Seattle Travel

[disneychrista]

I am heading to Seattle in about a 6 weeks. I have my hotel, just booked my flight. Now I am working on the entertainment portion of the trip. I plan to visit the Pike Market, Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and MoPop. I will also go to the Ballard brewery district. I want to do an unground tour, any suggests on a particular one? What else if anything are "must do's?" Any suggesting for inexpensive or moderately priced (nothing fancy or expensive and no seafood) food or treats? I am not really interested in any hikes, bikes, or other physical activities.

What is the best way to get from Sea-Tac to downtown? I will have a carry-on and backpack. I've heard that you can easily take the monorail from the airport. How easy is this really? It will be about 930am on a Friday with return to airport on Sunday at 6.

What else should I know or keep in mind for a trip to Seattle in Mid-May?

 

[barkley]

i've done both the traditional (all ages) underground tour as well as the 'after hours' adult only. I found the after hours more interesting b/c it did a deeper dive into the seedier history and dirty politics/influences of the era.

suggestions for your trip-bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes and a water resistant jacket at minimum (it can be chilly and wet). be alert and cautious of your surroundings-some areas (like pioneer square where you would do an underground tour) can be sketchy at best (open drug use and VERY agressive pan handling). the ballard district has a reputation for pickpockets so keep that in mind.