Seattle

bizzybee · #1 (**permalink**) 03-09-2008, 10:47 AM

My husband and I will be docked one day in Seattle during our Alaskan cruise which departs from San Francisco in May. I know we want to see the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. We will be in port for nine hours. Is Seattle easy to explore on your own? Do I need a cab to get to the Space Needle if I choose not to do the ship's tour?

penny3333 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 07:44 AM

It should be in walking distance depending on where you dock. There is a bus service that runs as well as cabs. This may be of some help, about half way down the page. It states it's about 20 minutes walking. Best wishes!

bizzybee · #3 (**permalink**) 03-18-2008, 09:02 AM

Thank you Penny! The website was helpful.

Sandy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-18-2008, 02:27 PM

Seattle also has a monorail to/from the Space Needle to other attractions in Seattle.

Seattle is a very walkable city; just be aware that it's very hilly, like San Francisco.

Sandy

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