Seattle Overview | An informative introduction to Seattle, Washington
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2023
- Seattle is arguably the most beautiful city in America. I lived there for a couple years as a child, which really sparked my interest in cities and skyscrapers. Thanks for watching: Seattle Overview | An informative introduction to Seattle, Washington
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CORRECTIONS
- Boeing is no longer headquartered in Seattle. It moved it's headquarters to Chicago and then to the DC area this year (2023).
- I made the mistake of referring to Pike Place as "Pikes" Place.
- The second image of the floating bridge is of a shorter floating bridge near Seattle, but not the one that I was referring to.
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My man really lived in Seattle and is still out here saying "Pike's Place" market.
Three times.
Also “Mount Ryneer”
Came here to say this. I’ve only been here 18 months and that ‘s’ bugged the hell outta me.
Also, he should know there is no longer a restaurant in the Space Needle. Hasn't been one for over 5 years, at least, maybe even 10.
Don't forget, THE Puget Sound. Save the THE for rivers and oceans.
@@mendoza900that's not really true. It's not exactly a restaurant but it's a lounge and serves food and drinks.
One thing that really struck me about Seattle was the Iconic Skyline. Not only has it grown a ton over the years, but that backdrop from Queen Anne Hill lookin south and seeing Mt. Rainier is just awesome.
I’m also quite impressed on how they managed to finally knock down the Alaskan Way Viaduct, which really gave Seattle a bad reputation for seein the Skyline from the Sound. I’m glad that they have a bright future for that area, now that the Viaduct is finally gone. It reminds me of when SF knocked down the Embarcadero.
"I’m also quite impressed on how they managed to finally knock down the Alaskan Way Viaduct".
That was an act against the voters in Washington. We voted against tearing the viaduct down and won, but they did it anyway.
Hong Kong still is the best
Been living here in Seattle many years, but now it’s time to move to the Philippines to open our hotel soon! Have a great week!!!
I moved to Seattle from Missouri a few months ago and I love it so much here, the culture is great and the surrounding nature is gorgeous
The thing is though, ANYTHING is an improvement over Missouri.
If you live in middle America, anywhere is better lmao
Hope you love the homeless!
What culture? If there is one thing thing that Seattle doesn't have it's culture. City is as characterless and dull as they come, and the people suck too. They have no personality and are the most unfriendly you'll find in this country. Probably has to do with their lack of religion and long history of communist activism.
@@user-pd9ju5dk5snot as good as Denver
Seattle is one of America’s best. It’s got issues with homelessness right now, but I don’t think that should detract from the fact that it’s one of the few cities truly committed to good urbanist practices. The city is very dynamic and growing and growing.
Liberal soft on crime policies unfortunately have turned seattle into a dump.
The biggest flaw of Seattle is the I5 runs right through the center. What a catastrophic mistake.
@@guinessbeer- Yeah, not great but nowhere else to put it really. The geography that makes the city beautiful and unique also constrains option for growth.
Was
All cities have a issue with homeless people across the country.
Beautiful city and very well captured in this short form. There is so many unique aspects to Seattle it is hard to summarize it this well
Thank you!!
@@CityGeek if you're going to make a video on a city you're clearly not from, learn to pronounce shit right. it's not "Pike's Place". you transplants stand out like sore thumbs lmao
AIIGHT!!! A 22 yo college student thanks you for the WONDERFUL video!! Although I’m from the South (Georgia-state), my dad, who is from LA Cali, throughout my childhood and youth, he taught me how to act like a person from the Western USA. I am going to pay my visit to Seattle particularly because of the 90s grunge subculture! After I complete my MFA program, apart of moving to LA bc of film and animation studios (since that’s my focus), I am going to ALSO have my second home in Seattle!
Thank you!!
Some issues in this video that make me think you definitely didn't live here long:
-"Pike's place" 🥴🥴
-"Mt. Ryneer" 🥴🥴
-The space needle no longer has a revolving restaurant since the renovation. Just an expanded observation deck and cafe.
