ONLINE ONLY: Scenes from Seattle
In July's Destination, associate editor Carla Jean Whitley took us to Seattle, where she sampled the local fares and visited local landmarks. Below are more images from her visit to Seattle.
During her coffee pilgrimage through Seattle, Carla Jean Whitley stops outside the original Starbucks location in Pike Place Market. The cup of coffee she’s holding is actually from another, slightly less crowded location, a block away. Photo by Luke Mulcahy
Luke Mulcahy and Carla Jean Whitley pose at the top of the Space Needle, with Elliott Bay in the background.
The Space NeedlePhoto by Luke Mulcahy
The Underground Tour offers a look at early-day Seattle by taking tourists below the streets and behind the city’s history. Skylights in the sidewalk, like the one pictured here, shine light on the remains of sidewalks below the streets. Learn more at undergroundtour.com. Photo by Luke Mulcahy
Carla Jean Whitley kayaking in the Arboretum near the University of Washington and Agua Verde Paddle Club and Cafe. This destination was worth the short bus ride—one of the few times Whitley left the area around her hotel. Learn more at aguaverde.com. Photo by Luke Mulcahy
Carla Jean Whitley samples a beer at Elysian Fields. Photo by Luke Mulcahy
The University of Washington’s Husky Stadium overlooks Union Bay, and is commonly believed to be one of the most scenic football stadiums in the country. Photo by Luke Mulcahy
A bridge opens over Union Bay. Photo by Luke Mulcahy
This fountain, located in downtown Seattle, includes a walkway that allows pedestrians to stroll through the falling water. Photo by Luke Mulcahy
It’s obvious that the folks at Victrola Coffee Roasters take their coffee seriously. Photo by Luke Mulcahy
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