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New events for your enjoyment
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March 2008
Travel Around Seattle - For attractions to see in the summer
By – Bob Harris BMA GC Travel Chairman
While reviewing several Seattle Area Visitor Guides, I have found it would be helpful to list some Attractions you would want to visit. The following list is provided together with some brief information; WEB SITES, Locations, Phone numbers, and costs. BMA Gold card does not sponsor any of these.
- Ride a WashingtonState Ferry – As a passenger or car take a boat across the Sound. - www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries For a schedule and rates check ferries web site.
- Stroll the Seattle Waterfront – {Piers 50 to 91) Enjoy all the sights along the way, including walking Myrtle Edwards Trail on the Waterfront. www.ci.seattle.wa.us/tour/water.htm FREE
- Visit the OlympiaSculpturePark – Part of Seattle Art Museum. 2901 Western Ave. 206-654-3100 www.seattleartmuseum.org FREE
- Walk underwater at Seattle Aquarium – Pier 54 1483 Alaskan Way 206-386-4300 Recent new displays www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCommunity/ Adult $15.00, Youth $10, Child under 3 Free
- Visit the Pike Place Market - 1 st Ave & Western - Pike to Virginia Over 100 years old. Plenty to see, - www.Pikeplacemarket.org FREE
- Underground Tour in Pioneer Square 608 First Ave Phone Adults $14, Seniors $12 See the ruins of old 1889 city. www.undergroundtour.com
- Tour the new Seattle Public Library 1020 Fourth Ave. 206-386-4636 www.spl.org Docent Available Call for Reservations. FREE
- Public Tours of Benaroya Hall 200 University St 206-215-4856. Free Tours Tuesday & Friday – Noon and 1 pm. Special Tour Monday June 16, including WATJEN Concert Organ. www.seattlesymphony.org FREE
- Walking Tour of Pioneer Square – Pick up booklet at Occidental Park on S. Washington. www.pioneersquare.org/walkingtour.html Self-tours begin at Park. FREE
- Glasshouse Studio – 311 Occidental Ave S. 206-682-9939 - Pioneer Square FREE www.glasshouse-studio.com/Gallery.htm
- Klondike Gold Rush Historical Park 319 Second Ave So. 206-220-4240 FREE www.nps.gov/klse Smallest U.S. National Park.
- Guided Tour of Chittenden Government Locks, Botanical Gardens & Fish Ladder 10 AM to 4 PM (Winter) 206-783-7059 Fish Ladder open March 1 to Nov 30. FREE www.nws.usace.army.mil/ click on Locks and Dams and select Chittenden Locks
- PacificScienceCenter - 200 Second Ave N. 206-443-2001 Lots of free walking, FREE fountains. Admission Price Adults $11, Seniors $9.50, (Members Free) Laser Shows, Exhibits, IMAXwww.pacsci.org/info.html