The city of firsts: gas station with standard oil, female Mayor in 1926, and drive-in eats. The city really relies on their water, with the view from Seattle being lit from hydroelectricity. Seattle has the largest house boat population in the U.S. And their ferry system is bigger than the one in New York City. Seattle is the most literate cities in the country, with 80% of Seattleites having their library card. Popular for its art and culture scene, Seattle is the second largest glass blowing places besides Venice, Italy.
Paul spent the morning highlighting the many reasons people should and do visit Seattle.
Aboard the Ferry Boat
Paul rocks Seattle fashion live from Kerry Park and chats with the ferry riders. Seattleites really enjoy the relaxing commute via ferry boat.
Kerry Park & the iconic Space Needle
Paul Gerke shows the renovations going on in the Space Needle in Seattle. The Space Needle was built in 400 days, to withstand winds and earthquakes. Can you believe the architecture was first sketched on a cocktail napkin?
Chihuly Art Exhibit
Dale Chihuly was originally from Tacoma, Washington and was the artist who specialized in glass and the beginning of the studio glass movement in the U.S.
Dick's Drive-In
Paul Gerke shows us the local chain more famous for being famous than its food, and known for its pop culture reference in music and film. Dick's is the founder of drive-in eats, well before McDonald's began franchising.
Underground Seattle Tour
Seattle's history can't be told without sharing the unique stories of the city's underground and Paul gets a tour of Old Seattle beneath the streets.
Ride the Duck Tour
Paul Gerke takes a ride on one of Seattle's most unique tours exploring the water like a duck.
Museum of Pop Culture
You'll be surprised all the things Seattle has on display from pop culture today. Paul takes a walk through the awesome exhibits at the Museum of Pop Culture.
The Music Scene in Seattle
Grunge will never die in Seattle. Paul shows us why the roots of grunge will live on forever here. The Crocodile is Seattle's favorite bar for some of the most popular grunge bands.
Original Starbucks
Seattle launched the coffee phenomenon, so hats off to the city where it all started. Paul takes us to America's founding Starbucks that expanded to the largest coffee chains on the planet. Seattle has a new roastery where the experience of coffee can be touched and consumed.
Lowell's Restaurant
Paul Gerke chats with the co-owner of Lowell's Restaurant, Mark Monroe, about a staple for hungry people who visit the public market.
Beecher's Cheese Factory
Paul Gerke's adventures get cheesy and he shows the transparency of the cheese-making process. This factory is a staple founded in 2003 known for its cheese curds and mac & cheese
Gum Wall
Yes it's gross, but also iconic. Paul makes his mark and shows us how they annually clean the Gum Wall.
Pikes Place Fish Market
One of the oldest running farmer's market in the entire country and overlooking Elliot Bay, Paul shows us the where the freshest seafood in the city is handled and gets some hands-on experience tossing fish.