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Take a look at where Bill has been and get inside recommendations on where to find
and book a Moment of Luxury of your own.
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Pike Place Market
Between First Ave & Western Ave
Tel: 206-682-7453
The history of Pike Place Market is as rich and colorful as Seattle itself. Its nine acres and 100 years of operation encompass thousands of unique and interesting stories — stories of immigration, internment, gentrification and urban renewal — that explain why Pike Place Market is called “The Soul of Seattle.”
Pike Place Market is internationally recognized as America’s premier farmers’ market and is home to nearly 200 year-round commercial businesses; 190 craftspeople and 120 farmers who rent table space by the day; 240 street performers and musicians; and 300 apartment units, most of which house low-income elderly people. “The Market,” as the locals affectionately say, attracts 10 million visitors a year, making it one of Washington’s most frequently visited destinations.
Here are just some of the shops in Pike Place Market:
Le Panier
1902 Pike St.
Tel: 206-441-3669
French bakery: Bread, croissants, coffee. This is where Bill bought the French bread for the wine tasting at Chateau Ste. Michel
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
1600 Pike Place
Tel: 206-956-1964
www.beecherscheese.com
Cheese making kitchen, retail store and deli
Farra, Tamma Colors on Silk
North Arcade on the Bridge
Tel: 206-567-4744
Hand painted scarves, Tamma has been at the market since 1975 and has been painting silk for 15 years.
Christopher, Sally
North Arcade across from Starbucks
Functional stoneware
Antiques at Pike Place
92 Stewart St.
Tel: 206-441-9643
Victorian art to Art Deco, 5,000 square feet of antiques
Pioneer Square
Tel: 206-653-5025
When you think of touring our fair city, why not start off with Pioneer Square?
It is after all, Seattle’s very first neighborhood. It’s really just a matter of how you wish to see it. A guided walking tour; horse drawn buggy, view from the ferries, or maybe explore on your own—what ever you choose, you’re sure to find it a charming world like no other. Situated between downtown and the stadiums, the International District and the waterfront, Pioneer Square enjoys a central location, easily accessible by foot, bus, trolley, car, commuter rail, train, or ferry. Landmark destinations abound in the twenty blocks that comprise Pioneer Square. Pioneer Square boasts the country’s largest concentration of Victorian-Romanesque architecture.
Walking Tours
Show yourself around. Walk along tree-lined streets and marvel at ornate, Victorian-style brick and stone buildings. Learn more about the booming Gold Rush years, the birth of Vaudeville, and the impact of titans and tightwads on the city. Take time to relax in a sidewalk café or urban park as you explore one of the nation’s largest designated historic districts.
Each of the self-tours begin and end in Occidental Park. We would highly recommend that you pick up a copy of our booklet “Pioneer Square Journey” which includes captions about related people, events and places for over 60 sites. You can pick this up at the kiosk on Occidental, between Main St. and Jackson, or at The Pioneer Square Community Association at 202 Yesler Way in the Smith Tower.
FIRST THURSDAY
Join Seattle’s leading art galleries in welcoming their new monthly exhibits & artists on the First Thursday of every month. Gallery Walk begins at 6pm at Main Street & Occidental.
ART IN THE PARK
Discover Seattle’s most talented emerging artists at Art in the Park on First Thursdays, February through December. Grab a latte, stroll through historic Occidental Park, and immerse yourself in the Emerald City’s vibrant independent art scene.
Shopping In Pioneer Square
Unique boutiques, independent bookstores, hand crafted jewelry, elegant furniture and much more. Check out for an extensive listing of stores as well as location maps.
Chateau Ste. Michel
1411 NE 145th Street
Woodinville, WA
425-514-3300
www.ste-michelle.com
Chateau Ste. Michelle is located 15 miles northeast of Seattle in Woodinville, Washington.
(This is the winery featured in the Seattle episode)
Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington state with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. The winery’s roots date back to after the Repeal of Prohibition, when the Pommerelle Wine Company and the National Wine Company were formed in 1934. They merged in 1954 to form American Wine Growers and produced mostly fortified sweet wines. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker and consultant Andre Tchelistcheff. Ste. Michelle Vintners planted its first vines at its Cold Creek Vineyard in Eastern Washington in 1972. Cold Creek Vineyard remains one of the oldest and most renowned vineyards in the state.
In 1976 Ste. Michelle Vintners built a French style Chateau in Woodinville, outside of Seattle, and changed its name to Chateau Ste. Michelle to reflect its new facility. The winery was built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson. The original Stimson family residence still stands on the winery grounds today and is on the National Register of Historical Places.
Winery Hours:
Our winery is open to visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are only closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Tours and Tasting Experiences
Join us for a tour of our wine cellar and barrel aging room that includes tasting experiences. Tours are available from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. guided by our knowledgeable and friendly Guest Services staff. They are eager to share their passion for wine as well as the history of our winery, the grounds and other area attractions to provide you with an informative and enjoyable visit. Please see below for our Tour and Tasting Experience options.
For more information and reservations, please call 425-415-3633 (one week advance notice required on all private tours).
The Columbia Valley Wine Tour and Tasting
Learn about the Chateau’s rich heritage and what makes the Columbia Valley such a premier grape growing region. The tour will conclude with a sampling of our Columbia Valley wines.
Approx. 35 minutes, No Cost.
Private Tour & Tastings with Single Vineyard/Reserve Wine Focus (sampling of three wines):
$50 minimum; $15 per person after $50. Tax will be added.
The Premium Wine Tasting
Enjoy a tasting held at the tasting bar located in the Wine Shop. This is a preselected sampling of our Reserve and Single Vineyard wines from our acclaimed vineyards. The selection consists of four tastes.
Approx. 30 minutes, $10 per person.
Vintage Reserve Room Tasting
This opportunity allows you to select four tastings from our extensive Single Vineyard and Reserve Wine Lists. You will be hosted by a member of our Senior Staff. Reservations are required. Please call 425-415-3633.
Approx. 30 minutes, $15 per person.
The Ultimate Wine Tasting
A wine specialist will present a tasting of select premium Chateau Ste. Michelle wines and pair them with the appropriate delicacies in our unique wine-country setting. This extraordinary experience is available by appointment. For more information and reservations, please call 425-415-3633 (one week advance notice required; some groups may be combined).
The Space Needle
400 Broad St.
Seattle, WA
206-905-2100
www.spaceneedle.com
A visit to Seattle just isn’t complete without a trip to the Space Needle. Journey skyward for amazing views, fine dining and an experience you’ll never forget. At a height of 605’, the Space Needle boasts fabulous 360 degree views that include Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, the beautiful city of Seattle and beyond.
The Space Needle is located next to the Pacific Science Center and the Experience Music Project. Take the Seattle Center Monorail to the Space Needle from Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle.
Live the View! The Observation Deck, SpaceBase gift shop and SkyCity restaurant are open 365 days a year.
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