up delicious fare to satisfy the tastebuds of the world. Visiting the market just to browse is welcomed and is free of charge.

	Mt. Rainier An ancient volcano, Mt. Rainer is a majestic snow-capped landmark that provides exporation and learning about ecosystems, geology, watersheds, forests, glaciers, the tundra, the animals, weather, snow volcanoes, and much more. The park serves as an educational opportunity and also fine restaurants and lodging.

Mt. Rainier

An ancient volcano, Mt. Rainer is a majestic snow-capped landmark that provides exporation and learning about ecosystems, geology, watersheds, forests, glaciers, the tundra, the animals, weather, snow volcanoes, and much more. The park serves as an educational opportunity and also fine restaurants and lodging.

	Hiram M. Chittenden Locks One of the most fascinating sights just north of Seattle. You can reach this area on the Lake Washington Ship Canal via Rt. 17 North. You'll see boats rising and falling on the "water elevator" between Lake Union and Puget Sound.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

One of the most fascinating sights just north of Seattle. You can reach this area on the Lake Washington Ship Canal via Rt. 17 North. You'll see boats rising and falling on the "water elevator" between Lake Union and Puget Sound.

	Seattle Art Museum This museum is one of the finest on the west coast, with displays ranging from European masters and African tribal pieces to contemporary Northwest art. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm. Closed Monday.Free first Thursday of each month. Admission ticket also allows you to visit Asian Art Museum on Capitol Hill. Phone: 654-3100

Seattle Art Museum

This museum is one of the finest on the west coast, with displays ranging from European masters and African tribal pieces to contemporary Northwest art. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm. Closed Monday.Free first Thursday of each month. Admission ticket also allows you to visit Asian Art Museum on Capitol Hill. Phone: 654-3100