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Surrounded by mountains and bodies of water, Seattle features gorgeous views, clean air and plenty of outdoor activities to take part in. Far from being perpetually rainy and gray, the Summer offers blue skies and warm temperatures. This leads to an equally comfortable Fall with ideal weather for hiking, biking, kayaking, climbing and snowboarding later in the season, making the weekend of Decibel a wonderful time to come to Washington.
Seattle simultaneously encourages a growing technology workforce and also a vibrant, eclectic arts community. Five companies on the 2006 Fortune 500 list are based locally, including the headquarters for Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, Weyerhaeuser, Nintendo and of course Starbucks. At the same time the city fosters a strong DIY spirit and showcases an abundance of galleries, museums, theaters, live music venues, recording facilities, music retailers, radio stations, and film productions. It has more arts-related businesses per capita than any other major U.S. city, along with having the largest number of bookstores and being considered one of the most literate. The film industry is also very supported, each year hosting SIFF, the biggest and most attended film festival in the country.
Within Seattle the most populated neighborhood is Capitol Hill, where this much of this years’ Decibel Festival will be held. The Hill is known for being extremely accepting of all people, representing a diverse cross-section of subcultures. Arts, and especially music, are a huge focus in this area – all clubs are within walking distance from each other, each have their own personalities and many feature live music or djs most nights of the week. Besides music venues, you’ll find plenty of coffee shops, internet cafes, restaurants, and loads of shopping. For a break from the more urban aspects in Capitol Hill, Cal Anderson Park provides a great place for recreation (softball, ultimate Frisbee, kickball) and Volunteer Park offers an educational sanctuary, housing both its own conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
We look forward to welcoming you to Seattle during Decibel this year!
Transportation To and From the Airport
Central Link opened July 18, 2009 from downtown Seattle to Tukwila. A temporary connector bus will connect light rail passengers from Tukwila International Blvd Station to Sea Tac Airport. By December 2009, Link will extend directly to the SeaTac/Airport station, replacing the shuttle. Light rail fares from the airport to downtown are $2.50.
Shuttle Express has the only 24-hour door-to-door service. The fare from the airport to downtown is $20 and you’ll want to make reservations at least 24 hours in advance.
Taxis
Taxis fares are regulated from the airport to the downtown hotel district for a flat fee of $32 + tip. There is a taxi stand at the airport and any city taxi will be able to take you to the airport.
Transportation In the City
Taxis:
Graytop Cab (206-282-8222)
Orange Cab (206-522- 8800)
Yellow Cab (206-622-6500)
Taxi cab fees are regulated within the City of Seattle. To estimate your taxi fare, please see: http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=Seattle
Buses:
The Seattle bus system is one of the best in the country. For more information, visit the Metro King County Bus System Trip Planner or call 206.553.3000
Record Stores
Easy Street Records
20 Mercer Street
Wall of Sound
315 E Pine St
Respect Records
1315 E Pine St
Sonic Boom Records
514 15th Ave E
Zion’s Gate Records
1100 E Pike St
Platinum Records
915 E Pike St
Clothing Stores
Atlas
1515 Broadway
Capitol 1524
1524 E. Olive Way
Crossroads
325 Broadway E
Hipposchemes
1510 12th Ave, #2
Goods
1112 E Pike St
Ian
401 E Pine St
Edie’s
319 E Pine St
Lipstick Traces
303 E Pine St
R.E.Load
1205 East Pike Street, Ste. 1D
Urban Outfitters
401 Broadway Ave E, Seattle
ZebraClub
421 E Pine St
Food
Elysian Brewing Co.
1221 E Pike St
Dick’s Drive-In Restaurant
Oldest fast food restaurant in the state!
115 Broadway E, 98102
Six Arms
300 E Pine St, 98122
Piecora’s
1401 E Madison St, 98122
Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave E, 98112
Parks
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th Ave
Roanoke Park
950 E Roanoke St
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive East
Coffee
Bauhaus Books & Coffee
301 E Pine St
B & O Espresso
204 Belmont Ave E
Caffe Vita Roasting Co.
1005 E Pike St
Espresso Vivace Roasteria
901 East Denny Way, 98122
Victrola
411 15th Ave E
Museums/Galleries
Seattle Art Museum
100 University Street
Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 East Prospect Street, Volunteer Park
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave
Blue Bottle Gallery
415 East Pine St
Henry Art Gallery
4100 15th Ave NE
Blvd Gallery
2316 Second Avenue
Art/Not Terminal
2045 Westlake Ave
Tourist Offices
Seattle/King County Convention and Visitors Bureau
206.461.5800
520 Pike St. Suite 1300, 98101
Seattle Visitor Center
(Washington State Convention Center) 800 Convention Pl., 98104
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
206.447.5000
800 Convention Pl., 98104
Washington Tourism Development Division
360.725.5050
Consulates
- Australian Embassy (1601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, 202.797.3000).
- British Consulate (Suite 3001, 900 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98164, 206.622.9255).
- Canadian Consulate General (412 Plaza 600 Building Seattle, WA 98101, 206.443.1777).
- Consulate General of Japan (601 Union Street, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98101, 206.682.9107).
- Consulate of Mexico (2132 Third Avenue Seattle WA 98121, 206.448.8435).
- Consulate of General Germany (600 University St Ste 2500 Seattle WA 98101, 206.682.4312).