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Seattle9s biggest landscape, Discovery
Park, is known for its iconic West Point
Lighthouse and beautiful views of the
Puget Sound.
Lighthouse and beach areas. The beach is the best spot
to see the Olympic Mountains which appear crystal
clear on sunny days. Near the lighthouse, the two bays
mix, creating interesting wave patterns. The lighthouse
is not open to the public but is still a popular spot for
photographers and others.
It is easy to spend all day here, so plan to designate a few
hours for exploring this park if you want to experience it all.
Like Gas Works, this park has a fascinating history as it
previously served as the site for Fort Lawton. This fort
was particularly active during World War I and II as well as
the Korean War.
As a result of Native American ties to the site, the
Daybreak Star Cultural Center was established nearly 40
years ago. This serves as a space for events and has a
Native American art gallery.
50 | Around Town
Travel time: 20 minutes by car and an hour via buses 43
and 44, or bus 33 out of Westlake in downtown Seattle.
Seward Park (about 11 miles away)
Seward Park is just about the only tract of old growth
forest left within the city limits and home to the largest
family of eagles in Seattle, with two nests located within
half a mile of each other. The most commonly used path
in the park is a 2.4 mile loop around the perimeter. More
adventurous types can use one of the many hiking trails
that cross through the old growth forest section of the
park.
Travel time: 25 minutes by car and an hour via bus 48, or
bus 50 out of Beacon Hill.
Whether you prefer lakeshores, beachfront, forested
terrain, or a different natural setting, chances are that
Seattle has something for you. Thankfully, living in a big
city does not have to mean leaving nature behind.
