To Do List

For those of you who want to take advantage of experiencing Seattle, my bro Chad helped come up with a list of sweet things to do while you're in town. Just click the orange link to pull up the web page.

Seafair: An annual festival in Seattle since the 1950's, highlights include hydroplane races and the Blue Angels. Lucky you, our wedding happens to fall on the same weekend!
Space Needle a Seattle landmark, the Space Needle was built for the 1962 world fair. If you want to be fancy you can eat at the restaurant up top, or you can just buy tickets there to ride up to the observation deck (you'll get a fantastic view of the Northwest). Tickets are about $18 for adults, although there are discounts for seniors and kids. Or you can always just go visit the gift shop. :)
Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
is adjacent to the Space Needle (you can't miss it with it's crazy architecture); is a museum exploring the history of popular music (includes a guitar gallery) and science fiction.  Fun facts: it was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. And the Seattle Center Monorail literally runs right through it.
Pacific Science Center is also in the same vicinity as the space needle. They have an IMAX, but I personally recommend a laser show.
Pike Place Market is another Seattle staple. The lower levels consist of unique shops (jewelery, ethnic food/candy, cigars, comic books, etc.) and restaurants, and the upper level consists of fresh produce, crafts, and fishmongers.
1st Starbucks is located just across the street from the Pike Place Market. The original store was opened in 1971 and maintains it original look as it is located in a historic district.
Shopping includes northgate mall, westlake center, and my personal favorite, downtown.
Seattle Aquarium is located on Pier 59, it's a great family activity
Ride the Duck! This bus/truck/boat is a fun way to tour Seattle both on land and in water
Kayaking for the outdoorsy people...see Seattle from the water by renting kayaks
Comedy/Improv: One of my favorite things to do in Seattle is to go see an improv show (at one point in my life I had 4 comedian's singing an Irish Jig about Amber who is a student and plays the piano...). There are a few improv options, but this link is for one located downtown, right near pikes place market.
Fremont Troll: A large troll under a bridge which was sculpted by local artists is clutching an actual Volkswagon Beetle.
Ferry to Canada: take the ferry from Seattle to Victoria (each way is approx. 3 hours). Don't forget your ID!
 Or for a shorter trip to Bremerton (approx. 1 hour), click here, or other cruise (with dinner) options, click here
Golf : Though there are many golf course options, the scottish style golfing (i.e. next to the sea) option at Chambers Bay in University place is sweet because it is open to the public and has hosted the U.S. Amateur in 2010 and is scheduled to host the U.S. Open in 2015.
Mt. Rainier is my favorite part of Washington, but the drive from Seattle is a little over 2 hours.

Helpful visiting tip: When downtown and looking for advice on where to eat, shop, or play, just ask a Downton Ambassador. You will find them dressed in blue and yellow: they are an on-street concierge team for visitors. For immediate questions, reach a Downtown Ambassador by calling (206) 441-3303. (source: http://www.downtownseattle.com/SeattleVisitorTips.php#)

However you choose to spend your time, we hope you have a fabulous, memorable weekend in the beautiful Northwest!