Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building, which is actually 605 feet tall, for spectacular views of the city and its surrounding area. For food and fantastic sights check out SkyCity, the tower's rotating restaurant that makes one complete orbit per hour.

The statue of Lenin on the corner should clue you in to the fact that everything about this neighborhood is alternative. Vegetarian cafes, eclectic shops, coffee houses, bookstores and street artists abound.

Pioneer Square Park, topped by an ornate pergola, is the site of the city's oldest settlement.

A thriving waterfront and happening restaurant and entertainment scene have made this Scandinavian enclave one of Seattle's hottest neighborhoods.

Site of the 1962 Worlds Fair features the Space Needle, childrens museum, theater and lots of amusement rides.

See where it all started: America's most popular coffeehouse is Seattle's biggest claim to fame.

Seattle's oldest neighborhood is rich with history and serves as the cultural hub for Asian-Americans in the area.

Beautiful Volunteer Park is at the center of this wonderfully multi-faceted neighborhood, where Seattle's gay community and student population co-exist with older residents, historical mansions, up-scale restaurants and shops.

This Seattle neighborhood boasts several popular restaurants.

Residential neighborhood near Lake Union.

A wide walkway lined with old buildings and shops.

A small marina full of fishing boats and million-dollar yachts.