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For many people, one of the most appealing features about Seattle is its laid-back, outdoors atmosphere. The city’s distinct lack of “stuffiness” seems to encourage creativity – which may be why Seattle’s art and music scene is one of the most respected in the nation. Those considering Seattle homes for sale will find themselves surrounded by all manner of art, much of which revolves around the city’s ubiquitous coffee houses.
Seattle is known as the birthplace of grunge, and many of the most famous bands of the much-loved musical era once called Seattle home. There remains a preponderance of musicians here, where everything from rock to reggae, folk to funk, and classical to jazz can be heard at Seattle’s many venues. Several annual arts festivals are held in Seattle, including Bumbershoot: the Seattle Music and Arts Festival; the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes; the Northwest Folklife Festival; the Seattle Peace Concerts; the World Rhythm Festival; the Seattle Music Fest at Alki Beach; the Ballard Jazz Festival; the Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival, and more. The Capitol Hill Block Party features national alternative/rock bands on four stages. The beloved Seattle area winery, Chateau St. Michelle, hosts an outdoor summer concert series called Concerts on the Green. If you’re considering the purchase of a home in Seattle, and would like to learn more about the city’s musical offerings, please visit www.seattle.gov/html/VISITOR/culture.htm
The visual arts scene is Seattle is equally important to locals and visitors alike. Owners of homes in Seattle can spend days wandering the many local art museums. In addition to the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), there’s the Center on Contemporary Art, the Frye Art Museum, the Olympic Sculpture Park (part of the SAM), and the Seattle Asian Art Museum, to name just a few. The Henry Art Gallery offers more than art exhibits – here, you’ll also discover artist lectures, demonstrations, and classes. In nearby Bellevue, the Bellevue Arts Museum presents exhibits by local, national, and international artists. Public art is also a big part of the Seattle culture. Those considering investing in Seattle homes for sale will find a number of fine examples throughout the city, including some rather unique pieces like the “fin art” on display in Magnuson Park. ArtWorks gives underprivileged youth a chance to create public art, mostly in the form of murals, and offers art culture and art business education programs designed to help young artists further their dreams.
Other events that may interest owners of homes in Seattle include a broad array of culinary delights. The Alive! Expo helps people understand a healthy lifestyle through food and wine tasting, free health screenings, lectures and more. At the Ballard Seafood Fest, you’ll find entertainment, a beer garden, and of course the freshest seafood around, while Bite of Seattle is the premier food festival in the Northwest. Ethnic festivals also abound, including Brazil Fest, CroatiaFest, Chinese Culture and Arts Day, Fiestas Patrias, Greek Festival, Irish Week Festival, Italian Festival, Jewish Community Festival, Korean Cultural Celebration, TibetFest, TurkFest, and the Arab Festival. Diversity prevails in this fascinating city, and those considering Seattle homes for sale can experience world cultures without ever leaving home. Family events are prominent in the city, with summer favorites like SeaFair, which features an air show starring the Blue Angels, a “pirate landing” and a milk-carton derby, all of which draw substantial crowds.
A City of Parks
Seattle truly is a city of parks, featuring more than one hundred parks and green spaces. Every neighborhood has its own park (or multiple parks), and residents can enjoy these recreational spaces all year long. If you’re considering Seattle homes for sale, you will likely find at least one park within easy walking distance from any property you consider owning. You can find an A to Z list of Seattle area parks at www.seattle.gov/parks.
Some of the more well known parks in the city include Alki Beach Park, where you’ll find owners of Seattle homes walking, rollerblading, jogging, and biking at any time of the year. The 2.5-mile strip of beach connects Alki Point to Duwamish Head, where you’ll find fire pits, picnic tables, and a renovated bathhouse that includes an art studio. The views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound are unbeatable from this beautiful location.
Seward Park is located along Lake Washington Boulevard, and abuts the residential neighborhood of the same name. The park includes more than 300 acres of forested land, and the old growth forest is stunning. Wander along the 2.4-mile walking/biking path, or plunge into the deep forest on the rougher hiking trails. Here you’ll see eagles’ nests, fishponds, and plenty of local wildlife. Other park features include an art studio, a native plant garden, and an amphitheater. If you are currently considering Seattle homes for sale, you deserve to explore this urban paradise first-hand.
The Warren G. Magnuson Park is Seattle’s second-largest park, and is a favorite among those who own homes in Seattle. Located in Northeastern Seattle, the park occupies a stretch of shoreline along Lake Washington. Here you’ll find sports fields, walking trails, boat launches, and a community campus. The park is also a favorite location for kite flying, and contains a number of Seattle’s preeminent public art works, including “fin art,” constructed from submarine fins, and “Straight Shot,” which uses limestone columns to let visitors experience a surveyor’s point of view.
The Washington Park arboretum lies just south of the University of Washington, and is truly an urban oasis. Its 230 acres of woody plant collections are internationally recognized for their distinct beauty and quality. The Pacific Connections Garden, currently in progress, will provide a showcase for the most beautiful plants from Pacific Rim countries, including Australia, China, New Zealand, and Chile. Owners of homes in Seattle gravitate here to meditate, walk, paint or sketch, or simply to enjoy the wonderful scenery.
If you’re considering the purchase of a Seattle home for sale, you’ll want to work with an experienced Seattle Realtor. Not only can a Realtor help you find the Seattle homes for sale that best suit your needs, tastes, and budget, but your Realtor can also assist you during every step of the real estate purchase process, from making that initial offer to closing the sale. If you’re dreaming of owning a home or a luxury condo in the greater Seattle area, now is the time to buy. Call expert Realtor Tamara Tachdjian at 206.686.7050 today, and make your dream of home ownership in Seattle a reality.
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