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  Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seattle's climate is mild, with the temperature moderated by the sea and protected from winds and storms by the mountains.
Seattle does not even have its own jail, contracting out the few misdemeanor inmates it convicts to either the King County Jail (which is located downtown), the Yakima County Jail, or (for short-term holdings) the Renton City Jail.
Seattle was also the hometown of Jimi Hendrix, Duff McKagan(Guns 'n Roses) and Quincy Jones, while Ann and Nancy Wilson of the band Heart, often attributed to Seattle, were actually from the neighboring suburb of Bellevue.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seattle   (5188 words)

  
 Downtown, Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
It is fairly compact compared to other city centers on the West Coast because of its geographical situation: hemmed in on the north and east by hills, on the west by Elliott Bay, and on the south by reclaimed land that was once tidal flats.
Belltown, the Denny Regrade, and the rest of Pioneer Square are sub-neighborhoods of Downtown.
Downtown Seattle's Bank of America Tower is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River by number of stories, at 83, though there are taller buildings in Texas and California by height.
shoreline.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Downtown,_Seattle,_Washington   (191 words)

  
 HistoryLink Essay: Downtown Seattle -- Thumbnail History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Today, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, downtown Seattle has escaped the urban decay of many cities and remains a vibrant center, with many retail, financial, and cultural activities and with new urban residential areas developing in and around it.
Seattle prospered until the national economic downturn of the Panic of 1893.
The pattern of downtown Seattle's early growth was largely determined by the topographical corset formed by Elliott Bay on the west and the steep slopes of First Hill and Capitol Hill on the east.
www.historylink.org /_output.cfm?file_id=1041   (1349 words)

  
 Seattle Cam
Cams are located upon Seattle's Queen Anne Hill on the ever-present KING 5 and KIRO 7 radio antennas.
Downtown Seattle is a work in progress, like a Broadway play, a symphony, or a major motion picture.
Welcome to Skid Road, historic heart of Seattle, where the images of city founders Arthur Denny, Doctor Maynard, and the legendary Chief Sealth are re...
www.splink.com /seattle   (274 words)

  
 Seattle Bed and Breakfasts: B&B's near downtown Seattle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Seattle is a city of breathtaking views, with a vibrant downtown core, and laid-back friendly attitudes, all in an area with moderate climate without extremes.
Seattle is an example of beauty and function, serving as a large commercial hub while respecting its placement in the midst of vast natural beauty.
The City of Seattle offers a Virtual Tour that highlights several different downtown areas and attractions, as well as certain neighborhood highlights, including maps to show where each is located relative to downtown Seattle.
www.emeraldcityinns.com /downtown.htm   (699 words)

  
 Downtown Seattle Association - To champion a healthy, vibrant urban core.
Downtown Seattle Association - To champion a healthy, vibrant urban core.
DSA examines the current state of Downtown Seattle with comprehensive facts and figures about the center city economy.
Shop, Dine and Ride program Downtown Seattle Association and Sound Transit launched the new Shop, Dine and Ride program which will help keep Downtown Seattle moving while transit tunnel is upgraded for light rail.
www.downtownseattle.com   (251 words)

  
 Downtown, Seattle, Washington Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Seattle Hotels - Travel service offers discounted rates on budget or luxury lodging in Seattle, Washington.
Seattle Singles Events club - With 40 Seattle events each month Events and Adventures is the single best way to have fun.
Downtown Seattle's Bank of America Tower is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River by number of stories, at 76, though there are taller buildings in Texas and California by height.
www.folkartmuseum.com /encyclopedia/Downtown,_Seattle,_Washington   (376 words)

  
 W Hotels Seattle: W Seattle - Hotel Rooms at whotels.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Standing as a beacon in the thriving heart of Seattle, W Seattle is a premier destination for the savvy traveler.
Reminiscent of some of Seattle's classic towers, W Seattle combines elements of the city's architectural history in a modern interpretation of the northwestern regional style.
W Seattle was conceived by Starwood® Hotels and Resorts with one purpose in mind.
www.starwoodhotels.com /whotels/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1154   (217 words)

  
 Downtown (Seattle, WA) News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
SEATTLE - Before voters get to decide whether to keep the state's gas tax or repeal it, the money that's already been collected will be used to put more controversial cable barriers on our highways.
SEATTLE - As many as seven people were injured when a van crashed into a tree on the north end of Downtown Seattle Tuesday afternoon.
Downtown Seattle is already dotted with health clubs, but a former Seattle Seahawk and his partner are betting there's room for one more.
www.topix.net /city/seattle-wa-downtown   (1165 words)

  
 Wireless net to cover downtown Seattle
The Seattle company plans to have 10 to 15 test customers using the network by the end of the year, with Speakeasy CEO Bruce Chatterley saying commercial deployment of the WiMax network will occur early next year.
The company chose Seattle as its first test market, citing the geographic challenges along with the demand for high-speed Internet in the downtown area.
Speakeasy is not disclosing the equipment vendor that it is using for the Seattle deployment.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /business/198924_speakeasy10.html   (521 words)

