If you’re looking for a “green” vacation, Seattle is the place to go. Often times, this city doesn’t even feel like it is a metropolis; majestic mountains surround its skyline, water laps at its side and beautiful parks offer respite from its street noise. In fact, the city offers half a dozen gardens and miles of trails that carve through nature. There is more than 4,000 acres of natural parks in and around the city, offering locals and tourists alike some fresh air in the city.

Not to be overly simplified, Seattle does have a lot more to offer than just its parks. It has long been popular for its eclectic music scene, particularly in the early 1990s when grunge was born with big-

name brands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Since then, the city has become even more famous for its homegrown talent that ushered in the likes of Microsoft and the Starbucks empire, which has no doubt influenced the coffee market regardless of where you live. And, of course, it offers the mainstream attractions that keep tourists flocking in year after year, including the 605-foot tall Space Needle. So whether you’re looking for a little time in the sun, or to explore and have some attraction-based fun, both you and your family will find a little bit of everything in Seattle.

Seattle Travel Guides
 Frommer's Seattle
 Lonely Planet Seattle
 Let's Go Seattle
 Fodors Seattle