Have you ever visited a big city and wondered what it would be like to live there? Being a tourist is a blast, and sure, hotels can be nice, but they do lack some of the comforts of a home – your own gourmet kitchen, private patios, board games and books, toys for the kids, and unique neighborhoods, to name a few. On your next trip, whether it's a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, consider getting a real feel for your destination by staying in a vacation rental. read more »
Germaphobes, health freaks and — even-better — people who couldn’t care less, have a new exhibit they won’t forget any time soon: Professor Wellbody's Academy of Health & Wellness at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center. Opened last December and included with a Seattle CityPASS admission ticket to the Pacific Science Center, this hands-on monument to health already has visitors squealing and laughing – proving that lessons in proper exercise, diet, sleep and hygiene don’t have to boring to be memorable. read more »
Deep in the heart of downtown Seattle, just a few feet from the waterfront, the Seattle Antiques Market is nestled between the Seattle Aquarium and the Pike Street Hill Climb in a non-descript warehouse on Alaskan Way. It’s pretty easy to find (with the added plus of plenty of parking). You just need to look for the loading dock jam-packed with all sorts of cool stuff on it—and the giant otter. read more »
Holiday travel brings friends and family together to revel in the comfort of familiar surroundings. But it also provides an unmatched opportunity to explore traditions beyond your own family or hometown celebrations. If a CityPASS tour takes you on the road this Christmas season, look for your destination city’s signature holiday happenings and join the festivities. You just might turn some vacation memories into traditions of your own back home. read more »
What a treat it is to visit a Zoo and get a peek at a newly-arrived baby animal - some so tiny you're lucky to catch a glimpse, others larger than many adult humans, but all of them too cute to resist. Here, we highlight some baby animals that were born in Zoos across the U.S. in 2012. read more »
The last decade has been extraordinary kind to hungry museum-goers, who long had the choice between hamburgers and hot dogs if they didn't want to eat off-campus. Museums are now curating their cafes with the same seriousness they'd apply to a blockbuster exhibition, well-aware that the right restaurant has similar cash-generating potential. This week, Voracious is visiting the city's newest museum eateries. read more »
Imagine you just brought something home from Ikea that was so cool you were undeterred by the note on the box saying "some assembly required." Now, just for fun, let's say you didn't actually bring it home yourself, but you had it delivered — in three shipments by air and nine by truck. read more »
Despite the rain, Seattle seems more connected to its natural environment than any other city in the U.S. Ethereal mountains playing hide-and-go-seek on the horizon, wild blackberry brambles hugging trees on the side of the road, and water, water everywhere give this city a fairytale charm, as if Mother Goose herself built the set. Though she didn’t plan for the notoriously bad traffic, you really don’t have to fear getting caught in the crush. The city comprises more than 100 distinct and comfortably walkable neighborhoods, with those of most interest to tourists clustered around the downtown area. You can park and hoof it (just ignore the rain) to many of the city’s most interesting attractions. read more »
It's the question everyone's trying to answer: "Where should we eat?" Our partners at WhereTraveler make that decision a little easier with their tips on the best dining in 100+ destinations worldwide, including many CityPASS cities. From the swanky to the down-and-dirty-dive-right-in, check out some of these delicious dining options on your next CityPASS adventure.
Seattle may be synonymous with coffee, but at the Seattle International Beerfest, the world’s craft beer brewers will put their idea of alchemy on display. If you’re one who believes the golden liquid really is the elixir of life — or you just enjoy a chilly quaff — you won’t want to miss this hoppy event. read more »
