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According to Arthur Frommer, "Travel is scarcely worth the effort unless it is associated with people, learning and ideas."

Travel should challenge our preconceptions and views, cause us to rethink our assumptions and make us more broad-minded and understanding. Travel can also be a search for authenticity, and discovering a sense of place.

Today's traveler is generally well-educated, informed, and in search of new ideas and fulfilling adventures. Cultural Tourism is travel which includes knowledge-based experiences, exploring the unique history and character of a place; discovering what makes an event or location unique, and personal discovery via the arts and humanities.

Bumbershoot, Seattle's Music & Arts Festival, is one of the top festivals in the country. Catch it annually each Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center.

Seattle and the Puget Sound region offer a tremendous depth and diversity of cultural offerings for visitors and residents. Performances, galleries, museums, concerts, festivals, and attractions offer limitless possibilities to experience art, history and culture. From edgy contemporary and youthful innovation to more traditional and classic forms of expression, we encourage you to discover and explore the creative vitality that makes Seattle a great place to live and visit. Enjoy the fine art of living, Seattle style.

Please utilize our comprehensive on-line events calendar to help make your visit more rewarding, and watch for special deals and packages to make it easier to explore Seattle's abundant cultural offerings.

When in Seattle, be sure to visit the SEATTLE VISITOR CENTER & CONCIERGE SERVICES kiosk - our full-service concierge desk in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. Here you can purchase arts, sports and attractions tickets, as well as make dinner reservations, arrange transportation, and book a wide variety of personal services. It's one-stop shopping and first-class service for both visitors and local residents!

For more information, contact:
culturaltourism@visitseattle.org

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