Seattle is one of those towns known for the abundance of rain, gloomy lifestyle, and sleepy vibe it generates. But in reality, it’s anything but. Popularly named after a native American leader Sealth, It’s one of the reminiscences of the rich heritage upon which the city was built. Once a large population of Japanese American used to call it home, which influenced the local culture immensely. Now, it’s a vibrant multicultural town known for its coffee, food, architecture, and a tenacious history of progressive transformation.
I decided to visit Seattle in February when winter was about to give way for spring to make it a wonderful time to visit the place. I wanted to see the snowy and rainy weather of Seattle which it is notoriously known for, but in a less extreme form. I had a packed schedule for 4 days I’d be spending in Seattle visiting historical places, enjoying the local cuisine, visiting a national park, and most importantly famous monuments.
Pike Place Market
Anyone who has visited Seattle has to step into this vibrant market filled with a live market selling fresh seafood, fruits, flowers, handicraft, and art. You’ll come across a handful of street performers there as well. There is one alley that is famous for having been vandalized by chewing gum by anyone who passed through it, making it a memorable site for a gross reason. That does not stop people from taking pictures with the wall decor.
I booked a tour of the Pike Place Market which enlightened me about the history, variety, and delicacies that make that market popular. I got to try some yogurt, ice cream, coffee, and truffle delicacies from various shops around the market. The highlight of the tour was 2 fishermen or fish salesmen creating. spectacle by tossing a fish between each other standing 10 feet apart all the while yelling loudly to grab the attention of the surrounding people. Fortunately, it was a wonderful sunny period of the day which made it easier to move around the market without having to look for cover from the rain.
Seattle Space Needle
Well, everyone has heard of this tall 600+ feet structure which is the quintessential symbol of the city of Seattle. Built to attract people to the world fair hosted by Seattle in 1962, it was a homage to human aspiration for space endeavors. Its unique needle-shaped structure is eye-catching for sure. At the top, you are subjected to the beauty of the city and the ocean side. I booked my tour just before the sunset ignorer for me to enjoy the city view both during the sunset and after. And it certainly did not disappoint. The tall building dominates the downtown area and made it harder to comprehend the elevation which has some interesting and difficult history behind it. I indulged in buying a small replica model of the space needle. And it looked sharper than the actual monument.
Food
One of my all-time favorite things to do when a visit a new place is to find unique eateries that everyone is raving about that place and make it a point to visit and try the recommended food. I did visit some popular breakfast, lunch, and inner joints to indulge in some local flavors. Seafood was by far a safe and excellent choice whenever you visited. Don’t forget to try some fresh local oysters, they are sure to blow your mind. Though I did get a chance to dine at a fancy restaurant, it was a small eatery on my way to mount rainier serving venison burgers was my highlight of the food tour. Small eateries with unique international flavors can be found all around the downtown area. You are sure to find something you like.
I was just getting warmed up to Seattle..
By
Roy D