Elevate your conference experience with a visit to the Space Needle. "Breathtaking" takes on a whole new meaning with 360° views and a revolving glass floor 500 feet above the ground.
Then walk over to Chihuly Garden and Glass with plants carefully chosen to complement larger-than-life sculptures by Washington state native, Dale Chihuly.
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), home to the world's largest collection of Jimi Hendrix artifacts, is a must-see for fans of music, science fiction, and more. The building is architect Frank O. Gehry's first commercial project in the Pacific Northwest.
Enjoy a day of shopping and dining at Pike Place Market, considered the "soul of Seattle." A food tour is the most efficient way to sample the staggering variety of treats and eats on offer. Sip Starbucks at the chain's first store, opened in 1971.
Tuck into fresh-shucked local oysters at The Fisherman's Restaurant with waterfront seating.
Into craft beer? Pike Brewing has the IPAs and stouts you crave. Seattle is synonymous with fresh-caught fish, so enjoy classic or Latin-infused rolls at Japonessa Sushi Cocina. A 6-minute walk from the hotel, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley is an upscale listening room offering Northwest cuisine.
Fill up on wood-fired pizza at Serious Pie Downtown, and finish sweet with Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream.
The Spheres (0.5 miles), Amazon's indoor gardens, are open to the public by reservation the first and third Saturday of every month. Check the FAQs for "When can I visit The Spheres?" to make reservations for Saturday, September 16th.
Watch boats come and go at Ballard Locks (6 miles), built to prevent saltwater intrusion into Seattle. Stop by the visitor center to learn how the locks work, and stroll through the botanical garden.
Visit Boeing Future of Flight (24 miles) to watch Boeing Backstage Pass – the Everette Factory, an interactive theater experience, and fly miniature quadcopters in indoor drone cages.
Where better to energize than outside? Visit Mt. Rainier National Park (90 miles) or get a 10-hour taste of Rainier, including a gondola ride from Crystal Mountain.
Hear the roar of Snoqualmie Falls (30 miles). Or sit in silence at Hoh Rain Forest (171 miles), named the quietest place in the continental United States. You might even see deer quieter than you. The Hoh Rain Forest is part of Olympic National Park.
Peak months for whale watching are late spring through early fall, so plan a tour before or after the conference to see orcas while in Seattle!
Gene Juarez Salons & Spas (0.5 miles)
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