Pre and Post Conference Reservations at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront
There is limited availability for rooms at the conference rate three days before and three days after the conference. Please contact Marriott Event Coordinator Shannon Chakos (shannon.chakos@marriott.com, +1-206-256-1162) to inquire about availability and to make reservations.
Seattle, Washington
(from www.frommers.com)
Mountain and ocean views, fresh seafood, great coffee and better wine:
What's not to love about Seattle, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest?
The sparkling waters of Elliott Bay, Lake Union and Lake Washington
wrap around this city, where shimmering skyscrapers and forests of evergreens
coexist. Punctuated by the Space Needle, fed by the Pike Place Market
and entertained by the Seattle Mariners, Seattle offers rich experiences
for outdoor enthusiasts, families and foodies. The only question is
what to do first?
Things to Do
In a city offering remarkable vistas, the view from the Space Needle
beats them all. From the observation deck or restaurant 520 feet above
ground, you can see it all -- Seattle's gleaming glass-and-steel downtown,
sparkling Puget Sound and, on a sunny day, snow-capped Mount
Rainier to the east. The gleaming skyline is no less spectacular
from the deck of a ferry. A cruise to Bainbridge Island from
Pier 52 sets up the perfect photo opportunity.
Shopping
Outdoor lovers swoon at the notion of shopping for Gore-Tex jackets,
hiking boots and repelling equipment in Seattle, the city that gave
sporting goods companies REI and Eddie Bauer their start.
Upscale department stores like Nordstrom (a Seattle original)
and Macy's dominate the downtown malls Westlake Center
and Pacific Place, while colorful Native American artworks fill
galleries around Pioneer Square, Seattle's birthplace.
Nightlife and Entertainment
Much of Seattle's entertainment scene is located downtown. The Seattle
Center hosts varied performances ranging from one of the nation's
premier opera companies to classical music. At the other end of the
spectrum is Pioneer Square, known for its energetic, boisterous
(and sometimes rowdy) bars and clubs that appeal to a young crowd. For
a more sophisticated nightcap, head to hip and happening Belltown
for fancy cocktails.
Restaurants and Dining
Seattle's quintessential food experience is Pike Place Market.
Visitors nibble their way through Asian pears, fresh strawberries and
crusty sourdough, then buy specially packed boxes of king crab legs
to cook at home. The original Starbucks sits across the street
from the market, but Seattle visitors have no trouble finding good coffee
on nearly every Seattle street corner. At dinner, the Seattle Waterfront
serves clam chowder and Pacific coast salmon as the sun sets in the
Puget Sound.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/seattle/0032010001.html#ixzz11UykvtYO
Links of Interest
Official site of the city of Seattle: www.cityofseattle.net/html/visitor/
Washing State Tourism: www.experiencewa.com
Pike Place Market: www.pikeplacemarket.org
Seattle Underground Tours: www.undergroundtour.com
Seattle Art Museum: www.seattleartmuseum.org
Space Needle: www.spaceneedle.com
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