Piers 62 and 63 are popular destinations for visitors looking to experience the waterfront area of Seattle. The area is open every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the public is welcome to drive throughout the area. The piers are very popular for photographers seeking to catch a glimpse of parasailers, fishing boats, sunsets and wildlife. The piers also offer long panoramic views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the Seattle skyline to the east. A fence around the area was designed by artists, historians and architects and features a series of questions that visitors can try to answer about the area.
GoNorthwest.com provides a downloadable itinerary that will guide visitors throughout the Pacific Northwest over the course of three days and two nights. The major points on the tour include the natural areas surrounding the city of Seattle and the city itself. The tour is designed to allow for visitors to enjoy natural areas that include Soap Lake, Coulee Dam, Peshastin Creek and Keechelus Lake. The itinerary that is provided provides scheduled breaks for meals and overnights stays and offers suggestions on where to do those things. The tour is meant to be a relaxed and leisurely tour of the area that can be done at a casual pace.
The residents of Park Road and Ravenna Boulevard have been hosting their annual Christmas display since 1941 and the tradition gets more detailed and involved as time marches on. Basic light shows have given way in recent years to computer-driven displays, animatronic characters and energy-efficient LED-based lighted displays. Visitors can park in the area or choose to walk through the neighborhoods. The event is known to be competitive and popular and attracts thousands of passersby annually. Community volunteers help to control traffic through the area so that everyone has a chance to see all of the homes that are on display.
