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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
How easy/hard is it to get a tour of the Boeing factory ? One of my dreams. And as I’m coming from Perth Australia I’d love to take that in? Thanks.
The big factory tour is in Everett, WA which is quite a distance north. I usecabd to work there. It's a long drive or cab ride. Mass transit from downtown to there isn't really happening. However, I have a suggestion for you. The Museum of Flight is quite spectacular & is located at Boeing Field in Seattle. The original factory from 100 years ago is included in that I think. It would be quite easy to get to from downtown. Here is a link below. It says Tukwila WA but it's on the south border of the city proper. I think you would enjoy this & it wouldn't take you a whole day in travel to & from it. Let me know if you have any more questions.
[www.museumofflight.org]
PS: I was correct, the original factory is included. It's known as the Red Barn. It's 1 of the galleries at the museum.
Oh BRILLIANT mate. That looks like a goer for me! Thanks ever so much. I realised the actual factory is in Everett. I’d be happy to get there too I must say. Uber?
Yes, Uber could be a solution albeit an expensive one. I've never done the tour in Everett per se. I did get a tour when I was first hired. Keep in mind getting to Everett & back during the work week you would be dealing with horrific traffic. Some of the worst in the country. The drive would be at least an hour each way if not more. It's a bit better during the weekend but not much. Below is a link for the Everett tour.
[www.boeingfutureofflight.com]
An option that avoids the traffic could be the Sounder train from downtown to Everett, then Uber. Train station not far from hotel.
Still takes about an hour, but inexpensive and no potential prolonged traffic issues.
[www.soundtransit.org]
Sorry I forgot about the Sounder. I've never used it so I didn't know they went there.
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
How easy/hard is it to get a tour of the Boeing factory ? One of my dreams. And as I’m coming from Perth Australia I’d love to take that in? Thanks.
The big factory tour is in Everett, WA which is quite a distance north. I usecabd to work there. It's a long drive or cab ride. Mass transit from downtown to there isn't really happening. However, I have a suggestion for you. The Museum of Flight is quite spectacular & is located at Boeing Field in Seattle. The original factory from 100 years ago is included in that I think. It would be quite easy to get to from downtown. Here is a link below. It says Tukwila WA but it's on the south border of the city proper. I think you would enjoy this & it wouldn't take you a whole day in travel to & from it. Let me know if you have any more questions.
[www.museumofflight.org]
PS: I was correct, the original factory is included. It's known as the Red Barn. It's 1 of the galleries at the museum.
Oh BRILLIANT mate. That looks like a goer for me! Thanks ever so much. I realised the actual factory is in Everett. I’d be happy to get there too I must say. Uber?
Yes, Uber could be a solution albeit an expensive one. I've never done the tour in Everett per se. I did get a tour when I was first hired. Keep in mind getting to Everett & back during the work week you would be dealing with horrific traffic. Some of the worst in the country. The drive would be at least an hour each way if not more. It's a bit better during the weekend but not much. Below is a link for the Everett tour.
[www.boeingfutureofflight.com]
An option that avoids the traffic could be the Sounder train from downtown to Everett, then Uber. Train station not far from hotel.
Still takes about an hour, but inexpensive and no potential prolonged traffic issues.
[www.soundtransit.org]
Sorry I forgot about the Sounder. I've never used it so I didn't know they went there.
Thanks so much. That train may be an option for me. We’re starting at the Fairmont Olympic. Hopefully that’s ok - looks to be nice. And a relatively short walk to the stadium. You guys going to the show????
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
How easy/hard is it to get a tour of the Boeing factory ? One of my dreams. And as I’m coming from Perth Australia I’d love to take that in? Thanks.
The big factory tour is in Everett, WA which is quite a distance north. I usecabd to work there. It's a long drive or cab ride. Mass transit from downtown to there isn't really happening. However, I have a suggestion for you. The Museum of Flight is quite spectacular & is located at Boeing Field in Seattle. The original factory from 100 years ago is included in that I think. It would be quite easy to get to from downtown. Here is a link below. It says Tukwila WA but it's on the south border of the city proper. I think you would enjoy this & it wouldn't take you a whole day in travel to & from it. Let me know if you have any more questions.
[www.museumofflight.org]
PS: I was correct, the original factory is included. It's known as the Red Barn. It's 1 of the galleries at the museum.
Oh BRILLIANT mate. That looks like a goer for me! Thanks ever so much. I realised the actual factory is in Everett. I’d be happy to get there too I must say. Uber?
