Seattle Sights

  1. Hing Hay Park

    If you need a tranquil spot to rest while wandering the ID, Hing Hay Park lends a little green to the otherwise austere district. The traditional Chinese pavilion was a gift from the people of Taipei.

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  2. Japanese Garden

    At the southern edge of the arboretum, this 1.4-hectare (3.5-acre) formal garden has koi pools, waterfalls, a teahouse and manicured plantings. Granite for the garden's sculptures was laboriously dragged in from the Cascades. Tea ceremony demonstrations are frequently available. Call for a schedule.

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  3. Seattle Rose Garden

    The lovely 1-hectare (2.5-acre) Seattle Rose Garden, near the entrance road to the zoo off N 50th St, was started in 1924 and contains 5000 plants, including heirloom roses and a test garden for All-America Rose selections.

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  4. Volunteer Park Conservatory

    This conservatory is a classic Victorian greenhouse built in 1912. Filled with palms, cacti and tropical plants, it features five galleries that represent different world environments. Check out the creepy corpse flower.

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