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The Pacific Northwest is known for its unadulterated natural beauty — from picturesque waterfronts to mountains beyond the city — and truly excellent coffee. And Seattle, as a hub of the PNW, is a perfect gateway to the area. Seattle feels simultaneously like a buzzing city and an outdoor lover's paradise. Lined by the Puget Sound, Lake Union, and Lake Washington, it's also home to some of the best seafood in the country, which is part of the reason why its food scene is so revered. Beyond the terrific restaurants, Seattle is known for its long and storied music history — it's the land of Jimi Hendrix, The Postal Service, Nirvana, Macklemore, Foo Fighters, and Pearl Jam, among others. 

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Trains: King County Metro has four different railway options: the Link light rail, Seattle Center Monorail, Seattle streetcar, and the Sounder train. The Link runs through downtown Seattle all the way to Sea-Tac Airport. Meanwhile, the Seattle streetcar has three different lines operating throughout the city. The Sounder train is a commuter rail that brings passengers outside the city limits. And finally, the monorail, which costs $3 for adults and $1.50 for kids, runs from the Space Needle at Seattle Center to Westlake Center, located just three blocks from Pike Place Market.

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The Seattle monorail is a scenic, above-ground train that runs from Seattle Center to Westlake Center, which lies three blocks from Pike Place Market. A monorail ride costs $3 and is a great way to get around when you're sightseeing in the city. here

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Pike Place Market first opened its doors in 1908 to provide the consumer direct contact with the producer. Ironically, while branches of popular chains are now not allowed, this is where Starbucks was born, although the Pike Place branch sells only coffee and espresso, in line with its original concept. The only way to ensure you don’t miss anything is to join one of the many guided tours operating each day around the market place.

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Here’s our top 10 things to do in America’s Emerald City.

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Museum of Pop Culture

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The Museum of Pop Culture features the history of popular culture, music, and science fiction, and was designed by renowned architect Frank Ghery. A variety of outstanding exhibitions, oral histories and interactive installations, containing a remarkable collection of more than 80,000 artefacts, costumes and musical instruments, showcase the careers of some of the world’s most influential pop and rock musicians.

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The Ballard Neighborhood is a very interesting place to see in Seattle. It’s not an everyday destination though. It’s on Sundays that the place really comes up to life. Every Sunday, year round, from 10 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon, Ballard Avenue closes to traffic and opens to the Ballard Farmers’ Market. more

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The Space Needle is probably the most recognized landmark of Seattle that people around the world think of when they hear the name of the city, and for good reason, because it provides the best sights in the whole city. The impressive building was built back in 1962 for the World’s Fair, which at that time held in Seattle. It was located right in the middle of the fairgrounds – today’s Seattle Center – rising 605 feet into the sky.

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You can choose to go there by car, motorcycle, bicycle or even walk around, depending on what you want to do and how flexible you want to be. The car is not necessary and there are plenty of bike rentals on the island. There are art museums, cozy little cafes, bakeries with excellent treats and sweets, the impressive Bloedel Reserve with its many gardens and forests and an elegant manor house.

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Should you visit the Woodland Park Zoo, take a full day and prepare for a little outdoor adventure. You can also choose to picnic, there are several designated areas to have your own lunch, but they’ve also got a food court with excellent menu choices and good local coffee. [links]