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A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. -- May 14, 2007


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Seattle, Washington

Surrounded by lakes and acres of lush green forest, Seattle offers a perfect mix of urban attractions and outdoor recreation. Grab a latte and get ready to see the sights.

Seattle is of course the home of the Space Needle, but the Underground makes a big attraction too -- and I don't mean the subway system. The Pike Place Market is also a big draw for nine million visitors a year. And for music lovers, your best bet is the Experience Music Project for a great concert and a stroll down memory lane.

Median income -- $45,736

Median house value -- $259,600

For more information visit www.seeseattle.org or call 206-461-5840.


The Top 9 Attractions in Seattle

Pike Place Market 206-682-7453

One of the few authentic farmer's markets in the country, this hub of delicious scents, delectable eats and delightful personalities attracts nine million visitors each year.

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Seattle Aquarium 206-386-4300

See magical sea dragons, otters, octopus and other sea creatures. Touch live sea stars, urchins and more in the Life on the Edge exhibit. Explore the underwater world of the Pacific Northwest and a Pacific Coast Reef.

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Seattle Center 206-684-7200

87 acres of concerts, pro sports, performing arts, family events, festivals, educational/cultural and recreational adventures from the Children's Museum, Experience Music Project, Science Fiction Museum, Fun Forest Amusement Park, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Center Monorail and the Space Needle.

Space Needle 206-905-2111

Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building. The tower is actually 605 feet tall and the revolving restaurant takes one hour for a complete orbit.

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Experience Music Project 206-EMPLIVE

Explore American popular music through hands-on exhibits, artifacts, audio guided tours, workshops and live music.

Museum of Flight 206-764-5720

From the Wright brothers to the Space Age -- the past, present and future come alive through the world-class collection, rich exhibits and schedule of special programs.

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Nordic Heritage Museum 206-789-5707

Permanent exhibits focus on immigrant experiences, Nordic pioneers and Northwest history. Also included are traveling international exhibits.

Seattle Art Museum 206-654-3100

The region's largest art museum is home to over 21,000 art objects from Northwest Native American art, African masks, Old Master paintings and contemporary art.

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Seattle Underground Tour 206-682-3705

When the Great Fire of Seattle leveled most of the city in 1889, many of the city's existing problems were addressed with a radical plan. The fact that the city was built on mud-flats, along with a sticky problem of erupting sewage pipes, led to the idea of raising the city up a level and leaving the past 15 feet underfoot. The hour and a half tour provides you the opportunity to descend into the subterranean city.



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