  
 Keeping Downtown Seattle Moving   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Downtown Seattle and Link light rail are a perfect fit.
Preparing downtown for light rail will pose some construction inconveniences, but most of the light rail construction will take place underground in the tunnel, out of sight.
To minimize the effect of the additional buses on the streets, Sound Transit, the City of Seattle, Community Transit and King County Metro are working together on $16 million in projects to permanently improve the way traffic moves through downtown and improve sidewalks to keep downtown moving during and after closure of the DSTT.
www.soundtransit.org /projects/svc/link/downtown.asp   (852 words)

  
 A Downtown Seattle, WA Hotel - Directions to the Hotel Monaco
Directions to the Hotel Monaco in downtown Seattle, WA Our hotel is located on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Spring Street, across from the Seattle Public Library.
The downtown Hotel Monaco Seattle is on the next corner, at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Spring Street on your left side.
The downtown Hotel Monaco Seattle is on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Spring Street on your left side.
www.monaco-seattle.com /html/mapDirections.htm   (181 words)

  
 Amaranth Bed and Breakfast, Seattle, WA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Walk to downtown from Bed and Breakfast accommodations offering a charm and grace that cannot be matched by the average Seattle hotel.
Plenty of no-charge parking is available at the bed and breakfast and a direct busline to downtown Seattle is just a short block away.
Downtown Seattle is just a 20 minute walk from the bed and breakfast, and bus transportation to downtown Seattle is nearby.
www.amaranthinn.com   (334 words)

  
 Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel - Home Page
In order to accommodate light rail coming in 2009, the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel must be retrofitted and upgraded for use by both rail and bus.
The Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel is expected to re-open in September 2007, operating with just buses until light rail service begins in 2009.
Sound Transit is working with its partners at King County Metro Transit, the City of Seattle and Community Transit to minimize and mitigate impacts.
www.seattletunnel.org   (263 words)

  
 Hotel Monaco Seattle: A Downtown Seattle, Washington Hotel
A boutique Seattle, Washington hotel, the luxury Hotel Monaco is located in the vibrant heart of downtown near Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and the Washington State Trade and Convention Center.
Soak in the sights and sounds of our downtown Seattle location - we are an easy walk to Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Washington State Trade and Convention Center and other vibrant Seattle landmarks, including the internationally renowned Seattle Public Library.
Colorful décor - rich crimson reds with ochre yellows and charcoal grays or vibrant yellows with raspberries and cream - surrounds you along with luxurious furnishings and thoughtful details, from complimentary high-speed Internet access to a goldfish companion (we were the original hotel to offer a little Guppy Love).
www.monaco-seattle.com   (325 words)

  
 Seattle Monorail
It is a favorite part of the Seattle skyline and provides a fun, quick and convenient link from downtown Seattle to Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, the Experience Music Project, and a host of theatrical and cultural experiences.
The Seattle Center Monorail operates daily, with departures every 10 minutes from the station at Seattle Center, (across from the Space Needle) and from Westlake Center Mall, at Fifth and Pine Street.
The Seattle Center Monorail is not associated with the new Seattle Monorail Project.
www.seattlemonorail.com   (208 words)

  
 Downtown Seattle Hotel | Marriott Downtown Seattle Hotel
Visit all of Seattle's great attractions from our central location on historic Lake Union in downtown Seattle – our free shuttle can take you to Seattle Center--home of the Experience Music Project, Pike Place Market, the Washington State Trade and Convention Center and the Seattle Waterfront.
We are located on the western shore of historic Lake Union and just minutes from downtown Seattle and many of Seattle's best attractions as well as the growing South Lake Union Park and business district.
Our shuttle can take you to the Seattle Center--home of the Experience Music Project, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Waterfront and the Bell Street Pier, Downtown Seattle and many local businesses.
www.courtyardlakeunion.com   (591 words)

  
 Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown / Seattle Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Hampton Inn and Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center is conveniently located in the heart of Queen Anne, one of Seattle's most prestigious neighborhoods.
Within a short walk from the hotel, you can visit Seattle's famous attractions such as the world renowned Space Needle, Experience Music Project, and the Pacific Science Center.
For those wanting to be right in the downtown core, we are just a few short blocks from the Seattle monorail that can whisk you to the fashionable shops of downtown and the city's business and financial district.
www.hamptoninnseattle.com /pages/507379   (214 words)

