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SEATTLE – Six decades ago the Century 21 Exhibition, also known as the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, attracted nearly 10 million attendees during its six-month run and put Seattle on the world’s map. This month Seattle Center, the site of the World’s Fair, celebrates 60 years of growth as Seattle’s hub for arts and community gatherings, commemorating what is “New, Now & Next,” the theme of the celebration.

Seattle Center and its more than 30 resident organizations kick off the six-month celebration of its 60 th anniversary date, Thursday, April 21 – beginning at 10:30 a.m. – at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall mainstage. The public event, featuring remarks from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Seattle Center Director Robert Nellams, Pacific Northwest Ballet Executive Director Ellen Walker, will honor the Center’s history and provide a look forward to the future of the 74-acre campus.

The celebration will include music by DJ Mike Steve and a spoken word performance by youth poet laureate Zinnia Hansen, as well as a few locals sharing a 60 th birthday with the Seattle World’s Fair – who will receive a special gift and be on hand for a rendition of “Happy Birthday” by the Seattle Opera with a piano accompanist at 11 a.m., the exact time the gates opened to the world 60 years ago. Birthday cupcakes, from Trophy Cupcakes will be served to those attending the festivities – and as a throwback to the “ World’s Largest Birthday Cake ” unveiled at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, a giant cutout of the cake will be available for photos.

The New, Now, Next celebration includes several opportunities for public participation, including:

• Galaxy Golden Tickets – Share a 60 th birthday with the Seattle World’s Fair (for those born between April 21, 1962 & October 21, 1962) or have a favorite memory to share about a fun experience at Seattle Center? If so, 60 lucky contest winners of a “Galaxy Golden Ticket” will be selected, providing free single-day access for the winner and one guest on April 21 st to select Seattle Center attractions including the Space Needle , Chihuly Garden and Glass , and Pacific Science Center . To enter, and for contest information, visit www.seattlecenter.com/connect/contests beginning Monday, April 11.
• Space Needle Contest – Celebrate the Space Needle’s 60th anniversary by painting the roof its original color: Galaxy Gold! Five Grand Prize winners will be able to harness in, grab a paint roller, and help mark this historic event with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enter to win at http://spaceneedle.com/60 by telling us your favorite Space Needle memory from over the past 60 years. In addition to the grand prize winners, there will be 60 other prizes awarded including tickets to Seattle International Film Festival, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and the Space Needle. Enter by April 15, 2022! Winners will be selected on Monday, April 18. See you at the top!
• Digital Photo Booth – A free green-screen photo booth featuring keepsake photos via digital download will be available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 in The Armory.
• Kids Coloring Contest – Children are invited to color the “World’s Largest Birthday Cake” from the 1962 World’s Fair, in a contest to win a pack of children’s prizes. The contest runs April 21-May 22, 2022. The coloring sheet and contest rules are available at the Seattle Center customer service desk or via download at www.seattlecenter.com/connect/contests .
• Seattle Center Scavenger Hunt – A self-guided scavenger hunt will be offered to Seattle Center visitors throughout the month of June, giving participants an opportunity to win bounty of exclusive Seattle Center experiences including a visit to the roof of the Space Needle, Seattle Center Monorail behind-the-scenes tour and free year-long VIP pass, and a glass blowing experience at Chihuly Garden and Glass. Complete scavenger hunt participation details and rules will be available beginning June 1 on Seattle Center’s Facebook , Instagram and Twitter channels.

“After 60 incredible years, we know a thriving Seattle Center is at the heart of a thriving  One Seattle . Every day, and in every way, Seattle Center represents our vision for One Seattle by bringing people together, embracing our community’s values and cultural traditions, and celebrating the people who make this region special. We should all be thankful for the opportunities Seattle Center creates to honor ethnic diversity and cultivate deeper awareness, understanding and respect for the cultures and communities who drive the vibrancy of our City and region – and make us proud to call Seattle home,” said Mayor Harrell.

Seattle Center among former World’s Fair sites is an exception, as it remains a place where the entire community is welcome, where community happens, and where community can learn about itself – reflecting Seattle’s ever-broadening community. Over the past six decades Seattle Center has undergone significant transformations as the home for festivals – including Bumbershoot , Seattle Center Festál , Seattle PrideFest – and new and refurbished world-class arts, sports and events venues including Seattle Children’s Museum , Seattle Children’s Theatre , Marion Oliver McCaw Hall , Fisher Pavilion , MoPOP , SIFF Film Center , Chihuly Garden and Glass , KEXP studios , Seattle Center Skate Plaza , Artists at Play children’s play area, the Space Needle’s $100 million remodel, and the privately funded redevelopment of Climate Pledge Arena completed last year.

