Ride the Ducks

No better place to be than in Seattle and the surrounding areas in the Summer. Warm temperatures, low humidity and lots and lots of things to keep you entertained! I have lived in Seattle all my life and it is a hard sell to get me out of town in the summer. Go to the Hiram locks and the Zoo (we really have a great zoo) and grab a hamburger and shake from Dick's. Go to the Pike place market for breakfast and enjoy the farmer's and crafters booths. Take a picture at the Starbucks (the "first" location)and at Rachel the pig and watch fish mongers throw salmon. Then head to the waterfront, grab some Ivar's fish and chips & chowder (right by the ferry dock) and eat lunch on a ferry while resting your legs. A great way to get an economical ride out into the bay and see the city from the water. Upon your return you can go to the Seattle Aquarium which is right on the waterfront as well. If the sky is clear head to the space needle and get a bird's eye view of the city and surrounding areas. 2012 is the 50th anniversary of the 1962 World's Fair which was on the site of today's Seattle Center and where the needle is located. Have fun riding the "duck" who's headquaters are close by and get a small city tour and another glimps of Seattle from Lake Union. Start the day by exploring the city and head to Pioneer Square where this city was born. Take the underground tour and learn about Seattle's Pioneer days. Then enjoy shopping and walking around downtown Seattle. Later, eat dinner at one of the Tom Douglas restaruants and then catch a show at McCall Hall. Head to the Mountains. You can head east and take a shorter trip out to snoqualmie falls. For TV fans of Twin Peaks you can also head into North Bend where they served cherry pie and coffee. Those who enjoyed Northern Exposure can continue heading east into the Cascade Mountains to Rosyln. If you want you can stay in the neighboring town of CleElum for some upscale mountain lodging at Suncadia and continue your mountain experince with hikes. For Twilight fans, you can head to the other set of mountains that surround Seattle, the Olympics, and head to Twisp where the Twilight series was based. Another mountain option of course is heading to Mount Rainier.