Seattle/BC Day 7 - Seattle

This was actually a buffer day to cover some spill over. We decided to checkout some city views from vista points of Kerry park and Alki beach. Our hotel was right next to Space Needle and a short walk away from OSP.

Walk Map

Olympic Sculpture Park

The park has transformed a nine-acre industrial site into open and vibrant green space for art. This new waterfront park gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. If the sculptures aren't enough to hold your attention, turn your eyes toward the views of Elliott Bay and the distant Olympic Mountains. Down along the water, you'll also find a perfect little beach that was constructed as part of the sculpture park.

Exhibit in OSP

View of Space Needle from OSP

Kerry Park
For one of the best views of Seattle head to Kerry Park, a small park located on the south side of Queen Anne Hill.  A photo from here is Seattle postcard-perfect, featuring ferries crossing Elliott Bay, the city skyline with the Space Needle in the forefront and, if weather conditions are favorable, a view of Mt. Rainier

Alki Beach Park

Alki Beach is the principal tourist attraction at Alki Point. It features sand, saltwater, bungalows, and unique local restaurants. It is generally not a popular swimming beach, owing to the cold waters of Puget Sound. It offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and downtown Seattle from all points. Attractions include  a lighthouse and a miniature "Statue of Liberty" - replica of the original!

 

References

http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/OSP/default.asp

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/discovery.htm 

http://www.spaceneedle.com/visit/ 

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=445