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.

Fun Forest

Another remnant of the World’s Fair, this tiny amusement park has loud carnival rides and games. Kids love the bumper cars and the small but exciting roller coaster. The entertainment pavilion offers laser tag, mini-golf, and a video arcade.
Galerias

For savory Mexican fare that’s imaginatively prepared and not necessarily cheese heavy, this restaurant fits the bill with a wonderful decor and breezy room.
Gardening

Gardeners take advantage of the weather to grow astounding varieties of plants and trees that thrive in the mist and drizzle. Despite the short growing season, there’s enough sunshine to keep urban pea patches and botanical gardens as thick and green as the rainforests are tall.
Gary Locke (b. 1949)

The first Asian-American governor in the US, Locke was elected in 1997.
Gaslight Inn

This lovingly restored 19th-century inn inspires guests with a notable private art collection. Highlights include a heated outdoor pool, fireplaces, stunning views, and Continental breakfast.
GasWorks Park

Set up in 1906 as a gasification plant to light the streets of Seattle, this became the first industrial site in the world to be recreated into a public park. The park has been scrubbed several times over the years, much of the oversized, industrial machinery either remains on exhibit, or sits rusted and threatening like industrial mastodons behind high security fences. It has a high, grassy kite hill – topped with a sculptor’s sundial.
Gay/Lesbian Scene

Alternative lifestyles are not only tolerated, but encouraged with flagrant same-sex smooching and handholding on the streets. Gay and lesbian clubs (see Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Venues) proliferate on the Hill, as do shops selling what used to be called marital aids — sex toys in today’s parlance.
George Tsutakawa (1910–1997)

He gained international fame as a painter, sculptor, and fountain maker.
Glacial Melting

Climate changes have decreased the area of Rainier’s permanent snow cap and facilitated glacial retreats.
Glass Art

Dale Chihuly’s (see Dale Chihuly (b. 1941)) influence can be seen in glass studios such as Blown Studios and Edge of Glass.

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