Loupe Lounge open on the needle…rotating floor and all
seattle *could* be sooooo fucking amazing. We're a few policy choices short. In 15 years I'm optimistic it'll hit its stride again. But currently we're catering way too much to the rich, to business councils, to suburban interests, and to corporations at the expense of people who actually live here. That's not what Seattle is supposed to be. I hate that we're becoming exclusionary. I wish anyone who wanted to live in Seattle could be able to, I love this place. A lot of people love this place too, and for that reason I think we'll start making the right transit, infrastructure, and housing decisions we need to make what should be a world-class city actually reach that mark
Unfortunately it’s not, it’s a disgusting and disgraceful city, but my god the potential is insane.
@@killacal93 I have a feeling that we share a displeasure but from verrrrry opposite perspectives
@@tobertitus ya unfortunately I’m moving this city makes me want to vomit, the people the culture the atmosphere, don’t get me wrong there are beautiful places and amazing people here, but the majority is absolutely appalling. I wouldn’t come back if I was paid.
Soft on crimes policy is the reason for all the problem
@@navyseal1689 you don’t know anything
I live about 40 minutes away from Seattle. I just realized that I should probably go up there more often haha.
"Oh, he's gonna talk about pike place... yay..."
"oh no... pls don't say..."
City Geek: "pikeS place"
😞 there's no s.
O know how to say ot My Great Grandad Green was born In Gen. Pike County. GEORGIA ❤ 🏈
One of the best ways to see the skyline is approaching by ferry(another iconic feature of Puget Sound); Downtown runs right up to the waterfront and really looms over you.
Nice overview. I love living here, especially this year since we just experienced six month's of sunshine.
Thank you!
Lived in Seattle for two years (2009-2011) when the kids were very young, and absolutely loved it. Moved when a job opportunity too good to pass up came along, but I still miss it so much and have a strong feeling that had that same job showed up for me in Seattle, we'd still be there.
I love Seattle Washington
The homeless and criminals love it too.
My mom is from Seattle, i went to Seattle every other summer since i was 3. I love Seattle. Of course crime & homeless have drastically increased as well as cost of living, but Seattle has always been my home away from home. I also love Gas works Park, one of me favorite places to go, Beacon Hill was my families go to for the park & views. Im not sure if u know but Columbia Center now has an observation center at the top of the building. Breathe taking veiw, as god as Space Needle. I love Seattle.
Crime is even still way lower than it was in the 90s
Lol keeps telling yourself lies. Brain washed by the media lol poor fools.
What city of Washington do you live in?
I lived there in the eighties for a few years, but had to leave and escape the grey..Its fine for a weekend in August, fun to ride the ferry, and of course its a jump off port for the San Juan Islands and even Alaska.
As a European - wow this is very very gorgeous city! I wish i could travel there! 😍❤️
Yes me too 🫨
The amount of bums and druggies would shock you. Most of tue nice places are over run with them. The nicest mall in Seattle would be standing room only on a Friday night 2008. Now it’s dead. They have had far left leadership for decades.
I don't know why Americans are obsessed with skycrapers tbh, they do nothing for me. Boring buildings all around. The glass museum is more interesting,
Seattle is definitely the coolest city in the country
One of my favorite cities in the U.S. You just can't help but feel sad for the potential that Seattle has to be the even more great. Rampant homelessness and drugs remains a major scar on the streets. As well as sky high rent and home prices. Nonetheless Seattle will always have a piece of my heart. PNW
Unfortunately liberal soft on crime policies have turned seattle into a dump. Hopefully the city gets new leadership that will clean it up.
