Hey there! We’re so glad to have you back, just in time for the third instalment of our “In Love With America” travel series! We sure hope that you’ve enjoyed your virtual trip to NOLA last month. But why stop there? Our well-traveled au pairs are back to make your life a little easier. ESPECIALLY if you’re planning on going to Seattle any time soon… Let’s go!
In this series, we’re shedding some light on our au pairs’ favourite spots in the USA. Whether it is a city, a state or just a general area that our au pairs are currently obsessed with – we’ll introduce some of North America’s “places to be” in an entirely new way. Our secret? We get our recommendations right from the source – our lovely au pairs – to ensure that our travel tips cover everything an Au Pair in America needs to know about and more!
This time we’re going to the epicentre of grunge and rock, if you will! Jimi Hendrix, who is described as “arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music” by the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, was born here. Ray Charles, probably the most loved and influential artist of Jazz, Blues and Gospel music lived here for several years. The least we can say is that if you call yourself a music addict, this city is a must-see for you!
We’re delighted to welcome you to: Seattle!
King Country Metro Transit | Highly developed bus network
Seattle Streetcar | 2 lines
Link Light Rail | Trip from Angle Lake Station to the University of Washington through Downtown Seattle
Cycling | Ample bike lanes
Seattle Great Wheel
Space Needle | 605 feet observation tower
Pike Place Market | One of the oldest public farmers’ markets in the US
Downtown Seattle
Gum Wall
Ballard Locks
South Lake Union | Popular Seattle Neighbourhood
Seattle Art Museum
Chihuly Glass and Garden
Burke Museum
Frye Art Museum
MoPOP | Museum of Pop Culture
Pacific Science Center
Museum of Flight
8oz Burger Bar
Dick’s Drive-In
Li’l Woody’s
Next Level Burger | Best veggie burgers
Toshi’s Teriyaki Grill | Seattle’s original Teriyaki
Thai Siam
Chan | Korean-American fusion
Umi Sake House | Japanese
Mod Pizza
The Pink Door | Italian
Armandino’s Salumi | Italian sandwiches
Rockcreek | Seafood
Pike Place Chowder | One of the best seafood chowder
Un Bien | Caribbean sandwiches & cuisine
Bakery Nouveau | French bakery
The Crumpet Shop | English & American breakfasts
Original Starbucks | First Starbucks ever
UPCOMING
Special Olympics USA Games | Showcase the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities | July 2nd – 6th
Bumbershoot Festival | Music Festival | August 31st – September 2nd
Northwest Festival | Ethnic, Folk and traditional art, craft and music festival | May 2019
Fremont Solstice Parade | Event that supports arts and artists in and around the city | June 2019
ALL YEAR AROUND
Outdoor concerts with local bands at Seattle center
Broadways tours in Paramount Theater
Comedy Shows at WaMu Theater or 5th Avenue
Watch a Seattle Mariners baseball game at the Safeco Stadium
Watch a Seahawks football game at the CenturyLink Field
Westfield Southcenter
Northgate Mall
Seattle Premium Outlet
The Outlet Collection
University Village | Open-air life style shopping center
Portland | 3 hours by car from Downtown Seattle – no taxes
Volunteer Park
Lincoln Park | Connected with rocky beaches
Seward Park
Discovery Park | Largest city park
Olympic Scultupture Park
Green Lake
Golden Gardens
Snoqualmie Falls | 30 miles from Downtown Seattle
Hiking | For example the Chirico Trail to Poo-Poo Point or the Cherry Creek Falls Trail
Skiing – Snowboarding | For example at Stevens Pass or Snoqualmie Pass
Kayaking – Canoeing – Standup Paddleboarding | For example at Moss Bay or Northwest Outdoor Center
Columbia Tower Observation deck
Kerry Park
Hamilton View Park
Alki Beach
Ferry Boats towards Bainbridge Island
Pioneer Square | Seattle’s founders settled there in 1852
Underground tour
Seattle Waterfront
Wings over Washington | Kind of IMAX theater with cool effects
Mount Rainier National Park | About 70 miles from Downtown Seattle
Fremont Troll
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop | Unusual shop
Center of Universe Sign
Heading out in the Grey’s Anatomy cast footsteps
You think that there is way more to Seattle than this? You want us to feature YOUR favourite area in the USA? Let us know!