Tullys – various locations throughout the city

For those with a craving for a wide variety of specialty drinks, Tully's has just about anything you might imagine, including espressos, macchiato and lattes. Tully's also offers a huge selection of specialty coffee blends.

El Diablo Coffee Company – 1811 Queen Anne Ave. North #101

No milked down coffees here. If you're after the fluffy coffee drinks, you'll have to look somewhere else. El Diablo gets back to the basics of coffee with beans blended and roasted just for them. This Latin style coffeehouse offers patrons delicious desserts and pastries to enjoy with their coffee. Grab your laptop, a friend or a book and head on over to El Diablo.

Lighthouse Roasters – 400 North 43 rd Ave., Seattle

Every once in awhile bigger just isn't better and such is the case at Lighthouse Roasters. Focusing on coffee done right, this unique little coffeehouse hand roasts its fresh, premium beans in small batches each day. You can get their great tasting coffee right at home when you sign up for their “coffee of the month.”

Starbucks – various locations throughout the city

You can't talk coffee in Seattle without talking about one of Seattle 's most famous coffeehouses. Serving up espresso drinks, drip coffee and a whole menu of other items, if you want something you know, find a Starbucks.

The Fairmont Olympic

The Fairmont Olympic is our personal favorite. A full service hotel located just 10 minutes from the airport, .5 miles from Pike Place Market and is close to downtown, the waterfront and Kingdome Stadium. Cabs are always available or limo services can be arranged.

W Seattle – 1112 4 th Ave. , Seattle

Located in the heart of the financial district in Seattle , this high rise, high class hotel is a work of art inside and out. Comfort is what it's all about at the W, pillow top mattresses, down duvets and Egyptian cotton linens offer weary travelers some luxury.

Edgewater Inn – 2411 Alaskan Way , Pier 67, Seattle

Nestled on Pier 67 along Seattle 's waterfront, the Edgewater Inn is the cities only waterfront hotel. Vacationers will delight in the surrounding beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Elliot Bay . Walking distance from downtown makes sightseeing a breeze or curling up with a good book next to the rock fireplace in your room make relaxing easy.

Rainer Square – Upper 5 th between Union and University

Seattle 's own Rodeo Drive . The Rainer Square area boasts some of Seattle 's best hotels, restaurants and shopping. With names like Louis Vuitton, St. John , Escada and Brooks Brothers, and other quality boutiques, there is no other shopping destination with such and impeccable standard of service.

Pacific Place – 600 Pine Street, Seattle

Downtown Seattle 's premier place for shopping, dinning and theater. Pottery Barn, J. Crew, Anne Taylor, Tiffany & Co., and Coach are just some of the wonderful stores you'll find when visiting Pacific Place .

City Centre – 1420 Fifth Ave. , Seattle

Comparable to New York City 's Fifth Ave. , City Center offers top notch shopping at stores like Barney's New York , Ann Taylor, Palomino and many more.

Pike Place Market – 1531 Western Ave. , Seattle

Nothing says Seattle like Pike Place Market. This 100 year old open air market is home to 200 year round businesses, 190 craftsmen, 120 farmers and over 200 street performers and musicians. Fresh produce, antiques and exotic goods from around the world await visitors to this unique shopping experience.

Seattle Aquarium – 1483 Alaskan Way , Seattle

What kind of creatures inhabit the Puget Sound ? Find out when you visit the Seattle Aquarium. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to touch and feel many of the exhibits. If you enjoy learning about marine life this is definitely a great way to spend a day.

Woodland Park Zoo – N. 50 th and Freemont Ave. N. , Seattle

Home to over 300 animals featured in naturalistic settings and bio climactic zones, the Woodland Park Zoo is one of the nation's top zoos. Visitors will enjoy a tropical rainforest setting, an African village and a savannah viewing area.

Space Needle – 219 4 th Ave. N. , Seattle

You can't visit Seattle without seeing the Space Needle at least once. Built for the 1962 World's Fair, this 605 foot high landmark offers visitors a 365 degree view of the surrounding Seattle area. Take a few minutes next time you're in town and see this remarkable structure.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks – 3015 NW 54 th Street , Seattle

Bring a picnic and watch both larger commercial vessels and smaller pleasure boats go through the locks. During the summer, watch the Salmon make their way up the ladder. Watch the water closely and you're sure to see many fish jumping.

Snoqualmie Falls – 6501 Railroad Ave. , Snoqualmie

The view from the top is nothing short of awesome and if you're brave enough to hike the steep, crowded path to the bottom your sure to be left breathless. Be prepared for a large crowd though as this is a premier tourist spot.

Professional Sports – various locations throughout the city

In a city boasting so much culture and diversity, it is also home to a multitude of professional sports teams. The NFL's Seahawks, MLB's Mariners, NBA's Supersonics and many other professional teams reside in this beautiful city.