DK Travel : Seattle

Over the last decade, Seattle has blossomed into a bustling powerhouse of influence, steering the future of high technology as well as popular culture. The population of this vibrant metropolis is fueled by the latest in software, espresso drinks, music, and visual art that’s often as far on the leading edge as the city itself. Seattle has emerged as one of the most attractive cities in the United States, with an ever-changing skyline that reflects the pioneering spirit that brought settlers here in the mid-19th century.

Chop Suey
Chop Suey

This club dominates the smoke-filled, hard rock scene on Capitol Hill, but does so with style and flair. Glowing red lights and lanterns shed a bit of light, while images of Bruce Lee add to the kitschy theme. Most of the acts are local or regional rock outfits, although hip-hop rules on Sunday nights.
Cinerama

Paul Allen financed the restoration of this 808-seat movie house.
Civil Unrest

When the WTO met in Seattle in 1999, thousands of demonstrators turned the city upside down. But that was only the most recent chapter in a long history of civil disobedience. In the early 20th century, the International Workers of the World unionized logging and mining industries. Violent riots erupted in 1916 in Everett and in 1919 in Centralia, cities to the north and south of Seattle.
Clayton James (b. 1918)

James painted landscapes, made furniture, and sculpted in multiple media.
Climbing Rock Walls

The most popular indoor location for rock climbers is Recreational Equipment IncorporatedREI), which maintains a huge practice wall in the atrium of their flagship store on Eastlake Avenue. Stone Gardens also offers classes and practice walls for members and walk-ins.
Cloud Lid

Rainier’s cloud cover often resembles a flying saucer hovering above the peak.
Code Warriors

Microsoft, its supporting vendors, and upstart competitors still employ thousands of computer programmers and developers. Writing the killer application inspires many an entrepreneur. The laptop user at the café table next to yours may well be the next software mogul.
Coffee Messiah

In a city that has turned coffee retailers into millionaires, this tiny café began as a nonprofit enterprise. They also host live music nights.
Coffee Town

Seattle’s signature beverage comes in myriad forms. The rampant availability of whole bean, latte, espresso, and basic drip created a coffee craze even before Starbucks went global. Though Seattelites love their streetside espresso carts and neighborhood cafés, the city is also home to Starbucks and its major competitors, Tully’s and Seattle’s Best Coffee.

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