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.

Short Term Suites

Choose from furnished corporate suites in many favored Seattle neighborhoods, such as Queen Anne, Fremont, Capitol Hill, and First Hill. These accommodations are priced to fit every need and budget.
Silver Cloud Inn

This affordable Eastlake neighborhood inn provides complimentary breakfasts and shuttles to downtown. Many rooms have views of Lake Union and its seaplane traffic.
Silver Cloud Inn

Take advantage of this inn’s pool, complimentary breakfasts, and shuttles to downtown.
Skiing & Snowboarding

Seattleites wait anxiously for the first large snowfall that carpets ski runs in the Cascades. Crystal Mountain, Alpental, Snoqualmie Pass, and Stevens Pass attract faithful downhill and crosscountry skiers, and boarders who have honed their skills on the area’s famously challenging snow conditions.
Sky Church

EMP’s performance venue (see Experience Music Project (EMP)) is a 85-ft (26-m) high room, the ultimate facility for a band looking to use 48,000 watts of surround-sound amplification, exceptional computer-controlled light systems, and the world’s largest indoor video screen.
Sleeping Giant

Experts agree that it’s a question of when, and not if, Mount Rainier’s active volcano will blow again.
Smith Tower

Typewriter tycoon L.C. Smith erected Seattle’s first skyscraper in 1914. The white terra-cotta building has brass hand-operated elevators that take visitors to the Chinese Room at the 35th level, with its antique carvings and inlaid porcelain ceiling, and an observation deck.
Snoqualmie Falls

Local Native American tribes regarded Snoqualmie Falls as a sacred place. The 276-ft (84-m) waterfall, beautifully divided in two sections by a convenient rock outcropping, marks the end of the Cascade Plateau, where the Snoqualmie River begins its final descent to the sea. An observation deck and a steep path to the river allow for closeup breathtaking views.
Snowshoe Treks

A new trend in wintertime sports is snowshoeing, an ancient method of walking on or through the white stuff. The National Park Service and local outfitters offer a series of guided walks. Beginners should start with an experienced professional guide to lead the outing.
Sonic Boom

An independent showroom for new and used CDs that specializes in alternative rock music, it also carries a wide range of popular musical styles.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under $100
- $100–$200
- $200–$250
- $250–$300
- over $300