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Tacoma is home to a vibrant, creative community of writers, artists and musicians, photographers, filmmakers, passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners. It also serves as a base for large companies like BNY Mellon, Columbia Bank and Key Bank.
Drawing families to its charming neighborhoods with big city amenities, true urbanites are drawn to downtown Tacoma for its competitively priced living spaces with sweeping mountain, city and water views.
A haven for hikers, runners and cyclists, Tacoma is alive with activity from students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, The Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, local trade and technical colleges, and nearby Pacific Lutheran University.
Tacoma's gourmands and culinary connoisseurs have cultivated a scene for foodies that’s made national press, while its world renowned museums, top-notch meeting and convention spaces, and huge headliner concerts have drawn visitors from across the globe.
Just 20 minutes away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and easily accessible from downtown Seattle and other neighboring cities, Tacoma is a city on the rise.
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Quality Inn and Suites Fife/Tacoma - Fife Hotels, Washington
Quality Inn and Suites Fife/Tacoma 3 Stars Hotel in Fife, Washington Within US Travel Directory One of our bestsellers in Fife! Emerald Queen Casino is located across the street from this Tacoma, Washington motel.
This Inn features a gym, daily hot breakfast and modern rooms with a microwave and fridge.
Cable TV with HBO channels, a work desk and a coffee maker are standard in all rooms at Royal Coachman Inn & Suites Fife/Tacoma.
Each room is warmly decorated and select rooms have hardwood floors.
Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the motel and a business centre is offered on site.
Royal Coachman Inn & Suites offers laundry facilities as well.
The Museum of Glass is 10.
1 km from this motel.
The Greater Tacoma Convention Center is 10 minutes' drive away.
Fort Lewis is 20 minutes’ drive away.
Quality Inn and Suites Fife/Tacoma - Fife Hotels, Washington
Location in : 5805 Pacific Highway East, WA 98424, Fife, Washington
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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (IATA: SEA, ICAO: KSEA, FAA LID: SEA) (Sea-Tac Airport or Sea-Tac) /ˈsiːtæk/ is the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest region of the North America and thirteenth-busiest airport in the United States. It is in the eponymous city of SeaTac, Washington, about twelve miles south of downtown Seattle and is the primary airport for the Seattle metropolitan area.
The airport has flights to cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It is the main hub for Alaska Airlines and its regional subsidiary Horizon Air, whose headquarters are near the airport. It is a hub and international gateway to Asia and Europe for Delta Air Lines, which has expanded at Sea-Tac since 2011.
In 2016, the airport served over 45 million passengers and considered one of the fastest growing airports in the US and the world.[3] It is categorized in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2015–2019 as a primary commercial service (large hub) airport based on 16,121,123 enplanements in 2012.[4] The airport is the largest generator of vehicle trips[5] in the state, and its 13,000-car parking garage is North America's largest parking structure under one roof.[6]
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Homewood Suites by Hilton-Seattle Convention Center-Pike Street - Seattle Hotels, Washington
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Seattle Convention Center-Pike Street 3 Stars Hotel in Seattle, Washington Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Seattle Steps from Seattle's most popular attractions, including the famous flying fish of Pike Place Market, this hotel features spacious accommodations, complete with the comforts of home, including full kitchens.Only a short distance from the Homewood Suites Seattle Convention Center-Pike Street is the Washington State Convention Center and the Children's Museum. The Space Needle along with the corporate offices of Amazon, Starbucks and Sprint are also nearby.On-site at the Seattle Convention Center Homewood Suites guests can enjoy a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness centre as well as a 24-hour convenience store. The hotel also offers many free services, including wireless internet.
A hot breakfast is served daily. A free manager's reception featuring a light dinner, beer and wine is offered Monday through Thursday evenings.
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Seattle -Tacoma International Airport (SEA)–Arrivals and Ground Transportation Guide(SEATAC Airport)
This is a Seattle – Tacoma International Airport (SEA) guide for arriving travelers. This Seattle International Airport (SEA) also known as SEATAC airport guide provides detailed information on domestic and international Arrivals, connecting flights and Ground Transport options at Seattle Airport in Washington State for arriving passengers.
