Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
Coal Creek Trail is an easy hike that will tell you a lot about the history of coal mining in this region. Visitors will encounter different interesting things from the past along the way such as coal mine shaft and a railroad cart turntables. But most of the artifacts are difficult to find and see because grass has grown over them.
Space Needle is the most recognizable symbol of Seattle. It works like a magnet and attracts millions of tourists annually. Space Needle is perfect not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The top of the Space Needle is the best place here as it provides stunning and breathtaking views of the beautiful city of Seattle.
Coal Creek Park is an urban oasis that is situated just in several minutes drive from the cities. Despite the fact of their closeness to civilization these incredible parks take you deep into nature and away from the bustle of the city just in a minutes’ walk.
Washington Park Arboretum is a 200-acre public park which is situated in Seattle. The whole park is considered to be a joint project of the Arboretum Foundation, University of Washington and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.
In the middle of the Seattle Center’s open area you can enjoy one of its main attractions – the International Fountain. Staying there, soaking up the atmosphere it’s hard to resist the desire to join the children in their water games. International Fountain is the place where adults become children again, forgetting conventionalities and enjoying life in the moment.
Washington’s Bellevue Botanical Garden is a popular urban refuge that consists of 53 acres of gorgeous meadows, woodlands, wetlands and breathtaking ornamental gardens. This gem is perfect for passive recreation, photography, walking and education.
If you are in Seattle in late March or beginning of April, the University of Washington is a must-visit place not only for tourists, but also for local residents. At this time of the year Seattle is in blooming, but the Yoshino cherry trees at the University of Washington are particularly beautiful.