Waxing The City

Pack your swimsuit and head to the Wild Waves Theme Park for the perfect place to cool off during the summer. Brace yourself for the thrills of rollercoasters, water slides and other attractions. Bring the whole family along for group rides or try your hand at the carnival games. Little ones will love the specialty kid´s rides.

Seattle is known for its delicious brews, but Espresso Vivace Roasteria offers something much different than the Starbucks and Seattle´s Best chains found throughout the city. Opened in 1988 and inspired by Northern Italian espresso, Espresso Vivace creates their drinks with the motto "una bella tazza di caffe"–a beautiful cup of coffee.

Part of the 1962 World´s Fair display, the International Fountain is located in the Seattle Center. Designed to embody Seattle´s tall timber, whitewater waterfalls, fishing and history of gold rushes, this large, domed fountain is the perfect place to splash around, whether you are young or old.

Discover an entire underwater world while exploring the attractions at the Seattle Aquarium. Learn about the importance of marine conservation while you watch a variety of marine life interacting in replicas of their natural habitats. See a replica of the coastal waters of Washington, a tide pool, the Pacific Coral Reef and the Northwest Shores.