1). Seattle – Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Information – Seattle Tacoma Airport three terminals - Main Terminal, North Satellite Terminal and South Satellite Terminal information
2). Seattle International Airport (SEA) arrival process for travelers – SEATAC Airport Arrivals both domestic and International, transfer to another connecting flight inside Seattle Airport for transit passengers arriving by international flight – including seatac airport terminal train called STS (Satellite Transit System). STS Train services for transit passengers between terminals and concourse.
3). Information on Seattle Tacoma Airport for International arriving passengers – Immigration, Baggage Claim, Customs, STS train, baggage claim at main terminal at belt 1 and arrival hall. Tips for arriving passengers to Seattle Washington Airport (SEATAC Airport).
4). Information on Ground Transportation at SEATAC Airport like Sound Transit Link Light Rail to downtown Seattle, Taxi, Shared Shuttle, ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft, and Limo service in detail.
6). Tips for travelers for Seattle Tacoma International Airport (DXB) also called as SEA TAC Airport – (Seattle Travel Guide)
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10 Best Hotels you MUST STAY in Seattle, United States | 2019
Seattle ( see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington.
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1: Sheraton Grand Seattle
2: The Westin Seattle
3: Renaissance Seattle Hotel
4: Fairmont Olympic Hotel
5: Motif Seattle
6: Grand Hyatt Seattle
7: Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown
8: W Seattle
9: The Paramount Hotel
10: Hilton Seattle
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Americas Best Value Inn Lakewood South Tacoma
Americas Best Value Inn Lakewood South Tacoma is known to be one of the affordable Lakewood WA Hotels. Everyone can enjoy their stay at this Hotel in Lakewood WA by visiting various places such as Lewis McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma Dome, Lakewold Gardens, Casinos, Golf Course and shop at the nearest Public Market as well as Supermall. Our Hotels near Tacoma Dome is known to provide the best amenities and services that are of high quality. Checking in ahead of time in one of the best of Hotels Tacoma WA can provide people with the best deals offered in Americas Best Value Inn Lakewood WA Hotel. The amenities of Lakewold Gardens Hotel will make every tourist contented and comfortable with their stay.
Visit our website for more information about the services offered at Americas Best Value Inn Hotel Lakewood / South Tacoma Washington.
The Westin Seattle - Seattle Hotels, Washington
The Westin Seattle 4 Stars Hotel in Seattle, Washington Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Seattle One of our top picks in Seattle. Featuring sweeping city and water views, this hotel is located in the city centre of Seattle. In-room spa services are available. The Washington State Convention Center is 5 minutes’ walk away.A flat-screen cable TV is available in all guest rooms at The Westin Seattle. A minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a work desk are all included.A 24-hour fitness centre is available for guests at The Seattle Westin. An indoor pool is also included. A full service and self-serve business centre is offered for guest convenience.The Lobby Bar is available for cocktails and appetizers. RELISH Burger Bistro offers a modern twist on classic American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.The Monorail, with easy transportation to the Seattle Center and Space Needle, is 5 minutes’ walk away. The 5th Avenue Theatre is 10 minutes’ walk from the property.Belltown is a great choice for travellers interested in restaurants, food and markets.
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Rebuilding Together South Sound Tacoma WA
Mission:
To bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners.
Who we are:
Rebuilding Together South Sound was established in 2001 and is part of the national Rebuilding Together organization. We
are a volunteer, charitable group and repair or rebuild homes at no cost to low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, disabled or families with children.
RTSS is governed by a 11-member volunteer Board of Directors and is staffed by an Executive Director and two AmeriCorps members. Our affiliate is part of the national Rebuilding Together organization which has 203 affiliates in 43 states. The organization was first known as Christmas in April®, which began in Midland, Texas in 1973 when a group of volunteers decided to devote one day a year to repairing dilapidated homes in their community. The project developed into the nations leading volunteer home repair organization.
Across the country on National Rebuilding Day, over 225,000 volunteers rehab approximately 10,000 houses and non-profit facilities.
