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I love mountains, ocean, trees, rain and clouds along with a big city environment. Seattle seems to offer me a bit of everything. Can you tell me a bit about Seattle though and the surrounding areas? I've got a few questions.
What is the must do activity in Seattle, that Seattle is most known for?
What are some good restraunts that offers that Northwest kick? Best food?
Where is the best place to live in Seattle?
How far are the mountains and some camping areas? Mt Rainer included.
How far is the ocean, and which beach is the best to visit?
Is Mercer Island a good place to live?
What are YOUR favorite places in Seattle, or favorite activities?
Thanks much, you'll be a great help.
Answer
One of the previous answerers said Seattle and Tacoma are right on the coast. And they are definitely not. They are on the coast of Puget Sound, but not on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Be prepared for a 3 to 4 hour road trip to get to the actual beaches like Ocean Shores and Long Beach. I recommend Aberdeen for a beach trip though, because it is a nice little town. If you just need a quick outing to a local beach, check out Alki Beach, right in Seattle, or look for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in nearby Renton. That's a 20 minute trip or so down I-405. There's also an Ivar's at Coulon Beach, which is the locally recommended seafood restaurant. Must do activities? Probably going out on a boat and enjoying Lake Washington, checking out the islands in Puget Sound by ferry, and going hiking and camping (sometimes you'll need to bring a tarp to put over your tent :D ). The best place to live is the suburbs, I would say. The whole area is beautiful, but living 15 or so minutes away from the city makes life a little quieter, and gets you closer to the Cascade Mountains, outdoor activities and major shopping centers (including Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila, the largest shopping center in the Northwest). The mountains are about an hour or so from the city, and camping is always fun in Eastern Washington (a nice road trip away) and on the Olympic Peninsula, which can be traveled to by ferry (which also has it's own set of mountains!). Mercer Island seems like a beautiful place to live, but you may find that the real estate is a little expensive (Bill Gates lives on Mercer Island :D ). So that's pretty much it for Seattle. I've lived here my whole life and I never want to move anywhere else. The people, the coffee, the clouds, the rain, the activities, the clear air and much more make Seattle one of the best and most unique places in the world.
Hope that helps!
Joey
One of the previous answerers said Seattle and Tacoma are right on the coast. And they are definitely not. They are on the coast of Puget Sound, but not on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Be prepared for a 3 to 4 hour road trip to get to the actual beaches like Ocean Shores and Long Beach. I recommend Aberdeen for a beach trip though, because it is a nice little town. If you just need a quick outing to a local beach, check out Alki Beach, right in Seattle, or look for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in nearby Renton. That's a 20 minute trip or so down I-405. There's also an Ivar's at Coulon Beach, which is the locally recommended seafood restaurant. Must do activities? Probably going out on a boat and enjoying Lake Washington, checking out the islands in Puget Sound by ferry, and going hiking and camping (sometimes you'll need to bring a tarp to put over your tent :D ). The best place to live is the suburbs, I would say. The whole area is beautiful, but living 15 or so minutes away from the city makes life a little quieter, and gets you closer to the Cascade Mountains, outdoor activities and major shopping centers (including Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila, the largest shopping center in the Northwest). The mountains are about an hour or so from the city, and camping is always fun in Eastern Washington (a nice road trip away) and on the Olympic Peninsula, which can be traveled to by ferry (which also has it's own set of mountains!). Mercer Island seems like a beautiful place to live, but you may find that the real estate is a little expensive (Bill Gates lives on Mercer Island :D ). So that's pretty much it for Seattle. I've lived here my whole life and I never want to move anywhere else. The people, the coffee, the clouds, the rain, the activities, the clear air and much more make Seattle one of the best and most unique places in the world.
Hope that helps!
Joey
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