Seattle is a city of readers. Whether they are turning pages while sipping their morning latte, waiting at the bus stop under a light drizzle, or lingering at their favorite bookstore late into the evening, it is easy to spot the many bibliophiles in this town. To truly understand the Emerald City, one must get a glimpse of its literary culture.
Seattle has many different neighborhoods with separate identities and cultures-none more unique than the International District. Home to a large Asian population and with them comes some unique shopping options and distinctive restaurants. No visit to Seattle is complete without a stop there.
Minutes from downtown Seattle, on the shore of Lake Washington, sits one of the areas most scenic nature walks, a local museum, a spectacular arboretum, Foster Island wetland and an authentic Japanese Tea Garden.