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Amtrak Cascades > Destinations
> Route Map > Seattle
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Visit Seattle, the 'Emerald City' and walk along the sparkling waterfront or
tour the gems of yesterday in historic Pioneer Square. If you've had enough
walking, take in a game at nearby Safeco Field, home of the
Seattle Mariners, or Qwest Field, home of the
Seattle Seahawks.
Amtrak Cascades operates from historic
King Street Station, nestled in Pioneer Square. Amtrak, WSDOT, and BNSF
Railway are working together to rehabilitate and transform the busy station to
its former grandeur.
1. At the Station
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303 S. Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104
206-382-4125 or 1-800-USA-RAIL
Get a Map of the area from MapQuest
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Ticket agents are available.
Daily: 6:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Checked baggage
available during station hours
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Quik-Trak Ticket Machine available on site
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Wheelchair accessible
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Paid short-term parking is available next to the Station at the
Qwest Field parking lot (cash only).
- Paid daytime and overnight covered parking is available is available
next to the station at
King Street Center. Entry hours: Monday through
Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays:
6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exit hours: 24 hours a day.
Call 206-405-3908 for information.
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ATM available on site
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2. Getting Around
3. Local Happenings
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Explore the Cultural Cascades! Amtrak Cascades links the cities of
Vancouver, British Columbia; Seattle; Tacoma; Portland; and Eugene, forming the
Cultural Cascades
region that provides a gateway to endless exploration. Visit the website for
the most up-to-date events.
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Soak up some history (or just sip a latte) in the historic
Pioneer Square
district. Within blocks of the station you'll find art galleries, antique
shops, boutiques, nightclubs, restaurants, and cafes.
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Bikestation
is located near the station and provides indoor, secure bicycle parking.
Bike rentals are available hourly, daily or weekly. Call 206-332-9795 for
information.
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Catch gold fever at the free
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
located within a few blocks of the station. View old mining relics, clothing,
and photographs at 117 South Main Street (206-553-7220).
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Experience many cultures in the
International District. A world of surprises awaits you at
Uwajimaya, Wing Luke Asian Museum ,
medicinal herb shops, and wonderful Asian restaurants.
Chinatown Discovery Tours
provides information about guided walking tours. Call 425-885-3085 for
information.
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Feel the wind in your face along Seattle’s waterfront, one of the
busiest ports in the U.S. Visit the
Seattle Aquarium and Odyssey:
The Maritime Discovery Center. Hop off the streetcar and float
aboard a Washington State Ferry: from there you can enjoy the views and fresh
air of Puget Sound.
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Cheer for the hometown team! King Street Station is right next to Qwest
Field, home of the Seattle
Seahawks. Just beyond the stadium is Safeco Field, the open-air home
for the Seattle Mariners;
you'll never miss a game with its unique retracting rooftop. Whether it's
football or baseball, you can keep one eye on the game and the other on amazing
views of Seattle's skyline.
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Shop downtown
in Seattle’s shopping core between First and Sixth Avenues and Olive and
University Streets. You'll find great shopping, including the flagship
Nordstrom store, Abercrombie and Fitch, the Bon Marche, Tiffany’s, JCrew,
Barnes & Noble, and more. Stay on First Avenue and walk north to trendy
Belltown to find unique boutiques with everything from locally designed
clothing, imported shoes, antiques, secondhand clothing, and more.
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Meet the producer at
Pike Place Market, a thriving marketplace where even the locals
enjoy the "flying" fish, picture-perfect fruits and vegetables, flower
bouquets, arts and crafts, street musicians, and cafes. Caffeinate yourself at
the original Starbucks store, located in the heart of the market.
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See a show at
Benaroya Hall, home to the Seattle Symphony, choral groups, and more.
The Seattle Art
Museum can also be found in the heart of downtown. The
Seattle Center houses Seattle Repertory Theater, Intiman Theater, and
others.
McCaw Hall, also at the Seattle Center, is home to Pacific
Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera.
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Ride to the top of the 607-ft Space Needle,
built in 1962 for the World's Fair. Look down on the Frank Gehry-designed
Experience Music Project, a unique music museum combining interactive
and interpretive exhibits.
4. Looking For More Information?
Contact the
Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 206-461-5840.
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