About Seattle

When people think of visiting Seattle, the original image that often comes to mind is that of the Space Needle against the Seattle skyline. The beautiful scenery is what draws many visitors to the area, but it is the value of life and the warmth of our people that convinces them to stay.

Unique, Distinct Towns

Seattle unique diversity causes the city vibrant; the broad range of cultures, lifestyles and ideals that you will find in the local area. Inside the city of Seattle itself has each neighborhood has its own identity. there are dozens of smaller districts in And also dozens of main streets and local newspapers. The joy of finding Seattle is in exploring these tiny pockets and what they have to provide. Outside of the city each town has its own unique community and identity.

From Lumber Mills to Microsoft

Seattle has always had an entrepreneurialism spirit and it is that fuel that has driven our city in its history. Seattle has evolved from lumber and shipping to aircraft creation and the newest in computer technology. Despite our rather remote location, we remain a critical hub of culture, industry and technology.

Innate Beauty

The natural splendor that surrounds us also cannot be discounted. Because most joke about the level of rain Seattle gets every year, those who have been here cannot complain regarding the lush plant life that our climate supports. Most visitors are typically impressed amidst our towering evergreen trees. And the city is surrounded by blue: there are almost as many bodies of water in Seattle as there are neighborhoods. Aside from Elliot Bay and Lake Washington (which serve as the western and eastern borders of the city's core) many other lakes, bays and waterways mark the city. To the west of Seattle are the celebrated Puget Sound waters A large number of who commute use either a ferry or one of the area's long bridges.

A History of Growth and Improvement

Our city is still rather young, and it is likely this youth that assists keep us in touch with our history. The first and foremost inhabitants of the community were the Duwamish, a peaceful tribe of fisherman and hunters whose villages were could be found around the area. In 1851 a party led by Arthur Denny landed on Alki Point in present-day West Seattle. Less than a year later this group of Midwestern settlers would move surroundings to the western shore of Elliot Bay, and they later named the city after Chief Seattle of the Duwamish in recognition of the valuable aid they had acquired from the tribe. Seattle rapidly expanded in the upcoming years and solidified its existence when it became the transportation and financial centre of the Alaska Gold Rush at the end of the century.

Life Every where in Puget Sound

Seattle and the surrounding neighborhood remain to draw people from all over the country and all over the world, and it is this influx that helps uphold our crucial diversity. And even as our community keeps on to enhance it manages to sustain the qualities and charms that have made it such an appealing place to reside.