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.

Big Time Brewery & Alehouse

Draws young and old to sample handcrafted ales.
Bill Gates (b. 1955)

Co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s richest men, he continues to run the company today.
Bimbo’s Bitchin’ Burrito Kitchen

The alliterative name says it all, and everything here is a mouthful.
Bitters Co

The owners scour the Far East, Southeast Asia, and their own roster of Washington artists and designers to handpick crafts, home furnishings, and personal accessories.
Blue C Sushi

It’s a kaiten-style sushi restaurant with a conveyor belt that delivers sushi and teriyaki dinners. Seaweed salad is a surprise hit.
Boating

An aerial view of Seattle reveals that this town practically floats in a vast watershed. Natural and man-made canals, rivers, lakes, and estuaries abound. Pleasure boats and commercial ships of all kinds ply the waterways of one of the busiest and most picturesque maritime communities in the United States.
Boeing’s Beginnings

Recognizing the need for airplanes as the United States entered World War I in 1917, William E. Boeing hired pilot Herb Munter to design a sea-plane for the Navy. The rest of the giant Boeing Corporation’s success is history.
Bon-Macy’s

For less extravagant spenders, there’s what used to be the locally owned Bon Marche. The new name reflects investment and ownership by the famous Chicago department store chain, but locals still refer to this large store simply as the Bon. Find everything from linen to lingerie, and loveseats to luggage, all at reasonable prices.
Borders

The large book and music CD retailer has an unparalleled inventory of popular books, magazines, and compact discs.
Brad’s Swingside Café

Chef-owner Brad Inserra enhances his Italian cuisine with flavors and approaches from regional US cuisine. A seafood special might include Dungeness crab, Alaskan halibut, locally made sausage, and dishes prepared with exotic African spices.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with two glasses of wine (or equivalent) and tax.
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