Introduction: Sometimes I don’t really want to go somewhere to see or play, or remember the mountains and rivers or the scenery, but I just want to go out and find my own happiness. A different kind of happiness, you can be with many strangers, you can be with good friends, it doesn't have to be complicated, and you don't care about the scenery along the way. What matters is whether you can retain that happiness and whether it can become a memory in the future. This is the kind of travel we want. While we are young, we can walk casually. Even if we have no purpose or direction, it is enough to be accompanied by the sun.
The publication of the Declaration of Independence determined the character of the American nation: freedom first and the courage to try. As the rise of great powers accelerates, it attracts people not only the land, but also the charm of culture. Wander around Seattle, look for traces of history, and experience Seattle-style life. Let me show you some famous and interesting attractions in Seattle.
Space Needle
The Space Needle is an observation tower located in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is one of Seattle's landmark buildings. The Space Needle was built in 1961 for the World Expo held in 1962. During the World Expo, the Space Needle welcomed 2.3 million visitors.
The Space Needle is 184 meters high, with the top floor 158 meters above the ground. When it was built, it was one of the tallest buildings in the western United States. The Space Needle is 42 meters wide at its widest point, has a total weight of 9,550 tons, and is designed to withstand a 9.1-magnitude earthquake and winds of 320 kilometers per hour. In addition, 25 lightning rods are installed on the tower.
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market was founded in 1907 as a farmers market. Nowadays, farmers and fishmongers are only a small part of the attraction here. You can find more than 200 shops here, supplying all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as handicrafts from various regions; in addition, exotic restaurants are also lined along the streets. .
A free map and market guide can be obtained at the information desk. Pike Place Market has a world-famous fish market called Pike Place Fish stall. It has become a must-visit attraction for tourists. Under the big signboard at the entrance of Parker Market, there is a golden life-size bronze pig named Rachel. It has been here for more than 30 years and is a souvenir left by the foundation that originally raised funds for the renovation of Parker Market.
Victor Seinbrueck Park is located at the northernmost end of Pike Place Market and is a large green space. The "Gum Wall" is because there is a small cinema next to it. Every time people queue up to buy tickets, they stick the chewing gum in their mouths to the wall. Over time, it actually forms a landscape.
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium collects many tropical fish and artificially raises salmon. The stars here are the playful river otters and sea otters, as well as the giant octopus. In addition, there is a pool where you can have close contact with northwest fish, a beautiful coral reef pool, and many small pools displaying fish from distant waters. You can also see sea lions sunbathing in the outdoor pool. .
Museum of Flight
Museum of Flight, Boeing's Aviation Museum (sometimes translated as Flight Museum, Aircraft Museum), is located south of Seattle and is the largest flight museum on the West Coast of the United States. The collection of aircraft here is breathtaking. There are four planes indoors displaying various aircraft (physical objects), divided into two areas. See the original forms of the Blackbird (SR-71), Phantom (F-4), MiG-21, C-47, etc.
Seattle Music Experience Hall
The original idea of ??the Seattle Music Experience Hall, located at the foot of the Space Needle, came from Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, and was designed by avant-garde architect Frank Gehry. Designed and built. The bright colors and the appearance composed of 3000 stainless steel and aluminum pieces show the power and flowing beauty of the music. The most popular place here is the interactive room, where you can try your hand at playing guitar, drums, keyboards and even a DJ turntable. Another focus of the display is the history of the guitar from the early 1930s, including the earliest electric guitars.
This rock museum commemorates Seattle native rock musician Jimi Hendrix. The museum not only contains Hendrix but also the entire Northwest rock scene and the history of American pop music.
Pacific Science Center
The Pacific Science Center is a multi-arched Gothic building with a beautiful fountain, a laser theater, a sonar cinema, a planetarium, and a children's theater. There are also various displays including models of the seven dinosaurs from the movie "Jurassic Park". The main purpose of this center is to teach children scientific knowledge and gradually guide their interest in science. In order to achieve this purpose, there are life-size robot dinosaurs, a butterfly house and an insect village (with giant of robotic insects). In the study area, children can also play virtual-reality football, challenge a robot to a tic-tac-toe, and many other interesting exhibits.