Seattle, Washington

Being that this years Super Bowl Champions are the Seahawks, a great place to travel and see is Seattle, Washington. The city was named after the indian chief of the Suquamish tribe, Sealth. Located 113 miles South of Canada the city has beautiful views of the Pacific Coast. Even though they city is known as the rainy city the annual precipitation is only 37.4”, which is less than many other major cities in the United States according to Visit Seattle.

Dowtown Seattle
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One of the things that attracts many people to visit the city is the Space Needle. At it’s highest point, an aircraft warning beacon, the Space Needle reaches 605 feet. At 500 feet in the air the first revolving restaurant, SkyCity Restaurant, is located with the Space Needle. 

Due to the small lot size, the Space Needle foundation must go 30 feet underground since the base is only 120 by 120 foot area. After completion of the Space Needle only took 400 days, the U.S. Steel Company dubbed the space needle as “The 400 Day Wonder.” 

Space Needle
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For people who are not afraid of heights the Space Needle sways approximately one inch for every 10 mph of wind. It was built to withstand 200 mph of wind, which was double the building code requirements at the time. For more fun facts about the Space Needle check out Space Needle.

For people who would rather stay grounded. The city still has many great attractions. The Chihuly Garden and Glass is an awesome exhibit that displays artist Dale Chihuly’s works. Located in the Seattle Center the glass exhibit is home to 1,400-piece, as well as a 100-foot-long sculpture. It is a great place to spend the afternoon and admiring the works of Dale Chihuly. Check out Chihuly Garden and Glass to buy your tickets today.

Discovery Park
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If you are on a budget, there are many free things to venture and see. Seattle is home to many different parks throughout the city. The largest, Discovery Park, is 534 acres of natural landscape. It has breathtaking views of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. It provides a great place for quiet and tranquility away from the city. With many opportunities and places to visit for free check out National Geographic for more.