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The Seattle Centre |
 Seattle
Center is the best gathering place in Seattle, it is the hub of attractions,
arts, sports teams, festivals, community programs and entertainment facilities.
Seattle Center is located at: 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 (206)684-7200 Hotels near the Seattle City Centre The Seattle Center is home to many activities below is a sampling of what's in store when you visit the Seattle Centre www.seattlecenter.com Seattle Arts Book-It! Repertory Theatre - is dedicated to transforming great literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive production, and to inspire our audiences to read. Twelve years in operation, Book-It has brought more than 27 books to life on stageCenter House Theatre - Located on the 1st floor of the Center House, the Center House Theatre at the Seattle Center is most easily recognized as "the old Group Theatre space." The theater is also the administrative home to the Seattle Shakespeare Company and Book-It Repertory Theatre. INTIMAN Theatre - INTIMAN Theatre is one of Washington's oldest and largest theatre arts institutions - an award-winning theatre that produces dramatic work exploring the intimate relationship between actor and language and illuminating the shared human experience of our diverse community. Numerous Pulitzer-Prize-winning plays have appeared on its stage including "Angels in America" and the premiere of "The Kentucky Cycle." Northwest Craft Center - Northwest Craft Center is one of Seattle's oldest galleries, opening in 1963 and continuing throughout its existence with director Ruth Nomura. The Craft Center features work of local and national artists in ceramics, sculpture, painting, jewelry, glass, prints and more. Pacific Northwest Ballet - Pacific Northwest Ballet is widely recognized as one of the top ballet companies in the country. Under the artistic direction of Peter Boal, the company performs a wide variety of classical and contemporary ballets in Seattle and on national and international tours. Seattle Opera - Seattle Opera - Founded in 1963, Seattle Opera has developed into one of the leading opera companies in the United States. Under the leadership of general director Speight Jenkins, the company is recognized internationally for its theatrically compelling and musically accomplished performances. Seattle Opera's summer presentations, particularly of Wagner's Ring des Nibelungen, have been acclaimed often and widely as the Pacific Northwest's premier cultural events. Seattle Attractions Experience Music Project - Experience Music Project is an interactive music museum combining hands-on experiences with interpretive exhibits that tell the story of the creative process in American popular music. State-of-the-art technology, a world class collection of artifacts, unique building design by Frank O. Gehry, a dynamic ride-like experience and exciting multimedia presentations make Experience Music Project the first institution of its kind in the world. http://www.emplive.comPacific Science Center - Pacific Science Center features five buildings of interactive science exhibits, a tropical Butterfly House, two IMAX theatres (one with IMAX 3D technology), a planetarium and laser light shows. Pacific Science Center is a nonprofit, private foundation. http://www.pacsci.org Science Fiction Museum Seattle Center House - The first science fiction museum in the United States, Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame will explore how science fiction reflects and comments on the human condition, promotes critical thinking about culture and society, and invites us to ponder the universes infinite possibilities. Seattle Monorail - The Monorail departs every 10 minutes from the station at Seattle Center (across from the Space Needle) and from Westlake Center Mall (at Fifth and Pine Street). Each trip takes two minutes to cover the 1 mile route. The train can carry up to 200 passengers per trip. http://www.seattlemonorail.com Seattle Spaceneedle - A visit to Seattle just isn't complete without a trip to the Space Needle. Journey skyward for amazing views, fine dining and an experience you'll never forget. At a height of 605', the Space Needle boasts fabulous 360 degree views that include Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, the beautiful city of Seattle and beyond. The Space Needle is located next to the Pacific Science Center and the Experience Music Project. Take the Seattle Center Monorail to the Space Needle from Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle. http://www.spaceneedle.com Live the View! The Observation Deck, SpaceBase gift shop and SkyCity restaurant are open 365 days a year. Seattle Festivals Bite of Seattle - The Bite is celebrating its 26th year, will be filled with great restaurants, fantastic national and local entertainment, sizzlin' cooking demonstrations and a whole lot more! http://www.biteofseattle.comBumbershoot - Bumbershoot®: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival is now in its 37th year. Since 1971, Bumbershoot has drawn artists representing the best in music, film, comedy, spoken word, dance, theatre, performance, and visual arts to the Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend. North America's largest urban arts festival, Bumbershoot takes place in the heart of the city at the 74-acre Seattle Center. Over 150,000 visitors from near and far spend the weekend reveling in the world of Bumbershoot, experiencing everything from regional favorites to international superstars across all arts disciplines. For full line-up and additional information visit www.bumbershoot.org . Cultural Festivals Northwest Folklife Festival - Northwest Folklife and Seattle Center's Safeco Insurance Festal are dedicated to sharing the ethnic, traditional and folk arts of the cultures of the Pacific Northwest region. Northwest Folklife relies heavily on the region's diverse communities for inspiration for the Northwest Folklife Festival. The annual festival not only presents dance and music performances, exhibits, crafts, films and foods from Pacific Northwest Cultures, but also offers multiple opportunities for people to dance and sing together. http://www.nwfolklife.org Seattle International Children's Festival - The annual performing arts festival for all ages, Seattle International Children’s Festival, comes to the Seattle Center each May, the week after Mother's Day. The Festival features professional adult companies from around the world performing globalicious music, circus, theater, puppetry and more in an atmosphere that won't crowd or overwhelm. For children, families and adventurous people of all ages! For tickets and information visit www.seattleinternational.org or call 206-325-6500. Sports Seattle Sonics - The Seattle SuperSonics joined the NBA for the 1967-68 season, and have played at the Seattle Center through most of that span. Since 1995-96, the Sonics have played at the 17,072-seat Key Arena, a renovated version of the original Seattle Center Coliseum. The Sonics have been one of the NBA's most successful teams over their history. In 1978-79, they claimed their first NBA Championship over the Washington Bullets, to whom they had lost in the NBA Finals the previous season. The Sonics also advanced to the NBA Finals in 1995-96, losing to the Chicago Bulls. http://www.supersonics.com Seattle Storm - The WNBA's Seattle Storm won their first WNBA championship to complete an amazing 2004 season, electrifying the entire city with their inspirational play! This is the city's newest professional sports team and part of the most competitive women's basketball league in the world, the WNBA. Regular season play runs from June through August. Seattle Thunderbirds - The Seattle Thunderbirds are celebrating their 30th Anniversary season with the start of the 2006-07 season. The 30th season will be an exciting one as the T-Birds will be celebrating the Anniversary all season long at the KeyArena. The T-Birds are a member of the 21-team Western Hockey League. The players are 16 to 20-years-old and the team plays a 72-game season between September and March. The Canadian Hockey League, comprised of the Western League and the Ontario and Quebec Leagues, provides more talent to the NHL and other professional leagues than any other source in the world. In the T-Birds 30 years, they have had 91 players selected by NHL teams in the NHL Entry Draft. http://www.seattlethunderbirds.com Dining and Shopping at the Seattle Centre are endless with Cafes, Delis and Food Court |
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