Technologist's Guide to Seattle

The Technologist’s

Guide to Seattle

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To help ensure that you enjoy the region to its fullest while you’re here, we’ve created this

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Technologist’s Guide to Seattle. The guide highlights some of the area’s most significant

change – and if you are very fortunate – the result

technologically oriented sites and touches on

can be a business like Zones.

their histories and significance to the region and the world.

Since we opened our doors in 1986, our mission has been to add real value as we efficiently source and

Inside you’ll find maps featuring historical

deploy IT solutions to business customers of all sizes

and cultural points of interest tailored to the

and industries across the nation.

technologically inclined – some of which you may choose to tour or visit.

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We’ve also included listings for some of the

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area’s finest and most interesting restaurants,

implementation of even the most complex networking,

bars, attractions and music venues to check

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out while you’re in town.

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Experience Music Project (EMP)

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engage. observe. discover.

Long before the UNIVAC, Seattle was a hub of technological innovation.

The following sites and attractions will open your eyes to the past, present and future of Seattle’s commitment to turning thought into action.

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Points of Interest

Pike Place Market.

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Ada’s Technical Books Need a book on . . . pretty much anything technical? Owner Danielle Hulton probably has it or knows how to get it. Stop by and check out the eclectic collection and community she’s building in the city’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Daily: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., 713 Broadway E, Seattle (206) 322-1058 adasbooks.com Amgen Helix Pedestrian Bridge Way more form than function, but a nice way to get to the waterfront nonetheless. Elliot Avenue W at W Prospect Street, Seattle

Hammering Man at the Seattle Art Museum.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden Old-school technology at its best. Spend half an hour watching as vessels of all sizes are raised and lowered through this 1917 tribute to engineering excellence. When you’re done, head over to the fish ladder’s underwater viewing room to see returning salmon making their way upstream to spawn (May-October).

Daily: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.; locks open to vessels 24/7, 3015 54th St NW, Seattle www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/ CivilWorks/LocksandDams/ ChittendenLocks.aspx

Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center & Tour Check out a variety of simulators, design tools and exhibits on aviation technology and then tour the assembly lines where the 747, 787 and other aircraft take shape.

Daily: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; last tour begins at 3 p.m., 8415 Paine Field Blvd, Mukilteo, WA (425) 438-8100 futureofflight.org Chihuly Garden and Glass Nestled beneath the Space Needle is an elegant indoor/outdoor complex showcasing the work of world renowned master glass artist Dale Chihuly.

Sun-Thu: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., 305 Harrison Street, Seattle chihulygardenandglass.com Experience Music Project Museum Guitarist, developer, philanthropist and Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen commissioned Frank Gehry to help him create this tribute to music technology and the Seattle Music scene.

Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 325 5th Avenue N, Seattle (206) 770-2700 empmuseum.org

Jet Engine display at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center & Tour.

Metrix Create:Space Want to play with 3D printers, a laser cutter, etching tools, or electronics? Part techshop, part hackerspace, part coffeeshop, Metrix Create:Space is a public technology workshop in the heart of the city.

Daily: 12 p.m. – 12 a.m., 623 Broadway E, Seattle, (206) 357-9406 metrixcreatespace.com

Underwater Viewing of the Fish Ladder at the Hiram Chittenden Locks.

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Pacific Science Center Permanent and temporary exhibits reveal the mysteries of science in engaging ways.

Mon-Fri: 9:45 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat/Sun/Holidays: 9:45 a.m. – 6 p.m., 200 2nd Avenue N, Seattle (206) 443-2001 pacificsciencecenter.org Microsoft Visitor Center No geek’s pilgrimage would be complete without a stop at Microsoft’s tribute to the company that made Seattle a driving force in computer technology.

Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., 15010 Northeast 36th Street, Redmond, WA, (800) 642-7676 microsoft.com/ about/companyinformation/ visitorcenter/en/us/default.aspx Monorail – Seattle Center Terminal/Westlake Terminal Built as a temporary exhibit for the 1962 World’s Fair, the iconic Monorail continues to whir its way back and forth between Seattle Center and downtown some fifty years later. Hop aboard for a five-minute ride into the future of the past.

Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat-Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Seattle Center (206) 905-2600 seattlemonorail.com Museum of Communications Remember the landline? No? Stop in for a deep dive into our wired past.

