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Washington, Seattle-Tacoma Metro area Bed and Breakfast - Find B&B on BnBStar.com
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The perfect place that harbours an abundance of natural beauty, rich in history, culture, arts, golf, fun and excitement just oozes out as you explore this stunning region of lakes, bays, ports, green forests, excellent parks, with a wealth of recreational and leisure time activities with majestic mountain views in the background.
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You can expect gracious hospitality when you stay at a bed and breakfast in Washington Seattle and Tacoma area, which offers plenty of natural attractions and the dynamic cities contribute to making it a superb vacation retreat. The film festivals, the wildlife sanctuary of the Puget Sound archipelago including the wonder of the Orca whales that are just some of the many things to see and do.
Curved around the shore of Elliott Bay and the snow-capped peak of Mount Ranier framing the skyline, lies Seattle, with its wonderful eclectic cafés, restaurants and burgeoning music scene. This busy waterfront city, which has been continuously voted as one of America’s most beautiful locality, due to its natural setting surrounded by the pristine waters of Lake Washington and Puget Sound with its spectacular views of the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains in the background, is a thriving, young, dynamic city, home to Microsoft, of great coffee and a mecca not only for sporting enthusiasts but also for art and music buffs, you’ll find the best in urban recreation with spectacularly scenic golf courses, kayaking, fishing, hiking and skiing in the winter months. Renowned for its cultural scene, there are more theatres here to enjoy than in any other American city outside of New York and the ballet and opera continue to thrive and be as popular as ever. The Burke Museum has acquired a new addition, a British Airways Concorde and the only one on the West Coast! Concorde arrived in true style setting a new world's record time from New York to Seattle.
Along the bustling waterfront, you’ll enjoy the promenade and piers that line Elliott Bay full of exciting shops, restaurants, harbour tours and island cruises. Explore the famous Pike Place Market, with its melee of fresh foods, street performers and a variety of pubs and restaurants and home to the original Starbucks. Shop the designer boutiques or the ultra modern malls of Pacific Place, check out the open-air stalls devoted to local arts and crafts with every type of shop you could imagine. Don’t forget the Space Needle Observations Station for some outstanding scenic views take a ride up to the observation deck for some scenic vistas of the city and coastline. Alternatively, visit Henry Art gallery, Washington Park Arboretum or opt for Capitol Hill, a vibrant, colorful and trendy neighbourhood with more shops, bars and nightclubs, or indulge in some rafting and fishing. Then there are the 3 big festivals: The Seattle Film Festival, Folklife Festival and Bumpershoot. Most visitors to Seattle come for the scenery and outdoor activities surrounding the city, a perfect location for experiencing the buzz of Seattle’s life.
Sometimes called the "City of Destiny," the most vibrant port of Tacoma with ecologically diverse areas, is the 6th largest container port in North America. The Port services many steamship and visitors can watch as they come and go. Tacoma also boasts the world's largest wood-domed arena, the Tacoma Dome where big-name concerts, sporting events such as the Tacoma Sabercats of the West Coast Hockey league and trade shows take place. Listen to the rushing of the waves at Commencement Bay offering an abundance of sea life at its shores with the beautiful Mount Rainier looming in the distance, or alternatively stroll the waterfront before relaxing in one of the cafés or restaurants. Don’t miss the exciting Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium just north of Tacoma. New additions are the exotic new Asian Forest Sanctuary and home to Sumatran tigers, gibbons, Asian otters and other vanishing and protected species. You’ll find excellent, charming and elegant, but reasonable bed and breakfast in Washington Seattle and Tacoma area to help make your vacation or short visit memorable!
Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma is Federal Way with over 8 miles of Puget Sound waterfront, this city's great location provides convenient access to the major metropolitan centers as well as the incredible natural wonders of the Puget Sound area. Children will love the Wild Waves and Enchanted Village Amusement Park, or perhaps you may wish to enjoy a stroll along the beach at Dash Point State Park offering 3,300 feet of saltwater shoreline and hike the boardwalk trail at West Hylebos Wetlands. Whether you’ll looking for summer water skiing in Puget Sound or the natural beauty of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection you’ll find a wealth of superb recreational opportunities throughout the year and comfortable accommodation close to a wide variety of attractions.
The largest city in King County is Kent conveniently located between Seattle and Tacoma with a breathtaking view of Mt. Rainier rising majestically over the landscape. Kent is also home to the famous Starbucks Roasting Plant and Boeing's Space Center. Kent also boasts one of the largest manmade wildlife refuges in the United States, perfect for wildlife viewing. Golfers are spoilt for choice, you’ll enjoy the busiest and most popular of golf course, The Riverbend Golf Complex providing first class golf. For wineries and breweries why not drop by Woodinville for some world-renowned wine and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Visit Kirkland for its captivating waterfront parks, excellent dining and wonderful shopping adventures. Here you can enjoy the stunning beaches for fun in the sun, or explore the many vibrant art galleries and museums.
The bicycle capital of the northwest is Redmond where you’ll find the Derby Days Bicycle Race and the Derby Days Festival. Why not visit the antique district of Puyallup it has the fifth-largest fair in the country, the famous Puyallup Fair and every September more than a million people "Do the Puyallup" a tradition since 1900 and enjoy professional rodeo, carnival rides, games, hobbies and crafts with dozens of restaurants and vendors of delicious specialty food, with well known artists and bands supplying the music and dancing entertainment, or visit during April to see the annual Daffodil Festival. For a memorable vacation for all the family, spend some time in the wonderful bed and breakfast in Washington Seattle and Tacoma area for both relaxation and exploring the region at your leisure.
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