Seattle Travel Tips: 8 Things to Know Before You Go

[@YellowProductions]

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[@carrieclark8585]

*POLICE DO NOT WRITE TICKETS AT ALL FOR JAYWALKING NOT A SINGLE ONE* !!! ZELCH!!!!! THE SUMMER IS THE BEST TIME TO BE HERE. IT IS GORGEOUS NICE & WARM DURING THE MORNING HOT AT DAY & VERY COMFORTABLE AT NIGHT 3+ MONTHS IF SUNNY AMAZIGNOUS!! LOL AND did I say amazing it's absolutely AMAZING Seattle is breathtaking very floral Mason Parks attractions free festivities shopping theater it's likehe Bermuda triangle when you come here to stay for half a year to a year it's almost impossible to leave there's nothing like It is and can be extremely expensive but there also is a lot of cheap areas and cheap spots another downside is a lot of the locals and a very condensed metropolitan areas can tend to be a bit snooty almost antisocial and so so so much more please don't listen to this. Because you really has no idea at all FYI THERE'S ONLY ONE OR TWO WATER TAXIS at times THAT GO TO ONLY ONE OR TWO PLACES & YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BE TAKING A FERRY AND Again THIS GUY HAS ABSOLUTELY 0 CENTS ABOUT SEATTLE AND WHAT'S GOING ON with OUR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE is yes busees But don't be fooled it is & I assure U a very ELABORATE SET UP of BUS LINES bassicly TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY TO GET BASICALLY ANYWHERE YOU NEED TO GO QUICK . Please come enjoy

[@Otmanbez]

Hello my name is Otmane Bezzaz owner of Mediterranean Mix I m the one who start the crème cheese dog I was located in 205 1st Avenue south in Pionner square Back in 1994 I was next to bagel dog with cream cheese I introduce grilled onion with cream cheese Every stand you see in seattle ether ex worker or work with ex workers Ask Jeff the previous owner of chow box or Chad the music Boking agent for Chow-box Or Central tavern the guy name Jomo or Guy [e-mail]

[@El-fi2py]

I don't know why I'm watching this. I literally live in Seattle

[@mikefordlover667]

Same i live in Seattle

[@Nobitui56]

Elena So do I

[@saipan4208]

Me too

[@willag.2188]

Sameee

[@Slobb.5]

Same

[@minenow7150]

In planning my FIRST trip to Seattle I watched tons of Seattle tourism/info videos. Yours is the best. Kudos sir.

[@Qb3ify]

Seeing your videos really inspires me and raises my spirits that I’ll be able to travel again one day.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks QB3!

[@mauropaco]

Very nice video..thanks so much!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Thank you too!

[@ifetom]

The weather in the summer is just about perfect not too hot (75 degrees) compare to other areas. In the winter it never gets very cold high 40’s but it does get dark early with short days because of it’s northern location (opposite in the summer with long days). As far as attractions you didn’t mention the Museum of Flight (almost as good as the Smithsonian) and the Glass Museum as they are rank high with the Pike Place Market.

[@cherishaamiyah]

That weather is a dream!!! The south has me wanting to move as soon as possible!

[@colincontrerasoconnor9854]

@@cherishaamiyah wow this guy sucks

[@shine_bright5084]

I am a seattle local, I would say that the more so average temp in the summer is more like 80-85 but not humid.

[@TGHUGHES1267]

I was born and raised in Seattle now live 30min outside of Seattle. ❤😃

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Love the Pacific Northwest. I haven't been to Seattle in a long time, but your video makes me want to get back there asap! Thanks for the great tips!

[@johnbolton5569]

I thought this was a great video! I went to Seattle before I saw this video. I pretty much did everything that you suggested!! I thought you nailed it!! Keep up the good work!!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks John!

[@colleenhuntley701]

Great video on Seattle ! You give so much wonderful information, lucky you got a sunny day to film. The Gum wall so gross haha! Enjoyed this video. Thanks Chris

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Colleen! The Gum wall is gross! I wonder about the people who actually put their gum on that wall

[@chloesanae]

This was the most informative seattle video ive watched! loved it, thanks so much

[@janfitzgerald3615]

If you’re at the Space Needle make time to visit the Chihuly Glass Garden, the Music Project museum and the Children’s museum if you have little ones with you. Seafood? He left out Dungeness crabs, Quilcene oysters, salmon and many other seafood that originates here in Washington. Also the weather is great in July and August, as well as September.

