A Trip Around Seattle

Mercer Island is a rich environment and expensive living. The bridge/tunnel from Seattle to Mercer Island is of interest for tourists, people living there, and the fae alike, not only because of it's architecture, but because of the constant fun park built on top of the tunnels.

Finding one's way into the downtown area of Seattle brings you through the International District made up of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and many other cultures there.

Not far to the west of there is Pioneer Square, the historical part of Downtown Seattle. Numerous restored turn of the century structures house shops, art galleries, and much more. Also found here is the lower level, or the underground city of Seattle, some of which is in repair while the rest remains dank and in poor condition.

To the east of Interstate 5 that cuts through the middle of downtown Seattle you will locate Broadway and Capitol Hill. Watch the sidewalks in this area as there are dance steps, complete with instructions. You can dance your way up Broadway past a wide variety of eating, shopping and entertainment establishments.

Back to the west of Interstate 5 and further to the north is Pike Place Market, a public landmark. A pedestrian's delight. Much variety can be found here for all tastes.

Further yet to the northwest is Seattle Center. Seattle's one of a kind 74-acre urban park and entertainment center, developed as the site of the 1962 "Century 21" World's Fair. Numerous attractions include the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center and Center House/Children's Museum.

And don't forget the Waterfront and Alaskan Way were you can walk in fair weather and enjoy the wonderful aromas of marine air and fresh fish and chips. Seattle Aquarium and Omnidome are along the pier. The Waterfront is also where you will find Puget Sound and the ferries across it. A few islands are here as well as the other side in which you find Olympic National Forest. Reportedly the third largest national park in the United States.