How do we do it:
All work is done by volunteers at no cost to the homeowner. Corporations, individuals and other groups can sponsor or donate funds or materials to cover project costs. Please see our 2007 990 Tax Form for any questions.
What we do:
Rebuilding Together South Sound has two programs. Our main program is Rebuilding Day, which takes place on the last weekend in April. Our second program is a year-round modification program. Since RTSS was established in 2002 we have:
· Completed repairs worth more than $2,500,000 at 152 projects,
· Worked with more than 3,500 volunteers,
· Installed 29wheelchair ramps
· Installed 8 walk-in showers
· Installed handrails or grab bars at 53 homes
· Completed 34 roof repairs or replacements
· Completed 46 electrical repairs
· Completed 64 plumbing repairs
· Through donated labor and materials, RTSS is able to expand every dollar raised into at least $4.
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Chelsea Muller
Small Business Incubator
1423 East 29th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
253.722.5850
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Courtyard Seattle Downtown / Pioneer Square - Seattle Hotels, Washington
Courtyard Seattle Downtown / Pioneer Square 3 Stars Hotel in Seattle, Washington - USA Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Seattle–Great location - show mapLocated in the center of Seattle’s historic downtown, this hotel is a 10-minute walk to Qwest Field.
Facilities include an indoor pool, and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Courtyard Seattle Downtown guest rooms are equipped with high-tech must-haves such as Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station, 32” flat panel TV's that stream subscriptions such as Netflix and Hulu.
A large work desk, mini-fridge and coffee maker are also provided.
The on-site full service bar offers a wide variety of drinks and snacks.
Seattle Downtown Courtyard also offers a fitness room, laundry and dry cleaning facilities, and fax and photocopying services.
Washington State Convention Center is a 5-minute drive from the Seattle Pioneer Square Courtyard hotel.
The Seattle Aquarium is a 15-minute walk from the hotel and Pioneer Square Station is one block away.
Courtyard Seattle Downtown / Pioneer Square - Seattle Hotels, Washington
Location in : 612 2nd Avenue, WA 98104, Seattle, Washington
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Driving Downtown - Bellevue 4K - Seattle USA
Driving Downtown - Bellevue Washington USA - Season 1 Episode 18.
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Bellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. As Seattle's largest suburb, Bellevue has variously been characterized as an edge city, a boomburb, or satellite city.[5][6] The city had a population of 122,363 at the 2010 census.
Prior to 2008, downtown Bellevue underwent rapid change, with many high rise projects under construction, and was relatively unaffected by the economic downturn. It is currently the second largest city center in Washington state with over 35,000 employees and 5,000 residents.[7] Based on per capita income, Bellevue is the 6th wealthiest of 522 communities in the state of Washington.[8] In 2008, Bellevue was named number 1 in CNNMoney's list of the best places to live and launch a business,[9] and in 2010 was again ranked as the 4th best place to live in America.[10] The name Bellevue is French for beautiful view.[11] In 2014, Bellevue was ranked as the 2nd best place to live by USA Today.[12]
Recurring cultural events
Bellevue is the site of the popular annual Bellevue Arts and Crafts Fair (originally Pacific Northwest Arts and Crafts Fair), held since 1947 at the end of July. The biennial Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition draws thousands of visitors to the Downtown Park to view up to 46 three-dimensional artworks from artists around the country. In celebration of its strawberry farming history, Bellevue holds an annual Strawberry Festival.[35] The Bellevue 24-Hour Relay has also been hosted every July in Bellevue Downtown Park.
