Seattle Center Neighborhood Map – Click on the hot link “Seattle Center Neighborhood Map” to get a street map of the area. This is a large file (100K+) and will load slowly if you have dial-up.

Downtown Seattle Map – This is also a large file.

Seattle Center

Seattle Center was originally the location of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. Little remains of the Fair except of the Space Needle, The Pacific Science Center, the water fountain, the Monorail, and the Food Court. One might say that the producers of the Fair had unbelievable foresight that nearly 50 years later so many highlights of the fair would not only still exist but remain as city landmarks.

Today Seattle Center is a “Main Attraction” for visitors to Seattle. The Seattle Center campus is 74 acres of park, attractions, and opportunities to eat. After you visit the Space Needle, Food Court, and the Pacific Science Center you can get on the Monorail and shop ‘till you drop at the southern terminal of the Monorail, Eastlake Center in downtown Seattle.

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Antiques
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Attractions
Seattle Center 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: (206)684-7200 http://www.seattlecenter.com/ Seattle Center is a popular place for year-round entertainment, community festivals, sporting events, concerts, cultural programs, theater performances, conventions and trade shows. The 87-acre landscaped campus offers beautiful fountains and outdoor art. The goal of Seattle Center is to be the Nation’s Best Gathering Place, and they are right on track. There is something here for everyone.	The Space Needle 400 Broad St. Seattle, WA 98109 http://www.spaceneedle.com/ Mention Seattle and most people think of the Space Needle. This 605 foot tower was first constructed in1962 for the World’s Fair. At that time it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. Over two million people visited the Space Needle during the World’s Fair. The Observation Deck at 520 feet offers a 360° view of the beautiful city of Seattle, Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic Mountain Ranges, Lake Union and Elliot bay. Tickets are required to go to the Observation Deck. SkyCity, an upscale restaurant in the Space Needle, rotates 360° per hour offering guests a full view of the Seattle skyline. For more information see our Seattle Center restaurant page.
Pacific Science Center Seattle, WA, 98109 Phone: (206)443-2001 http://www.pacsci.org The Pacific Science Center features five buildings of interactive science exhibits, a tropical Butterfly House, two IMAX theatres (one with IMAX 3D technology), a planetarium and laser light shows. Some of the permanent exhibits at the Science Center include Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time, with seven lifelike moving and roaring dinosaurs, Insect Village with live animal displays, interactive exhibits and giant robotic insects, and Body Works where you can explore how the human body works and test your own reactions in interactive exhibits. There are many more permanent exhibits as well as traveling exhibits that visit the Pacific Science Center.	Ride the Ducks of Seattle 516 Broad Street Seattle, WA 97109 206-441-3825 or 1-800-817-1116 http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/ Ride WWII amphibious vehicles named “Ducks” on a waterfront tour.
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St Seattle, WA 98109 206-684-7200 http://www.seattleopera.org/about/hall/index.aspx This performance hall which opened in 2003 is the home of Seattle Opera and Northwest Ballet.
Theatre
Seattle Repertory Theatre 155 Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98109 Phone:(206) 443-2222 or (877) 900-9285 http://www.seattlerep.org/home.html Founded in 1963, Seattle Repertory Theatre is one of America's premier non-profit resident theatres. Performances are held in the Bagley Wright Theatre in Seattle Center. Seattle Repertory Theatre has achieved international renown for its productions and artistic standards. With an emphasis on entertaining plays of true dramatic and literary worth, Seattle Rep produces a subscription season of six plays both classic and modern ranging from comedy to drama.	Seattle Children’s Theatre 201 Thomas Street Seattle, WA 98109 Phone:206-441-3322 http://www.sct.org/ Seattle Children's Theatre performs in the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord Theatres in Seattle Center from September through June. The mission of the Seattle Children’s Theatre is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. If you are looking for a wonderful enriching experience for you and your children this is a must see.
Museums
Experience Music Project 325 5th Avenue N Seattle, WA, 98109 Phone: 1-877-367-5483 http://www.emplive.org/index.asp A museum like no other, Experience Music Project is an interactive music museum which combines traditional exhibits with multimedia and hands-on musical activities. Founded by Microsoft Executive Paul Allen, the EMP boasts a world class collection of artifacts, including Allen’s personal collection of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and over 80,000 artifacts from the rock music era including one of the earliest electric guitar, instruments from famous artists like Bob Dylan and Kurt Cobain, handwritten song lyrics and stage costumes. Upstairs in the Sound Lab visitors can play musical instruments, perform in front of an audience and make their own music CD. Even the stainless steel and painted aluminum building EMP is housed in is one of a kind. The unique red, blue, purple and gold freeform structure was designed by Frank O. Gehry, and symbolizes the energy and fluidity of music. The monorail track passes through the building which is just steps from the Space Needle.	The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame 325 5th Avenue N Seattle, WA, 98109 Phone:206-724-3428 http://www.sfhomeworld.org/ The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM) is housed in the Experience Music Project building. The first science fiction museum in the world, the SFM asks guests to ponder the universe’s infinite possibilities. The museum is divided into several galleries with themes like “Homeworld," "Fantastic Voyages," "Brave New Worlds" and "Them!" which display related memorabilia like models, movie props, and costumes. It combines artifacts and information and explores science fiction's "alternative worlds." Among the collection of artifacts are Captain Kirk's command chair from Star Trek, the B9 robot from Lost in Space, the alien from the film Alien, and the dome from the film "Silent Running." The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
The Children's Museum 305 Harrison St Seattle, WA 98109 Phone 206-441-1768 http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org/ The Children's Museum is located on the first floor of Seattle Center House. This museum features hands on activities and interactive child-size exhibits that allow children and adults alike to explore art, technology and culture. There is a Global Village area with houses and stores from around the world, a Mountain Forest area for learning about nature, Cog City teaches kids about pipes, wheels and pulleys, Discovery Bay an under the sea theme area exclusively for toddlers and much more.

Parks & Gardens

Visitor Information
Seattle Center 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 206-684-7202 http://www.seattlecenter.com/	Seattle Visitor & Convention Bureau 701 Pike Street Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98101 206-461-5840 http://www.visitseattle.org/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited nor recommend listed establishments

Antiques

Galen Lowe Art & Antiques – 206-270-0888

102 W Roy St, Seattle, WA

Art Galleries

Centerhouse Harrison St Gallery – 206-684-7200 - Visit the web site

Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

The Crane Gallery – 206-298-9425 – http://www.cranegallery.com/

104 W Roy St, Seattle, WA 98119

Northwest Craft Center and Gallery – 206-728-1555 - Visit the web site

Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Monorail Gift Shop – 206-684-7200

Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Northwest Gallery – 206-441-0423

Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

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