Seattle is the land go between the Pugent Sound and Lake Washington. It is a major port city where many people spend time on the water in so many different ways. If you are the type who likes to spend time in unique hotels around Seattle there are a few to check out. The city itself is rather unique and eclectic. Creativity and brilliance have made this city truly thrive since it began with the first European settlers arriving in the early 19th century. It was named after Cheif Sealth who was the leader of the Suquamish and the Duwamish Native tribes who were living in the area when the settlers came. It seems he set the tone of the area by being a gracious host and working with the new settlers. The city today is all about working together in community for the good of all who live here.

The early industry in those days was of course timber since there was plenty of it at the time. But there is always a change in demand and so this industry fell out and new ones came in. Today Seattle is a mecca of technology. Bill Gates created the super business of Microsoft in this great city. This has brought brilliant minds from all over the world to live and work here. Another one of the fuels of the city is coffee. Yes, the first time I had a cappuccino was in Seattle right before it was the new decadent beverage to have. Starbucks has become a world renown coffee phenomenon and of course it originated in Seattle. Now when I am visiting places like Baden Baden Germany there is a Starbucks in the old cobbled stone courtyard.

One of the many things to do in Seattle includes some time at the Pikes Place Market. Visitors can spend the afternoon shopping for crafts, flowered, fresh produce and the famous ready to go fresh fish. Another thing to do in Seattle is of course have some lunch in the rotating restaurant up in the Space Needle with its full range view of the area. Seattle’s Underground Tour is also an interesting and entertaining experience to have while visiting this diverse city.

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