| Nestled between the shores of Puget Sound
and Lake Washington is Seattle, Washington, one
of the country's most beautiful cities. Flanked
by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, Seattle
offers a wealth of opportunities for people who
crave diversity: there are year-round outdoor activities,
unique cultural experiences, and more. Seattle
is only about an hour or two away from pristine
ski slopes, secluded islands, Pacific Ocean beaches,
major rivers and remote wilderness. Complementing
the local natural beauty is a mild climate that
produces less annual rainfall than New York City.
Here are just a few of the attractions that
make Seattle an exceptional place to live:
- Seattle Center, a cultural park and home of
the Space Needle
- Pike Place Market, a
historic downtown farmer's and craft market
- The award-winning Woodland Park Zoo and the
Seattle Aquarium
- Pro sports teams–Mariners,
Seahawks, Supersonics, and Seattle Storm
- Saltwater and freshwater beaches
- Microbreweries
and wineries
- Seattle Opera, Seattle Symphony,
Pacific Northwest Ballet, Experience Music Project
and the Seattle Art Museum
- A full range
of outdoor activities, including skiing, mountain
climbing, hiking, cycling, tennis, golf, boating,
fishing, wind surfing, kayaking and more. http://www.seattlechildrens.org/home/careers/living_seattle.asp |