[@jenniferrsn]

What about in April??

[@janfitzgerald3615]

@@jenniferrsn In April the weather is usually rainy and cool, although we do get some nice sunny days.

[@sunnytsn6073]

What about June? Planning to go there in June but seems like September is a better time? Thanks in advance!

[@janfitzgerald3615]

@@sunnytsn6073 it kind of depends on the weather pattern each year. Some years June is rainy and we even have a name for it, “June Gloom”. The other thing that’s commonly said is summer really arrives right after the 4th of July. September is almost always beautiful, it tends to be warm and dry.

[@aminelemam]

I love the name Seattle

[@hannahrodriguez7917]

A really great review of the city with great commentary. I'll let you know what I think of it more after I go there next year :)

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Hannah!

[@JustReckles5]

Did you go??

[@candibonbon]

I’ve visited Seattle last year and again this year (2019). If you are staying in downtown Seattle I recommend NOT renting a car and just using Lyft or Uber. I rented a car my first time going and it was a waste of money for sure. We only drove it from the airport to the hotel and back. The food was really good. My favorite place to eat was Zeke’s pizzeria. I went both times for Labor Day weekend. The weather around that time was perfect!

[@YellowProductions]

I'll have to check out Zeke's next time! Thanks for the tip!

[@candibonbon]

Thomas Wright no hate taken over here! I should’ve said that I’m a pizza lover and that place was really good and the drinks were very good too. I tried other places like woody’s and biscuit bitch but Zeke’s stood out to me the most. I’ll have to try the places you mention the next I make it out there 😄

[@candibonbon]

Yellow Productions I’m so glad you made this video. I really enjoyed being in Seattle and I wanted to know your take on it 😄

[@josevillavicencio-jf9sj]

Hello planning to go , what Hotel did you stay in ?? And everything close to it? Thanks

[@actuallyabear3501]

i loved the Museum of Pop culture when i was in seattle, and of course, the coffee :D

[@YellowProductions]

I'll have to check out that museum next time Jay! Thanks for the tip!

[@helenmadden]

Once again another fantastic video to help us out, thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Helen!

[@veronicahummel6194]

This video was great! It mentioned some things I would not have realized. Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Veronica!

[@lyledal]

Late spring, all summer, and very early autumn tend to be sunny and lovely. Winters are actually pretty mild most years. As you mentioned, Sept. is a GREAT time to come visit.

[@SijiatheNinja]

Great video! Moving to Seattle in a few weeks.

[@nae1777]

If you’re serious, feel free to reach out to me if you want info on neighborhoods, and areas. I love my State but Seattle has changed and not for the good. Make sure you know what and where you’re going to live before moving or you make have regrets. We love new comes, just want to make sure you have a good experience. 👍

[@_Username__]

@@nae1777 Hi, I'm planning to come this summer from abroad, for tourism, which areas you would say I should avoid, whether within downtown or outskirts (i.e. Redmond)..

[@PrinceCity007]

You did a great job on this video.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks PrinceCity!

[@roxas896]

When we went to Seattle we did not do our due diligence on transportation from the airport to downtown and we got an expensive taxi. Thanks for the info on the light rail.

[@mariaq7202]

This is the most informative and enjoyable travel video I’ve ever seen. 😄

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks so much Maria!

[@TVSCDN]

Thanks 😊😘 for your wonderful video n helpful commentary..God 🙏🙌 bless you

[@Melissa-fp1kh]

It’s my home town! Rain isn’t that bad 😀 Seattle summer is pretty fantastic: sun out, water views, mountains can’t beat it

[@cvarun9221]

How is Seattle in winter ? December January ?

[@annaburch3200]

Thank you for making sure people call it PIKE Place Market. I actually clapped when you said that. 🤣 I've watched so many of your other videos and finally found this on on my birth-city. Good job on the highlights!! I'd also point out we pronounce it I-vers, not I-vars. And the Space Needle is 605 feet. I interned there, so I do love it, but another good view is from the Columbia Tower. Less expensive and higher up!! 900 feet!! Another whacky place to check out is Archie McFee's - all sorts of strange gags and gifts. A famous burger stop that Seattleites hold sacred is Dick's Burgers (our equivalent of LA's In-n-Out.) Take the water taxi from the DT Seattle side over to Alki and eat at Marination right at the water taxi dock. SO GOOD and then you can take amazing photos of Seattle from across the water.

