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Seattle is a vibrant city situated on a large inland sea, flanked by mountain ranges to the east and west, and snow capped volcanoes to the north and south. The area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and a thriving city center for music, art, coffee and micro-beers.

Where is Seattle

3hrs south of Vancouver, Canada, 3hrs north of Portland, 17hrs north of San Fran.

Coach & Rail

Greyhound (8th Ave/Stewart St) from Vancouver ($25, 4hrs) from San Fran ($82, 20hrs) from Portland ($25, 4hrs). Amtrak Seattle (303 S Jackson St) from SF ($84, 22hrs), from Portland ($28, 4hrs).

From the Airport

MTS bus #174 or 194 for $1.25-2; Shuttle from $10.50; Taxi $28-32.

Getting Around

MTS Seattle buses are free in the downtown waterfront area, 6am -7pm, $5 1-day visitor pass. Waterfront Trolley Pier 70 to Pioneer Square, $1.25. Currently replaced by Route 99 Bus. Seattle Monorail makes a 2 minute trip stopping at some of Seattle’s best tourist spots for $4 r/t.

Free Things to See & Do

Frye Art Museum (704 Terry Ave); Jimmy Hendrix & Bruce Lee gravesites; Ballard Locks; Discovery Park (Seattle’s largest park); Seattle Art Museum (first Sat of month, 100 University St).

Must See & Do

Bainbridge Island; Queen Anne Hill for views; Microbrewery; Alki Beach Park; Experience Music Project; whale watching.

Money Saving Tips

Don’t rent a car from the airport; Day & Night Space Needle ticket combo; ACT Theatre, 50% off, day of show only (206-292-7676); “joint cover” at Pioneer Square - one price ($5-8) gets you into 9+ clubs