Off season for salmon but still a nice visit Great stroll…read morealong the water way The seals and sea lions entertained us The leaves are changing colors and the walk was mild Easy to avoid steps Strollers can be here even the underground look is accessible to wheel chairs Saw many dogs on leashes with their owners

A super amazing experience for the Seattle area. This was such an amazing thing to be able to watch…read moresalmon climb to return to their spawning grounds. The journey they make is impressive, given all the challenges to get there. I watched seals hanging out near the ladders for easy, quick meals of delicious salmon. The salmon were really large, too, and seemed to swim in packs, which helped protect them from the seals. They offer educational lessons about the salmon migration and journey while you are able to watch them jump or climb to get to their destination. You can also watch the fishing boats come into the river after salmon fishing. This place is just majestic and a beautiful display of nature. You must go when in Seattle; no disappointments.

This beautiful bridge is located on Queen Anne Drive between 2nd Avenue N and Nob Hill Avenue N. I…read morepassed by recently while driving over Wolf Creek, and was impressed with the sturdy-looking steel arch type structure measuring 238 feet long. Greenery surrounds the bridge. "The simple concrete forms are embellished by regularly spaced groups of rectangular indentations and by tulip-shaped ornamental lighting fixtures mounted on projecting pier headings," said www.historylink.org. The Queen Anne Bridge is a beauty.Designated a Seattle Landmark on December 28, 1981, because of the unique engineering style, the Queen Anne Bridge is as pretty a bridge as Queen Anne is a neighborhood. 4 YELP STARS.

The I-90 Floating Bridge straddles both the cities of Seattle and Mercer Island. I'm sure the…read moreboundary is somewhere in Lake Washington, just as the boundary between San Francisco and Oakland is somewhere along the Bay Bridge in the middle of San Francisco Bay. However, for convenience's sake, I've added the zip code for the Mount Baker/Beacon Hill neighborhood in Seattle, where I-90 "disappears" into the Mount Baker Tunnel. There is no doubt that this a 5 star event. A visitor to Seattle really needs to veer east of Pike Place Market, the waterfront, downtown, Belltown, Seattle Center, and Queen Anne Hill to see this engineering marvel. Even if you drive over it every day, it never fails to impress. It's best to think of the I-90 Floating Bridge as a system and there was no listing for the engineering and architectonic aspects of this major project. It's not just a floating bridge. It is more than that. First, with the upgrade of 1990, there are now two bridges. The westbound traffic and the reversing express lanes travel on the Homer Hadley Bridge. The eastbound traffic travels on the Lacey Murrow Bridge. A wide path which accommodates pedestrians and cyclists is at its northern edge, offering a view of the other floating bridge on Lake Washington, that being the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, or simply the 520 bridge. When light rail will connect Seattle to the Eastside suburbs, it is planned to cross on I-90 and not on the 520 bridge. This was one expensive stretch of interstate. In addition to floating concrete pontoons, both sides of the floating bridge, be it in Seattle or on Mercer Island, have some impressive structures, amenities, details, and landscaping. The procession is much more fascinating going from east to west, as would be the case in going from Oakland to San Francisco. One descends from Bellevue onto Mercer Island on the East Channel Bridge and gets a peekaboo view of the lake and parts of Seattle in the distance. Once on Mercer Island, the detailing on the concrete retaining walls is simple but really nicely done, as are the evergreen studded medians. Before leaving Mercer Island, one enters the Mercer Island Lid, which is a cover for the freeway and construction above it. It is even more interesting because it curves. Upon exiting the Mercer Island Lid comes the icing on the cake: crossing Lake Washington on the 1.5 mile pontoon bridge. As Seattle comes into view, so does the Mount Baker Tunnel, which is deep beneath the hill that contains this lakeside neighborhood of the same name. Within the Mount Baker Tunnel, traffic appears to be divided into different "chutes," depending on the time of day. Upon exiting the tunnel, Seattle's downtown skyline comes into view and the junction with I-5 is at hand. Whew. That is some sensory overload. For a while, this was reputedly the most expensive stretch of interstate, in terms of cost per distance, in the U.S. Then, it was reportedly eclipsed by Boston's "Big Dig," or the placement of a lid over the Central Artery as it wound around the CBD of Boston. Boston definitely benefited from it and there are green spaces above that project as well. However, the Boston project was under the spotlight more because of its huge budget overruns and other controversies and mishaps. Not only that, going right through a downtown area had to have been more complicated. Keep in mind that, while different projects, they have something in common. These projects are found at roughly both ends of I-90, being that I-90 crosses the U.S. from Seattle to Boston, though the "Big Dig" or Central Artery is technically on north-south I-93. Visit both if you can. However, if in Seattle, this is a must see attraction which you can just drive across. Better yet, if it's a sunny or temperate day, you should walk, run, or bike across the flanks of this incredible stretch of roadway!