[@lucytimmerman8687]

The best view of Seattle IS from a distance.

[@MrRamyon74]

We were there for a day in May, the weather was perfect. As usual some great information Chris, we will be back in Seattle at the end of a cruise in 2021.

[@micheleturner5511]

My husband and I recently have taken cruises to Alaska from Seattle and Vancouver. Seattle, the homeless were a surprise that they are allowed to TENT or hangout in front of hotels, stores, restaurants, supermarkets and along sidewalks/highways. They didn't bother us, but we were unprepared seniors (68 & 80). We would not walk around or go out at night...UBER everywhere. I took the Boeing tour and the guide said 1,000 people a WEEK move to Seattle. The Tech companies are raising the rents, so previous tenants end up evicted/vacating with no where to go but the street. Cops are not allowed to harass. 3 cruise ships a day fund the Pike Market. My family lived in Seattle in the 1980's. Washington is a beautiful state. Sorry for this comment, but travelers must know their surroundings. That is one reason I look on youtube for current travel advice. Chris, you are always realistic/honest with your advice. Thank you...much appreciated.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Michele!

[@michaelsuzio4364]

Theyres homeless in tents in Alot of cities now... Portland Los Angeles new Orleans NYC Chicago

[@lucytimmerman8687]

@@michaelsuzio4364 Oh, so I guess that makes it OK, right?

[@frsumrith]

nice video. the summer crowd comes from Vegas for sure. Thanks

[@YellowProductions]

I could see Seattle being a great place in the Summer for Nevada residents.. I'd want to leave that heat too! :)

[@surimaribo24]

THANK YOU FOR THE AWESOME INFO.

[@redmystique9943]

“Part weird part awesome” 👌👌 very well said haha

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Another great video Yellow.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks again!

[@GreatCityAttractions]

you're welcome@@YellowProductions

[@kittybanana9389]

Ive been to Seattle before! it's a great place to visit and has lots of attractions. Im so glad that I only live a few hours away in Vancouver BC :D

[@denisenilsson1366]

Vancouver is one of my FAVORITE cities!

[@garsu9017]

always good stuff - trip coming up and this was a good refresher.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Garsu!

[@hildianabofill9816]

I love all the info you always give us, Awesome video. Thanks a lot!💜💜💜

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Hildiana!

[@steveaitch729]

i lived ther during the '80s and was very impressed with the metro bus system.

[@funtastick6377]

That's true about the rain. It's cheaper to stay in Sea Tac, take the rail into the city.

[@harveysp5899]

very interesting! showing the destination on the map is a great thing! I hope you make a video on Stockolm and Sweden!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Harvey!

[@BoogieBoyBrown]

Very informative video for my first trip to Seattle! Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Mrs!

[@BoogieBoyBrown]

@@YellowProductions I extended my stay because I got a ticket to the All Star Game tomorrow night! ⚾️ 🎉

[@RealThisisA]

Great video, very informative. Good to know about the jaywalking too!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks ThisisA!

[@vinnietaylor55]

I’m going in 2 weeks can’t wait

[@YellowProductions]

Enjoy Seattle Vinnie!

[@PrinceCity007]

Great video 😀

[@collins3263]

The Bainbridge Island ferry was amazing..as was Bainbridge. And that's where you get the best view of downtown Seattle in my opinion

[@rutiyahalom9993]

Hi Chris. Thanks to your recommendation, I went to the biggest Starbucks in the world and this was with no doubt a big highlight. Will sure miss this place. From Victoria we took a 3 hour Clipper Ferry to Seattle which was very good. We stayed in Embassy Inn which was a really bad choice. The Grand Pacific just in front of it was so beautiful, day and night difference but unfortunately was too late for us. The nicest area was the walking area from Delta hotel to the other direction and there is also an amazing café there. Also the Butchant Gardens were amazing.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the trip report! Glad to hear you enjoyed the big Starbucks. Sorry to hear the Embassy Inn wasn't too great

[@rutiyahalom9993]

The Embassy Inn got very high reviews which is teaching me an important lesson -not to fall for it anymore and get disappointed. 4 or 5 stars hotels are measured by people with much higher expectations and standards so a top hotel like the Grand Pacific scored lower but was million times better.

