Seattle Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 17) ALKI BEACH Go: Venture to West Seattle’s Alki Beach and mingle among joggers, roller-bladers, volleyball players and (weather permitting) sunbathers. SEE: A long pebble beach is perfect for jaw-dropping sunsets and views of the Olympic Mountains, downtown and Puget Sound’s passing sailboats and ferries. BONUS: Make a day of it and take advantage of the many covered picnic areas or neighborhood restaurants. VOLUNTEER PARK GO: Head to this Capitol Hill gem and frolic with locals in the 45-acre park. SEE: Climb the brick water tower’s 106 steps for 360degree sound, mountain and downtown vistas. BONUS: The expansive park also features the Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, four tennis courts and a large wading pool. SPACE NEEDLE GO: Built in 1962 for the World’s Fair, this icon of the Seattle skyline is located within Seattle Center, near downtown. Take the 43-second elevator ride to the top. SEE: The 520-foot-high Observation Deck allows 360-degree views of the city, Puget Sound, lakes, mountains and more. BONUS: See the sparkling city lights below during a dinner of delicious Northwest cuisine in the rotating SkyCity restaurant. WWW.VISITSEATTLE.ORG 17 http://WWW.VISITSEATTLE.ORG
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