When I was in Seattle for a few days before our Alaskan cruise I loved running back and forth…read moreacross this bridge each morning to keep my marathon training going. Running the Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge offers a great view of Lake Washington as you run 1.1 miles each way back and forth from the park to Mercer Island. There is a bicycle and pedestrian path on the north side which I was on. It's a good 2.2 mile run that is easily turned into a 5K running the extra around the picturesque park back on the Seattle side. This is actually a floating pontoon bridge opened on 1989. Pretty cool engineering feat. One of the widest floating bridges in the world.

The Chapel is located on fourth floor of the Good Shephard Center…read more Attending a cello performance by Seth Parker Woods, all pieces are Seattle premieres: Pierre Alexandre Tremblay- asibglewordisnotenough 3 Edward Hamel - Gray Neon Life Alvin Singleton - Argoru II George Lewis - Not Alone $20 is perfect for a budget conscious person ($5-20 by donation) to hear an artist play cello in a unique performance location. Hope the acoustics will be favorable. Accompanying me is my son Alex (aka The Homie in my Yelp posts). He's been playing the cello for five years now. Hopefully seeing this artist will further demonstrate the range of this instrument.

I've never been there but my mom gave birth to a baby boy there in 1964. I'm looking for survivor…read moregroups or adoptee groups and I am also looking for my brother who was born there.

This is a fantastic structure that brings so many questions to mind. If you get the chance, take a…read morewalk over it as its is the easiest way to get from the Arboretum to Montlake. You can get onto this structure by walking East from the Montlake Freeway Bus Station (West SR 520), or from the other end located close to Lake Washignton Blvd. (47.64199,-122.297346).

What makes this spot special is the combination of the landscape, campus architecture, and the…read moreincredible view of Mt Rainier stretching beyond the fountain. Absolutely worth taking a moment to appreciate the view here!

I stayed within the area literally to be able to walk and come here (and Suzallo Library) for the…read morefirst time! The skies were clear and Mt Rainier was peeking through the sky as you look through the fountain. I could stay here the whole day and sit and just listen to the water while I gaze through the clear skies! Must see when you're in Seattle!!!

We unexpectedly found ourselves here as a result of needing something to do later at night. We…read morearrived 30 minutes before the cut off for that night at 7:30pm. We rode up to the 73rd floor with a few other people and an "elevator operator" who was friendly. When the doors opened we were greeted with spectacular views of the entire city! We arrived before sunset and we were able to take our time moving around the 73rd floor as it wasn't crowded at all. We were able to take tons of photos at a leisurely pace and we got to see some great sites such as Mt Rainier, Space Needle and the stadium where the big FIFA game was playing. A few days later, we went to the Space Needle which is a completely different vibe. We enjoyed both experiences ultimately but the Columbia Observation Deck was especially nice because it wasn't crowded and the sunsets views were just breathtaking. We also like the relaxed feel of having drinks and bites at the observatory. The Space Needle was so crowded and much louder and more rushed. Definitely plan to come here to watch the sunset when you're in town.

My visit to the Columbia Tower Observatory on the 73rd floor was nothing short of amazing. The…read moreviews are absolutely breathtaking--truly one of those experiences where you find yourself stopping just to take it all in. Seeing Seattle from that height gives you a completely new appreciation for the city and its surroundings. What made the visit even more enjoyable was the staff. Every employee I encountered was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and genuinely pleasant. Their warmth made the experience feel even more special, and it was clear they take pride in creating a positive atmosphere for visitors. One observation I did have relates to the elevator experience. It has been two years since my last visit, and unfortunately, the elevator's video system is still not functioning. I remember when the observatory first opened, and the video played during the ride up--it added an engaging and memorable element to the experience. Without it, the ride feels noticeably less enjoyable. Interestingly, others seemed to feel the same way. I mentioned how long the video system has been out of service while riding up, and a couple riding up with us--visiting from Australia--commented that it would have been nice to have something to watch during the ascent. As an alternative, it might be a wonderful opportunity for the elevator operator to share a few interesting facts during the ride up. A brief, engaging introduction--highlighting that this is the tallest building in Seattle, along with a bit of history about when it was built and facts about its tenants--could really enhance the experience and help pass the time in a meaningful way. Additionally, with all three video screens currently not working and visibly cracked, addressing this issue would make a noticeable difference. Either repairing or replacing the screens--or even temporarily covering them--would create a much more polished and welcoming feel for visitors and help elevate the overall experience.

Playground is amazing and clean with two areas one for big kids and another for little ones. There…read moreare 4 swings as well. The aircraft noise can be quite loud of course considering the location of the park in relation to the runway it's to be expected. Shade is abundant and trash receptacles are on site. We were able to use the clean restrooms within the community center.

Seatac community center is a beautiful community and senior center located just north of seatac…read moreairport. There is an extensive senior program, a variety of classes for all ages, a gym and plenty of services. I love going to the toddler gym which starting in September runs Mon, Wed, and Fri and costs $2 for the first child and $1 for each additional child. There are several age appropriate play structures outside in their beautifully kept grounds. And to top it all off, a stunning botanical garden that is open to the public including wedding rentals and has a fantastic fund raising garden show and plant sale in August (this year featured Cisco Morris!) . This is just such a find and is worth the drive because it's just such a great community center.