[@Mike_Masaki]

I'm four years late, however, fun fact about the Street Signs in the international district, depending on where within said district you are, the brown signs can be Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and I believe maybe even Vietnamese. This is something I noticed whilst living there having attempted if sadly failing to learn anything reasonable about Japanese, I still learned Hirigana, which allows one to sort of discern Asian languages from each other.

[@YellowProductions]

Neat!

[@lotustravel66]

Thanks for the insightful video! Fellow travelers, any tips on the best places to grab coffee that aren't the typical tourist spots?

[@AlineSpayd]

You are the best! Thank you so much for all the info! 🙌🙏🏼

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Aline!

[@brunellagordillo649]

great video. very helpful!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Brunella!

[@joshneely1able]

I lived near I luv teriyaki and mikou teriyaki was hands down my favorite teriyaki place. Get the general tsos there. Also katsu burger is a couple buildings down from I luv teriyaki. That place is fantastic

[@XxkittystarrXx]

That’s why I love Chicago. The blue line is right under o’hare and I don’t have to get a taxi or Uber. Glad to know Sea-Tac is the same.

[@Berna0706]

awwwwww... just thinking if someday i could step in to Seattle :)

[@Berna0706]

😍

[@gaylerocz4307]

So informative!!!!! Thank you for your informaiton.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Gayle! Glad it was helpful!

[@NothingMaster]

Just catching up with the older videos that I had missed. Looks like the last time I visited Seattle I did everything right. 😄

[@YellowProductions]

Right on :)

[@ryannewman5804]

I have lived in the Seattle area for almost 50 years. NEVER stay near the airport. (Unless crackheads and prostitutes are your scene...)

[@brucebaker3523]

You mean Pioneer Square???? I stay by the Airport cause it's easy to get into the City on Light Rail if I want to deal with the Homeless Hordes in Downtown which make Seattle a Beautiful City suck! So much easier to avoid the Homeless Drug Addicts and Panhandlers staying out of the Downtown area! Hope you clean up your city someday but I seriously doubt that will ever happen cause you're just too COOL!

[@saipan4208]

Pac highway is bad.

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

@@brucebaker3523homeless drug addicts and panhandlers? I think you described just about every major downtown area in the country lol

[@brucebaker3523]

@@MotorCityPhoenix313 Every major city is run by democrats so it goes without saying they are shitholes!

[@dicwolf5737]

I love crackheads and prostitutes..What are u talking bout

[@samanthapruitt2137]

EVERY TIME I TRAVEL, I have to see Yellow Productions lol. Traveling to Seattle tomorrow!

[@YellowProductions]

Nice! Enjoy Seattle!

[@dipsbabla]

Your videos are very informative and to the point. We are heading to Seattle/Vancouver in June and to Tokyo/Kyoto in November.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Dipti!

[@austinpratt1923]

Seattle resembles San Francisco because it is one of the hilliest large cities in the U.S. and the saltwater of Puget Sound resembles the Bay (with a lot more trees). Summer is dry. If Seattle had its July and August rainfall throughout the year, it would be a desert.

[@defensegeneral9893]

Good review

[@sarfrazahmad3223]

Wow what a lovly coffee.Seattle city is attractive and beautiful ful of fascilities.If I have money must visit it.

[@MsMsmerino]

Extremely good video thank you

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sarmiento!

[@thetravelingfoodies]

Hey Chris. Where going thanksgiving weekend 2022. Can’t wait. Watching your vid to prep

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Traveling Foodies! Looking forward to some foodie reviews!

[@5bellaful]

Been to Seattle many times I've always stayed in Bellevue different vibe then drive to Seattle, there a lot to do for everyone

[@Purposecpr]

Love your videos Always wanted to go to Seattle thanks for the info

[@blhu4771]

It is I am kinda there

[@jenniferlorence185]

Please Watch the KZbin video "Seattle is Dying" and it will Open Your Eyes about what Seattle is All about.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Rodney!

