Activities in Pacific Northwest
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Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour
- Seattle, USA
- Activities › Tour
This famous ‘underground’ tour, which takes you through the tunnels and sidewalks hidden beneath the streets of Pioneer Square, might get a little corny at times, but it delivers the goods on historic Seattle as a rough and rowdy industrial town. The tour starts at Doc Maynard’s Public House, named after one of the city’s founding fathers and quite a character. An Ohio native, Maynard was divorced when he arrived in the city and was out for a good time; he was vivacious and generous and he liked his liquor. This combination led him to give away cash or land to almost anyone with a promising idea, and he died essentially landless and broke. (The rather revealing epitaph on…
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The Summit at Snoqualmie
The Summit is a network of four ski areas that lie 50 minutes due east of downtown Seattle on Interstate 90. Alpental is a smaller mountain best for advanced and expert skiers; it is known for its steeps, extensive backcountry and limited but challenging tree skiing. Summit West is the main area of the Summit; it’s for beginners and families and has gear rentals and the most developed lodge and dining facilities. It is possible to ski from Summit West over to Summit Central, which is for beginners and intermediates and is home to the Summit’s largest terrain park. Summit East is the smallest of the areas and is good for intermediates. It’s the location of the Nordic s…
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Seattle Boeing Factory Tour
4 hours (Departs Seattle, Washington)
by Viator
Love flying? Now you can tour the factory where they build and test the famous Boeing aircraft, the world's number one aerospace company! This amazing 1.5-hour …
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Seattle CityPass
Flexible (Departs Seattle, Washington)
by Viator
Get the Seattle CityPASS, the best deal in the Emerald City. Your Seattle CityPASS gives you tickets to Seattle's premier attractions including the Space Needle…
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Seattle Mariners
There was a time when Seattle’s professional baseball team was nothing but an annoying itch on the upper right shoulder of the USA, but not anymore. The Mariners won a division title in 1995 and promptly moved into the shiny new $417 million open-air Safeco Field. In 2000, the Ms (as they are fondly referred to) missed a World Series berth by a hair, but snagged even more love from their devoted fans. The season runs April to August (October if they make the playoffs), and games usually start at 7:05pm, or 1:05pm on Sundays. There are also occasional midday games during the week; check the website for a full schedule.
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REI
As much an adventure as a shopping experience, this giant state-of-the-art megastore has its own climbing wall – a 65ft rock pinnacle to the side of the store’s entryway. The wall is open for scrambling at various times daily, except Tuesday when it’s reserved for private groups. (You can climb free of charge, but be prepared to wait your turn.) You can also check out the rain-proofing of various brands of gear by entering a special rainstorm shower; or road-test hiking boots on a simulated mountain trail. REI also rents various ski packages, climbing gear and camping equipment – call for daily and weekly rates.
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Mt Baker
Not technically on its namesake, Baker is located on the adjacent Shuksan Arm. It blows the mind with an average annual snowfall of 647in and holds the unofficial world record for seasonal snowfall at an established ski area (1140in during the 1998–99 season). Rightly famous for powder, expert runs and backcountry, Baker is also home to the Legendary Banked Slalom every February. The Slalom started in 1985 and was the first organized snowboarding competition in the world. Baker is about three hours’ drive from Seattle, but is worth the longer trip.
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Seattle Seahawks
The Northwest’s only National Football League (NFL) franchise, the Seattle Seahawks has enjoyed both roaring success and dismal slumps, one of which prompted its former owners to put the team on the selling block, which left Seattleites fearing its relocation. In 1997 Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen saved the day by purchasing the Seahawks franchise, with the stipulation that the Hawks get a new stadium. So the Hawks’ former home, the Kingdome, was spectacularly imploded and replaced in 2002 by the new 72,000-seat Seahawks Stadium.
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Mountaineers
A Seattle-based travel resource, the Mountaineers in Magnuson Park, specializes in Northwest recreation. It offers courses in hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, every type of snow sport and other outdoor skills, such as first aid and backcountry travel. Events such as film and slide shows are enough to tickle anyone’s adventurous spirit, and the bookstore boasts an unbeatable collection of books, maps and videos about the outdoors, many of which are available for loan through the Mountaineers library.
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Seattle Frontrunners
Runners looking to hook up with running mates can contact a number of Seattle’s running clubs, most of which offer organized runs that usually turn into social events. Active clubs include the Puget Sound Hash Harriers, Seattle Frontrunners and the West Seattle Runners. Also, check sports stores for Northwest Runners, a monthly publication and a good resource for running-related information.
