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SEATTLE
| Seattle, otherwise known as the Emerald City, is rated as one of the most liveable cities in the US. Its diverse population, culturally rich life, booming economy (it boasts some world famous massive industries such as Boeing and Microsoft), combined with some breathtakingly beautiful scenery, make the city a very popular place indeed. The city inherited its name from the Native American chief Sealth. Tribes like the Salish and the Duwamish, still live peacefully in the surrounding hills to this day. The deep, clear blue waters of Puget Sound, combined with the lush greenery and the well known, laid back lifestyle, all make for a truly unique city. Its society was traditionally reliant on commerce, fishing and timber, but gradually inherited a name for computer software and the aircraft industry. It contains a very youthful population, all trying to live the good life, at the north-western corner of America. It is this special atmosphere, rather than its vast wealth of sights, that caused the city to emerge as the American city of the 1990’s. To get a feel for this aura and vibe, as well as a taste of the city’s colourful history, Pioneer Square downtown, is as good a place as any to start your journey of discovery. Here you can find some fantastic museums, including the more recently completed Seattle Arts Museum. Just to the north of this lies the infamous Space Needle which is certainly worth a gander. Although Seattle is littered with places to go, sights to see like the awesome scenery, perhaps the most important place to go when visiting the city is the waterfront. Strolling along, you can sample the very atmospheric Pike Place Market, as well as the various off-centre neighbourhoods. This is what Seattle is all about. |
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