“This month we celebrate the genius and forethought of the Seattle World’s Fair organizers, who sought from the beginning to leave the 74-acre campus as a legacy to the people of Seattle. They sought to give back to their community as they envisioned a place for arts and community gatherings. Sixty years later, their dreams have become reality in important and exceptional ways,” said Nellams. “Our goal has always been to honor and nurture this amazing community asset, and now is the perfect time to visit Seattle Center to partake in all that it has to offer.”

Seattle Center extends special thanks its Official Seattle Center Sponsors – Alaska Airlines , The Climate Pledge , Coors Light , Pepsi , Premera , Symetra , T- Mobile , and WaFd Bank .

For more information about Seattle Center’s history and 60 th anniversary events and contests, visit www.seattlecenter.com/connect/60th -anniversary .

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Seattle Center is celebrating 60 years with all that is “New, Now, and Next” as Seattle’s hub for arts, sports, community events, and cultural festivals. Originally built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the dynamic 74-acre campus has transformed over the years to respond to, reflect, and represent the region’s ever-broadening community. Seattle Center and its iconic International Fountain are often referred to as the “Heart of Seattle,” serving as a treasured community gathering place where the local, regional, national, and international visitors come together every day. Today more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations reside on the grounds, along with a diverse variety of public programs and thousands of events attracting more than 12 million visitors each year. At Seattle Center, part of Uptown Arts & Cultural District and home to Climate Pledge Arena, our purpose is to create exceptional events, experiences, and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. Activities at the Center generate $1.864 billion in business activity and $631 million in labor income. 

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15 Best Tours in Seattle

Located on the Pacific Northwest, close to the border with Canada, Seattle is an increasingly popular destination with domestic and international tourists.

Visitors flock to the city to check out the site of the first Starbucks in the world, head up the Space Needle and enjoy the relaxed West Coast culture that permeates the city.

A good way to dive deeper into the sights, culture and history of the city is to take a tour. There are many tours available around the city, as well as larger trips that can be taken from Seattle to other places nearby.

Here are the 15 best tours you can take in and around Seattle.

1. Mount Rainier Full Day Tour: Walk or Snowshoe

Located south of Seattle, this day trip will take you out to Mount Rainier, an area of incredible natural beauty.

This guided walk will let you explore vast lakes, beautiful glaciers and of course the gorgeous views of Mt Rainier itself. In the winter you can opt for the snowshoe tour instead, giving you insight into how the locals get around when the harsh weather kicks in.

Refreshments are included, and you will also have the opportunity to try and spot some local wildlife.

2. Mount Rainier National Park: 4-Day Backpacking Trip

If you would like even more time to take in the stunning natural beauty of Mount Rainier National Park, you can opt for this four-day-long backpacking trip that leaves from Seattle.

You will be able to trek through the evergreen forest areas and spend more time admiring the spectacular views.

This tour focuses on teaching you the basic skills required for backpacking in the wilderness, so is great for beginners to outdoor adventures. Your breakfast, dinner and camping gear is included.

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3. Pike Place Market: Walking Food Tour

Pike Place Market is famous city-wide for being the best place to grab fresh produce. Here you can witness the fish throwing that goes on between stalls and take in the fast-paced atmosphere of the market.

You will be taken on a full food tour of the market, where you will be able to sample local produce as well as some of the best international products available at the huge market.

The seven samplings are perfect for a lunchtime tour, and the guide is very knowledgeable about the history of the market.

4. Seattle Urban Adventure Quest Team Scavenger Hunt

Add an extra sense of adventure to your sightseeing with this scavenger hunt that uses a series of clues to help you discover the best local spots.

It starts right in the heart of downtown at the Seattle Centre, and includes landmarks such as the Space Needle and Seattle Monorail.

This is the perfect option for your first day in the city to spend three hours exploring Seattle at your own pace. It is also great for families as it is designed to allow kids to get actively involved.

5. Seattle City Highlights Small Group Minivan Tour

This tour takes you around all of the most important sites in Seattle within a day, using a minivan to get you quickly from place to place.

