Summer in Seattle?

Travel Info
So there is rafting, hiking, and waterfalls near downtown seattle, and Islands you can visit, what are 5 other cool things a person coming from Florida can do that I can't find in Florida!

Travel Tips

Milk Carton Derby
Saturday

Head to Green Lake this Saturday to watch the wacky display of unique vessels made primarily of milk cartons at this annual spectator favorite.
Milk Carton Derby Slideshow

Seafair Pirates Landing
Saturday

The salty troupe's shenanigans and formidable float, the Duck, have become synonymous with Seafair revelry.

Tivoli/Viking Days
Saturday - Sunday

Ballard's Nordic Heritage Museum offers two days of fun including a salmon barbecue, beer tent, food and craft vendors, Swedish pancake breakfast and live entertainment.

Kenny Chesney
Saturday

His trademark all-day country extravaganza includes Brooks & Dunn, Sugarland, Sara Evans and Pat Green.

Animal Planet Expo
Saturday - Sunday

This free, family experience features live animals, a bug house, HD Theater Dome, Kids Zone, games and cool gear.

Redmond Derby Days
Saturday

Enjoy the Northwest's longest-running bike race plus festival activities, food booths, live music, beer garden and vendors.

Steven Stills
Friday

Stills became the first person to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice in the same night for his work with Crosby, Stills & Nash and Buffalo Springfield.

Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes From Film And Television
Through 9/30

original exhibition of costumes from Star Wars, Blade Runner, The Terminator, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and many more of the most popular films and television shows of all time.

Wallingford Seafair Kiddie Parade & Street Fair
Saturday

Join with drill teams, clowns, bands and others for a fun parade, then stop by the street fair for more fun, food and rides.

Butterflies and Blooms
Through 9/30

It's back! Enjoy a vibrant display of nearly 1,000 free-flying butterflies, a colorful explosion of flowering plants in bloom and an outdoor conservation garden.
Others

ride the ferry's, SPACE NEEDLE, zoo, aquarium, enjoy the weather it a nice climate
Catch the hydro plane races their cool
1 - Pike Place Market and original Starbucks store right across the street
2 - Woodland Park Zoo
3 - Seattle Center (Space Needle, Experience Music Project, Center House, International Water Fountain, etc.)
4 - Snoqualmie Falls
5 - Ferry ride
Take a Ferry Ride. One of my favorite day trips is to drive up to Anacortes and drive down Whidby Island and take the Ferry from Clinton to Mukilteo. Take time to explore Anacortes and the Island. Pack a picnic, there are some beautiful areas to stop for a picnic.

The Ferry to Bainbridge Island is nice as well.

Go to Pike Place Market. Make sure and eat at the Russian Bakery......I forgot the name.

Absolutely, make a reservation for dinner at the Space Needle Restruant. I prefer eating towards the end of the night because it is less crowded, and much more romantic and beautiful.
You can go from the ocean to the mountains in a matter of hours.
You have salt water, and fresh water all around you.
There is an incredible zoo. (Woodland Park)
You can see one of the most beautiful snow peaked mountains that you will ever see in your life. (Mt. Rainier, spectacular!!)
You can see orca, up close and personal.
You won't have a daily thunderstorm.
You won't have to deal with humidity, that is, unless of course it rains.
I lived in Seattle, and I've been to Florida many times. Trust me, Seattle is the way to go!!
The islands aren't just islands, they are a way of life. You can't beat the San Juan's.
So much to do, so little time!!
You will fall in love.
If you like coffee, try Seattle's Best. (I'm not referring to Starbucks)
Check out http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/tour/attract...
here are two different links to help you.

The first is suggestions from the writers of the local newspaper.

The second is their articles and links on things to do.

http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.co...

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/se...
The music scene around Seattle is one of the best anywhere - and you wont hear a single Jimmy Buffet song. Also, if you like scuba diving, we have ice cold, fishless, merky water with almost no visibility - you can't find that in Florida! If you go down to the Seattle waterfront you'll find lots and lots of little shops that sell coffee cups and key chains that say "Seattle" on them, those are a rare find in S. Florida. You can visit the Experience Music Project in Seattle Center - over priced, but cool... really cool! I usually avoid tourist traps like the plague, but the Seattle Underground Tour is worth seeing. Oh yeah, and don't miss the rafting, hiking and waterfalls - that's the best part of this state!!!