Yes, Uber could be a solution albeit an expensive one. I've never done the tour in Everett per se. I did get a tour when I was first hired. Keep in mind getting to Everett & back during the work week you would be dealing with horrific traffic. Some of the worst in the country. The drive would be at least an hour each way if not more. It's a bit better during the weekend but not much. Below is a link for the Everett tour.
[www.boeingfutureofflight.com]
An option that avoids the traffic could be the Sounder train from downtown to Everett, then Uber. Train station not far from hotel.
Still takes about an hour, but inexpensive and no potential prolonged traffic issues.
[www.soundtransit.org]
Sorry I forgot about the Sounder. I've never used it so I didn't know they went there.
Thanks so much. That train may be an option for me. We’re starting at the Fairmont Olympic. Hopefully that’s ok - looks to be nice. And a relatively short walk to the stadium. You guys going to the show????
Yes. I got decent seats on the upper deck.
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
How easy/hard is it to get a tour of the Boeing factory ? One of my dreams. And as I’m coming from Perth Australia I’d love to take that in? Thanks.
The big factory tour is in Everett, WA which is quite a distance north. I usecabd to work there. It's a long drive or cab ride. Mass transit from downtown to there isn't really happening. However, I have a suggestion for you. The Museum of Flight is quite spectacular & is located at Boeing Field in Seattle. The original factory from 100 years ago is included in that I think. It would be quite easy to get to from downtown. Here is a link below. It says Tukwila WA but it's on the south border of the city proper. I think you would enjoy this & it wouldn't take you a whole day in travel to & from it. Let me know if you have any more questions.
[www.museumofflight.org]
PS: I was correct, the original factory is included. It's known as the Red Barn. It's 1 of the galleries at the museum.
Oh BRILLIANT mate. That looks like a goer for me! Thanks ever so much. I realised the actual factory is in Everett. I’d be happy to get there too I must say. Uber?
Yes, Uber could be a solution albeit an expensive one. I've never done the tour in Everett per se. I did get a tour when I was first hired. Keep in mind getting to Everett & back during the work week you would be dealing with horrific traffic. Some of the worst in the country. The drive would be at least an hour each way if not more. It's a bit better during the weekend but not much. Below is a link for the Everett tour.
[www.boeingfutureofflight.com]
An option that avoids the traffic could be the Sounder train from downtown to Everett, then Uber. Train station not far from hotel.
Still takes about an hour, but inexpensive and no potential prolonged traffic issues.
[www.soundtransit.org]
Sorry I forgot about the Sounder. I've never used it so I didn't know they went there.
Thanks so much. That train may be an option for me. We’re starting at the Fairmont Olympic. Hopefully that’s ok - looks to be nice. And a relatively short walk to the stadium. You guys going to the show????
Yes. I got decent seats on the upper deck.
We’re in 311 row Q
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
How easy/hard is it to get a tour of the Boeing factory ? One of my dreams. And as I’m coming from Perth Australia I’d love to take that in? Thanks.
The big factory tour is in Everett, WA which is quite a distance north. I usecabd to work there. It's a long drive or cab ride. Mass transit from downtown to there isn't really happening. However, I have a suggestion for you. The Museum of Flight is quite spectacular & is located at Boeing Field in Seattle. The original factory from 100 years ago is included in that I think. It would be quite easy to get to from downtown. Here is a link below. It says Tukwila WA but it's on the south border of the city proper. I think you would enjoy this & it wouldn't take you a whole day in travel to & from it. Let me know if you have any more questions.
[www.museumofflight.org]
PS: I was correct, the original factory is included. It's known as the Red Barn. It's 1 of the galleries at the museum.
Oh BRILLIANT mate. That looks like a goer for me! Thanks ever so much. I realised the actual factory is in Everett. I’d be happy to get there too I must say. Uber?
Yes, Uber could be a solution albeit an expensive one. I've never done the tour in Everett per se. I did get a tour when I was first hired. Keep in mind getting to Everett & back during the work week you would be dealing with horrific traffic. Some of the worst in the country. The drive would be at least an hour each way if not more. It's a bit better during the weekend but not much. Below is a link for the Everett tour.
[www.boeingfutureofflight.com]
An option that avoids the traffic could be the Sounder train from downtown to Everett, then Uber. Train station not far from hotel.
Still takes about an hour, but inexpensive and no potential prolonged traffic issues.
[www.soundtransit.org]
Sorry I forgot about the Sounder. I've never used it so I didn't know they went there.
Thanks so much. That train may be an option for me. We’re starting at the Fairmont Olympic. Hopefully that’s ok - looks to be nice. And a relatively short walk to the stadium. You guys going to the show????
