Seattle TravelGram Newsletter
Double Miles--Seattle-Portland Shuttle
The $69 one-way fare is available with no advance purchase required and is available on a limited basis on flights between Seattle and Portland scheduled to depart from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 24, 2008.
Book today!
Horizon Air
Wooden Boats - Opportunity Awaits
If you haven't been to the Center for Wooden Boats, this summer is the perfect opportunity. The Center for Wooden Boats is a hands on maritime museum, and offers an opportunity to experience the dimensions of an earlier time, to put your hands on the oars of a graceful pulling boat or the tiller of a traditional wooden catboat.
On Sunday (July 6), head to the Center for Wooden Boats for "Cast Off!" -- a program that allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats. Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They'll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
Tacoma Farmers Market
We all love the Pike Place Market, but if you're looking for new place to enjoy, the weekly Tacoma Farmers Market is great. Every Thursday, head to Broadway between 9th & 11th in downtown Tacoma. What's really neat is that you can check the weekly availability sheet to track of what's fresh at the market!
The Market features more than 80 booths, displaying the wares of the best farmers, artisans, and preparers of ethnic delights the Northwest has to offer. And here's a hint: park your car at the Tacoma Dome Park and Ride--located at 25th Street and D Street and take the latest transportation-- the Tacoma Link. It's FREE!
Tacoma Farmer's Market
Columbia/Mountain Hardwear--SOON!
Love the outdoors? Listen close! Columbia Sportswear Company announced it is redeveloping a block of prime downtown Seattle into two new, side-by-side Columbia and Mountain Hardwear branded retail stores!
The future stores will be at 3rd & Pine and are slated to open in late fall 2008. Now you can purchase outdoor gear right in downtown Seattle and spend more time enjoying all the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Mountain Hardwear
Columbia Sportswear
Washington Park Arboretum
The Washington Park Arboretum is often overlooked as a great place to spend the afternoon. The park is open from dawn to dusk seven days a week, and geatures over 20,000 trees, shrubs and vines. One of my favorite places to spend time in is the Japanese garden. The peace and tranquility is so enjoyable-- and it's especially fun to witness a tea ceremony in the teahouse.
Day classes are also offered through the UW Botanic Gardens and include topics like "Pajama Stories" for young gardeners and Summer Pruning of Trees and Shrubs for all gardeners.
Washington Park Arboretum
Culinary Bus Tour
Gray Line of Seattle is now offering eight new culinary tours this summer. Each tour features a visit with a chef from a popular Seattle restaurant, including Crush, Troiani Ristorante Italiano, El Gaucho, Sky City at the Space Needle, Chandlers Crabhouse on Lake Union, Daniel's Broiler at Lake Union, Waterfront Grill and Palisade.
The tours start at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, where the presiding chef will greet participants and accompany them to a market (usually Pike Place or another farmers market) to shop for the day's ingredients. Then the group will return to the chef's restaurant for a speciality dish cooking demonstration--they'll even let you take the recipe home! The four-hour tours are $100 a person and begin at 1 p.m.
Book today!
Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival
The 14th Annual Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival, just outside Leavenworth, starts tomorrow, July 5 and runs through July 26. The Chamber Music Festival invites musicians and audience to come together for an enlivening series of musical experiences. Rooted in the classical tradition, the Festival is critically acclaimed for programming which celebrates the diversity of intimate-format music of many genres. Each summer, international guest artists share the stage with resident performers, delighting audiences with their virtuosity and depth.
For a full schedule of events, click here:
Seattle By Foot--Coffee Crawl
Seattle Coffee Crawl tours started mid-June and are getting rave reviews from visitors and locals alike. Get a bold sampling of Seattle’s world famous coffee, plus a robust roast of city lore that explains why this is the Capital of Coffee. Seattle Coffee Crawl is for everyone, not just coffee lovers — in addition to grande serving of coffee history, facts and culture, they add a nice froth of local gossip and architecture!
Come smell the coffee and a whole latte more! HAH!
Tours run Thursday thru Monday during the summer, starting at 10am. Reservations are not required, tour space is first come first served with a max of 15 people. Meet under the neon coffee mug at Seattle's Best Coffee early to get a spot on the tour.
Indulge in Theo Chocolate
Tour the Theo Chocolate factory today! Learn about the rich history and culture of chocolate in North America's only certified organic/fair-trade chocolate factory. Sample chocolate from three continents--tours are available 7 days a week at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
The factory is located at 3400 Phinney and sells all of their products plus a few special chocolate surprises. Enjoy!
Theo Chocolate
Tank of Gas or Seattle TourSaver?
You could fill your tank with gas (for about $80) or purchase a copy of the Seattle TourSaver.
The Seattle TourSaver is a money-saving coupon book with more than 50 offers worth $3,000 in travel savings. Travelers, tourists and King County residents can see more and spend less on Seattle area attractions and tours. The 2-for-1 Seattle TourSaver coupons include flightseeing, whale watching, accommodations, activities and lodging in and around Seattle, including Friday Harbor and Victoria B.C.
Use just one coupon and recoup the cost of the book. For example:
a. Kenmore Air 2-for-1 Seaplane Flightseeing over Seattle. $89.00
b. Tillicum Village 2-for-1 Salmon Bake Cruise & Show. $79.95
c. Victoria Clipper 2-for-1 San Juan Islands Whale Watching. $115.00
d. Argosy Cruises 2-for-1 Dinner Cruise: $92.00
e. Pike Street Suites 2-for-1 Downtown Accommodations. $299.00
f. Victoria-San Juan Cruises 2-for-1 from Bellingham-Victoria. $129.00
Get the picture? The Seattle TourSaver is the best deal going for travel throughout the state. Hey—everyone’s looking for a good deal these days.
All the best things to do in Seattle are in the book, including:
a. Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum 2-for-1 Admission
b. Victoria Clipper 2-for-1 High-Speed Ferry from Seattle to Victoria
c. Seattle Mariners 2-for-1 Safeco Field Tour
d. Pacific Science Center 2-for-1 Admission
e. Savor Seattle 2-for-1 Pike Place Market Food Tour
f. Brian Carter Cellars 2-for-1 Wine Tasting
g. Museum of Flight and Museum of Glass 2-for-1 Admission
h. Diane’s Market Kitchen 2-for-1 Cooking Experience
…and much more!
Check out Seattle TourSaver today and see all the great offers. You only have to use one coupon to get your money back. It’s officially travel season, and what better way to visit Seattle than 2-for-1? If you’re from the Seattle area, there’s no better time to get out and see your own state. Pick up the Seattle TourSaver for you and your visiting relatives to use all summer long! Order online or pick-up a copy at Argosy Cruises Visitor Center on Pier 56.
If you are visiting Alaska, make sure you check out the Great Alaskan TourSaver for over $22,000 in 2-for-1 deals on Alaska's best adventures.
