Some Piece of Advice When Planning a Trip to Central District, Seattle

 Planning a trip to Central District, Seattle would be a really good idea. The place offers just so many attractions that will definitely make it worth your while to come and visit. If you have never been here before and want to make sure that you get your itinerary going right, here are some of the things that you definitely should not miss out on when you get there.

Chihuly

See the garden and glass attraction at Chihuly. Located along Harrison Street, this is a museum that showcases all the work of Dale Chihuly. He is an artist who is famous for his incredible glass creations. There are a lot of things to see and do in the museum near Central District. Aside from the attractions and the galleries, there are gardens that will definitely appeal to the senses. There is a café for you to enjoy a drink and some snack if you get tired with the stroll. A souvenir shop is also present if you ever want to take home some of the interesting goods around.

If you want to get the most out of your shopping experience when you come to this part of Seattle, you definitely need to see the Pike Place Market. It is located along the downtown area of Seattle and is  considered as one of the top attractions in the city. From Central District, you can easily walk or take the tram. While it used to be a place known for selling onions, today it has become more than that. If fresh produce and cheese and veggies and fruits and even fresh cut flowers are your thing, this is definitely one place you need to set a schedule to visit to. Central District is also abuzz with cafes and restaurants that make it easier for you to rest your tired feet and fill your hungry stomach as you take in the sounds and the activities.

For those that would love to experience the Seattle outdoors, there is definitely more than a handful that the place can offer. There is Discover Park which is nestled along Magnolia Buff that you definitely should hit. This is the city’s largest park. It is a 534-acre park made up of open meadows, tidal beaches, forest groves, sea cliffs, thickets, active sand dunes, as well as streams.

Volunteer Park

If you want to get a good view of the Seattle panorama, make sure to climb Volunteer Park, the popular water tower. You can check out the handicrafts and the native art of the Indian at the Cultural Center of Daybreak Star Indian too.

You can experience what it is like to be in an urban park too at Green Lake. It is the perfect place for bicyclers, walkers, skaters, and strollers. If you want to enjoy some down time and enjoy a walk after you have had a hearty meal in one of the many excellent restaurants in the city, this would be a good place to allow you to wind down and just enjoy the great view.

Do remember that the best times to get here will be around late June to early days of September as these are the times of the year when the weather is best. But the place can get crowded. If you want less crowd and a milder weather, September and October may be the better time of year for you.

 

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