1-2-3 Travel Planner: Seattle, Washington

If you've never been to Seattle, you'll be amazed at all the things you can do. From watching the fish fly at Pike Place Market to the many attractions at the Seattle Center, you'll wonder how you'll be able to fit it all in. Is planning a weekend getaway to Seattle in your near future? It can be a little overwhelming when planning a trip to a city you've never visited. Well, you're in luck! We've made travel planning easy for you: one hotel, two dining choices and three activities.

STAY
When in Seattle stay at Hyatt at Olive 8.
Situated in the heart of downtown Seattle, Hyatt at Olive 8 is just a few blocks from Seattle's Pike Place Market. This ultra sleek, modern hotel also environmentally friendly as well featuring energy efficient fixtures in all guest rooms. Other amenities include: flat panel television; iHome clock radio with an iPod docking station; glass walk in shower; complimentary daily newspaper; and Portico bath products. Hyatt at Olive 8 sets the tone for a wonderful Seattle getaway.

Hyatt at Olive 8
1635 8th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
(206) 695-1234

EAT
When in Seattle eat at Salty's.
One of the best views of any restaurant in Seattle, Salty's is located just across the Sound with a beautiful view of Elliott Bay and the Seattle skyline. Truly amazing at night. This is a wonderful establishment with great seafood and friendly, warm service.

Salty's on the Alki Beach Seattle Seafood Restaurant
1936 Harbor Avenue Southwest
Seattle, Washington 98126
(206) 937-1600

When in Seattle eat at Pike Brewing Company.
Not just great beer, Pike Brewing Company offers an extensive menu of wonderful entrees, salads and desserts. When ordering your entree, don't miss the Spicy Wild Salmon. All entrees have a suggested brew listed on the menu. Pike Brewing Company has a pretty awesome micro-brew selection on tap. Order the sampler to get a taste of the many beers offered.

The Pike Brewing Company
1415 First Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122
(206) 622-6044

DO
When in Seattle definitely visit the Space Needle.
The most famous landmark in Seattle, the Space Needle can be seen for miles and draws many tourists year round. If you are in Seattle, this is the one tourist attraction you must take in, even just once. Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle was considered very futuristic for its time. The view from the top is stunning. One interesting bit of trivia: "On a hot day the Space Needle expands about one inch."

Space Needle
400 Broad Street
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 905-2100

When in Seattle explore the Experience Music Project. The is one of the coolest museums dedicated to music. As soon as you enter the main area you are greeted with a very large sculpture made entirely out of musical instruments, mainly guitars. Titled "Roots and Branches," this unique piece of art was created by Trimpin. But that's not the only cool thing about this Seattle museum. The entire place is devoted to rock, jazz and other genres of music. Lots of music memorabilia including an area dedicated to Seattle's own Jimi Hendrix. Don't miss the Sound Lab where you get a hands on opportunity to play instruments, record a song or make a video.

Experience Music Project
325 5th Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109
(877) EMP-SFM1

When in Seattle check out the trolls.
Located under the Aurora Avenue Bridge, the infamous Fremont Troll lurks. Since 1990, The Fremont Troll has drawn visitors from near and wide. In 1989, the Fremont Arts Council held a competition for an outdoor art element to fill the open space under the Aurora Avenue Bridge which had become somewhat of a tire dumping ground. The competition was narrowed down to five, and then Steve Badanes was selected as the winning entry after each finalist was commissioned to present a model of their creation. The Fremont Troll won hands down. Definitely a site to take in while in Seattle.

The Fremont Troll
North 36th Street
Seattle, Washington

There you have it. We've done all the planning for a perfect Seattle getaway. Now book your reservations for a weekend to remember.