12th hand fab & design

Immerse yourself in the Sichuan-style Seattle Chinese Garden. Learn about the richness and beauty of the Chinese culture through the horticulture, architecture and combination of the four elements in dynamic harmony. The Seattle Chinese Garden features a combination of traditional garden favorites and exotic imports.

Discover some of the best children´s books at the Elliott Bay Book Company. This large, locally owned Seattle bookstore is filled with over 150,000 titles, featuring the region´s best selection of new books, local-only offerings and a large collection of bargain books. Stop by for readings and book signings by several authors throughout the year.

Shutter Tours knows a picture is worth a thousand words. So, bring your camera along for a specialized tour designed for photography lovers. Whether you are an expert photographer or just enjoy capturing memories of a favorite vacation, you will have plenty of opportunities for photo ops.

Head to downtown Seattle to experience the entertainment of a production by ACT–A Contemporary Theatre, which puts on contemporary shows written by promising playwrights and performed by local actors. This interactive troupe focuses on today's thought-provoking issues in their art, and is actively involved in strengthening Seattle´s diverse community.