This museum, dedicated to powerboat racing, was started in 1983. The museum's exhibits include not just modern boats, but also many vintage boats, all in all spanning over 70 years of powerboat history. The museum also has an large collection of books, films, magazines, newspaper articles and much more about the history of this exciting sport.
One of the finest spaces for indigenous art can be found at the prestigious Steinbrueck Native Gallery in Seattle. The gallery displays a rich and diverse array of fine art pieces sourced from native Salish, Inuit, Tlingit artists on the Pacific Northwest Coast. You will find pieces like jewelry designs, sculptures, molds, paintings, masks, prints, Argillite sculptures, ivory art work, Inuit prints, and more. The gallery is located a short stroll away from Seattle's Pike Place, and is worth a visit.
Located in the Seattle Fire Department Headquarters, this museum pays homage to the brave personnel in the department and documents the various heroic rescues conducted by the team over the years. The museum features a range of exhibits attesting to the fire department's history and several key events over the years, from artifacts and firefighting equipment to rescue plans, vintage fire trucks and more. Donations are encouraged.
Founded by Dick Wagner around 1970, the Center for Wooden Boats upholds the legacy and heritage associated with the Pacific Northwest area's maritime past. This outpost at the South Lake Union campus is one of the two sites where the wooden boats are displayed. The unique feature of this museum is that the exhibits are not hidden behind glass. Instead, the wooden boats that make up this museum are out on the water, waiting to be boarded. Numerous historical boats are docked here and you can climb aboard and learn all about their history from a well-informed staff and dedicated volunteers.
This 200-acre (80.93 hectare) park is a must-see for every Seattle visitor with even an hour of free time. With its lush green spaces, its breathtaking Japanese Garden (open 10a daily), and its abundance of rare trees, plants and flowers (more than 40,000 species), it is one of the brightest jewels in the Emerald City. Scenic and aptly named Azalea Way cuts a path through the park. The Graham Visitor's Center can be rented for social events, meetings and seminars for 45-75 guests. Rates include kitchen and audio-visual equipment. Call or visit the web site for detailed information and hours.
Feel like tasting some wines but don't want to leave the city? Urban Winery has got you covered. As its name suggests, this charming husband and wife-run winery is located right here in the city, just north of downtown. Owners Jason and Jill are most hospitable hosts, eager to share their passion with fellow wine-lovers. Along with tasting some of the best local wines Seattle has to offer, you might just make some new friends.