Discovery Park
3801 Government Way | ph: (206) 386.4236
Covering 534 acres, Discovery Park is the largest city park in Seattle. Brimming with wildlife, including eagles and sea lions,
this natural park encompasses breathtaking bluff views, meadows, old growth forest, two miles of protected beaches, and hiking trails. The Visitor's
Center has exhibits on all of the park's flora and fauna, and there are free guided nature walks and children's programs that let you get up
close and personal the park's birds, tidal wildlife, and plants. |
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Bill
Gates-Related Attractions
Love him or hate him, Bill Gates is an icon of our modern world. And, since this Richest Man in the World lives on our turf,
there are ample opportunities to gawk at a few of his art and artifacts. If you're an employee, vendor, contractor or business visitor for Microsoft,
you can visit the Microsoft Museum (4420 148th Ave.
NE, Building 127, Redmond) which is packed with interactive exhibits that document, preserve, and commemorate this 25 year old corporate
giant. Some of the highlights of the museum include a look at day-to-day life inside Microsoft, and a chance to play around with some of the
new technologies that Microsoft is creating - including a neat interactive digital piano. For those who don't have the credentials or connections
to get inside the museum, all is not lost. Just hop on an Argosy Lake Cruise
(Pier 55; [206] 623-4252) and not only get a wonderful tour of some of Seattle's finest waterfront views, but a chance to peek at the $50
million structure that is the Bill Gates Home. Since most of the house/complex is built into the hill, only a part of it is visible to the eye
- but unless you're one of the lucky few who get invited over for a Gates' family dinner, this is as close as you're going to get to the legendary
geek retreat. |
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Discover
Houseboating Tours
117 E. Louisa St. | ph: (206) 522-9157
First established in 1904, the 487 floating homes that reside in Seattle's waterways are one of the truly unique architectural
landmarks of our city. Made popular in the film Sleepless in Seattle, the houseboating lifestyle has a mystique that draws interest from
all types of people. Jeri Callahan, owner of Discover Houseboating, is aware of this and knows all kinds of stories, trivia, and historical
information that she shares on her tours of the floating home community. This is a delightful and entertaining way to get out on the water and
get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into our unique floating villages. |
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