Yes. I got decent seats on the upper deck.
We’re in 311 row Q
I'm in 313 row E (disabled seating).
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Lots of Standard seats for Seattle right now. Even face value floor seats.
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I’m in 311. Tiny wife, so no point in pit or floor tickets as she just does not see a thing. Even struggles to see the screens! So went UP !!
Got the two tickets for USD 328 incl fees = AUD 496.00 - a bargain compared to their Aussie shows in 2014 where seats were AUD 537 EACH!!
Might try for Lucky Dips and use the best if they are better and in the stands.
Flying from Perth Australia straight into Vegas on May 11, then May 14 flying Delta to Seattle. Staying at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel, about 20 minute walk away.
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
We've got 2 full days in Seattle 14th, 15th, 16th and struggling to find things to see/do there. Love the suggestion of the museum of flight. Otherwise seeing Pike Place Market, exploring waterfront area, going to a few museums near the needle. Any other suggestions appreciated. We're staying at Silver Cloud Hotel right next to the stadium.
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
We've got 2 full days in Seattle 14th, 15th, 16th and struggling to find things to see/do there. Love the suggestion of the museum of flight. Otherwise seeing Pike Place Market, exploring waterfront area, going to a few museums near the needle. Any other suggestions appreciated. We're staying at Silver Cloud Hotel right next to the stadium.
Give me a few days & I'll respond here. Not well today.
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
We've got 2 full days in Seattle 14th, 15th, 16th and struggling to find things to see/do there. Love the suggestion of the museum of flight. Otherwise seeing Pike Place Market, exploring waterfront area, going to a few museums near the needle. Any other suggestions appreciated. We're staying at Silver Cloud Hotel right next to the stadium.
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
We've got 2 full days in Seattle 14th, 15th, 16th and struggling to find things to see/do there. Love the suggestion of the museum of flight. Otherwise seeing Pike Place Market, exploring waterfront area, going to a few museums near the needle. Any other suggestions appreciated. We're staying at Silver Cloud Hotel right next to the stadium.
I haven’t been there in a long time but the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle has a lot of rock n roll memorabilia. Several guitars owned by famous musicians like Hendrix and such.
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If anyone needs any help or pointers on Seattle, please reach out. I've lived here 60 of my 62 years & am happy to help.
We've got 2 full days in Seattle 14th, 15th, 16th and struggling to find things to see/do there. Love the suggestion of the museum of flight. Otherwise seeing Pike Place Market, exploring waterfront area, going to a few museums near the needle. Any other suggestions appreciated. We're staying at Silver Cloud Hotel right next to the stadium.
I haven’t been there in a long time but the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle has a lot of rock n roll memorabilia. Several guitars owned by famous musicians like Hendrix and such.
Definitely worth a visit, plenty of grunge sites to be seen around Seattle also.
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Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I've got a good selection of stuff to do and see now. Just one more thing, are there any good blues bars that may have live music midweek?
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Are there any Stones stores in Seattle.Any good bars near stadium. Any help is appreciated.
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Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I've got a good selection of stuff to do and see now. Just one more thing, are there any good blues bars that may have live music midweek?
Hi. Sorry for the delay. There used to be a good blues club downtown but its closed. You might want to try the Pioneer Square zone. A few other interesting things that haven't been mentioned:
Seattle Aquarium (waterfront)
Woodland Park Zoo
Harbor Tour with stop at Blake Island for Native American salmon dinner & show
If you have a car, head east on I-90. Snoqualmie Falls can be spectacular. The town of North Bend you'll find Twin Peaks stuff like the cafe with the cherry pie
Mariners baseball, nice ballpark
Seattle Art Museum
Capitol Hill: hipster zone shopping & dining
Do be careful walking around after dark. The homeless issue is out of control.
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Are there any Stones stores in Seattle.Any good bars near stadium. Any help is appreciated.
No Stones stores that I know about. I'm not a drinker but there are many decent bars within crawling distance of the stadium. The baseball stadium is a block away, so that area is hopping year round. The Mariners operate a nice bar/restaurant across the street from the baseball stadium. Hatback Bar & Grill. Many more besides that.
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I am getting in about the same time on the 13th. Going to see Warpaint and staying til the night of the 16th. Will be in Vegas too.
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I am getting in about the same time on the 13th. Going to see Warpaint and staying til the night of the 16th. Will be in Vegas too.
Hi daspyknows where are you from.
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I am getting in about the same time on the 13th. Going to see Warpaint and staying til the night of the 16th. Will be in Vegas too.
Hi daspyknows where are you from.
sf bay area