How to Make The Most of Out Your Trip to Central District, Seattle

There are definitely a lot of places and points of interest that you will find when you visit Central District, Seattle. Of course, if you are planning your itinerary to come and visit the place, you definitely want to make the most of the experience as best as you can. Therefore, it helps when you know what are the specific things that are likely to await you when you get there.

Mount Rainier National Park is definitely a place that you will want to stop by when you come to the neighborhood it is a worthy visit especially if you would prefer not just getting engrossed by city sights, but some experiences with nature as well. It is a place where you can get to do a ton of activities. Here, you can hike and bike and climb, or just enjoy what it is that nature has to offer. If you come here in the winter, among the things that you can do include snowboarding snowmobiling, skiing, as well as snowshoe walks that are guided by rangers.

You will definitely want to experience the waters of the lifeblood of Seattle, Puget Sound. The best way to do it would be through Bainbridge Island Ferry. This is a journey that takes about 35 minutes and is a good way for you to get a really good view of the peak of  Olympic Mountain, the impressive downtown Seattle view, as well as enjoy the many  vessels that ply the waters. You can even enjoy some light snacks and beers while onboard and enjoying the view.

The Center of the City

Of course, a trip to this part of Washington is definitely not going to be complete unless you get to do some shopping. A good experience would be to head to Pike Place Market, which is walkable from Central District. It is definitely one of the most famous and the largest urban markets out there. You can find local produce and fresh fruit stands and stands for flying fish and stands for cheeses as well as places where fresh cut flowers are sold. You will definitely not be disappointed at the hail that you can likely amass if you give Central District a visit.

Of course, you are not going to want to miss out on all the food and wine as well. The Whale Wins inCentral District is one place that you will want to take a peek at, the menu is changed on a daily basis where the main focus is on vegetables well as the local seafood and meat. Percy’s & Co. is also another famous destination in Central District if you are for wining and dining. It offers cocktails that are apothecary-inspired. Its food is a based on Creole and southern cooking. Adana’s is the place to go if you want to experience some excellent Asian cuisine. If some fish and chips are what you are looking for, Ivar’s will definitely not disappoint.

Seattle University

If you are staying in Central District, you will see many of Seattle University’s buildings. This private college is between Downtown, Capital Hill and Central District.  Visitors can easily access this Seattle college via the public transit buses.

Studios and Airbnb – 98122

Do remember that this is one place where a lot of tourists and visitors tend to head to especially during the summertime. So, if all of these things are more than enough to convince you to plan a trip here, do see to it that your make your Central Distict reservations, especially for accommodations, have been booked in advance. Seattle is best during the summer, to avoid the rainy season.

Central Area – Seattle Map

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