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 more

 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 more

 SHOPPING
With a full complement of malls, marketplaces and small shop-lined neighborhood centers, shopping rivals hiking in local popularity. Read more

 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 more

 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 more

 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. Read more

 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. Read more

 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. Read more