The tour does not just focus on the centre, but also includes other key neighbourhoods such as Fremont, the current hipster neighbourhood with a very creative atmosphere.

At three hours long, the minivan only holds up to 14 people, allowing you to book it as a group, or enjoy the sights with a small group of fellow tourists in a more intimate setting.

6. Book a Local Host

If you want something a little more tailored to your personal preferences, you can book a local host to take you on a private tour of Seattle.

These hosts all live locally and have extensive knowledge of the different attractions the city has to offer. You will be able to discuss the kind of things you like with them before your tour, and they will create a tailored itinerary based on your own travel tastes.

The tour can last anywhere from two to eight hours, and includes pick up from a central location of your choice.

7. City Sightseeing Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour

The hop-on-hop-off bus tours are a very popular option for new visitors to cities across the world. This offering by City Sightseeing in Seattle is perfect for your first day in the city to get an overview of the main sights.

You can opt for a one or two-day ticket depending on how long you plan on spending at each stop.

The itinerary includes the Space Needle, main waterfront and Puget Sound. An audio commentary is provided in multiple languages, and a complimentary walking tour can be included.

8. Olympic National Park Nature Lovers Tour from Seattle

Another great option leaving from Seattle and perfect for those who are more interested in natural beauty, this tour lets you take in the spectacular sights of Olympic National Park.

You will be accompanied by a highly knowledgeable guide who will talk about all of the flora and fauna in the area, as well as the natural history that resulted in its formation.

Olympic National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that contains mountains, rolling grasslands and a variety of native wildlife. You will be able to admire all of this, as well as Marymere Falls and Hurrican Ridge.

9. Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour

If you want to explore the city at your own pace, this self-guided audio tour gives you all of the key information about the main spots in the city, whilst also allowing you to choose where and when you follow the tour.

It will talk you through the first Starbucks store, the Sky Needle and a variety of other important Seattle sights.

The audio tour lasts three hours and discusses the culture, history and local connections behind each major landmark. A detailed map is also included to help you navigate from place to place.

10. Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing

For the more adventurous traveller, you can also take the opportunity to try your hand at rock climbing in the beautiful nature of America’s Pacific Northwest.

This activity is specially designed for people who are new to rock climbing, although it is also a great option if you have only ever done indoor rock climbing in the past.

All of your materials are included, and the guide is not only knowledgeable but fully licensed in first aid to give you extra peace of mind.

12. The Ultimate Food Experience with a Local Guide

This Seattle food tour will take you around the vibrant culinary scene in the city with a knowledgeable local guide.

All of the food on the tour is made using fresh produce and showcases the vibrant food scene of the Pacific Northwest. You will sample eight different food items, as well as locally produced craft beer and of course authentic Seattle coffee.

You will also be able to enjoy great viewpoints over the city, so make sure you bring your camera along with a full appetite.

13. Private Experience – See the Best with a Local

This is another great tour if you are looking for a more local experience that is personally tailored to your own travel tastes.

Tours can vary from three to eight hours depending on how many spots you want to hit up, and your itinerary is arranged in advance with your local guide. This is usually a walking tour, so it’s a good option if you are looking to dive deep into a particular neighborhood.

Transportation can also be included for an additional fee if you want to expand your horizons.

14. From Seattle: Boeing Factory and Future of Flight Tour

The Boeing factory is located just north of Seattle and makes an excellent experience for fans of aviation.

The tour will allow you to learn about the history of Boeing, as well as how their planes are produced and the innovation behind their most famous aircrafts.

You will be able to take a look at how new airplanes are being built, and you can also take the Future of Flight Tour which talks about the future of the aviation industry and what planes might look like in the future.

15. Canadian Rockies 7-Day National Parks Group Camping Tour

Are you looking to splash out on the ultimate nature lover’s experience? This tour, departing from Seattle, heads to the Great White North and shows you the spectacular sights of the Canadian Rockies.

You will be able to camp in the natural wilderness and discover the native wildlife that inhabits the national park.

It also includes visits to Vancouver, Whistler and Clearwater, allowing you to interact with the locals in these areas. A canoe ride on Lake Louise is included as part of the experience, and other add-ons are available to create a bumper tour.

