One of the best times to go to Seattle is midsummer in July. The northwestern city, known for its rain, experiences only an inch of rain in July with highs in the seventies. The weather is great, so umbrellas are not necessary to explore this Emerald City in western Washington.
Standard tourist locations in Seattle are always open. However, watching the flying fish in Pike Place Market is considerably more enjoyable when it is not raining. Stroll down the street of the market to the first ever Starbucks or simply meander through the stalls of flowers, vendors of all sorts of things and take in views of the Puget Sound. Fresh seafood is abundant, and for those who enjoy fresh salmon, the Chinook and Sockeye salmon make their runs in late spring and early summer, so salmon is sure to be fresh this time of year.
July is a month filled with festivals and other attractions for Seattle. From July 5th to August 3rd is Seafair Seattle—the largest festival in the Northwest featuring the blue angels, hydroplane racing, a torchlight parade with balloons reminiscent of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, arts and crafts, food and tons of live music to enjoy. Another big event in July is the Bite of Seattle that runs from July 18-20. This event is all about the great food that Seattle has to offer. With more than fifty of Seattle’s finest restaurants featured, thirty food product companies, entertainment, and five beer gardens, this festival at the Seattle Center in the heart of downtown Seattle is fun for locals and tourists alike.
If the warm weather and festivities aren’t enough to draw your attention, Seattle’s other attractions are always in season. Seattle is the birthplace of many music legends. From Jimi Hendrix to Kurt Cobain, Seattle’s music history is celebrated in the Experience Music Project as a part of the Seattle Science Center. While at this interactive museum you can record live music, learn to play guitar, and even form your own band. Just a short walk away is the ever-popular Space Needle, where birds-eye views of the city are spectacular. Eat at the rotating restaurant, or just stand on the viewing platform and wait to go 360 degrees around to where you started.
Take advantage of the weather and get outside the city to hike, bike, sail, boat and swim in the nearby lakes or mountains. This Northwest city is great in the Summer: not too cold; not too hot. This summer is the perfect to time to escape to, explore, and enjoy all the Emerald City has to offer.
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