Places of interest
The Bellevue Arts Museum first opened in 1975, then moved to Bellevue Square in 1983. In 2001, the museum moved into its own building, designed by Steven Holl. The museum subsequently ran into financial difficulties and was forced to close to the public in 2003. After a lengthy fundraising campaign, a remodel, and a new mission to become a national center for the fine art of craft and design, the museum reopened on June 18, 2005 with an exhibition of teapots.[36] The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art - now closed - contained one of the largest doll collections in the world—more than a thousand dolls—displayed on two floors of a Victorian-style building.[37] The KidsQuest Children's Museum is located in Marketplace @ Factoria. The museum's primary visitors are mothers and care givers with children from pre-crawlers to 12 years of age. Its 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) space houses play and discovery areas, exhibits, offices, educational activities and classroom space. Near Interstate 405 is Meydenbauer Center, a convention center that brings corporate meetings and charity events to the downtown area. Meydenbauer also includes a 410-seat theater which attracts operas, ballets, and orchestral performances.[38]
Sports and recreation
Since the 1970s, the city has taken an active role in ensuring that its commercial development does not overwhelm its natural land and water resources.[39] Today, the Bellevue Parks and Community Services Department manages more than 2,500 acres (10 km2) of parks and open spaces, including the Downtown Park and the Bellevue Botanical Garden, as well as several playgrounds, beach parks, and trails. More than 5,500 Bellevue residents participate in volunteer activities through this department annually.[40]
Bellevue was home to the American Basketball Association team, the Bellevue Blackhawks. The Blackhawks in 2005, despite being ranked 13th in the league, made it to the championship game in front of 15,000 fans in Little Rock, Arkansas.[41] The team has been inactive since 2006.[42]
The Paramount Hotel - Seattle Hotels, Washington
The Paramount Hotel 3 Stars Hotel in Seattle, Washington Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Seattle Featuring a fitness centre and restaurant, this modern Seattle hotel is 10 minutes walk to Pike Place Fish Market. The Paramount Theater, Washington State Convention Center and shopping at Westlake Center are all less than 5 minutes walk away.Styled in modern furnishings, each room provides free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom at The Paramount Hotel. Dark wood furniture, tasteful accents and white plush linens are provided in every room. Daily newspapers are available upon request.Free coffee and tea is provided daily at The Paramount Hotel reception. A business centre is onsite.The Dragonfish offers on-site dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Paramount. Classic American cuisine is offered for breakfast and Asian-American fusion dishes are prepared for lunch and dinner.Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 20 minutes drive away from The Paramount Hotel. The Space Needle is 1.6 km away.Seattle Central Business District is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, seafood and food.
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Courtyard Washington Convention Center - Washington Hotels, District Of Columbia
Courtyard Washington Convention Center 3 Stars Hotel in Washington, District Of Columbia - USA Within US Travel Directory With a 24-hour free business centre, Courtyard Washington Convention Center offers modern accommodation a 5-minute walk from Center Metro Station.
It also features 2 restaurants and an indoor pool with a hot tub.
Rooms at the Courtyard Washington include a spacious seating area with TV set.
Wi-Fi access is free throughout and a work desk comes with an ergonomic chair.
Guests can enjoy the all American food at The Bistro Restaurant, housed in what once was the vault of the Riggs Bank.
Gordon Biersch serves award-winning home brewed beers with steaks and fish or garlic fries.
Popular attractions nearby include the world-famous White House, less than 1.
6 km away and the National Portrait Gallery, a 3-minute walk from the Courtyard Washington Convention Center.
Courtyard Washington Convention Center - Washington Hotels, District Of Columbia
Location in : 900 F Street Northwest, DC 20004, Washington, District Of Columbia
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Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center - SeaTac Hotels, Washington
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center 3 Stars Hotel in SeaTac, Washington Within US Travel Directory One of our best-rated 3-star hotels in SeaTac.
Across from Seattle Tacoma International Airport and only moments from the city centre, this hotel is ideally located close to numerous area attractions and features state-of-the-art amenities and accommodation.
Travelling is easy when staying at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center.
With free 24-hour airport transfers, a fully equipped fitness centre and in-room MP3 compatible radios, every stay is sure to be relaxing.
The hotel also features spacious and versatile meeting and banquet facilities, complete with professional catering services.
With an convenient location close to motorway I-5, the Seattle Airport Hilton is only a short drive from major area attractions.
Guests can visit the beautiful waterfront at Puget Sound, see the flying fish at Pike Place Market or view the city's stunning skyline from the top of the Space Needle.
