Learn English in Seattle, USA

Seattle is a stunning city and the jewel of the Pacific Northwest. The surrounding Cascade and Olympic mountains provide outstanding natural beauty, with the vast snow-capped volcanic cone of Mount Rainier dominating the skyline. Visitors enjoy panoramic views of the city and beyond from Seattles most familiar landmark, the Space Needle.

Seattle is home to a bustling art and culture scene with a Northwest flair. It hosts a variety of excellent restaurants with many organic, small-plate bistros, has a plethora of microbreweries to choose from and sports a lively cafe culture. Down on the waterfront, the mixture of sea air, the clanging of streetcars and the aroma of sourdough and coffee, is quintessential Seattle.

Pike Place Market offers the freshest seafood and produce, as well as fascinating street performers, artists and craftspeople. Art is on show throughout the city and can be experienced by perusing a gallery, watching a glass blower in action or taking a walk through the outdoor Olympic Sculpture Park. The moderate size of Seattle allows one plenty of time to just sit and soak up the city s atmosphere.

Seattle is full of parks, all providing scenic walks and wildlife. The three surrounding National parks are ideal for those who enjoy the great outdoors and physical activities such as hiking, skiing, biking, whitewater rafting and kayaking. Ships leave Seattle s Elliott Bay regularly for spectacular cruises around the Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. The islands are a haven for wildlife, with a wide variety of seals, porpoises and seabirds complementing the main attraction, whale watching. If you prefer traveling by air, seaplanes provide daily flights and unforgettable scenic tours. There is no doubt that Seattle offers all of its visitors a welcoming and engaging introduction to the Pacific Northwest area.

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