Bill Speidel's Underground Tour is a walking tour of Seattle for couples that prefer a little historical scandal and intrigue. Participants explore the subterranean passages of the city that were originally old storefronts and roadways, while listening to stories about Seattle's pioneers. Tours runs on a nearly daily basis, and can be booked online or by telephone.
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
608 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-682-4646
undergroundtour.com
Visiting a museum allows couples to learn about art, history or culture. Seattle has a wealth of museums spanning a wide range of topics, which means there is something for everyone to enjoy. For art lovers, there is the Seattle Art Museum and the Seattle Asian Art Museum. For couples interested in history and technology, there is the Nordic Heritage Museum and The Museum of Flight. Those with an affinity for wildlife and the outdoors will enjoy the exhibitions at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. There is also the Pacific Science Centre, which features exhibits of animatronic dinosaurs and a tropical butterfly house.
Seattle Art Museum Downtown
1300 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101-2003
206-654-3100
seattleartmuseum.org
Seattle Asian Art Museum
1300 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-654-3100
seattleartmuseum.org
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 NW 67th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
206-789-5707
nordicmuseum.org
The Museum of Flight
9404 E. Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108-4097
206-764-5720
museumofflight.org
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
University of Washington Campus
17th Avenue NE at NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-5590
washington.edu/burkemuseum
Pacific Science Centre
200 2nd Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
800-664-8775
pacsci.org
For culinary couples, there are the Savor Seattle Food Tours. Written about in a number of print publications including the "Puget Sound Business Journal," "Sunset" magazine and "Where" magazine, these tours take participants on a journey through Pike Place Market as well as some Seattle neighborhoods, exploring the history, culture and food that have made the city the destination it is today. There are three tours available, depending on a couples' weakness: The Pike Place Market tour is a well-rounded economical tour with a variety of food samples; the Gourmet Seattle Food and Cultural Tour is excellent for beer and wine lovers, allowing couples a chance to sample some of Washington's wine and craft beers; and the Chocolate Indulgence Tour includes enough sampling of various chocolates and desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth. Tour rates start at $39, and can be booked online or by telephone.
Savor Seattle Food Tours
888-98-SAVOR (987-2867)
savorseattletours.com
