| Are you planning a trip to Seattle Washington | | | | your sea legs (and stomach) measure up before |
| that will last a few days? If so then | | | | embarking on a longer or dinner cruise. |
| considering a City Pass is a great idea. | | | | |
| With a City Pass you will get to visit some | | | | Woodland Park Zoo |
| of the cities most popular and best | | | | |
| attractions at a mere fraction of the cost | | | | The Woodland Park Zoo is known for its |
| others will have to pay. Your pass is good | | | | natural looking and enjoyable exhibits. In |
| for up to nine days fro the first time it is | | | | fact the zoo has won many prestigious awards |
| used and is also good for free public | | | | for its exhibits. There is so much to do and |
| transportation. This is a great way to have | | | | see here at the zoo that this can easily be a |
| several options for different activities that | | | | whole day adventure for any family. In fact |
| you can participate in during your stay. | | | | that is what I would recommended is that you |
| | | | take a whole day and while you are there why |
| Museum of Flight | | | | not take a stroll next door to the beautiful |
| | | | Rose Garden. This is a free side trip as it |
| At the Museum of flight you will really enjoy | | | | doesn't cost anything to view the roses but |
| yourself as the history of flight comes to | | | | it is a wonderful experience and it goes well |
| life right before you eyes. This museum has | | | | with the Woodland Park Zoo. |
| a wonderful array of fun activities to offer | | | | |
| for every age. You can do things like | | | | Pacific Science Center |
| touring the original Air Force One jet or sit | | | | |
| yourself behind a modern day jet flight | | | | From video games and laser shows to |
| simulator. You will find yourself entrenched | | | | fascinating science exhibits the Pacific |
| and amazed as you explore the history of both | | | | Science Center really is a fun place to |
| personal and military flight. It is so much | | | | visit. While you're there you might want to |
| fun that the admission price is well worth it | | | | check out the IMAX theatre and see what is |
| but remember with the city pass you are | | | | playing. Among the permanent exhibits is a |
| getting a great deal and paying only a | | | | Dinosaur exhibit from the Mesozoic Era, a |
| fraction of what everyone else. Even at the | | | | tropical butterfly house, an Insect Village, |
| full price this is still a recommended | | | | and a saltwater Tide Pool where little ones |
| attraction. | | | | can see and touch many of the creatures that |
| | | | can be found in the Puget Sound. |
| The Seattle Harbor Tour | | | | |
| | | | Seattle Aquarium |
| This tour is offered by Argosy Cruises and | | | | |
| will probably be a highlight of your time in | | | | Delve into life under the sea and the many |
| Seattle. If not a highlight, then perhaps the | | | | salt water and fresh water creatures that can |
| boost you needed to try some of the more | | | | be found in and around the Puget Sound. This |
| elaborate tours that Argosy has to offer. | | | | will be a highlight for everyone in your |
| This tour lasts about an hour long and | | | | group I can almost guarantee. |
| provides a tour of the bay while pointing out | | | | |
| some of the stunning scenery that surrounds | | | | If any of these or most of these is appealing |
| Seattle. You do have the option of upgrading | | | | to you and or those you are traveling with, |
| your cruise to one of the others offered by | | | | then purchasing a city pass is probably a |
| Argosy for an additional fee. If you've never | | | | wise investment. Even if you don't visit all |
| been in open water before, I recommend | | | | of the attractions, you can save money by |
| starting with a smaller cruise and seeing how | | | | visiting a few. |