15% off (Sale price $109.65, Reg. Price $129.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Executive Hotel PacificThe chic Executive Hotel Pacific was built in 1928, and it retains that eras flashy art-deco vibe. Its located within easy reach of Pike Place Market and other downtown Seattle landmarks. Before you turn in for the day, be sure to grab a complimentary Washington apple from the lobby. The Lodge Sports Grille serves up locally sourced burgers and seafood along with more than 50 types of beer amid hand-hewn cedar walls and TVs showing sports. Housemade gelato and bistro-style sandwiches are on the menu at the Caffe Vovito. Stylish guest rooms are trimmed in rich wood accents and feature flat-screen LCD TVs and free WiFi. Complimentary wine reception held in the lobby each eveningDowntown Seattle, Washington: Art, Architecture, and Famous Coffee in Coastal Urban CenterStreet performances, flowers, and fresh-caught fish find a common home at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Founded in 1907, its where both sightseers and locals shop. Drop into the Fish Market to watch the staff tossing salmon, halibut, and cod—a famous tradition. There are plenty of nonperishable goods as well, including jewelry and other crafts. And you might want to take a picture in front of the market’s iconic sign, which now rivals the Space Needle as the city’s most recognizable symbol.The original Starbucks coffeehouse has operated out of Pike Place since the 1970s. You can stop here for a pick-me-up before taking the half-mile walk to Seattles Central Library. Whether you love books or architecture or both, this futuristic-looking library is worth a visit. The 11-story glass-and-steel structure consists almost entirely of diamond-shaped windows arranged to look like a geometric net. The otherworldly interior is a playground for book lovers. Be sure to check out the library’s “living room” in the morning, when sunlight creates a kaleidoscopic shadow on the floor.
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