Thursday, October 31, 2019



Seattle: the Unique and Unusual


Hotels/Lodging

Mayflower Park Hotel
(206)-623-8700
405 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101
The Mayflower Park Hotel was originally named Bergonian and is styled with traditional Queen Anne furnishings. There is also a famous Ghostly “Greeter” in the lobby who wears a top hat and waves at guests before disappearing in front of their eyes.



Shafer Baillie Mansion
 (206)-322-4654
907 14th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
An early owner of the mansion was a man named Alexander Ballie who was a Scottish immigrant who introduced golf into the western united states. A tutor built of brick and wood in the original millionaires’ row remains mostly original with restorations.
 



Hotel Sorrento
(206)-622-6400
900 Madison St, Seattle, WA 98104
Labeled as one of the 13 most haunted hotels in the world it was built 1909 just before the Alaskan-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. It is one of the first boutique hotels in Seattle and is home to Alice B. Toklas an eternal resident.
 



Thornewood Castle
(253)-593-4393
8601 N Thorne Ln SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
Built between 1908 to 1911 from parts of a 400-year-old English Elizabeth manor from England was built for Chester Thorne who was one of the founders of the Port of Tacoma and his wife Anna. It was also the film set of numerous moves such as Steven Kings “Rose Red” and its prequel.




Willows Lodge
(425)-424-3900
14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
In the middle of wine country, Willows Lodge aims at giving you a relaxing experience. Going as far to plan you a personal tour giving you a custom pillow and providing services for you four-legged friend.
  



Eating Establishments

(206)-284-9954
750 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Experience Turkish hospitality with food and culture.
A popular dish - Beyti Kebab
     


Dick’s Drive-In
https://www.ddir.com/
(206)-632-5125
111 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105
An American favorite with a menu that has not changed very much since its opening in 1954.
A popular combination – Deluxe, Fries, Chocolate Shake



Seattle Meowtropolitan
(206)-632-2330
Seattle’s first cat café that helps rescues find their forever home.
A Pawpular drink – Meowca, Catpurccino



Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub
https://kellsirish.com/seattle/
(206)-728-1916
1916 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
Kells is known to be haunted and it makes since when you know the building used to be owned by the Butterworth & Sons Mortuary.
A popular dish - Shepherd’s Pie



(425)-485-5300
14590 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
A 9-course meal featuring unique menus with 5 – 6 wines that have been made in the Pacific Northwest.
Menu is seasonal and chosen by chef



Johnny's Dock Restaurant & Marina
https://johnnysdock.com/
(253) 627-3186
1900 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
Not only is Johnny’s Docks a restaurant but it is also a has a Mariana that can fit boats 20-55 feet long.
 popular dish - Dungeness Crab Louie



Activities

Fort Nisqually
 (253)-404-3970
5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma, WA 98407

   

 Museum of Glass
(253)-284-4750
1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402



Willows Lodge Spa
 (425)-424-2900
14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072



The Herb Farm Tours
(425)-485-5300
14590 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072



Old Ballard shopping
Bop Street Records
(206) -297-2232
2220 NW Market St., Seattle WA 98107


  
Dandelion Botanical Company
 (206)-545-8892
5424 Ballard Ave. NW Suite 103 Seattle, WA 98107

 

Mox Boarding House
(206)-523-9605
5105 Leary Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107



Burke Museum of natural history and culture
(206)-543-7907
4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States



Grand Illusion Theater
(206)-523-3935
1403 NE 50th St. • Seattle, WA 98105


Piece of the Berlin wall & Fremont troll

750 N 34th St, Seattle, WA, 9810

33468-3696 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103



Transpiration to Seattle
Travel to Seattle from Nashville
(BNA-SEA)
Delta Airlines…………..$207 round trip
Greyhound Bus……....…..$214 one way
Amtrak Train…….………$285 one way
Transportation around Seattle
Rental Car
Alamo
Enterprise
Hertz
Bus
King County Metro System
Rail
Sounder Train
Link Light Rail
Seattle Street Car
Seattle Center Mono Rail

Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
In the morning: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, explore the world of natural history through, archeology, biology, contemporary culture, and paleontology.
Lunch: Dick’s Drive-In, grab an American classic at one of several drive-in restaurants.
In the evening: Grand Illusion Cinema, watch some classic movies at an important icon of the film community.
Day 2
In the morning: Seattle Meowtropolitan and shopping in Old Ballard, play and cuddle up with a kitty and then heard to Old Ballad to see interesting stores.
Lunch: Café Turko, get authentic Turkish hospitality and with a delicious meal.
In the evening: Visit the piece of the Berlin was situated outside of Café Turko then make you ways over to visit the Fremont troll.
Day 3 - Side Trips
Woodinville
Stay at Willows Lodge
In the morning: Willows Lodge – Spa, relax with many different treatment options such as facials or massages.
In the evening and for Dinner: The Herb Farm Tour and Dinner, tour the wine cellar and the gardens before a 4-5 hour long 9- course meal.
Or
Tacoma
Stay at Thornewood Castle
In the morning: Fort Nisqually, see what it was like to live in 1855. Join Arrested: Escape Fort Nisqually or Trapped: Escape Fort Nisqually to experience an award-winning game.
Lunch: Johnny's Dock Restaurant & Marina, grab a bite to eat with views of the marina.
Evening: Museum of Glass, view many different sculptures inside and outside the museum.






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