Seattle, WA

Seattle at night

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Seattle at night

The largest city in the Pacific Northwest of the US, Seattle is a coastal port city that lies in between an arm of the Pacific Ocean and Lake Washington. Inhabited for at least 4,000 years, the first permanent white settlers arrived in 1851.

Best known as the birthplace of grunge music, the city was home to many of the iconic artists of the 1990s including Nirvana, The Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Mudhoney. However, grunge is not the only genre that Seattle boasts of. Other musicians such as the avante-garde jazz performers Bill Frisell and Wayne Horvitz, the rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot also call Seattle home. Even the rock 'n roll legend Jimmy Hendrix spent his formative years in the city, making it clear why Seattle is such a big stop on the US music circuit.

This is not to say however, that the traditional musical arts have been ignored by the city. The Seattle Symphony Orchestra is over a hundred years old, and is at present one of the world's most recorded orchestras. The Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet are also well renowned in performing arts circles. If the theatre is more your thing, you'll definitely want to drop by the 5th Avenue Theatre, which, since 1926, has hosted a plethora of different Broadway-style musical shows featuring both local talent and international stars.

The casual sightseer too will not be disappointed, with structures such as the Space Needle, the Seattle Centre Monorail, and the Smith Tower all being must sees on a walk through the city. Other notable landmarks include the Washington Mutual Tower, Pike Place Market, the Fremont Troll and the Experience Music Project. This is not to say however, that the list of tourist attractions stops here. The National Register of Historic Places has over a hundred and fifty listings for Seattle, so be sure to look it up before you visit.

Although a city that has a rich musical heritage, Seattle's attractions go far beyond just jazz and grunge. Whether you're in the city for business or pleasure, rest assured that there will always be something to see in quiet, sleepy, Seattle.

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Hotel Max

The Hotel Max is located in downtown Seattle, Wash., near many of the city's shops, fine restaurants and renowned theaters. Pacific Place is located one block from the hotel.cash back  $8.57 HelpSale! Save 10% on this Stay.

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Mediterranean Inn

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Sorrento Hotel

Showcasing the Mediterranean-style architectural roots of its namesake city, the boutique Sorrento Hotel provides European ambiance just five blocks from downtown Seattle, Wash.cash back  $10.82 HelpSale! Save 20% on this Stay.

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Fairmont Olympic Hotel

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Silver Cloud Inn Seattle - Lake Union

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Executive Hotel Pacific

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Ramada Inn Downtown Seattle

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Mayflower Park Hotel

Situated in Seattle, Wash., the Mayflower Park Hotel is adjacent to the Monorail station at Westlake Center and Westlake Center, and three blocks from Pike Place Market.cash back  $9.52 Help

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Hotel Deca - A Noble House Hotel

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MarQueen Hotel

MarQueen Hotel is located in Seattle, Wash. Two blocks from Seattle Center Two blocks from the Space Needle Property Features.cash back  $8.16 HelpLimited-Time Offer! Save 40% on This Reservation

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Silver Cloud Hotel Stadium

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Sixth Avenue Inn

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The Edgewater-A Noble House Hotel

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The Paramount, a Coast Hotel

The Paramount is located one block from the Paramount Theater in Seattle, Wash. This property stands one block from Pacific Place shops and restaurants.cash back  $10.32 Help

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Watertown Hotel

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Cedarbrook Lodge

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Hotel Vintage Park - a Kimpton Hotel

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Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway

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Inn At Queen Anne

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5th Avenue Theater
5th Avenue Theater

The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre located in Seattle, Washington, USA. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926. It is operated as a venue for nationally touring Broadway and original shows by the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre Association. The theatre, located at 1308 Fifth Avenue in the historic Skinner Building, has been listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1978.

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Arboretum
Arboretum

Washington Park is a public park in Seattle, Washington, USA, most of which is taken up by the Washington Park Arboretum, a joint project of the University of Washington, the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, and the nonproft Arboretum Foundation. Washington Park also includes a playfield and the Seattle Japanese Garden in its southwest corner. The entire length of Arboretum Creek is within the park.

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Burke Museum
Burke Museum

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture has been a Washington state museum since 1899. It is located at the University of Washington campus at the intersection of N.E. 45th Street and 17th Avenue N.E. in Seattle, Washington, USA's University District. It is the only major natural history museum in the Pacific Northwest and the state's oldest museum.

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