LIFTOFF
Rustle up some popcorn, whip out those lawn chairs, and settle in for a movie night under the stars.
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by JULIE H. CASE
Tune in: Stalking Seattle revives rock olcanic adventures? Whalewatching trips? We have ’n’ roll and ’90s grunge during a three’em. Let someone else plan hour tour of musical landmarks, while the Underground Tour takes you down to see your expedition. Want to see everything the abandoned buildings the Great Seattle in two days or less? The new Emerald City Fire forced us to build upon. Outside city limits, take in Mount Rainier Trolley downtown tour offers access to attractions such as the Great Wheel, Seattle with a 10-hour EverGreen Escapes excurCenter, and Pike Place Market. Other routes sion. Naturalist guides lead the way to alpine grant access to everything from the Wood- meadows, waterfalls, and up-close glimpses land Park Zoo in the north to the Museum of of the glacier-clad peak. Head toward the Salish Flight in the south. Sea where orcas, humpbacks, Zip around on a Seattle By book it and minkes cavort from May Segway tour of Pike Place MarThe concierges through early October; gray ket and Pioneer Square, or go at First Ave and whales blow through in March the surf-and-turf route with Pike Place and April. Mystic Sea Chara Ride the Ducks excursion, Market (866ters departs from the mainland wherein captains regale with 732-2695) can near Anacortes; Orcas Island city lore as you roll through arrange any tour for you. Eclipse Charters from near town and motor into Lake the Orcas Island ferry dock. Union. Still looking to get on the Fly across lushly forested water? Try the narrated tours at Argosy Cruises or a sunset sail at Emerald islands and glimmering expanses of water on a scenic flight to the San Juan Islands in a City Charters. Nosh on with White Moustache Urban Kenmore Air seaplane. Go grape deep with Bon Vivant Wine Adventure Co, which shuttles the epicurious between gastronomic hot spots for an Tours. Day trips to 90-plus-winery Woodeating extravaganza over a minimum of two inville include stops at major producers as hours. Later, go suds up with a three-brew- well as boutique wineries. ery tour from Road Dogs, which transports you between craft breweries so you can Find more tours at visitseattle.org/ imbibe freely. visitors/discover.
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Visit Seattle summer/fall 2013
Movies at the Mural » Moviegoers flock to Seattle Center’s Mural Amphitheatre lawn to watch popular flicks with the Space Needle in the background. This year’s lineup includes The Avengers, Les Miserables, and The Princess Bride. Free, Seattle Center, July 27–Aug 24, seattlecenter.com/moviesatthemural Movies at Magnuson Park » Circustroupe performances, food trucks, and a 40-foot movie screen make this outdoor cinema great for families. This year, watch classic flicks (Singin’ in the Rain), kids films (Finding Nemo), or action movies (Skyfall). $5, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, July 11–Aug 29, moviesatmagnuson.com Three Dollar Bill Outdoor Cinema » This four-movie series from LGBT-focused Three Dollar Bill Cinema takes place under a canopy of trees. This year’s theme is “I Need a Hero!” Free, Cal Anderson Park, July 19–Aug 16, threedollarbillcinema.org West Seattle Outdoor Movies » Locals lie out on blankets during this weekly event, featuring pre-show entertainment, a raffle, and a lineup of family-friendly flicks. Proceeds from raffle tickets are donated to West Seattle nonprofits. Free, 4410 California Ave SW, July–Aug, wsmovies.org —Angela Cabotaje
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Fremont Outdoor Movies » Raucous crowds intent on a good time participate in pre-movie events—like Top Gun–themed karaoke, for example—and keep the boisterous mood going until the credits roll. $5–$15, 3501 Phinney Ave N, July 13– Aug 24, fremontoutdoormovies.com