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center - SeaTac Hotels, Washington
Location in : 17620 International Boulevard, WA 98188, SeaTac, Washington
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List of International Airlines serving Seattle–Tacoma as of March 2019
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown - Seattle Hotels, Washington
Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown 3 Stars Hotel in Seattle, Washington Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Seattle Offering views of Puget Sound and situated within walking distance from major city centre attractions, this all-suite hotel features spacious accommodations, furnished with fully equipped kitchens.View the city from the top of the Space Needle, stroll along the waterfront or visit the Seattle Center Arts and Entertainment Complex, only steps from the Homewood Suites Seattle Downtown. A number of cruise ship terminals as well as the corporate offices of F5 Networks, Holland America and Emeritus are also nearby.
After a restful night's sleep in the spacious 2 room suites, start the morning at the Downtown Seattle Homewood Suites with a free hot breakfast buffet. A state-of-the-art fitness centre is provided. A free evening reception including offering a hot entree, salad bar, beer and wine is offered from 1700 to 1900, Monday through Thursday.Queen Anne is a great choice for travellers interested in restaurants, scenery and shopping.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown - Seattle Hotels, Washington
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The Red Lion Hotel - Bellevue, Washington
May 19, 2017 - Sure, on the surface, this hotel may look like your typical suburban freeway off-ramp motor inn, but no, it's much more. It's actually special to me in a way, in that it's one of the first hotels I ever remember definitely staying in back when I was seven years old.
When I was a kid, the Red Lion Hotel chain became a chain we could count on for our various summertime road trips between Vancouver and (usually) southern California. It's a good thing they are primarily located on the west coast of the United States in many of its major cities.
As I'm so sentimental about such things, I figured this was a good opportunity to film a little video about this blast from my past in Bellevue, Washington, just a quick hop across the lake from downtown Seattle.
Hotel Monaco Seattle, a Kimpton Hotel - Seattle Hotels, Washington
Hotel Monaco Seattle, a Kimpton Hotel 4 Stars Hotel in Seattle, Washington Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Seattle Located in Central Seattle, this boutique hotel features an on-site bar and restaurant. All of the contemporary rooms offer free Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations. The Space Needle and Safeco Field are both 1.6 km away.
A flat-screen cable TV with pay-per-view channels is included in each guest room at Hotel Monaco Seattle, a Kimpton Hotel. All of the air-conditioned rooms feature modern décor and include a minibar, a coffee maker, a desk and a seating area. Select rooms provide deep soaking bathtubs and city views.Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sazerac restaurant is located at Seattle Hotel Monaco. The restaurant offers regional American cuisine with a Southern flair and features wine, beer and cocktail selections.
A 24-hour business centre and a 24-hour fitness centre are available to guests of Hotel Monaco.
Guests can enjoy an afternoon wine reception. Morning coffee and tea service is available.The Washington State Convention Center is 2 minutes drive away from this hotel. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 22.5 km away.Seattle Central Business District is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, seafood and food.
Hotel Monaco Seattle, a Kimpton Hotel - Seattle Hotels, Washington
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Tacoma, Washington | Wikipedia audio article
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00:02:12 1 History
00:02:21 1.1 Early history
00:05:13 1.2 Early 20th century
00:06:32 1.3 The Great Depression
00:07:46 1.3.1 Tacoma's Hooverville
00:09:18 1.4 Post-WWII
00:10:51 1.5 Downtown revival
00:12:10 1.6 Crime
00:13:29 2 Geography
00:14:48 2.1 Climate
00:15:13 2.2 Surrounding cities
00:15:22 3 Demographics
00:16:12 3.1 2010 census
00:18:54 4 Government
00:20:51 5 Commerce and industry
00:22:55 5.1 Top employers
00:23:11 6 Transportation
00:26:52 6.1 Roads and highways
00:27:41 6.2 Public transportation
00:29:55 7 Public utilities
00:32:27 8 Parks
00:35:07 9 Architecture
00:35:46 9.1 Historic landmarks
00:38:01 10 Education
00:40:43 11 Cultural attractions
00:43:16 12 Mass media
00:45:01 13 Sports
00:46:16 14 Notable people
00:47:13 15 Neighborhoods
00:49:23 16 Sister cities
00:49:33 17 See also
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Tacoma ( tə-KOH-mə) is a midsized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third-largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound region, which has a population around 1 million.
