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By
Harriet Baskas, special for USATODAY.com
ATTRACTIONS
Step outside your hotel door any time day or night, and the "Emerald
City" offers something to entertain, educate or simply amaze you. Read
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HOTELS
Lodging in the Emerald City runs the gamut from berths on boats to hip
spots where you can check in with both your pet and your laptop. Many
hotels downtown even throw in great Puget Sound views. Read
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DINING
Sushi, fresh seafood, fine steaks and, of course, coffee in all its incarnations
are popular menu items in Seattle, where restaurants range from classic
burger joints and brewpubs to fine-dining establishments where the views
are divine and the menus elaborate. Read
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SHOPPING
With a full complement of malls, marketplaces and small shop-lined neighborhood
centers, shopping rivals hiking in local popularity. Read
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NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Pretty much every Seattle neighborhood has a few clubs or concert venues
offering everything from classical music to far-out jazz and rock. Read
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FITNESS
AND RECREATION
Rain or shine, folks in Seattle try to keep in shape. They are out running,
climbing, hiking, golfing, in-line skating, and playing sports. Read
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TRANSPORTATION
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a world-class art collection
and a shop-and-eatery-filled central terminal area offering a park-like
gathering spot and dramatic views of the airfield.
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DAY
TRIPS
See those mountains? See the water? Plenty of spots within an hour or
so of the city limits beckon those with a bit of extra time and curiosity.
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RECOMMENDED EVENTS
Want to experience a great festival, museum exhibit or other upcoming local event? Plan your trip to Seattle around one of our picks.
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