With so many world-class exhibits and galleries like this, Seattle is one of the best places to travel as a solo female. This place does occasionally close for private events, so be sure to check the complete current schedule before you go. The works in Chihuly Garden and Glass are unlike anything I’ve ever seen in my life, and the entire space has a whimsical vibe that just pulls you in. Trust me, we aren’t talking about nana’s glass vase collection here! Whether you’re into art or not, this place is a must-see. Just beside the Space Needle, you’ll find the glass studio of Dale Chihuly. Swing by the Aurora Bridge to get a view of what lurks beneath. This famous piece of public art has become legendary around town. For several years, the 38-story tower would hold the title of tallest west of the Mississippi River, and dominate the Seattle skyline. Smith Tower is known as Seattles original skyscraper, and while its no longer the tallest in the city, it offers breathtaking 360-degree views of downtown. While you are exploring the area, be sure to pay a quick visit to the Fremont Troll. After Kansas City’s new Power & Light Building beat it in 1931, the Smith Tower was still the tallest in Seattle until it was surpassed by its sworn and natural rival, the Space Needle, in 1962. On July 4, 1914, firearm and typewriter magnate Lyman Cornelius Smith opened the 484-foot-tall (148 m) Smith Tower, the city's new tallest building. However, the Space Needle is not your only option, so you may want to consider each of the city’s three observation decks: Space Needle, Skyview Observatory, and Smith Tower. Shop until you drop then head over to the food trucks.
Rain or shine, every Sunday for more than 30 years this European-style market has been an essential weekend outing. I vividly remember every time I have been there. If you happen to be there on a Sunday, the Fremont Market is a must-see. The Smith Tower is located in the Pioneer Square area, the Space Needle at the Seattle Center. Though it lost that designation a mere 17 years later. You’ll find countless vintage shops dotting the area, including the famous Fremont Vintage Mall, a collective featuring one-of-a-kind art, clothes, jewelry, decor, and pretty much anything else that you can think of. Space Needle 4. When it was built in 1914, the Smith Tower Observatory was the tallest building west of the Mississippi.
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