Taskar Garage

Discover some of the best children´s books at the Elliott Bay Book Company. This large, locally owned Seattle bookstore is filled with over 150,000 titles, featuring the region´s best selection of new books, local-only offerings and a large collection of bargain books. Stop by for readings and book signings by several authors throughout the year.

Make some memories at the Northwest Folklife Festival. This annual festival brings some of the city´s best local, ethnic, folk and traditional arts and music to the Seattle Center for a free three-day party over Memorial Day weekend. Take in the spirit of the Northwest as you visit the vendors selling all kinds of foods and handmade goods.

Take a trip through time at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, the Pacific Northwest´s only major natural history museum. The oldest museum in the state, this museum features over 12 million artifacts and attractions in its permanent collection, as well as a host of continuously changing temporary exhibits.

See the city from new heights with Kenmore Air. Fly above the beautiful landscape of Seattle on an adventure that gives you the best views of the city, including views of downtown, the Space Needle, parks, lakes and mountains. Enjoy a recorded commentary as you soar above the city in the seaplane, and the knowledgeable pilots are willing to share their Seattle information as well!