TRAVEL & LODGING

Seattle lies on a narrow strip of land between the salt waters of Puget Sound and the fresh waters of Lake Washington. Established in 1851, The city is built on Indigenous land, the traditional territory of Coast Salish peoples. It was named Seattle, honoring the Duwamish Indian leader named Sealth. The city's population became tremendously diversified over the years. Seattle has always exhibited a spirit of optimism, enterprise, and self-promotion. At one time this was institutionalized as "the Seattle Spirit," a movement that enabled the city literally to move mountains. Seattle is proud of its arts and cultural institutions, its many live theaters, and its professional and collegiate sports. It is proud of its parks, of Pioneer Square and the Pike Place Market, and, above all, of the beauty of its surroundings. For more information on Seattle, please check out our page on the official Visit Seattle site.