Washington Tourist Attraction
Travel to Washington State and be prepared to be impressed with all the fun things to do and cool places to visit. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle rises 605 feet and provides awesome views of Seattle and beyond. Pike Place Market will wow you with its wide variety of fresh fish, organic produce, artwork and everything in between. Unwind on Whidbey Island, home to great hiking trails and protected land, like Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. More information about these and additional Washington State tourist attractions and activities can be read about below.
Seattle Center
A lot is happening at the Seattle Center, which is a fairground, park, and arts and entertainment center all rolled into one. The 74-acre site in Seattle, Washington features the International Fountain, the Space Needle, the Fisher Pavilion, the Fun Forest Amusement Park, and the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. [top]
University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington (UW) is the largest university in the Northwest and one of the West Coast’s oldest. The university, which boasts three campuses, Seattle (the largest), Tacoma, and Bothell, offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees through its 140 colleges and schools. In 2010, the Academic Ranking of World Universities placed the University of Washington 16th overall. [top]
Space Needle
Located at the Seattle Center, the Space Needle was constructed for the 1962 World’s Fair where it attracted more than 2 million visitors. The Space Needle is 605 feet high, 138 feet wide, and weighs more than 9,500 tons. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River. [top]
Pike Place Market
Great local merchandise of all sorts abounds at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. This public market, which started in 1907, features fresh fish, organic produce, crafts, flowers, and antiques. There are several restaurants that are family owned and operated. Overlooking the waterfront, Pike Place Market is one of America’s oldest continually operated farmers' markets. [top]
Woodland Park Zoo
You’ll be impressed with the goings-on at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington. There are more than 1,000 animals representing 300 species. In addition, there are 35 endangered and five threatened animal species that the zoo cares for. Exhibits include Tropical Rain Forest, Tropical Asia, a gorilla habitat and Zoomazium an interactive play area for kids. [top]
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 BEST WESTERN Alderwood19332 36th Avenue WLynnwood, WA 98036-5710 Telephone: 425/775-7600 Fax: 425/771-3087  BEST WESTERN PLUS CottonTree Inn2300 Market StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273-5449 Telephone: 360/428-5678 Fax: 360/428-1844  BEST WESTERN PLUS Executive Inn200 Taylor Avenue NSeattle, WA 98109-5016 Telephone: 206/448-9444 Fax: 206/441-7929  BEST WESTERN PLUS Navigator Inn & Suites10210 Evergreen WayEverett, WA 98204-3861 Telephone: 425/347-2555 Fax: 425/347-2554  BEST WESTERN PLUS River's Edge15901 W Valley HighwayTukwila, WA 98188-5530 Telephone: 425/226-1812 Fax: 425/255-7856 | ||
