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Top Ten Reasons PCMA Chose Seattle!
1 Walkable Downtown
From the graceful Washington State Convention & Trade Center to the famous Pike Place Market, from the intriguing International District to historic Pioneer Square, Seattle's downtown is compact and easy to get around. You can walk from your downtown hotel to meeting facilities, shopping, dining and many attractions. In fact, Seattle was voted one of the top three most walker-friendly cities in the United States in 2005 by the American Podiatric Medical Association. |
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2 The View
Situated on the shore of Puget Sound between two incredible mountain ranges - the snow-capped Olympics and the craggy Cascades - Seattle is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The tallest and most beautiful volcanic peak in the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, soars above the city, and Elliott Bay adds a flattering looking glass for the city's mix of modern and historic architecture. It's easy to see that Seattle is a remarkably picturesque place. |
3 Arts and Culture
A wealth of visual creativity, theatre, dance, opera and music make it clear why Seattle is renowned as an arts and culture destination. Broadway plays make their debuts here. Big-name entertainment acts draw appreciative crowds to intimate venues and packed auditoriums. Galleries and museums of all descriptions, a generous dose of public art, eye-popping buildings, symphony orchestras, rock legends and jazz greats - all give Seattle a lively cultural ambiance. |
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4 Cuisine & Wine
A visit to Seattle is not complete without a taste of our excellent seafood, caught fresh at sea and brought in to satisfy demanding culinary expectations. The city's world-class chefs continually delight visitors with recipes featuring locally grown ingredients. The hundreds of dining choices, specializing in cuisine from around the world prepared in a uniquely Northwest style are truly impressive.
And to accompany those perfect meals: Washington's award-winning wines, renowned for their superb flavor. As the second-largest producer of quality wines in the country, Washington has more than 400 wineries (at last count) producing vintages from nine distinct appellations. |
5 Accessible
Chicago is just 3.5 hours away by air and Washington, D.C., is five hours. Sea-Tac Airport hosts non-stop flights from 71 U.S. cities and 16 international cities, and it's only a 20-minute drive via Interstate 5, which passes right through downtown. Driving from Vancouver, B.C., takes about 2.5 hours, and from Portland about three hours. Seattle is easy to get to, but hard to leave behind. |
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6 Entrance to the Northwest
Using Seattle as a base, visitors can travel a few hours by car, train, seaplane or ferryboat and find themselves in Victoria or Vancouver, Canada; the sun-speckled San Juan Islands, the Olympic rain forest; or one of several ski resorts. The city is within a half-day's drive of Washington's booming wine country, mountain hiking trails, beaches, national parks and a live volcano. The Port of Seattle is a major starting and stopping-over point for the burgeoning cruise business to Alaska and British Columbia. In 2006, over 370,000 passengers boarded 200 sailings through Seattle. Anywhere in the Northwest is an easy trip from here. |
7 Great Facilities
The Washington State Convention & Trade Center is known for outstanding cuisine created from local produce and seafood. The Sheraton Seattle Hotel boasts more than 1,200 rooms in one property. Unique venues such as Experience Music Project and the Museum of Flight are exciting places to hold events. Seattle is also fortunate to have lush outdoor gardens that will impress any guest or visitor. |
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8 Friendly, Yet Sophisticated
Seattle is one of the most welcoming and hospitable places in the country, with a diverse population and a neighborly outlook. At the same time, you'll find all the best advantages of a big city - fabulous restaurants, active nightlife, world-class shopping, professional sports, a robust economy and plenty of activities for any preference. |
9 The Weather
Yes, really! Despite the reputation, it doesn't always rain in Seattle, which has less annual rainfall than Boston or Miami or even Houston. The light showers that keep the area green and lush are rarely enough to warrant an umbrella. The temperature is mild all-year-round, with almost no humidity. It's pleasantly cool (mid-70s) in summer and warm (upper 40s) in winter. |
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10 SCVB Is Your Resource
Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau stands ready to help you find the right dates, the most advantageous space and the perfect plan for your group. Call or email us, and we'll get to work for you. |
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