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Writers and readers have enthusiastic support from this institution, named for Richard Hugo (1923–1982) a local writer, instructor, and community builder who became one of the most acclaimed American poets of his time. The center advances Hugo’s vision by bringing innovative and effective writing programs and workshop education to people of all ages and backgrounds. Visitors are welcome to tour the 16,206-sq-ft (1505-sq-m) Victorian house, built in 1902.

If you can’t decide between a tour by land or sea, these amphibious vehicles from World War II make for an offbeat excursion around the waters of Seattle. Areas include downtown, the Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Fremont, and Lake Union’s houseboats.

Fine handmade objets d’art and decorative tableware from Italian studios that pride themselves on preserving artistic integrity, traditional techniques, and using the best materials available.

In 1975, Harvard dropout Bill Gates and his high school friend Paul Allen founded Microsoft. From the suburb of Redmond, they launched a personal computer revolution and have never looked back. Today, Microsoft’s Windows operating system is the dominant computer platform, and the company employs more than 50,000 people worldwide.

This hip clothing and accessories shop sells to a young and female crowd. Don’t pass up the store’s wild ideas in purses and funky footwear.

This 1929-era hotel named for the 26th United States president is centrally located near downtown’s best shopping centers. Evenings bring live jazz piano to the lobby, where the fireplace draws visitors to gather and relax.

Sunny days attract a crowd of rope swingers who get dunked near where Phinney Ave N meets the Canal.

The model for Cicely, Alaska, in the television show, Northern Exposure , Roslyn has its own history unrelated to the quirky profiles offered in Hollywood’s depiction. In this mining boomtown, late-19th century coal companies imported workers of various nationalities, as is evident from the tombs in the cemetery, grouped as they are in 26 ‘segregated’ areas. Roslyn is on the National Historic Register.

Rover’s caters to the city’s most well-heeled and culinarily well-versed clientele. Owner-chef Thierry Rautureau and his staff create prix fixe five- and eight-course dinners. Rautureau’s delicacies include fresh game, seafood, and classic sauces.

Stay within walking distance of Volunteer Park and the Seattle Asian Art Museum at Salisbury House, built in 1904. Try the suite with a private entrance, fireplace, and Jacuzzi.