The Seattle Great Wheel is the largest observation wheel on the west coast, standing 175 feet tall and has become an icon of the city and a destination for tourists and locals alike. It is Seattle's newest waterfront attraction. The Ferris wheel features closed, climate-controlled cars that can each seat up to 6 adults. During the 15-20 minute ride passengers enjoy wonderful views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, West Seattle, and the surrounding scenery. At night, the wheel dazzles with colored lighting. The Seattle Great Wheel is located on Pier 57. |
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The Seattle Waterfront has souvenir shops, fishing piers, boats, the Seattle Aquarium, the Seattle IMAX Dome and more. The Waterfront Street Car travels to the International District and Pioneer Square. The two RV Gypsies saw the Seattle Waterfront via Segway and by walking. |
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The historic pier where it all began! In 1897, the steamship Portland, weighed down with the first load of gold from the Klondike, docked at the pier where Miners Landing now stands. Now, Pier 57 is home to the Miners Landing, a family-friendly shopping, restaurant and entertainment complex.
“The Seattle gold rush of 1897-98 was more than just an interesting story. It was the major turning point in the city’s history.” |
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Below: A water fountain and Waterfront
Whimsea artwork |
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Below; Close-up photos of a few parts
of the fabulous Waterfront Whimsea artwork. |
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Below: The waterfront looks out towards
West Seattle and the Puget Sound. Ferries and container ships travel
across Elliott Bay. |
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Below: A wide boardwalk at the Seattle
Waterfront. This is the area that the two RV Gypsies got to free-wheel
around in when they were on the Segway tour. |
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Below: Another area that the two RV Gypsies
went to while on the Segway tour, and were told some history about the
area, the Bell Harbor Marina. |
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Below: A small pond shaped like a fish
at Bell Harbor Marina. |
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Below: Pier 66 and restaurants. |
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Below: Another area that the two RV Gypsies went to
while on the Segway tour, and were told some history about things that
happened at the Edgewater Hotel. |
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Please continue on to any of these 44 sections in the state of Washington that you have not yet seen. There is also a link to BC, Canada below. |
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AFTER you have seen all of the above sections,
please continue on to British Columbia, Canada: Cultus Lake, Bridal
Falls, Harrison Hot Springs, City of Hope, the tunnels, Whistler, Brandywine
Falls, Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, Shannon Falls, a bear tour, Lac
La Hache Provincial Park, Prince George, Glaciers and waterfalls in
Smithers, salmon jumping , Indians net fishing and more.
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