15 Best Tours in Seattle:

• Mount Rainier Full Day Tour: Walk or Snowshoe
• Mount Rainier National Park: 4-Day Backpacking Trip
• Pike Place Market: Walking Food Tour
• Seattle Urban Adventure Quest Team Scavenger Hunt
• Seattle City Highlights Small Group Minivan Tour
• Book a Local Host
• City Sightseeing Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
• Olympic National Park Nature Lovers Tour from Seattle
• Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour
• Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
• The Ultimate Food Experience with a Local Guide
• Private Experience - See the Best with a Local
• From Seattle: Boeing Factory and Future of Flight Tour
• Canadian Rockies 7-Day National Parks Group Camping Tour

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No. 1: The Space Needle Loop

We start at the Space Needle Loop, an actual ministreet encircling a fountain right below this 605-foot structural marvel . It was the symbol of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair , and still dominates our skyline.

As your guests pose and point upward for pictures, explain how the Space Needle’s original design was done on a napkin , based on a TV tower in Stuttgart, Germany, that has a restaurant at the top.

Tell them it sits on a foundation made of 6,000 tons of concrete and steel. When built, it was touted as able to withstand gales of 200 miles an hour , and had twice the earthquake resistance required by code.

The Space Needle did just fine during the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake of Feb. 28, 2001. All that happened was that water sloshed out of toilets , according to Civil Engineering & Construction Review.

20 minutes to Stop No. 2: the Ballard Locks

Welcome to the country’s busiest locks, passing up to 50,000 vessels a year , according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

If these locks didn’t exist, water levels at Lake Washington would equalize with Puget Sound, dropping up to 20 feet. Mansions with their docks on the lake would be left high and dry.

You can listen to patient lock attendants guide boaters as they tie up to side walls. It can get intimidating . Kayaks share space with huge yachts.

The other popular attraction at the locks is the fish ladder . The Corps says that from July to October, you can see various species of migrating salmon, although there are no guarantees.

The more you learn about salmon, the more bittersweet it is to watch the fish ladder.

“This is an animal that has to change its entire body process to go from fresh water into saltwater; spend three, four, five years in the ocean; and then come back, often to the same location it hatched, to spawn and die,” says Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz, of the Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed Salmon Recovery Council.

Then, he says, these cold-water fish encounter such warm waters when passing the ladder that sometimes they turn around and return to marine water and try again.

Hanging around the fish ladder are seals waiting to rip apart the fish. For them, says Mulvihill-Kuntz, “It’s a buffet, gorging on the salmon. It can be a grisly scene.”

If you hear what sounds like a loud bang, that’s what it is: a firecracker-like seal bomb thrown into the locks in the hopes of startling the pinnipeds away. They inevitably return.

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The Corps says that in the summer months, plan on spending 40 minutes at the locks. There will be construction going on, plus the seasonal throng of tourists.

3 minutes to Stop No. 3: Pacific Fishermen Shipyard

In a changing Ballard, with condos and apartments sprouting, you can still see Ballard’s working-class roots at the Pacific Fishermen Shipyard , 5353 24 th Ave. N.W.

Even from the street, looking through the gates, you get a feel for the gritty work done inside. Welding. Fabrication. Sandblasting.

Founded in 1946 by 400 Norwegian heritage fishermen as a co‐op style shipyard, it is “one of the top repair hubs for Bering Sea fishing boats,” says the industry publication, Fishermen’s News.

Chris Johnson, general manager, says the shipyard typically is closed to the public. But, “If we see people peering through the gates and it’s safe to do so, I’ll talk to them.” And if you’re lucky, you could get a five- or 10-minute tour, he says.

10 minutes to Stop No. 4: Fremont’s Lenin statue

This is the eclectic neighborhood that touts itself as the “ Center of the Universe .”

The bronze Lenin statue is 16 feet tall and weighs 7 tons. It arrived here in 1995, in a journey that began in a town dump in Slovakia after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Lenin now stands as kind of super-ironic kitschy art in a neighborhood that is home to indie shops, cafes and artist studios.

A few blocks east is the Fremont Troll , directly under the Aurora Bridge. It’s an 18-foot hulk made of chicken wire covered by reinforced concrete.

It was commissioned in 1990 by the Fremont Arts Council, which wanted to do something imaginative with what had become a garbage-filled dead-end street. Adventurous couples have gotten married there.

A few blocks away are the “Waiting for the Interurban” and J.P. Patches and Gertrude statues. We’ll skip J.P.; you’d have to explain the whole history of kids’ TV shows in Seattle.

