World music, cold water and lots of sunshine. Welcome to the International Fountain.

The Seattle Center (in Seattle, WA, duh) is home to the Space Needle, the Center House (home of the Seattle Shakespeare Co.), the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, a fairly shady amusement park and the Pacific Science Center, among others.

Pictured is the International Fountain which was built in 1962 for the World’s Fair. It shoots music timed to a programed soundtrack that is changed monthly.  The fountain is open all year, but the summer months (which in Seattle stretch through September) are all about the kids. Also, naked bicyclists. Seriously.

Seattle Central Library: Admission Always Free

If you are one of the thousands or travelers to Seattle every week and are looking for a few ‘inexpensive’ things to see to supplement your stay, read on.

Considering that the Fall weather in Seattle is still pleasant and at times beautiful, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to take in this cosmopolitan city which is surrounded by abundant natural beauty.  With that in mind, here is a short list of  FREE (You can’t get any less expensive than that)activities in my fair city that can fill up an agenda and serve as a supplement to a memorable Northwest vacation.  See you around town.

1. Free Sail at Center for Wooden Boats - Located on the South end of picturesqe Lake Union, the Center for Wooden Boats moors dozens of beautiful wooden boats of all shapes and sizes.  Most are sail boats, and on Sunday afternoons you can show up a little before 2:00 PM and sign up to take a free family sail.  It is a terrific way to enjoy the water with stunning views of the surrounding city. Read More »