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Chris. Thank you for another very informative video. Keep up the good work. Take care and have a great weekend.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks James! You have a great weekend as well!

[@Jacksmycat]

Great tips! Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Amy!

[@Green-Andy]

I was born in Seattle and I noticed that yes, we do have a lot of teriyaki joints but close 2nd in my opinion is Pho

[@mrzrabbit7419]

This was very helpful. Thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks MrzRabbit

[@mariner0716]

Chris, excellent video - I do appreciate your insight into the cities you visit. I just watched your Singapore video, and having recently returned from touring that city I can agree with your selection of highlights and opinions. As a native Seattle resident, I would add that the Museum of Glass at the foot of the Space Needle is a can't miss attraction. I'm not a big fan of glass, but the Chihuly experience is something you won't see anywhere else. Also, time permitting, Seattle is one city worth seeing from the water - either on an Argosy cruise ship (90 minute tour) or from a Washington State Ferry.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip on the museum of glass Sato!

[@skycladraven1248]

It is a good video if you are ignorant of the idiosyncrasies' of a city, OK as an introduction.

[@AshmewStudios]

Seattle has less homeless and crime than San Francisco. It actually feels pretty safe at night in downtown. Just don’t go outside downtown at night. During day time, it’s very safe. There will be homeless people playing instruments near Pike Place Market, but not as much drug addicts than SF. Seattle is a fairly pretty and nice in City. It’s one of the safest large cities in America. Just still be aware of your surroundings, don’t leave things in your car, and you’re all set to enjoy Seattle. (And Washington)

[@AmbientMorality]

Property crime is the only thing I'd be worried about (leaving things in the car in particular) - any sort of violent crime is very rare even at night outside of downtown/Capitol Hill..

[@AshmewStudios]

Appable yes. Seattle is a great city.

[@cjcj6945]

Seattle is extremely dangerous at night... what are y'all talking about?

[@AmbientMorality]

@@cjcj6945 Extremely dangerous? Based on what? Certainly not violent crime metrics

[@cjcj6945]

@@AmbientMorality come on... be truthful🤨

[@jokosupriyanto9991]

hi friend..i am joko from indonesia i am following your channel.. you have presented usefull informations for trip in usa i love it and its very full entertainments ❤❤❤

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Joko!

[@collins3263]

Eat at Premier Meat Pies right by the curiosity shop! Some of the best food I've ever had!. I miss Seattle so much 😢

[@jadecummings8093]

Seattle is the best place here, thanks for sharing! 😃👍

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jade!

[@monets6365]

Underground parking at pike market place is a nice because theres security generally circulating around there 24hrs a day. We parked there to prevent break ins since i saw a reddit post on how common it is over there. Edited to improve details*

[@sweeney0558]

THANKS FOR THE INFO

[@bangkokwalks8875]

What an amazing video as always my friend, enjoyable and fantastic! Hope my videos will have the same quality one day!

[@YellowProductions]

Aww... thanks Bangkok Walks!

[@Droopy669]

Very informative!!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Del!

[@ITyraxI]

I visited for a conference, was absolutely shocked by the homeless problem. They were everywhere and it was terrifying to walk around at night.

[@vincetamayo8984]

Planning to settle and work here, 8 years from now. 🤞

[@CodyAAllen]

Great video!

[@judysmith9552]

what hotels do you recommend near the cruise port???

[@tracybland9886]

great info sir

[@user-us6ce7me8k]

Seattle is so lovely 💜💙

[@lordteabelly]

great video. I plan on doing the Twin Peaks (tv show) tour which actually does its pick up and drop offs in seattle so im gonna look at staying there as a base. As a uk tourist, it looks like there is more than enough to keep me occupied for a week :)

[@MrBucketlist]

Lol the part about the chewing gum was hilarious

[@gavinsmith6658]

I have a tip you could add.. It's about TIPS.. many Seattle restaurants will include gratuity in the paycheck so don't just automatically pay gratuity especially at nicer restaurants.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip on tips Gavin!

[@jamesmurray8558]

Mt.Rainier is my mountain. They had commercial about Rainier beer. A bank had Bigfoot for a spoke person.Capt.Ivbar is the best seafood for their clam chowder. I would ride the monorail to the Space Needle. Love that town.

