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Sweetheart Sites of Seattle ~ Article by Jane Cassie
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It’s that time of year again –when chocolate boxes are carved into hearts, roses brim from
corner grocers, and cupid comes out of hiding. So, how are you going to celebrate the big day of
romance? What love-struck surprise can you conjure up for your favorite valentine? What about
heading to the emerald city of Seattle? Here are just a few sweetheart sites that this Pacific
Northwest jewel has to offer.
government headquarters brush up to corporate
conglomerates. There are countless cozy
espresso bars where you can escape the drizzly
weather, ethnic-varied restaurants to appease
the most discerning palate and so much cultural
diversity it’ll make your head spin. This
destination that’s embraced by the glistening
Puget Sound and backed by snow tipped peaks
is so picturesque it’ll tug on any heart strings.
Make Some Music Together at Experience
Music Project (EMP)
This massive Frank O. Gehry architectural
wonder, vaguely shaped in the form of a
monumental guitar, is jammed packed with
opportunities to get both of your hearts
thumping. You’ll be mesmerized by the
psychedelic-like acoustics of Sky Church, where
musical greats become giant size on the monster
video screen, take a step back in time with Jimi
Hendrix and his ‘Evolution of Sound,’ and
unleash innate musical talents when performing
that special song for the one you love. Plunk
away on the keyboard, strum on a guitar or
serenade each other with a golden oldie.
A Treasure Trove for Two
Although Seattle’s downtown core is a mish mash of past and present, it all works together
harmoniously. New-age high rises hover above Gold Rush landmarks, trendy boutiques snuggle
between flagship department stores and
Charge up Your Imaginations
Instead of sounds, sci-fi may be more your thing. If so, you won’t have to stray too far. Right
next door is the Science Fiction Museum, a mind boggling exhibit that’s devoted to thought-
provoking ideas. There’s everything from literature and media to future visions for humanity.
Their Hall of Fame pays homage to the creative practitioners –writers, artists, publishers and
filmmakers and others who have given life to this imaginative world. On your journey you’ll
come face to face with monsters, robots, and aliens –just to throw a little Halloween into this
Valentine’s Day.
Take Your Love to a
Higher Level
This futuristic-looking
Space Needle has been
Seattle’s well known icon
since the World’s Fair in
1962. From its lofty six
hundred foot (204
meters) high observatory
your hearts will palpitate
when checking out the
stunning panorama that
includes everything from
the city’s bustling
downtown hub to the
pinnacle of Mt Rainer.
Even when the clouds
roll in, the ethereal effect
will initiate some loving Valentine vibes. You can also share the vista while wining and dining
by candlelight. This landmark’s SkyCity rotating restaurant dishes up culinary classics that
match the 360 degree rotating view.