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Sports and Athletics in Seattle, Washington: What do you need to know?

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It rains 9 months out of the year, has a mass transit system, friendly welcoming city, has plenty of tourists attractions, malls, shopping centers, hiking, ski resorts, casinos, museums. The ethnic diversity of the city’s population is comprised of many nationalities from all over the world. Seattle is surrounded by many lakes and streams providing fishing, water sports, boating, diving and swimming. It is the perfect location to start and raise a family. Seattle is home of professional sports… Seattle Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, Hockey. There are more than five universities and junior colleges, vocational colleges.

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Christopher, says: 2022

Seattle is a city with many exciting attractions. The metropolitan area, which includes a number of interesting and distinct neighborhoods, is both sprawling and approachable. The University District is full of quaint parks and restaurants. The Downtown and Capitol Hill areas are home to well-known tourist destinations like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. If a visitor desires experiences in the outdoors, Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier are both an hour away.

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Leslie, says: 2020

Seattle is a city full of amazing views and creative and quirky people. There is an abundance of activities available year-round from kayaking and hiking to skiing and sailing. Seattle is a bike friendly and walkable city so there is no need to own a car. Last but not least we have an exciting coffee and beer scene! Wherever you decide to live in the city you are always a short walk to a local coffee shop!

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Seattle is be known for its rainy days. Between October and November, it can rain up to 30 days straight. There are a lot of great coffee shops that are locally owned. If you are a sports fan, you can catch a Seattle Seahawks football game. The Space Needle is also a great tourist spot.

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Veronica, says: 2020

One of Seattle’s selling points is all of the nature it has to offer, which is best experienced in the warmer months. There are a lot of wonderful hikes which often lead to beautiful views, waterfalls, rivers, and streams. Throughout the state there are plenty of bodies of water that allow for swimming, boating, water sports, and picnic areas. The lakes and waterfalls are cool and refreshing hangout spots that are surrounded with a lot of wildlife.

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CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders, gets transformed into ‘Enchant Christmas Seattle’ (ECS). ECS is a large light maze, ice skating rink, holiday shopping center, and eatery. Families go to ECS for holiday photos and family fun. Once the holidays have come to an end, there is a lull until summer starts again. Most people are nice and friendly.

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Andrew, says: 2020

Although Seattle is known for its gray skies and rainy weather, outdoor recreation opportunities abound. The Puget Sound, Lake Washington, and the Pacific Ocean are within arm’s reach of those who seek the water. Similarly, the Olympic Mountains, the Cascade Range, and Mount Rainier are equally accessible to hikers, climbers, and camping enthusiasts. Finally, Washington Wine Country is only a few hours away for those who appreciate the art of vinification.

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Aolani, says: 2020

It’s beautiful. Seriously, it really is. It’s clean (due to ocean air and rain). It’s lush. You’re surrounded by mountains (including volcanoes that you can see form the city). The sunsets are gorgeous. It’s very hilly, so you have good viewpoints from all over the city.

Great food (There is a serious ‘foodie’ scene here, though not a ton of variety. Most of our food is fancy comfort food or locally sourced fish/veggies. We do have a little Asian food scene, but, I’ve been told my multiple sources that it’s not the best Asian food. Good news though, you’re 2. five hours from Vancouver BC! They know how to do sushi/pho/ramen very well.)

Lots of outdoor activities and close to the city (you can work up a sweat hiking around Discovery Park 10 min from Downtown, kayak in the city, swim in Lake Washington 10 min outside the downtown core (clean water too!), bike the Lake Washington loop (100 miles or so) or the Burke Gilman trail (40 miles from Fremont to wineries RT) etc) or outside the city (too many options to list! Ski, backpack, hike, hang-glide, you name it basically).

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Seattle is a cultural and technological hub. Companies such as Boeing, Starbucks, and Amazon are centered in the city, giving Seattleites a unique advantage when searching for jobs. Additionally, the northwestern environment is perfect for outdoor exploring. Many locals enjoy hiking, paddle-boarding, rock-climbing, and camping. All are welcome in Seattle. Capital Hill is a cultural hub for members of the LGBTQ+ community, seeking solace or a sense of celebration surrounding their identity. The Pride Parade is an annual event in downtown Seattle, in addition to Black Lives Matter and the Women’s March.

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