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Seattle is a unique combination of seafood, coffee, natural beauty and a variety of activities. This coastal city offers a lot more than just rain (though precipitation is indeed plentiful) – it offers a diverse experience to its residents and visitors.

The famous Pike Place Market is just one of the places where you’ll want to spend some time. It is the oldest farmers market in America and hosts hundreds of restaurants, as well as farmers, craftspeople and street performers.

After exploring the market, head over to the Space Needle and the Experience Music Project in the Seattle Center. Between the market and Seattle Center, you’ll have a full day.

If your busy schedule has you dragging, perk up with some coffee. Seattle is famous for its rich, fragrant java, producing intoxicating blends that keep you coming back for more. Coffeehouses are plentiful, and most offer varietals that suit any palate. From shade-grown to free trade, you’ll find all types of coffee in Seattle.

After a pick-me-up, head out to experience what nature has to offer. There is so much to see, but Puget Sound is one stop that has to be made. Other attractions include Elliot Bay, Lake Washington, Lake Union, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. Take time to absorb the beauty that surrounds you, even if you don’t make it to every outdoor attraction.

With its liberal bent and hip, metropolitan feel, Seattle is worth a trip to the coast to discover what it’s all about.