I’m going on vacation. 3 days in Seattle and 3 in Vancouver. What are the must-do things in both cities?
Does anybody know a tour that would show me the cities and surrounding areas in Spanish?
My recommendations for Seattle are:
Pike Place Market:
http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/frameset.asp?flash=true
~ I would recommend parking in their garage when you first visit the city. It’s accessible from both the waterfront & 1st Ave, which makes it very convenient.
~ Pike’s Market is a MUST-SEE. It’s the oldest market in Seattle, has 3 or 4 levels of shops, restaurants, etc. Go on an empty stomach, because there are numerous food vendors and the food is delicious!!
~ Home to the very first Starbucks!
Pioneer Square/Underground Tour
http://www.pioneersquare.org/
http://www.undergroundtour.com/
~You can walk down 1st avenue to Pioneer Square from the Market. Pioneer Square is where Seattle began! Lots of shops, restaurants, antiques.
~ Take the Underground Tour for sure! They take you under the city streets and teach you (in a very entertaining way) about the history of Seattle.
Ferry ride to Bremerton or Bainbridge:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/
~ Walk to ferry dock from Pioneer Square. Catch a ferry by foot, bring your camera…it’s a beautiful view of the city. Once across, you have to step off for a few minutes, then you can ride back.
Seattle Waterfront:
http://www.cityofseattle.net/tour/water.htm
~ From the ferry dock, you can stroll along the waterfront back to the parking garage. Waterfront is mostly shops and restaurants. My favorite is the "Ye Olde Curiosity Shop", which is also a museum of sorts.
Space Needle/Seattle Center:
http://www.spaceneedle.com
http://www.seattlecenter.com
~ Goes without saying that you have to see the Space Needle!! It’s a Seattle landmark! You should check the calender on seattlecenter.com to see what else is going on there when you are there.
CityPass Attractions:
http://www.citypass.com/city/seattle.html?id=59ELD5sa
~ The cheapest way to see alot of stuff!
~ Woodland Park Zoo (We have an excellent zoo!)
http://www.zoo.org/
~ Pacific Science Center (Great for kids/families)
http://www.pacsci.org
~ Seattle Aquarium (Currently remodeling, but still fun!)
http://www.seattleaquarium.org
~ Seattle Harbor Tour (Learn all about Seattle from the water!)
http://www.argosycruises.com
~ Museum of Flight (Alot about WWI, WWII, & Boeing)
http://www.museumofflight.org
The attractions I’d recommend in Vancouver:
Harbour Center Tower:
http://www.vancouverlookout.com
~View of Vancouver from the top! Make sure you convert your currency before going here though…otherwise, they’ll charge you a little more.
Gastown:
http://www.gastown.org
~ Their historic district. Similar to Pioneer Square in Seattle.
Granville Island:
http://www.seegranvilleisland.com
~ Public market, shops, food, etc.
Stanley Park:
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/parks/stanley/
~ Great walk, view of the city. Lots of little things to see and do here.
Grouse Mountain:
http://www.grousemountain.com/
~ This was fun. You can take a ski lift up and get a fantastic view of the city on a clear day. They also have bears, a logger show, etc.
Capilano Suspension Bridge:
http://www.capbridge.com
~ More on the touristy side, but lots of fun.
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge:
http://www.lynncanyonparkguide.bc.ca/aboutPark.html
~ Less tourists, more rustic, much more scenic.
(Sorry I am unable to provide any information about Spanish tours)