![]() ![]() The City Center has a indoor stage that will have concerts and performances that are always free. The Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, the International Fountain and Seattle City Center are all packed together and is a mere 2.2 miles away. Smith Cove is reached by Magnolia Bridge and crossing it back to the city is the only way to reach all the attractions. Unlike it’s sister port once you walk outside the warehouse structure of the loading terminal there is nothing right outside the door. The busiest cruise port in Seattle-and the largest is located further north from the Airport than Pier 66 and the starting point for the vast majority of Alaska cruises. Pier 91 Smith Cove Terminal:Address: 2001 W Garfield Way. Seattle does have a pretty decent transit system though. Also, because of all the highway traffic and the hilly terrain I wouldn’t recommend walking either. One Saturday night it took us over 30 minutes to go 5 miles. The map says 8 minutes, I wouldn’t count on it. The piers are only 3 miles apart, but traffic in Seattle can be a travesty. Oceania’s Regatta and NCL’s Pearl, Sun and her newest vessel the megaship Bliss. That being said, only 4 ships depart from Pier 66. The waterfront is where you will find Wings Over Washington, a state of the art “flying theatre” and 2018 Distillery of the Year winner Copperworks on Alaskan Way Other cool spots are the Seattle Pinball Museum and Paramount Theatre. But it has hidden levels and secret sections and actually goes on forever! Lego rooms, Puzzle rooms, walls of stuffed animals and some really cool books. If you get a chance check out Magic Mouse Toys(601 1st Ave S) it seems like a tiny little corner store-and it is, on the first level. The Great Wheel is also right on the waterfront and although it’s okay I don’t know if it’s worth price maybe at night. The Washington State Ferries go out every 30 minutes to Bainbridge or Bremerton from Pier 52, Colman Dock. The Aquarium and Olympic Sculpture Park are within walking distance. You can get your picture taken with them, just be nice and tip. Sometimes you can spot Darth Vader or Spider Man. On the boardwalk is the best place for these street performers and pop up vendors. This pier is centrally located and very close to some great restaurants like Anthony’s Pier 66 and one of my faves, the Crab Pot! This vibrant waterfront is a great place to rent a bike, watch the ships and ferries come in and out, experience the amazing street artists whose creativity I envy. Pier 66 Bell Street Pier: Address: 2225 Alaskan Way. Norwegian Cruises offer fun and free style cruises. ![]()
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