[@scottman895]

Seattle is one city I definitely want to check out sometime! I've only been to the airport twice, and both times were just for connecting flights. That underground museum sounds really neat! Thank you for the tips!

[@YellowProductions]

The Underground tour is definitely one of those "only in Seattle" things. Which is what makes it a must do in my opinion :)

[@ianmcgregor2706]

Are you serious??!! Seattle has become a giant cesspool due to the homeless.

[@CrQualityPhotography]

Amazing Video ! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@dccrusin8290]

New York City gets more rain. August is when the locals schedule their hiking, camping, reunions, BBQs, and other activities that depend on good weather for success. Seattle does not get as cold as 5 degree wind chill like the MidWest or Northeast. Walking in Seattle can cause 'hairline babe fractures' because so much of it is up and down hills? Best to wear fine walking shoes that are well cushioned. Ivar's is a classic. He used to pay for the annual 4th of July 4th fireworks. Not having family, Ivar have his multi restaurant business to the two largest State University Business graduate degree programs as management training facilities. University of Washington is one and if I remember correctly, Eastern Washington or Western Washington State University is the other.

[@Molecular_Cloud]

I just found this older video of Seattle. I'll be honest, you make it look very appealing, as did all the videos about it that I've seen, which were produced pre-2020. Now, all the documentaries I see about it portay it very negatively. Would you feel comfortable traveling there today?

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah. I'd still travel today. I was there a year ago. Certainly more homeless around. But I think there's still alot to see

[@fatimacottle1968]

❤❤❤❤😂🎉🎉🎉I enjoyed this one 1⃣ I was there last Summer Summer 💪🙏🏿🙏🏿🎊🎊👑👑👑🌏

[@stephanielangel8851]

Where do i get that cream cheese hot dog??Dog in the Park?Where is that located??

[@dmitryboltenko6326]

great video Thank you

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Dmitry!

[@klee2371]

Eastern market in Detroit was established in 1841

[@tannerwilson4843]

Can’t wait for the NHL to arrive in Seattle in a couple of years.

[@ReiKaiHoneybee]

Lets keep traveling

[@nicolaushoertkorn9836]

Tip number 1: Use uber/Lyft because parking is outrageous. Tip number 2: you will come across homeless people yelling at a street lamp; 99 percent of the time they are harmless but don’t chance it. Don’t make eye contact and walk around. Tip number 3: this guy is absolutely correct NO ONE uses umbrellas. Everyone wears Northface so if you want to blend in there you go.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the local tips

[@derreckpressley1463]

The Rail is good, but it's hardly the best airport transportation option in major US cities. The Metro in DC, Philly, and Atlanta all have a stop inside the terminals. The light rail is at least .50 mile walk from your arrival gate. That's a lot if you have luggage and kids to drag along.

[@jtoland2333]

Just left Seattle to move to South Carolina. Love the weather and the people in Charleston but I admit to being a tad homesick. PS Portland has a rivalry with us, not the other way around. They hate us cuz they ain't us! Also, the bus system in King County leaves CARTA way behind. I will never bitch about Seattle's bus system again. I got spoiled. Also also, the Starbucks in the Market is NOT the original. The original burned down in the 70s. The original owner and staff moved from Western Ave. to the current location which is the oldest but NOT the first. Sorry.

[@MrWright85]

It doesn't happen very often, but Seattle and other spots in Washington state can reach triple digit temperatures in the summer time. It has the last few years for a few days. And unlike Las Vegas, it's a very humid heat, so if you're in Seattle or other parts of Washington state during a heatwave, it would be best to have working A/C.

[@matusao]

Ok I can’t let this one slide, even though the old joke is to tell people not to come to Seattle. This really isn’t that accurate. Seattleites would consider 90°F a *very* hot day. We had a heat wave a couple years ago which hit 105°F, and it was so unusual that it hit national news. During a typical summer (even in the last few years) you should expect highs of 85°F, with an **absolute peak** of 95°F. However, the thing to remember is that even in the middle of summer it’s typical for the temp to drop to the low 70s at night. As soon as the sun goes down, so does the heat. And while OP is correct to note that it’s not a *dry* heat, but it’s also not anywhere close to the humidity you’d expect in the South, or even in places like New England. Our humidity is backwards: the winters are relatively wet and the summers are relatively dry.