The Columbia Center (formerly the Bank of America tower) stands at 937 feet and is 76 stories tall. It dominates the skyline and is the tallest building in Seattle. Most of the building is occupied by office space but there is a 73rd fl observation deck that is open to ...
In 1914 when the Smith Tower opened it was the fourth largest building in the world. With 42 floors and at 522 feet tall it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River for over 50 years. The unique copper and brass elevators are the last manually operated elevators ...
Bill Gates co-founded of Microsoft with Paul Allen and for many years was the richest man in the world. His home is located in Medina on the east shore of Lake Washington. He bought the land in 1988 for 2 million dollars and spent the next seven years building the...
Kurt Cobain was the lead singer of Nirvana, the group credited with starting the Grunge era in Seattle. His home was built in 1902 and is located one block up from Lake Washington in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood. Although the home is worth several million dollars, it doesn’t reflect the glamorous...
Jimi Hendrix was born November 27, 1942, at Seattle's King County Hospital. He was originally named Johnny Allen Hendrix until his father renamed him James Marshall Hendrix in 1945. Jimi grew up in Seattle and attended Garfield High School before joining the Army in 1961. Hendrix went on to become...
Bruce Lee was most notably remembered as an actor and the founder of Jeet Kune Do. He is well respected for his contributions to the martial arts community and for films such as Enter the Dragon (1973). Bruce was born in San Francisco on November 27th 1940. In 1941 his...
The Fremont troll was approved by the Fremont arts council and constructed under the Aurora Bridge in 1990 by sculptors Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, and Ross Whitehead. It was created in an effort to stop dumping and make better use of the space under the Aurora Bridge. The...
The first Starbuck originally opened on the corner of Virginia and Pike Place in 1971. In 1977 it was moved to its current location. What started in pike place market grew into well over 16,000 stores in more than 50 countries today. At this location you won’t see the typical...
The space needle was built in 1962 for the worlds fair and is a unique landmark that often represents the identity of the Seattle area. At 605 feet with a needle shaped appearance it is the most unique building in the Seattle skyline. The space needle is made up of...
Pioneer Square which is Seattle’s first neighborhood features over 20 city blocks of Victorian Romanesque architecture, more than 30 fine art galleries, over 200 unique and independently-owned shops, and the entertainment epicenter of Seattle's nightlife. Pioneer Square situated between downtown and the stadiums, the International...
The Seattle Waterfront starts from Broad St. all the way down to Union St. in downtown Seattle. There are many attractions such as; fishing piers, bike paths, an exercise course, wildlife habitat preservation, a boat launch and numerous benches and paths along the shoreline. You can also enjoy many beautiful...
The Seattle Central Library is a great representation of Seattle’s artistic culture. On the outside its modern design takes on the shape of an abnormal glass Rubik’s cube. Inside, light shines through its 9994 pieces of glass. You can see views of the nearby buildings and Elliot bay. Many works...
The Seattle Gum Wall might be disgusting but it’s quite captivating and quickly becoming a popular place to visit at the Pike place market. The Gum wall is located in the alley just down the stairs closest to the pig in the fish market. It’s a nice added bonus for...
The Chinatown Gate is located in the International district on South King Street and 5th avenue. The archway or paifang is a traditional Chinese archway that symbolizes Chinese culture and the entrance to Seattle's Chinatown. It stands 45 feet tall and was officially unveiled to the public in February of...