Travel in Seattle: A Tourist's Guide to Seattle, Washington

A trip to the charming city of Seattle is lots of fun, if you're prepared for the inevitable rain. This city is notorious for wet weather year-round, but you really shouldn't let that stop you from seeing all the wonderful things Seattle has to offer. It's a unique, beautiful and very enjoyable city. Plus, all that rain makes the landscape greener than green, which only adds to its charm. Here are a few of my favorite things to do in Seattle.

1. The Space Needle in Seattle Center. It would be unthinkable to visit Seattle and not see its most famous landmark, built in 1962 for the World Expo and towering 600-plus feet into the sky.

You can enjoy a delicious lunch, brunch or romantic dinner in the revolving restaurant at the top. Or, just ride the amazingly fast elevator up to the 360-degree observation deck where a panorama of snow-capped mountains and other majestic sights will take your breath away. On a clear day, you really can see "forever" from the top of the Needle! Of course, the complimentary high-powered telescopes help a little.

2. In addition to the Space Needle, Seattle Center has many other things that are worth checking out. Theatre, ballet, opera, rock 'n' roll history, science, movies, shopping and exploring are all found in Seattle Center. I'm a kid at heart, and my favorite is the Fun Forest Amusement Park. This "playground for all ages" has 19 rides and an assortment of games. You can get an adrenaline rush on the roller coaster, take a spin on the carousel, or try to win a prize on the midway. Fun Forest also features the Entertainment Pavilion, open daily year-round with laser tag, mini-golf, games and three rides.