It was ZZ Top and the Doobie Brothers — part of the Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series — that lured my husband and me to the Seattle, Wash., region last August. If you like quality music and wine, you may want to add it to your bucket list.
Also whetting our sensory appetite was a visit to Chihuly Garden and Glass, host to the colorful, extraordinary and prolific glass sculpture of artist Dale Chihuly, who was born in neighboring Tacoma. The exhibit is located in Seattle Center, a 74-acre gathering space providing a home for over 30 educational, entertainment and cultural entities. You could spend hours, if not days, wandering such attractions as the Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture and the Pacific Science Center.
My all-time favorite attraction in Seattle and a must for foodies and the naturally curious, however, is Pike Place Market. A labyrinth of independent and quirky businesses, fresh produce, specialty foods and fascinating artists and musicians will quickly captivate; the mournful and mesmerizing sound of bow against saw was unlike any instrument I’ve heard.
About the writer: Elizabeth Nida Obert is a Post-Bulletin senior staff photographer.
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Getting there: Flew Delta into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and drove a rental vehicle from there.
Where you stayed: Hilton Bellevue.
Where to eat: So much variety and multiple options at Pike Place Market. Go hungry and graze.
Side trips: Tacoma; Mount Rainier National Park and Olympic National Park.
Your travel tip: Spend some time exploring Waterfront Park and Pike Place Market via foot. Wear comfortable shoes!
For further information: www.visitseattle.org
