Seattle travel news
February 1st, 2010 by admin
Starting in mid-February 2010 holders of the Go Seattle Card get free admission to even more area attractions. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville are joining the program.
“We’ve been impressed with how Smart Destinations has grown both in Washington and in their other destinations,” said Whitney DalBalcon, Marketing and Public Relations Manager of Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. “Their focus on the visitor mirrors our own commitment to providing a world class experience. We’re looking forward to working together.”
Point Defiance is not only a wonderful zoo and aquarium, with its innovative Animal Avenue and Asian Forest Sanctuary exhibits, but also boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and Puget Sound. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 animals that are native to the Pacific Northwest. Visitors can scout for moose, bison, elk, mountain goats, and more from trams as the animals freely roam around them.
For a single price, the Go Seattle Card offers free admission to over 35 museums, tours, and other attractions for a low, fixed price. The Card also provides discounts at popular restaurants and shops and the ability to skip the lines at many attractions. Each Go Seattle Card also comes with a color-printed, pocket-sized guidebook full of maps, travel tips and itineraries for the Seattle area.
“With the help of our newest partners, we’ve taken a great product and made it even better,” said Cecilia Dahl, founder and President of Smart Destinations. “Customers already got a great value using the Card as a ticket to the Space Needle, the Museum of Flight, and our other Seattle partners. Were really excited to have Point Defiance and Northwest Trek. They truly are gems.”
Among the top attractions included in Go Seattle Card are The Space Needle, the Argosy Harbor Cruise, the Experience Music Project, the Pacific Science Center, and many others. In addition to the Zoo and the Northwest Trek, the Go Seattle Card covers a number of activities beyond Seattle such as Deception Pass tours, a number of cruises, the Tacoma Art Museum, a Woodinville Wine Tour and more.
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May 27th, 2009 by admin
From May 23rd through August 16th, 2009, the Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) will be hosting an amazing exhibit and a number of accompanying events on the magical work of the late Jim Henson.
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World is a deep dive into the work of the man behind the Muppets of “The Muppet Show,” “Sesame Street,” and “Fraggle Rock.” The exhibit features artifacts ranging from puppets to cartoons and storyboards to movie props as well as photographs of Henson at work. There is even a hands-on puppet theatre.
In addition to his iconic Muppets, Henson’s creativity encompassed music, multimedia, and all the components of story-telling that have made his creations into such a compelling and beloved legacy. While best known for characters like Kermit the Frog, Henson also branched out in a variety of other directions, including the darker creatures of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World is a joint effort of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and The Jim Henson Legacy. Entrance to the Experience Music Project and to the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame is included in the Go Seattle Card, so there is no reason not to check the exhibit out before it moves on.
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February 21st, 2008 by jamie a
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Warm up this winter at , named one of the by Travel & Leisure magazine.
Visits start with a foot soak for those cold tootsies and then move on to a tea ceremony. Then you can cuddle up in a plush, heated bed while you get a seaweed pedicure.
Treat yourself to a relaxing day at Ummelina with a friend, or go it alone.
You owe it to yourself!
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February 11th, 2008 by jamie a
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CNN.com recently published an article entitled which included of Seattle.
It’s located in the historic Pioneer District of the city, known for its nightclubs, galleries, sports venues, and architecture. The store houses 150,000 new and used books, along with one or two readings every night. The readings range from “…a first-time poet to Dave Sedaris returning for his 10th time,” which creates a vibrant literary community.
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January 22nd, 2008 by susan j
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Thanks to a tip-off from the , we’ve caught wind of the fact that is increasing the number of daily flights to Seattle-Tacoma Airport. The airline currently has three daily flights between Seattle and Chicago’s Midway Airport (MDW), but starting March 10, 2008, that number will increase to four. This is great news for travelers, because it means more options and (hopefully) lower fares.
Washington state is a major hub for airplane production and you can learn more about this exciting industry at the Museum of Flight or Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour.
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January 2nd, 2008 by susan j
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I don’t know about you, but one of the things I really enjoy about flying is being able to kick back with my copy of Marie Claire or whatever book I happen to be reading and loose myself without the distracting buzz of email or IM. Turns out those days of flying sans internet may be numbered, because several airlines are introducing in-flight internet service.
The Seattle Times recently published an interesting . Since passengers are in such close proximity, should content be filtered for appropriateness? What about restricting use one Skype and other internet phone services? Hmm… some very thorny questions indeed. If you have an opinion about this topic (and we know you do), leave a comment and share your side of this story!
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December 4th, 2007 by susan j
Huge thank you to Kristie over at for including Shannon’s Weekend in Seattle post in the . This week features some great blog posts from around the world, so I encourage you to !
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