Seattle By Way of Train

My cousin was flying to Seattle for Thanksgiving to visit some friends and had invited me to join her.  I was living in Portland and liked the idea of seeing more of the Pacific Northwest.  Next, I had to figure out a way to get up there.  I decided on taking Amtrak http://www.amtrak.com/home.  Because, of course I thought to myself, "What's more romantic than a train ride, by yourself!?"  It caught me off guard not having a PA system screaming at me every other second with reminders about security and such and such like they do at the airport.  I did not have to take off my shoes nor stand in a long security line.  What I did have to do was get on the next train because I missed mine.  I guess I am so used to people telling me what to do and where to go.  Luckily, it wasn't a huge deal and I was only about 30 minutes behind schedule.  The train ride was quite lovely with the different scenery it provided.  You can even plug in your cell phone, lap top and grab a bagel and coffee... "All Aboard"

 

Pike Place Market- A First Timer's Must

 

1. Watch some fish throwing

2. Buy a fresh flower bouquet for $5-$10

3. Wonder around

 

 

 

First Starbucks- Coffee Addict's Must

 

1. Get a latte

2. Get Starbucks swag

 

 

The Fremont Troll- The Weirdo's Must

 

1. Stand on a troll

 

 

 

The EMP Museum- The Music Lover's Must

 

1. Check out the Nirvana Exhibit

2. Play on a real drum set (as loud as you want)

3. See recorded concerts

 

 

Chateau Ste. Michelle- A Wine-o's Must

1. Take a winery tour

2. Drink some wine

3. Check out a few other wineries and a bourbon distillery

 

 

University of Washington- The Academic's Must

1. Check out their library

2. Walk around the campus

3. Eat at Portage Bay Café (yum yum!) http://www.portagebaycafe.com/2013/home.html

 

 

 

 

Last, but not least check out the skyline at....

 

Skyline Park- The Observer's Must

 

 

 Items to bring:

 

1. Rain boots

2. Rain jacket

3. To go coffee mug

4. Your grungy flannel shirt and ripped jeans

5. Don't wash your hair for a few weeks in preparation