Attrazioni di Seattle

The Chinatown-International District, often simply referred to as the I.D., is the multiethnic center of Seattle’s Asian community. Coincidentally, it is also one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and thus, is chalk-full with plenty of history and culture. Some highlights include Kobe Terrace, a small terraced park on a hillside showcasing a urban community garden and Mt. Fuji cherry trees, the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience as well as the many cultural festivals that are held each year, such as the Lunar New Year celebration and Bon Odori.

Most people head to the Chinatown-International District because of the abundance of authentic restaurants though, which sell everything under the sun from dim sum to banh mi. Many of these eateries are tiny mom and pop type shops or food carts and offer completely authentic flavors and experiences.

One of Seattle’s premier destinations for wine, art, and festivals, the Seattle Center is the 74-acre heart of all events in the Seattle area. Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair, this vibrant hub of activity for Seattle holds some of the area’s best attractions. The Seattle Space Needle (once the tallest building west of the Mississippi) is here, as is the International Fountain, the famous Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, as well as the Kobe Bell, Mercer Arena, and the Pacific Science Center. Great for a family day in the park, for catching one of the numerous music concerts or cultural events, or for visiting the center’s many restaurants, the Seattle Center is one stop that you can’t miss.

Discovery Park is Seattle’s largest public park and although the green space offers over 11 miles of trails, the shorter Loop Trail is perfect for those wanting a quick taste of the scenery. Connecting to the other trails designed for further exploration, it follows the perimeter of the park, taking hikers through second-growth forests consisting of maple, alder, cherry, fir and cedar trees, open meadows and along sandy beaches littered with gnarly driftwood. The park is also a great place to get a view of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, as well as to catch a glimpse of the diverse wildlife. Seals, sea lions, chipmunks and over 270 species of birds have made their home in and around the 534 acres of the park and just like the visitors coming here for a quick respite, have found somewhat of a sanctuary from the active city.

Questa pittoresca spiaggia sulle coste di Elliott Bay si estende per circa quattro chilometri tra Alki Point e Duwamish Head. Conosciuta come il luogo dei primi coloni bianchi a Seattle, le sue rive sabbiose attraggono un gran numero di ciclisti, corridori e pattinatori.

Bagni pubblici, aree pic-nic, uno studio d'arte e stabilimenti balneari la rendono una meta ideale per una giornata di divertimento all'aria aperta con la famiglia e con gli amici. La splendida vista su Puget Sound e lo skyline di Seattle rendono Alki Beach una delle spiagge più suggestive di Washington.

Andate a ‘Snoose Junction’ (noto anche come distretto Ballard) per conoscere un fiorente quartiere alla moda sul lungomare, che ospita alcuni dei migliori ristoranti, pub, negozi, centri benessere e parchi di Seattle. Dal 1853, questo storico quartiere scandinavo ha coltivato la sua immagine alla moda e, passeggiando per le trafficate strade alberate, si notano i frutti del duro lavoro del passato.

Potrete assistere al via vai delle navi, visitare il Nordic Heritage Museum, fare shopping su Market Street oppure mangiare nei ristoranti e intrattenervi nei pub su Ballard Avenue. Se potete, visitate una delle attrattive più interessanti di Seattle, il Ballard Farmer’s Market, la domenica su Ballard Avenue dalle 10:00 alle 15:00.

Belltown era in passato un quartiere povero e industriale, mentre ora è una delle aree alla moda, frequentata dai giovani di Seattle, in cui sorgono molti grattacieli della città. Data la notorietà del distretto, molti negozi d’alta moda, locali notturni e ristoranti di lusso si trovano a livello di strada, ma ci sono anche tanti altri posti eccentrici da scoprire come ristoranti, gallerie d'arte, negozi di abbigliamento e molto altro ancora.

In realtà, Belltown è considerato uno dei quartieri degli Stati Uniti più semplici da visitare a piedi e tutto ciò di cui potreste aver bisogno si trova proprio all'interno dei suoi confini. Lasciate l'auto a casa e dirigetevi a piedi! L’Olympic Sculpture Park ospita numerose opere di artisti locali. Se volete assistere ad un concerto di musica dal vivo, non dovete far altro che comprare i biglietti per il The Crocodile, uno dei migliori locali di musica dal vivo di Seattle.

Through the interactive learning zones of the Future of Flight Aviation Center Gallery, you’ll learn just how far we’ve come in aviation design and where we’re headed to in the future. The Boeing Tour is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view 747, 767, 777, and 787 jets being assembled right before your eyes.The museum has a gift shop, restaurant, and a library dedicated to aviation.

Begin your journey in the Airplane Design Zone, where you’ll learn all about the technological nuances and design innovations of powered flight. Step up to one of the design zone computers to begin digitally designing a commercial jet of your own. Then “taxi” on over to the other Gallery zones where you’ll be able to modify, test and finalize your design at touch-screen computers before printing off the final schematic of your jet.