Tue: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Every first Sun: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment, 7000 East Marginal Way S, Seattle (206) 767-3012 museumofcommunications.org

The Museum of Flight Warbirds, rockets, JFK’s Air Force One, and more enrich this collection located just down the runway from where new Boeing planes are prepped for delivery.

Daily: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 9404 East Marginal Way S, Seattle (206) 764-5720 museumofflight.org

Pacific Science Center.

Museum of History and Industry The all-new MOHAI leverages a range of technologies to explore and explain the city’s history and innovative spirit.

Fri-Wed: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thu: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle (206) 324-1126 mohai.org RE-PC Computer Museum A museum for the purist, RE-PC maintains a decidedly low-tech display of the history of computer technology in its Seattle retail store. Techies can get lost for hours in here. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

(Closed Sun), 1565 6th Ave. S, Seattle (206) 623-9151 repc.com/museum.html Seattle Aquarium A vital force for marine conservation in the Puget Sound and beyond, this waterfront aquarium welcomes over 800,000 visitors annually.

Daily: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

1415 Western Avenue #505 Seattle, (206) 386-4300 seattleaquarium.org Seattle Underground Tour Enjoy a campy tour of the technology lying at Seattle’s core.

Daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., 608 1st Avenue, Seattle (206) 682-4646 undergroundtour.com

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Seattle Art Museum (SAM) Even if time won’t permit viewing the collections, don’t miss “Mirror”, a monumental LED display wrapping the museum’s northwest corner. This recent work by artist Doug Aitken adapts and displays video from a vast library of regional imagery in response to environmental factors such as weather, light and traffic.

Tue-Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thu-Fri: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

(Closed Mon), 1300 First Avenue, Seattle (206) 654-3100 seattleartmuseum.org

The Space Needle What else is there to say?

Mon-Thu: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Fri-Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., 400 Broad Street, Seattle (206) 905-2111 spaceneedle.com Woodland Park Zoo Famed for its ground-breaking naturalistic exhibits, this 92-acre zoo began a global revolution in zoo design.

Daily: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

750 N. 50th Street, Seattle (206) 548-2500 zoo.org

The Museum of Flight.

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Dining & Entertainment AQUA by El Gaucho Water views, attentive service, and a seafood selection that’s as fresh as it gets. You’ll pay for the privilege, but you’ll go home happy.

2801 Alaskan Way Pier 70 (206) 956-9171 elgaucho.com/ Aqua-by-El-Gaucho.html Bathtub Gin & Co. A classic speakeasy down to its alleyway entrance, Bathtub Gin serves exquisitely crafted cocktails in a cozy brick-and-wood space.

2205 2nd Avenue (206) 728-6069 bathtubginseattle.com Big Picture Tucked beneath the El Gaucho restaurant is Seattle’s only first-run theater-bar.

2505 1st Avenue (425) 556-0566 thebigpicture.net The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak, & Oyster House Think Smith & Wollensky meets bivalve. Great energy, and oysters done right.

1212 2nd Avenue (206) 224-7000 thebrooklyn.com Canlis Restaurant Great views, great food, impeccable service. Bring a suit-coat and an expense account.

2576 Aurora Avenue N (206) 283-3313 canlis.com The Crocodile From headliners to the best in local and regional rock, folk, hip-hop and country, the Crocodile is an intimate venue for hearing what’s hot.

2200 2nd Avenue (206) 441-4618 thecrocodile.com The Harvest Vine One of the best small-plates restaurants you’ll ever enjoy.

Try to grab a seat at the kitchen bar to see and savor everything on the menu as it comes together.

2701 East Madison Street (206) 320-9771 harvestvine.com

Highway 99 Blues Club Seattle’s top club for classic and contemporary blues artists – over dinner, if you like.

1414 Alaskan Way (206) 382-2171 highwayninetynine.com Jazz Alley In the last year, acts as diverse as Taj Majal, the Average White Band, and Kenny G have graced the stage of this classic Jazz supper club. 2033 6th Avenue (206) 441-9729 jazzalley.com Knee High Stocking Co. You’ll work hard to find this excellent craft cocktail bar tucked behind a nondescript façade in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Inside you’ll enjoy a warm, sophisticated vibe and a cocktail menu that reads like a novel. 1356 East Olive Way (206) 979-7049 kneehighstocking.com Lecosho This lively downtowner makes its mark with a shameless devotion to pork. If you’re a carnivore, it’s hard to do better.

