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8/28/2007-- Seattle is a city
in the Pacific Northwest area of the United States of America. The city is the
largest in the area and it is located within the state of Washington. Seattle is
situated close to the United States-Canadian border and it is home to a
population of 573,000. The city was founded in the 1850s and named after Chief
Seattle (named Noah Sealth), who was the leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish
Native American tribes. The Great Seattle Fire destroyed the central business
district in 1889, but luckily no one died. Although Seattle is famed for its
rainfall, it actually receives less rain than many U.S. states, and the city is
treated to a mild, pleasant climate.
Seattle is a bustling, modern city, which offers an abundance of attractions to
suit all tastes. For visitors with an interest in art, Seattle is home to some
wonderful galleries, not least the superb Seattle Asian Art Museum, the Seattle
Art Museum and the small but impressive Frye Art Museum. For those hoping to
enjoy the city’s surprisingly good weather, the Ballard district features the
beautiful gardens of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and the lovely beach at
Golden Gardens Park. In the southern Rainier Beach district, visitors can enjoy
the waterfalls, ponds and streams of the 20-acre Kubota Garden. Another great
Seattle attractions is
Seattle's
Chinatown-International District.
Seattle is famed for its coffee culture; in fact the city is the birthplace of
popular coffee chain Starbucks. Visitors to the city are offered an endless
supply of options when looking for a cozy café to people-watch and relax for an
afternoon. Seattle is also famed for its vibrant music scene, which is centered
around alternative and underground music. For tourists wishing to visit a city
that mixes natural beauty with a lively culture, then Seattle is the perfect
choice.
(Dara Ward operates numerous travel sites including Hotels in Dublin and Hotels in Atlanta. Dara is based in Ireland)