“ Waiting for the Interurban ” (an electric trolley in the early 1900s) is possibly the most popular public sculpture in Seattle. Dedicated in 1978, it’s a life-size aluminum casting depicting five adults, a child-in-arms and a dog with a human face.

Initially derided as crude art, it is beloved by the locals, who sometimes decorate it with scarves and flowers, and pose with it for birthdays and special occasions. Go ahead; join the crowd.

5 minutes to Stop No. 5: Gas Works Park

For 50 years, until it was shut down in 1956, this location on the north shore of Lake Union turned coal and oil into gas for the city. It was known for its smoke-belching stacks and left a legacy of pollution.

With commanding views of the lake and downtown skyscrapers beyond it, it’s also a prime location for a public site.

The 21-acre park preserves many of the structures of the old gas plant and is great to explore. In the park is the 45-foot-high Great Mound (also known as Kite Hill) composed of toxic dirt, now covered by clay and topsoil.

6 minutes to Stop No. 6: Dick’s Drive-In

Every city has a food joint that is woven into its fabric. You might wonder what the big deal is about Dick’s Drive-In and its simple fare.

A classic 2019 photo shows Bill Gates in line in Wallingford, where the local chain started. He ordered a Deluxe (two 1/8-pound grilled patties, with melted cheese, lettuce, mayonnaise and pickle relish), a Coke and fries (”hand-cut fresh daily!”).

This is the place that brings misty memories of going there with high school friends or for some comfort food on a rainy night.

Back in your home city, if you ever meet a Seattleite, tell them about ordering a burger at Dick’s. You’ll have an instant friendship.

5 minutes to Stop No. 7: Archie McPhee

This is Seattle quirkiness at its unabashed quirkiest, proudly advertising itself as ”bringing strange and amazing things to the world.” Its catalogs have been archived by the Smithsonian .

The store carries more than 2,000 novelty items . It has a Rubber Chicken Museum, displaying the world’s biggest, at 7 feet, made of metal pipe, plywood, chicken wire and fiberglass and sprayed with liquid rubber. It also claims to have the world’s smallest rubber chicken, at ¼-inch.

20 minutes to Stop No. 8: the Black Lives Matter mural

In June 2020, an eight-block radius here put Seattle in headlines around the world. The protest was a response to the murder of George Floyd by police the previous month in Minneapolis .

CHOP, which stood for Capitol Hill Organized Protes t, had thousands of demonstrators facing off against police near the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct building. Police relinquished the building for three weeks.

Fox News was especially virulent in its coverage : “CRAZY TOWN. Seattle helpless as armed guards patrol anarchists’ ‘autonomous zone,’ shake down businesses: cops.”

These days, the only reminder of CHOP is a block-long mural , in 20-foot-high capital letters, spelling, “BLACK LIVES MATTER.” It’s painted in the middle of East Pine Street, right across from Cal Anderson Park, now a place for Frisbees and soccer games instead of protest encampments .

Angelina Villalobos , 43, “born and raised in Seattle,” painted in green the “A” in “Black.” She mixed her mother’s ashes in the original mural, since repainted.

She is proud of the mural. “I love Seattle with a passion,” she says.

10 minutes to Stop No. 9: Uwajimaya

The best-known Asian store in Seattle was founded by Fujimatsu Moriguchi and his wife, Sadako Moriguchi . In the 1920s in Tacoma, he delivered tofu, soy sauce and other staples, along with homemade fish cakes, from the back of his pickup to Japanese laborers in logging and fishing camps.

He and his wife were forcibly detained at the beginning of World War II. When they returned, they reopened in Seattle the Uwajimaya store that Sadako had run in Tacoma.

In one aisle of this flagship Chinatown International District store is the green tea flavored Kit Kat bar that’s popular in Japan. In another, Japanese rice crackers. In another, kiwano melons, a fruit with hornlike thorns and a distinctive tropical taste.

Walking around, you’ll see regulars mixing in with the tourists, who eventually head to the food court for items such as Japanese fish-shaped waffles.

“It’s an adventure, it’s nostalgia, it’s comfort,” says Denise Moriguchi, CEO of the company and granddaughter of the founders.

5 minutes to Stop No. 10: Alaskan Way

What used to be here was a double-decked, elevated concrete 2.2-mile viaduct that cut off the waterfront from downtown Seattle.

