Located on the western part of the US state of Washington, the coastal city of Seattle is one of the major seaports. With a high quality of life and as a city offering tourists a memorable visit, Seattle is an important cultural, economic and tourism center.

Owing to the evergreen surroundings of the city, Seattle is most often nicknamed as "The Emerald City". Seattle is home to several recognizable landmarks, the most significant being the Space Needle. Others include, Ballard Locks, Pike Place Market, Woodland Park Zoo, Museum of Flight, Seattle Aquarium and the Snoqualmie Falls and Winery.

Besides being a significantly important economic center, Seattle is also recognized as a major regional center for performing arts. Some of the widely known organizations include, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras and Seattle Chamber Music Society.

This "Queen City" is home to numerous national and international events and festivals. Prominant celebrations of the city include, Seattle International Film Festival, Northwest Folklife, Native American Powwows, Penny Arcade Expo and the Bite of Seattle. With so much to do and experience in Seattle, the city definitely has more to offer than what the eye meets.

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