  
 A Unique Downtown Seattle Restaurant - The Library Bistro
The downtown restaurant is appropriately illuminated to accent the warmly colored tangerine walls, while retro bubble-raised carpet, oiled oak floors and contemporary faux copper and bronze checkerboard tiles tastefully decorate the floors.
A cozy, downtown Seattle restaurant serving contemporary American food, the Library Bistro and Bookstore Bar offers affordable prices in an environment that is comforting and welcoming, enjoyable and entertaining.
Our restaurant is located in downtown Seattle, adjacent to the Alexis Hotel, between Madison and Spring Street.
www.alexishotel.com /alxdini   (507 words)

  
 Downtown Seattle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Downtown Seattle is the regions largest shopping district, with boutique shops and large retailers such as Nordstrom co-existing in the midst of the City's bustle.
Part of the experience is to get out on the waters of Puget Sound, so enjoy an Argosy Cruise or enjoy Tillicum Village on Blake Island for an authentic Native American dinner and show.
Waterway Cruises will take you across Lake Washington to view homes of some of Seattle's most prosperous residents, and along-side the houseboats where "Sleepless in Seattle" was filmed.
www.washingtonstatetours.com /seattle/downtown.htm   (125 words)

  
 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Downtown
The cultural and financial center of the region and the city, downtown Seattle covers about 1.7 square miles, running north from the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood to Seattle Center and sloping west from Interstate 5 to the waterfront.
The downtown waterfront, dotted with piers, offers stunning views of Elliott Bay and, on clear days, the Olympic Mountains.
Buses: Metro buses in the downtown core are free; rates apply elsewhere.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /webtowns/town.asp?WTID=4   (454 words)

  
 Seattle Hotels - Renaissance Seattle Hotel, Downtown Seattle - Reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Located in the heart of Downtown Seattle at Sixth and Madison, The Renaissance Seattle is within a short walk to all major attractions, shopping and commerce areas, including the Waterfront, Pike Place Market, Pacific Place, Westlake Center, Pioneer Square and Safeco Field.
The Renaissance Seattle is 11 miles from Sea-Tac International Airport, 20 minutes by town car or airport shuttle.
Once you are on 6th Avenue, turn left and proceed to the next corner where you will find the entrance to the Renaissance Seattle
www.themadison.com /location.html   (168 words)

  
 Seattle Art Museum: Visitor Information
Admission to the Third and Fourth Floors of the Seattle Art Museum is free on the first Thursday of each month.
This is an ADA accessible garage, it has an elevator that will leave you on 1st Ave and University Street.
Materials may be sent to the Curatorial Department, Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., Seattle, WA 98101.
www.seattleartmuseum.org /visit/visitSAM.asp   (746 words)

  
 Zanadu Comics - Downtown Seattle
Conveniently located on Third Avenue (between Stewart and Virginia), Zanadu is Downtown Seattle's number one source for mainstream, alternative, and adult comics.
In addition, our flagship store offers a impressive selection of toys, models kits (imported and domestic), non-sport trading cards, t-shirts, posters, film and television scripts, books and graphic novels, anime videos, and much, much more.
If back issues are what you are into, then Zanadu's Downtown Seattle location is the place to visit.
www.zanaducomics.com /z1.html   (146 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Downtown, Seattle, Washington
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 Downtown Seattle Massage Therapy
The "City Center Massage Clinic" was started in 1986 as the " Swedish, Sports and Therapeutic Massage Clinic" by Katherine Cantrell, LMP.
Today we are the premier clinic in Downtown Seattle providing clinical massage therapy sessions.
The clinic is located in Downtown Seattle at Third and Union.
www.citycentermassage.com   (100 words)

  
 NWsource: Venue details - Macy's (Downtown)
With multiple floors of men's, women's, kid's clothing, shoes, house wares, furniture, and cosmetics, the Bon's flagship department store is a major destination for many downtown shoppers — especially during the holidays.
Bon-Macys in downtown Seattle is wonderful shopping experience.
The historic building is a pleasure to shop and well organized and stocked with all types of merchandise.
www.nwsource.com /ae/scr/edb_vd.cfm?c=s&ven=7167&s=nws   (111 words)

  
 Seattle Views: a guide to the viewpoints
These pages are written primarily for visitors who are clueless and car-less in Seattle, and who want to enjoy some of what Seattle is famous for - its views.
Suggested departure bus stops are those closest to the Westlake Center, a retail and transportation hub of downtown Seattle.
A collection of historical and original aerial photos of the area with captions that tell you what you are seeing from these unusual angles.
www.gonorthwest.com /Washington/seattle/viewpoints/views.htm   (295 words)

  
 Hotel Max Seattle | Hippest of Downtown Seattle Hotels
Right in the middle of downtown Seattle, Wash., the Hotel Max’s low-key design leads you to think business, but what we’re really all about is ART!
The whole place is designed as a foil for both emerging and established artists & photographers in town.
Hotel Max has the glamour and the gleam to keep your mind fixated on the most artistic Seattle hotel.
www.hotelmaxseattle.com   (83 words)

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