Its replacement is what you see now: a project the city calls “ Transforming Seattle’s Waterfront .” Yes, it includes a park promenade along the water.

But, says David B. Williams, who writes the Street Smart Naturalist newsletter, “It’s still very much a transportation corridor. It’s not a tourist corridor.”

At its widest point, Alaskan Way is 111 feet wide with eight lanes. Some people can’t make it across with one green light and have to stop in the median to wait for the next one.

The project is scheduled to be completed in 2025. This summer, you’ll still see construction and orange traffic cones.

5 minutes to Stop No. 11: Belltown and grunge history

In the alley behind 2322 Second Ave., location of The Rendezvous & Jewelbox Theater, look for a metal dog looking down at you. This used to be a metal works shop called Black Dog Forge , which also housed a practice room where, in their early days, Pearl Jam and other bands practiced.

The graffiti-laden wall and parade of garbage cans make a perfect grunge photo op.

2 minutes to Stop No. 12: Pike Place Market

This is arguably the city’s best-known landmark.

Over the years, there have been periodic calls to make the street through it pedestrian-only . You can drop off visitors at the First Avenue entrance, and they can walk through the market so you pick them up a few blocks north on First.

They can catch a quick glimpse of the Pike Place Fish Market and its crew tossing fish purchased by customers before wrapping it.

They can pass by the crowds lining up outside what’s touted as the original Starbucks location (it’s actually the second location ; the original was in a building a block away that was demolished).

Of course, you can just drive through the market. Be prepared for crowds in the street not paying attention to vehicles, combined with the occasional glare.

5 minutes to Stop No. 13: Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square is Seattle’s original downtown. This once was the heart of the city.

A sampling of its history is where the Jimmy John’s sandwich joint is located, at 102 First Ave S. (First and Yesler).

Across the street, on the sidewalk, there is a historical sign that includes a photo of the business that was at that sandwich location in 1897: Cooper & Levy, “pioneer outfitters.”

The old photo shows men sitting atop bags of goods that included flour, dried beef, boots and everything else needed to head out to the Klondike Gold Rush .

In a July 16, 1922, story in The Seattle Daily Times, Isaac Cooper talked about those frantic days: “The streets were jammed day and night … There came here the helplessly inefficient, the men who never had held a space or pick, who lacked physical stamina and moral courage.”

15 minutes to Stop No. 14: Alki Beach

Have your navigation app guide you from Jimmy John’s to the nearby Highway 99 entrance. As you drive south, to your right, you’ll see rows of cranes, and then more cranes as you drive on the West Seattle Bridge overlooking Harbor Island. The 25 cranes include some monster-size ones that are 316 feet tall with a 240-foot outreach.

Seattle has been a gateway to Southeast Asia since Aug. 31, 1896, when thousands greeted the arrival in Elliott Bay of the Japanese trade steamship Miike Maru .

Once you get to Salty’s on Alki Beach, a restaurant on the 1900 block of Harbor Avenue Southwest, look for parking. You’ll spot people taking photos of the truly magnificent view across the water of downtown Seattle.

If you want a view from higher up, a couple minutes away is Hamilton Viewpoint Park , 1120 California Way S.W. Even the locals still take it all in awe.

As you drive along the waterfront, sandwiched between condo and apartment buildings, you’ll see older bungalows that give this drive its charm.

The Alki “ Flower Houses ” are two early 1910s-era homes that sit side-by-side on the 1400 block of Alki Avenue Southwest. They have become part of the neighborhood lore.

Beginning in June and into the summer months, they are covered top to bottom with hundreds of flowers. Pansies, marigolds, fuchsias, begonias and numerous other varieties are planted in flower boxes and containers.

They are owned by Randie Stone, a schoolteacher turned real estate agent who lives in one of the bungalows. She began her flower project in 1999. Having been raised in Hawaii, she says, “I grew up with flowers. Flowers are beautiful.”

Let’s finish up at the corner of 63 rd Avenue Southwest and Alki Avenue Southwest, where along the waterfront there is a 20-foot granite monument.

It’s called “the Birthplace of Seattle” and marks the landing on Nov. 13, 1851, of what’s been called “the Denny Party.”

It was cold, miserable and rainy that fall day nearly 173 years ago.

A crowd of Native people led by the tribal leader settlers would come to call Chief Seattle “looked on with a mixture of curiosity and sympathy — and perhaps foreboding …,” according to a HistoryLink article .

