Seattle's Reputation As Rainiest City Is Undeserved
By Matthew Paolini
Seattle's popular standing as one of the country's rainiest cities isn't actually deserved. With annual rainfall of slightly more than three feet, the Emerald City actually lags dozens of American cities, including New York City, where nearly four feet of rain falls on average each year. But while Gotham rain days have more than their fair share of torrential rains, precipitation in Seattle more often takes the form of gray, persistent drizzle.
As luck will have it, Seattle residents and tourists visiting this bustling metropolis as part of a grand tour of the American Northwest can still enjoy many rewarding indoor activities on Seattle's rainy days. Headlining my list of indoor favorites is a visit to one of Seattle's numerous top-notch museums. Here's a quick look at three of the city's best attractions:
1. The Pacific Science Center at 200 Second Avenue N is a five-building complex that's home to a multifaceted collection of science exhibits, a tropical Butterfly House, a planetarium, and two impressive IMAX theatres, one of which boasts IMAX 3D technology. The Center stands underneath the arches of yet another Seattle tourist attraction, the Space Needle, and is open seven days a week during the summer months from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. The Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center is another of the Emerald City's museum highlights. Focused on the nautical history of Seattle and Puget Sound, the Odyssey Center offers four main exhibits and galleries focused on the ships, habitat, fishing industry and trade connections that make Seattle and the Puget Sound area the thriving center of the Pacific Northwest. The museum is closed on Monday but opens Tuesday through Sunday at either 10:00 or 11:00 a.m.
3. Another Seattle museum that mirrors the city's maritime history is the much-loved Seattle Aquarium. Recently expanded and renovated to the tune of 41 million dollars, the Aquarium is especially pleased with its Window on Washington Waters exhibit. This is a 120,000-gallon water wonderland accessible to visitors through a massive 17-foot by 39-foot viewing window and is teaming with everything from sleek salmon and vibrant rockfish to sea anemones and dozens of other species of marine life.
While Seattle isn't the country's rainiest city, there are sure to be lots of gray days in the city's future. Luckily, there are plenty of museums that can both educate and entertain visitors on one of Seattle's drizzly days.
About the author
Matthew Paolini is a consultant with Citybook Seattle Online Yellow Pages in Seattle, WA. from http://www.FreeArticlesAndContent.com
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