Tacoma adopted its name after the nearby Mount Rainier, originally called Takhoma or Tahoma. It is locally known as the City of Destiny because the area was chosen to be the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad in the late 19th century. The decision of the railroad was influenced by Tacoma's neighboring deep-water harbor, Commencement Bay. By connecting the bay with the railroad, Tacoma's motto became When rails meet sails. Commencement Bay serves the Port of Tacoma, a center of international trade on the Pacific Coast and Washington's largest port.
Like most industrial cities, Tacoma suffered a prolonged decline in the mid-20th century as a result of suburbanization and divestment. Since the 1990s, developments in the downtown core include the University of Washington Tacoma; Tacoma Link, the first modern electric light rail service in the state; the state's highest density of art and history museums; and a restored urban waterfront, the Thea Foss Waterway.
Tacoma has been named one of the most livable areas in the United States. In 2006, Tacoma was listed as one of the most walkable cities in the country. That same year, the women's magazine Self named Tacoma the Most Sexually Healthy City in the United States.Tacoma gained notoriety in 1940 for the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which earned the nickname Galloping Gertie.
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Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (About this soundlisten) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 744,955 residents as of 2018, Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area's population stands at 3.94 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the top 5 in May 2015 with an annual growth rate of 2.1%. In July 2016, Seattle was again the fastest-growing major U.S. city, with a 3.1% annual growth rate. Seattle is the northernmost large city in the United States.
The city is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, about 100 miles (160 km) south of the Canada–United States border. A major gateway for trade with Asia, Seattle is the fourth-largest port in North America in terms of container handling as of 2015.
The Seattle area was inhabited by Native Americans for at least 4,000 years before the first permanent European settlers. Arthur A. Denny and his group of travelers, subsequently known as the Denny Party, arrived from Illinois via Portland, Oregon, on the schooner Exact at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. The settlement was moved to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay and named Seattle in 1852, in honor of Chief Si'ahl of the local Duwamish and Suquamish tribes. Today, Seattle has high populations of Native, Scandinavian, Asian American, African American, as well as a thriving LGBT community that ranks 6th in the United States for population.
Logging was Seattle's first major industry, but by the late 19th century, the city had become a commercial and shipbuilding center as a gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. Growth after World War II was partially due to the local Boeing company, which established Seattle as a center for aircraft manufacturing. The Seattle area developed into a technology center from the 1980s onwards with companies like Microsoft becoming established in the region; Microsoft founder Bill Gates is a Seattleite by birth. Internet retailer Amazon was founded in Seattle in 1994, and major airline Alaska Airlines is based in SeaTac, Washington, serving Seattle's international airport, Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. The stream of new software, biotechnology, and Internet companies led to an economic revival, which increased the city's population by almost 50,000 between 1990 and 2000. Owing largely to its rapidly increasing population in the 21st century, Seattle and the state of Washington have some of the highest minimum wages in the country, at $15 per hour for smaller businesses and $16 for the city's largest employers.
Seattle has a noteworthy musical history. From 1918 to 1951, nearly two dozen jazz nightclubs existed along Jackson Street, from the current Chinatown/International District to the Central District. The jazz scene nurtured the early careers of Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, and others. Seattle is also the birthplace of rock musician Jimi Hendrix, as well as the origin of the bands Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters and the alternative rock movement grunge.
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Among Seattle's prominent annual fairs and festivals are the 24-day Seattle International Film Festival, Northwest Folklife over the Memorial Day weekend, numerous Seafair events throughout July and August (ranging from a Bon Odori celebration to the Seafair Cup hydroplane races), the Bite of Seattle, one of the largest Gay Pride festivals in the United States, and the art and music festival Bumbershoot, which programs music as well as other art and entertainment over the Labor Day weekend. All are typically attended by 100,000 people annually, as are the Seattle Hempfest and two separate Independence Day celebrations.
Other significant events include numerous Native American pow-wows, a Greek Festival hosted by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Montlake, and numerous ethnic festivals (many associated with Festál at Seattle Center).
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