University of Washington
The University of Washington, one of the largest universities
in the U.S.A., also has one of the most beautiful campuses. Seattle
Community Colleges transfer more international students to the
University of Washington than any other community colleges.
Seattle Center
The Seattle Center was built for the World's Fair in 1962. It
contains the Space Needle,
an Amusement Park, the Pacific
Science Center, the Pacific Northwest
Ballet, several theaters and the monorail, which make it a
popular destination both for tourists and for "Seattleites".
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver
is a world class city for world class fun! See Chinatown, Gastown,
Robson Street, Stanley
Park, Capilano and so much more in Vancouver, Canada. Seattle Central Community College
international students visit either Vancouver or Victoria, Canada
every quarter for a weekend. They are only a couple of hours away!
Victoria, British Columbia
Travel to Canada and visit Victoria.
See famous sites such as the Empress Hotel, the Parliament Building,
the Royal British Columbia Museum and Butchart
Gardens.
Portland
Visit the state of Oregon and the beautiful city of Portland,
only 3 1/2 hours away from Seattle.
Sports Events
Seattle Mariners (baseball),
Seattle Supersonics (basketball),
and other professional sports events are popular activities we
enjoy throughout the year.
Seattle Opera
Seattle is known for having one of the most innovative opera companies
in the world.
Seattle Symphony
Under Maestro Gerard Schwartz, the Seattle
Symphony is famous for performances of American composers.
Washington State Ferries
Take a ferry over to Bainbridge Island and see the Seattle skyline
from the water.
Leavenworth
Leavenworth is a Bavarian style town in the foothills of the Cascade
Mountains. It is famous for its festivals, food and fun!
Mount Baker Ski Trip
The most popular trip of Winter, the Mount Baker ski trip
is a fun weekend in the snow.
Mount Rainier
Known in Washington as "The Mountain", Mount Rainier is one of
the Pacific Northwest's top destinations. Come and you'll see
why.
Beach Camping
Camp near the rugged Pacific Northwest coastline and visit the
quaint beach towns.
Cascade Loop
The Cascade Loop is a tour through the north Cascades of Washington.
The National Geographic Traveler says that it is one of America's
grandest, most spectacular drives.
Deception Pass
Deception Pass is one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific
Northwest.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
In the Spring, the Skagit Valley north of Seattle is filled with
flowers. Its overwhelming beauty makes it a Northwest favorite.
Dungeness Spit
Usually combined with a trip to Port Townsend or Hurricane Ridge,
Dungeness Spit is a great place to view sea life along the Strait
of Juan de Fuca.
Hurricane Ridge
On Hurricane Ridge you have a majestic view of the surrounding
Olympic Mountains and an up close view of wildlife. This trip
can be combined with Port Townsend or Dungeness Spit.
Boeing Everett Plant
The largest building in the world is just north of Seattle at
the Boeing plant at Everett. See the 747 airplanes as they are
made.
Horseback Riding
Have the great Western experience while horseback riding in the
foothills of the beautiful Cascade mountains.
Snoqualmie Falls & North Bend
Snoqualmie Falls are taller than Niagara Falls by 70 feet! Combine
this with a trip to North Bend and have a great excursion to "Twin
Peaks Country."
Snoqualmie Pass
Just an hour away from Seattle, this is a popular winter ski,
snowboarding and "snowtubing" destination
Mt. St Helens
Visiting Mount St. Helens, just three hours away from Seattle,
is an awesome experience. St. Helens, a sister-volcano to Mt.
Rainier, is famous for its tremendous eruption on May 18, 1980.
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