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West Seattle Runners
Runners looking to hook up with running mates can contact a number of Seattle’s running clubs, most of which offer organized runs that usually turn into social events. Active clubs include the Puget Sound Hash Harriers, Seattle Frontrunners and the West Seattle Runners. Also, check sports stores for Northwest Runners, a monthly publication and a good resource for running-related information.
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Puget Sound Hash Harriers
Runners looking to hook up with running mates can contact a number of Seattle’s running clubs, most of which offer organized runs that usually turn into social events. Active clubs include the Puget Sound Hash Harriers, Seattle Frontrunners and the West Seattle Runners. Also, check sports stores for Northwest Runners, a monthly publication and a good resource for running-related information.
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Crystal
Just off the eastern flank of Mt Rainier National Park, this majestic ski area offers unparalleled views of Mt Rainier, Washington’s highest mountain, and some of the best skiing on the West Coast. Located 80 miles from Seattle, Crystal is the largest of the ski areas with the most accessible peak skiing, a solid variety of terrain and a reputation for powder. It is consistently rated by ski magazines as a top North American ski destination.
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Stevens Pass
Stevens Pass is some 80 miles east, and slightly north, of Seattle. It is known for its surprising variety of terrain with everything on offer from glades to bowls to bumps to an elaborate terrain park. Throw in a huge lift-accessible ‘backside’ area that gives a backcountry experience without the danger or extra effort and you can’t go wrong. Stevens is also good for families and groups that vary in skill level.
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Mt Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
10 hours (approx.) (Departs Seattle, Washington)
by Viator
Of all the mountains that surround Seattle, Mt Rainier stands the boldest. Appreciate the beauty of Mt Rainier on this full-day tour from Seattle. On clear day…Not LP reviewed
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Seattle City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Flexible (Departs Seattle, Washington)
by Viator
Hop aboard a Double Decker and enjoy a narrated tour of downtown Seattle. Only on the Double Decker Tour can you relive Seattle's past while hopping on and off …
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Show Me Seattle!
3 hours (Departs Seattle, Washington)
by Viator
A great introduction to Seattle! This sightseeing tour is perfect for people wanting to get out and experience Seattle for themselves, but just need a helping h…
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Velodrome
Marymoor Park boasts the only velodrome in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll need to be a trained velodrome rider before you can get on the track, but the untrained can watch the exciting races, which are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mid-May to September. Admission to the amateur races is free Monday and Wednesday; when the pros hit the track on Friday, admission costs $3.
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Sound Mind & Body
You’ll find this Fremont gym vast but quiet. It has close to 40,000 sq ft of weight training and cardio equipment, plus basketball and volleyball courts, a sauna and a steam room. There are also group classes in yoga, Pilates and kickboxing, as well as a ski-conditioning class. Most unusual is that there’s hardly a blaring TV or stereo to be found (viewers must wear headphones while working out).
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Small-Group Bainbridge Island Half-Day Tour
3 hours (Departs Seattle, Washington)
by Viator
Take a few hours to explore Bainbridge Island! Just a short ferry ride from Seattle, Bainbridge Island maintains a small-town Pacific Northwest feel, just a sto…Not LP reviewed
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Gray Line of Seattle City Sights Tour
- Seattle, USA
- Activities › Tour
Gray Line has a whole catalog of Seattle-area bus tours, but its three hour–plus City Sights Tour is recommended as a quick-hit rundown of the city’s highlights in a 20-passenger coach. Gray Line also offers multiday package tours to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, BC. All trips depart from the Gray Line ticket desk at the convention center at 800 Convention Place.
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Argosy Cruises
One of the major operators, Argosy has a number of different tours departing daily from Pier 55 year-round. Its popular Seattle Harbor Tour is a one-hour narrated tour of Elliott Bay, the Waterfront and the Port of Seattle. This tour is covered by the CityPass. Argosy also offers tours of the Hiram M Chittenden locks, speedboat cruises and a fine-dining cruise.
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Gray Line of Seattle
Gray Line has a whole catalog of Seattle-area bus tours, but its three hour-plus City Sights Tour is recommended as a quick-hit rundown of the city’s highlights in a 20-passenger coach. Gray Line also offers multiday package tours to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, BC. All trips depart from the Gray Line ticket desk at the convention center at 800 Convention Place.
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Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle Winery Tour
by Viator
On the Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle winery tour you will see incredible views and taste wines at both the Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia wineries. This sigh…
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Tillicum Village Tours
- Seattle, USA
- Activities › Tour
Another easy way to get onto the Sound from Seattle is with Tillicum Village Tours, which operates from March and December, departing from Pier 55. The four-hour trip to Blake Island - the birthplace of Seattle's namesake, Chief Sealth - includes a salmon bake, a native dance and a movie at an old Duwamish Native American village.
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