Welcome to the Pacifc Northwest!
Whether you're heading to Washington for vacation or a temporary or permanent move or you're visiting for business, you'll find plenty of things to do and sights to see.
Known as the Evergreen State, Washington boasts some of the regions most beautiful scenery and is home to the Cascade Mountain Range which includes Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker.
In addition to it's gorgeous mountains and other natural wonders, Washington is home to Seattle, Tacoma and it's Capital City, Olympia and is known the world over for such modern icons as Microsoft, Amazon.com and Starbucks Coffee to name a few.
Whether you're staying for a week or a month or a lifetime, you owe it to yourself to see its famous places like the Space Needle and of course, those lesser known attractions like Fort Warden State Park on the Olympic Peninsula.
Seattle Sights & Sounds
Things you shouldn't miss in Seattle
There are many places in Seattle that are worth taking the time to see. Here's a quick list of the best:Pike Place Market
The Space Needle & Seattle Center
The Seattle Aquarium and Waterfront
Elliot Bay Books
Pioneer Square
Safeco Field - Home of the Mariners
Pacific Science Center
St. James Cathedral
Museum of Flight
Hiram M. Chittendon Locks
Woodland Park Zoo
Gas Works Park
Seattle's Chinatown
Ride the 'Ducks' Amphibious Vehicle
EMP - Experience Music Project
Guides for Getting Around Seattle
Frommer's Seattle 2007 (Frommer's Complete)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/21/2009) 
Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle Including Bellevue, Redmond, Everett, and Tacoma
Amazon Price: (as of 12/21/2009)
Best Places Seattle: The Locals' Guide to the Best Resturants, Lodging, Sights, Shopping, and More!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/21/2009)
Seattle Survival Guide: The Essential Handbook for Seattle and Eastside Living
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 12/21/2009)
Out and About with Kids: Seattle: The Ultimate Family Guide for Fun and Learning
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 12/21/2009)
Metroblogging Seattle
What's Happening In & Around the City
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byOlympia's Hidden Treasures
Where to visit in the Capital City
If you visit Olympia while in Washington, you definitely owe it to yourself to visit the Capital Building. The gardens and arboretum are gorgeous, especially in the Spring and early Summer when the flowers start blooming.There are several other sites worth mentioning which I will add here in the next few days so please do check back.
Around the Sound
Blogging Seattle
Fetching RSS feed... please stand bySnohomish County's Best Kept Secrets
Head further up North for these too-good-to-miss sites
Snohomish County is just North of the Seattle area and is home to Everett, the county seat and many towns with a small-town atmosphere. Places you should visit include:Everett's Boeing Tour Center
The Lavender Farm in Marysville
Downtown Snohomish (the City) Antique District
Historic Downtown Everett
And there are many places to hike, bike, ski, fish and explore.
Port Townsend
My *Favorite* Town
Over on the Olympic Peninsula, at the Northeast corner, you'll find the historic artsy community of Port Townsend. With it's quaint waterfront shops, blend of historic and modern buildings and gorgeous views of Whidbey Island and Puget Sound waters, you'll feel as though you've stepped into another era.Places you will want to visit:
The Palace Hotel
Jefferson County Courthouse
Manressa Castle
Old Consolate Inn
Phoenix Rising Books
The Elevated Ice Cream Shop
Fort Warden State Park
From a Northwest Native
Get the perspective of someone who was born and raised here
If you've read this far down the page, I truly appreciate you stopping by and checking my lens out.And now, I want to tell you a little about myself and why you should listen to me. ;-)
My name is Annie, as you may have figured from the lensmaster name in the page header, and I've lived in the Seattle area most of my life. I truly love it here and I've traveled all over the state, seen all the places I recommend on this page and more.
If you've been here before, or even if you never have, let me know what you think, what you'd like to see and how you rate it. I will be updating this page occasionally with current events and news.
Enjoy your day!
So, what are you waiting for?
Why not come to Washington today??
by AnnieAnderson
Welcome!
Thank you for stopping by. I'm glad you're here!
My name is Annie Anderson. I'm a Life Coach, Interfaith Minister, Writer, Graphic Desig...
(more)
