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.

Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

There’s only one ferry from Seattle that gets you to pastoral Vashon Island, and that’s the Fauntleroy Ferry with its terminal at the end of Fauntleroy Way. Unlike the downtown terminal, this one is in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to scenic Lincoln Park. Allow some time to walk along the water’s edge to watch ferries come and go. For a memorable visit to Vashon, bring a bike, and look into u-pick berry patches in summer months.
Feathered Friends

Has a great selection of climbing gear.
Festival Sundiata

Seattle’s celebration of the West African Mansa of the Mali Empire, in mid-February, represents African and African American cultural traditions.
First Fridays Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, art galleries organize self-guided art walks to local studios and establishments including the Fremont Foundry’s Gallery, Fremont Coffee Co., and Black Lab.
Fishermen’s Terminal

The terminal provides moorage for more than 700 commercial fishing vessels and workboats. Because of the sheltered port and the area’s supporting industries and businesses, many Northwest commercial fishermen regard Seattle as the best center for maintenance and repair. The bronze and stone Fishermen’s Memorial sculpture, inscribed with the names of more than 500 local men and women, commemorates lives lost during the hard and dangerous work of fishing in Alaska. There are two seafood restaurants on the docks – one’s a carry out with dockside tables.
Floating Bridges

Lake Washington’s famous floating bridges, Interstate 90 and State Route 520, connect Seattle with Bellevue and the Eastside. Both highways resemble ordinary bridges except for the middle portions, which rest on the water’s surface above air-filled pontoons that support tons of traffic and concrete. Occasional windstorms push waves of water onto the road, creating back-ups for commuters.
Four Seasons Seattle

The newest addition to Seattle's luxury hotel scene. Interior is very modern and sleek with contemporary artwork throughout. Most rooms are nice-sized and many have great views of the waterfront...with ferrys and the Olympic mountains in the distance. Located very near the Seattle Art Museum and the Pike Place Market, etc.
Frame Up

A simple framing shop which morphed into a lovely and sophisticated resource for oneof-a-kind gift items.
Frank & Dunya

This outlet carries an odd assortment of handmade home furnishings, jewelry, unusual switch plates and spinning lanterns, ceramic toothbrush holders, and intricately carved wooden furniture.
Fremont Arts Council

Based in an elementary school’s 1892-vintage power-house, this community organization supports creative expression and artists.