Experiential Travel Ideas

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Adventure - Eagle watching float trips, guided nature walks, whitewater rafting, and kayaking are just a few of the many outdoor adventure options.

Arts and Culture - Glass art, galleries, museums & sculpture, dance, opera, symphonies, and theatre, there is something for everyone.

Aviation - Visit the Boeing airplane production facility in Everett, then the Museum of Flight to see where Boeing began. See the original Air Force One and a Concorde. For more delights, take a floatplane trip over Seattle or to the San Juan Islands, Victoria, Vancouver, Campbell River, or other destinations. How about picnics by plane?

Breweries - Seattle and Washington State are well known for boutique beers and quality microbrews. Many offer tours and tastings, including Red Hook Ale Brewery in Woodinville as well as Pike Pub & Brewery, Pyramid Alehouse, Brewery & Restaurant, and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery in downtown Seattle.

Culinary Arts - Local chefs and restaurants offer a variety of options from cooking classes and market tours to winemaker dinners. Visit fresh produce growers or markets, or try out gourmet bakeries or chocolate makers.

Gardens - Explore a wealth of flowers and gardens including bonsai collections, public gardens and private estates. Add a garden school, Master Gardener demos, or hands-on classes.

Glass - The Seattle area has become a Mecca for glass artists from across the country and around the world. Venice, Italy is the only city in the world with more glassblowing hot shops than Seattle. Meet some of the artists, and watch glass-blowers in action.

National Parks - Mt. Rainier, Olympic National Park, and the North Cascades National Park are all within a half-day's drive of Seattle.

Native American Culture - Learn about the cultural and historical heritage of the Pacific Northwest's early residents through visits to area museums, galleries, retail specialty stores, and dinner excursions. Meet tribal members and learn about traditions first hand.

Outdoor Recreation - Golfing, kayaking, hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, and even llama-trekking are some options for outdoor enthusiasts.

Professional Sports - Seattle is home to 6 major professional sports teams: Seattle Mariners(MLB), Seattle Seahawks(NFL), Seattle SuperSonics(NBA), Seattle Sounders(NASL), Seattle Storm(WNBA), and Seattle Thunderbirds(NHL).

Shopping - Discount malls to high fashion. Special greetings and discount books are often available. Seattle is home to REI, Nordstrom, Eddie Bauer, and others.

Technical Tours - Take a behind-the-scenes look at anything from retail malls to major manufacturing plants. Learn about security, health care, interior design, city planning - all customized for your needs.

Two Nation Vacation - Visit Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island by ferry, high-speed catamaran, seaplane, or traditional air. Then check out Vancouver by Amtrak, air, seaplane, bus, or car.

Whale Watching - With three resident pods of orca whales in the San Juan Islands, excursions are available from several departure points on the mainland.

Wineries - Washington State is the second largest producer of premium wine in the USA with over 240 wineries, 300 growers and 29,000 vineyard acres. Best of all - many of the tours and tastings are FREE!

NOTE: Speakers and individually created programs are available for many of the topics listed above, as well as others. Let us know your interests. We'll be happy to help you find the perfect experience.