This is one of the best places in the entire world…read more We just saw Edith Pageaud, classical guitarist, in the Great Hall as part of the guitar festival. Last year, we got to see an oud and vocal concert downstairs. It was a delight and a group of volunteers had set up an art station where my child could make buttons. These buttons are all still in our rotations. The library is beautiful and an extremely restful place to enjoy a hot tea around your performance.

Cool venue near downtown Seattle. I come here almost every year for a programming conference…read more Cool stage--it's a converted church! The pew seating is pretty neat.

Nice eating areas around the property. I have not been inside, but I liked the outdoor part…read more Particularly the little cat statue on the stairs. Too cute! A lovely place to eat lunch if you want some time outside.

The Bothell City Hall is near completion of construction at this point and mostly finishing up the…read morefinal touches. It will be open to the public on 10/26/15 with the former city hall building closing permanently. It will have a parking structure with capacity of ~250 spots. This a great addition to the downtown Bothell area with a simple but modern look. The location offers outdoor seating to the public.

This was a beautiful setting for a wedding I attended recently. The town hall lies right up again…read morePuget Sound with breathtaking views of the area. There is a good amount of room for a small wedding party and a kitchen area for any prep or catering work to be done. The wedding party had 6 large tables which fit comfortably in the hall with enough space for dancing and a buffet table off to the side. If you are here for a wedding they will reserve parking spots (Mainly street/parallel parking) for attendees so that you are able to park in peace!

Steilacoom Town Hall is set in picturesque Downtown Steilacoom on the "Main St" with a spectacular…read moreview of Puget Sound. We were married here on June 20th and we could not have imagined having it anywhere else since 2 aunts, my sister and my best friend have all used this venue for there wedding. It is a beautiful building itself on the outside, and the inside is just as beautiful with its huge windows and beautiful views of the water. I loved the look of the old dark wood floors. Heidi was our attendant that day and she provided service that was above and beyond what she was suppose to do. She assisted in the setting up and cleaning of our wedding which we did not expect at all. She was extremely helpful and we knew we could count on her. This venue has a complete kitchen with stoves, oven, microwaves, 2 refrigerator and a lot of room for any type of food prep you might need to do. I was told my the town of steilacoom that we could only have 150 people and music needed to cease by 10:00pm. It also can be a little spendy at $100.00 a hour, but compared to many other venues, it is pretty reasonable. I must say this is a great location to use if you want beautiful wedding photography because the venue itself and surrounding areas has so many opportunities for great shots.

For one day, the city united and celebrated a 2nd SuperBowl Title by the Seattle Seahawks…read more It was a big bourbon street all over Seattle, a big Mardi Gras, elation, cheers, tears, screaming, and bliss. A Beautiful day for sure to display the 12's pride and joy parading down 4th St on foot, bus, trucks, convoys and so on. Alcohol free flowing on the streets :) without malice and only good vibes. Win or Lose, we love our Seahawks, wish everyday, everywhere could have the same vibe everyday. It doesn't cost anything to be kind, spread the love. These moments give hope to humanity, in a most f'ed up world we live in right now, a day like this reminds us to always stay positive and look forward.

Quality/Quantity - Sadly, this is another city that is really going downhill…read more... The homeless population continues to grow. Our county, states, and cities really need to help these people for the improvement of all. We come here less and less often. 142+ square miles, 58+ square miles is water. Population, 2020 census = 737k+. Ambiance - So many great attractions, some of which are: The first Starbucks, expect LONG lines. Sadly, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery is now closed. Public Market, you know the one! Pike Place Market. Post Alley, Seattle Waterfront, etc. Other attractions that I have done in the past are: Space Needle, Museums, the State Ferry, parks, Locks, aquarium, zoo, gum wall (don't ever need to see more than once, lol), etc. And of course, the many great and changing restaurant scenes. Service - Overall okay. Some businesses are better than others; really a hit and miss. Many businesses really appreciate the tourists $$$; others know that they will never see us again.... Price - Reasonably priced. But of course, it depends on what you do, eat, and drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1851. 1865 Incorporated, town status. 1869 Incorporated, city status.

Enjoy it before they slap down a guarded gate. Even now they watch invaders with many video…read morecameras. Lush, parklike lane with minimal traffic, ideal for biking, walking or jogging. (Except when my bike broke at the end, when I had to walk all the way back out in my cycling shoes). Stock up at the 76 gas station, no services on the point. Connected by paved trail parallel to the 520 freeway to Evergreen and Yarrow Points. Nice park and town hall on the north side near the entrance, otherwise one must stay on the roads.

Beautiful. Hunts Point may be the most desirable township in the area. The waterfront homes have…read moreprotected shorelines, the neighborhood isn't gated, but there's almost no need for a gate as there are no through streets. Freeway access is as good as it gets. This is a wonderful place to feel secluded on the water and still have quick access to Bellevue and Seattle.

This building is a work of art. Coupled with its services and amenities, this library is now my…read morefavorite in the United States. It's a dynamic public space, open 10am-6pm every day (and until 8pm Tuesdays-to-Thursdays). There's a community bulletin board, art to appreciate, board games to borrow (to play there, not takeaway), an auditorium, computers to browse the web, plenty of power outlets, DVDs to rent, and a cute gift shop ($1 book deals!). Plenty of seating, free Wi-Fi, restrooms. There's a filtered water dispenser (bring a water bottle!). To my surprise, there's a cafe ("Howdy Y'all Coffee", open all week except Sundays) on-site. Oh, there are books too. Recommendation: Visit the 10th floor! It has a huge naturally-lit reading room. A serene oasis in downtown Seattle.

One of the most beautiful libraries in the U.S. is this 11-story masterpiece on a hill overlooking…read moreSeattle and the water. There's an underground parking garage or simply walk there since it's in downtown Seattle. Clear signage throughout is helpful in wandering 10 floors of thousands of books, maps, and more. There's plenty of seating, a gift shop, a cafe, reading rooms, computers, and more. Outlets for charging are everywhere. If you love travel, their travel section is among the best I've seen. Spend an hour walking up stairs or using the elevator to see the stunning architecture and views of the city.