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US: Seattle, WA – Chihuly’s Macchia Forest Room
Macchia Forest was created when Dale Chihuly noticed that stained glass windows look better on cloudy days. He developed a method of placing a thin white cloud between the glass colors to achieve a more vibrant effect.
US: Seattle, WA – The Seattle Public Library
How cool is this little study area inside the architecturally stunning Seattle Public Library.
US: Seattle, WA – Inside Seattle Public Library
Even the rides on the escalators inside the Seattle Public Library have artistically beautiful views.
US: Seattle, WA – Meet Bill Gates
We got to “meet Bill Gates” at the Gates Foundation in Seattle, WA. Through talking screens, we learned about him and the problems he and his wife are trying to solve around the world. Fascinating.
US: Seattle, WA – Facing You
Rainbow glass art in Seattle. It’s called Facing You by Marvin Oliver.
US: Seattle, WA – Seattle’s Space Needle from the Highway
That first glimpse of the Space Needle is always exciting when you are driving in to Seattle.
US: Seattle, WA – Chief Seattle
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Bet ya didn’t know that Seattle was named after Chief Seattle, a Suquamish and Duwamish chief who pursued a path of accommodation with European settlers.
US: Seattle, WA – Seattle Cityscape
A slice of the architecture through the decades in Seattle.
US: Seattle, WA – Seattle’s Pike’s Place Public Market
Not many public markets have quite the view as Seattle’s. It’s a warren of corridors, be prepared to get lost and have lots of yummy adventures amongst the fishmongers, produce stalls, craft stands and specialty food shops. This 108-year-old farmers’ market has become a Seattle tourist attraction which draws in more than 10 million visitors annually.
US: Seattle, WA – Starbucks Original Store
Right across the street from the famous Pike’s Place Market is the famous Starbucks coffee shop. Since Starbucks’ original founders were 2 teachers and a writer, it is not surprising to find out that it was named after the first mate of the whale ship Pequod in the book, Moby Dick.