89 University Street (206) 623-2101 lecosho.com Local 360 The concept is simple: Really good food that’s really locally sourced. 2234 1st Avenue (206) 441-9360 local360.org Luc This offshoot of one of the city’s longest-lived classic French restaurants simplifies the theme with a wonderfully updated bistro menu.

2800 East Madison Street (206) 328-6645 thechefinthehat.com Osteria La Spiga Casual and contemporary sophistication with an Italian accent – and a great wine list. 1429 12th Avenue (206) 323-8881 laspiga.com

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Ray’s Café You’ll think you’re lounging on the Promenade Deck at this waterfront casual and fine dining restaurant.

Don’t miss the mussels!

6049 Seaview Avenue NW (206) 789-3770 rays.com Revel Asian-fusion like you’ve never had before. The intensity of flavors and meticulous preparation will make you wish you were a regular. 403 North 36th Street (206) 547-2040 revelseattle.com Shiro’s Sushi Restaurant Simply the best sushi restaurant in Seattle. Bring a fat wallet.

2401 2nd Avenue (206) 443-9844 shiros.com Six Seven The high-style, lowkey Six Seven offers an over-thewater view of the Puget Sound while you enjoy cocktails and well prepared small-plates in a way cool, Northwest-inspired décor.

2411 Alaskan Way (206) 269-4575 edgewaterhotel.com Spur Gastropub A pioneer in the small-plates movement, Spur combines the kind of cuisine, cocktails and cool that might have you staying until you’ve sampled the entire menu. 113 Blanchard Street (206) 728-6706 spurseattle.com The Terrace Perhaps the city’s most elegant bar, where the 20-year veteran bartender can give you the inside track on everything good in Seattle. Inside the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

411 University Street (206) 621-1700 fairmont.com/seattle

Tilikum Place Café Sophisticated comfort food done right. 407 Cedar Street (206) 282-4830 tilikumplacecafe.com Howard Schultz’s favorite Starbucks Want to know what the king of coffee is thinking about?

Stop by the Starbucks CEO’s neighborhood shop where new concepts often first see the light of day. 4000 East Madison Street (206) 329-3736 starbucks.com The Walrus and the Carpenter If oysters are your thing, the W&C will be an unforgettable experience.

The top shelf shuckers select the region’s pick of the market, and preserve their catch so carefully that you’ll taste oysters again for the first time. 4743 Ballard Avenue NW (206) 395-9227 thewalrusbar.com Zig Zag Café Located along the hill-climb below Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market, the Zig Zag Cafe is a sweet retreat. The eclectic menu spans the globe, but reflects influences of the Pacific Northwest.

Behind the well-appointed bar, some of the city’s top bartenders stand ready to create (at least) one awesome cocktail. 1501 Western Avenue, Seattle (206) 625-1146 zigzagseattle.com

View these locations on an interactive map: Zones Technologist’s Guide: http://binged.it/182pduL Dining & Entertainment: http://tinyurl/cquagcd

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PIONEER SQUARE WALK [1] Start in Pioneer Square at the 1909 cast-iron pergola built to shelter what was then “the finest underground restroom in the United States,” 1st Ave & Yesler Way; [2] Browse the collections of new, used, and rare books at Wessel & Lieberman Booksellers, 208 1st Ave S; [3] View historic photographs of Native American subjects at Flury & Co., 322 1st Ave S; [4] Grab an espresso, panini, gelato or vino at Café Umbria, 320 Occidental Ave. S; [5] Stroll the shops, cafes, and galleries on Occidental Ave S. between S. Washington St. and S. Jackson St.; [6] See artists at work in the city’s oldest glassblowing studio at Glasshouse Studio, 311 Occidental Ave. S; [7] Last Resort Fire Department Museum, 301 2nd Ave. S; [8] Waterfall Garden Park, 2nd Ave S. at S. Main St.; [9] Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Museum, 319 2nd Ave. S; [10] Visit Mario Batali’s dad’s Salumi Artisan Cured Meats & Restaurant for an awesome snack or sandwich , 309 3rd Ave S; [11] See fine contemporary art at the Foster/White Gallery 220 3rd Ave. S; [12] Ride the west coast’s last manually operated elevators to the Smith Tower Observation Deck and adjacent Chinese Room at 506 2nd Ave.

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