One witness to the 22 men, women and children who arrived said the women “were crying every one of ‘em, and their sun bonnets with the starch took out of them went flip flap, flip flap, as they rowed ashore, and the last glimpse I had of them was the women standing under the trees with their wet bonnets all lopping over their eyes and their aprons to their eyes.’”

Fall and winter in Seattle. The Big Dark .

Really, for our summertime visitors, there’s no need to dwell on those other few months, is there?

The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times.

Taylor Hart

• Music , Seattle Music
• June 6, 2023

Clock-Out Lounge To Host Final Night of 2023 Seattle World Tour

In the middle of Beacon Hill lies the Clock-Out Lounge , a family-friendly, pizza loving venue that aims to be a prominent community gathering space. They book all kinds of artists, opening their doors with open arms to anybody and everybody to throw a variety of types of events. This will be the send-off location for the final night of the 2023 Seattle World Tour ! Coming up on Saturday, June 10, SWT co-founders, All Star Opera will headline alongside, Chinese American Bear, Frond, and Nobi.

Buy Tickets to Night Five of the 2023 Seattle World Tour

One of my favorite things about Clock-Out Lounge is the ample amount of seating available. There’s a bench that runs the length of a wall, with tables and chairs in the back to sit down and enjoy yourself without killing your feet. Sadly, Breezy Town Pizza– who has been serving up pies at Clock-Out will be leaving on June 14. They’re planning on focusing on their Windy City Pie location in Phinney Ridge. That being said, grab a slice to commemorate Breezy’s time at the Clock-Out Lounge.

Even though those luscious pizza smells will be blowing away in the breeze, the music is always just as delicious. Not only that, but it’s incredibly easy to see the stage. No promises that a super tall person won’t block your view, but since the stage is raised, you can get a great view no matter where you’re at in the venue. Overall, the Clock-Out Lounge is a cozy, community-focused venue. The Seattle World Tour couldn’t be happier to be ending the tour with our friends in the Soufend.

The Clock-Out Lounge in Beacon Hill. Photo by Susan Fried. Sourced via South Seattle Emerald

Seattle World Tour 2023 Night Five Lineup

All star opera.

Seattle World Tour co-founders, All Star Opera , are a collective of extraordinary and talented human beings. The seven-piece soulful hip-hop band blends elements from all the members’ diverse backgrounds to spread love and peace. They focus on uplifting and supporting their local community, creating an atmosphere at their shows that can be overwhelming in the best ways possible. These All Stars have been tucked away for the past couple of years perfecting their hip-hoperatic sound while working on their next album. In the meantime, you can get familiar with their music through their most recent songs “Smoke & Peace,” and “Gold Mind,” both of which were released in 2021.

Chinese American Bear

Real life married couple, Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten, have spent half of their respective lives getting to know each other on the deepest of levels. That romantic connection has developed into an eclectic mando-pop sound that fuses their backgrounds together. As the duo, Chinese American Bear , they write lyrics in both Mandarin and English. Although you may not know what they’re saying half of the time, their catchy and infectious songs are universally understood. Also, to be completely honest, these two are fucking adorable and seeing their love for each other expressed through their music is undeniably lovable.

Plant-based band, Frond , creates different soundscapes that provide a source of energy for their audience to photosynthesize with. The four-piece explores lush fields and dense forest foliage through their music. Frond sets the scene explaining, “thick and verdant, ethereal and interwoven, the four-piece entreats sensational examination. A lean toward, a long inhale. Your eyes and ears opened. The quartet blooms.” Their live show will give you the full experience but, in the meantime, you can chlory-”phyll” your ear drums with a couple of demos available on their Bandcamp .

Never obey blind individuals; With his name alone, Nobi sums up his vibe as an artist. He uses his creativity as a vessel to talk about real world topics, more often than not, tackling the hard to discuss topics that force you to think for yourself. As of late, Nobi has been in his “Noir Ninja” phase producing songs with music videos that are steeped in these film noir vibes. His longtime collaborator, James Gerde helps capture that dark cinematic style of the early 20th century, creating a dynamic audio and visual experience. Although film noir often has a more dramatic, cynical energy, Nobi’s stage presence is far from that. He emits such a high energy that it can easily soak into your own body, jolting you with a big shot of his adrenaline that can fuel you for days to come. 

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