Seattle Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 11) It’s difficult to know Seattle intimately until you get acquainted with its neighborhoods. This cross-section of notable districts will help introduce you to the city. Clockwise from top left: Signs in Fremont; street light in the I.D.; dining at Queen City Grill; Tlingit totem pole in Pioneer Square, Cal Anderson Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood; migrating fish in the Chittenden Locks. Credits: ©Joseph Sohm/Aurora Photos, © Natalia Bratslavsky/Shutterstock, ©Mike Penney, ©Anna Zoromski/Weaver, ©Gwen Gray, ©Paul Souders/Aurura Photos PIONEER SQUARE The historic birthplace of Seattle. INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT A swirl of spices and cultures, this area is referred to as the “I.D.” High-quality Asian groceries and other riches at Uwajimaya supermarket. Poignant explorations of AsianAmerican heritage at the Smithsonianaffiliated Wing Luke Asian Museum. Delicious dim sum and other ethnic delicacies at affordable restaurants. The Taiwanese pavilion at Hing Hay Park. Wander through Kobe Terrace Park to discover a concrete lantern that was a gift from Seattle’s Japanese sister city, Kobe, and a collection of terraced hillside community gardens. BELLTOWN A trend-conscious hangout for über-hip young professionals. CENTRAL DOWNTOWN A true city center with tons of fun within just a few blocks. The visual and gastronomic feast at Pike Place Market. Impressive shopping centers. Seattle Public Library’s groundbreaking architecture. The Harbor Steps leading from the Seattle Art Museum (a highlight itself) to the waterfront. World-class theater, symphony and jazz performances. Watch as downtown executives stop by Pike Place Market on their lunch breaks to relax and browse the bounty of fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and handmade goods. Underground tours of the original Seattle. First Thursdays art THE I.D. gallery walks. A young and vibrant nightlife. The staggering collection of tomes at Elliott Bay Book Company. The tranquil Waterfall Garden Park. Smith Tower’s observation deck. The Tlingit totem PIONEER SQ. pole in Pioneer Square — a small triangle of land surrounded by bustling city life — is a reminder of North America’s original inhabitants. Shopping: ★★★ Attractions: ★★★ Dining: ★★★★ Historic: ★★★★★ Nightlife: ★★★★★ High-end and highly acclaimed restaurants. Design-focused shops and trendy boutiques. Coffee shops ripe for people watching. BELLTOWN Dine on fresh seafood plucked from local waters and prepared by chefs employing cutting-edge culinary techniques. Shopping: ★★★ Attractions: ★★ Dining: ★★★★ Historic: ★★★★★ Nightlife: ★★ Shopping: ★★★★ Attractions: ★★★ Dining: ★★★★★ Historic: ★★★ Nightlife: ★★★★ Shopping: ★★★★★ Attractions: ★★★★ Dining: ★★★★ Historic: ★★★★ Nightlife: ★★★★ WWW.VISITSEATTLE.ORG 11 http://WWW.VISITSEATTLE.ORG
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