Honestly I feel him. Seattle’s Skyline is probably the best in the country for sure. There’s no other skyline that’s gonna give you an urban downtown with an iconic landmark with mountains in the background, water in the forefront and sides with a giant volcano in the distance. On a clear day it can’t be beat. And as a whole it’s pretty safe. Yeah downtown has some drug and homeless issues and Aurora is rough in some parts, but overall it’s probably the safest major city in the US that I can think of. Only city that has Seattle beat in looks is Vancouver BC because the mountains are closer and there’s more density…but that’s Canada lol.
I went to Seattle in 2018 and the highlight was visiting the gravestone of BRUCE LEE 🙏🏼🎬
This is a great video for those who are new to Seattle or haven't been there! One thing to note, however: you have 2 pictures showing a floating bridge. The first one is indeed the SR520 bridge which is the longest floating bridge in the world, but the second one is actually the I-90 bridge to Mercer Island which is a few miles south and is shorter.
Thank you!! And good catch on the bridge images. I overlooked that detail while editing
And 520 bridge is a toll bridge while I-90 bridge is not.
Great video, @CityGeek! I've been living here a few years and still learned a lot interesting facts from this. Space Needle no longer has the SkyCity restaurant but it did recently reopen that space with a lounge (Loupe?) with much the same rotating-eatery gimmick but seemingly targeting a happy hour crowd, drinks as opposed to multi-course meal.
Thank you!! And thanks for pointing that out! I remember it being a restaurant and should have checked to make sure that was still the case.
@CityGeek- Besides replacing the formal restaurant, the Space Needle did a major renovation and put in all-glass floors where you can see from the top all the way to the ground through the floor.
Nice work. Beaitiful from a distance, but just too gritty up close. Also, Boeing moved its hq years ago to Chicago and moved them again recently to Arlington, VA.
Thank you! And yeah I made a mistake there with Boeing. I’ve added a correction to the video description
Amazing overview! I always look forward to your take on city skylines and I agree this one is beautiful!!!
Thank you! Yeah it is a beautiful skyline!
Always wanted to visit Seattle. Thanks for the video 👍
Went there last summer and did just about everything. I want to go back sooo bad
You forgot the Fremont Troll and it’s one of the few Seattle attractions that is free.
Pike Place, not Pike's Place
As a millenial in my early 30's now and someone who grew up in Seattle (yes, inside the city limits), and has lived in the city or the surrounding metro for all but 4 years of my life... I can say without a doubt Seattle has changed a lot and greatly deteriorated just within my lifetime. It was a great town growing up, maybe even the best major city in America to live for awhile... But around 2010 or so it began a downward spiral that coincided with a population boom and now has rampant issues with homelessness, drug use, & crime. Sure, it looks nice from the drone shots. But down at street level it's a whole different story. The city set a new record for murders and overdoses in 2023. Look at the data, the numbers just keep skyrocketing (as does the insane cost of living). There's still a lot of good things going for it but it's definitely not the city I grew up in anymore. At one point I planned on being here my whole life but that outlook changed VERY fast, I now intend to leave again.
Go WOKE, go BROKE! Seattle goin down the tubes.
just found your channel and I love the city overviews! this is a format I've looked for before when traveling to new cities and I haven't found any as informative as yours. keep it up 💯
Thanks so much! I appreciate the encouragement!
Boeing is not headquartered in Seattle, it recently moved to Virginia in the DC Metro from Chicago.
Oh shoot. Thanks for pointing that out! I'll make a correction in the video description.
Boeing was founded in Seattle, then was headquartered in Seattle for decades, then moved it's headquarters to Chicago in the 2000's.
Also never thought I’d hear the word hemorrhoid on this channel lol
I visited for the first time in '85. Moved to Seattle in '87. Rarely leave. I liken it to America's Copenhagen, while others say Paris. Smartest thing I've ever done is move my butt to Washington.
So much blue sky in this video.
Would love to visit Seattle someday soon! Maybe, when I break into the tech industry, I could end up working there. Who knows
Lived in Kent for a couple of months but spent most of my time in Seattle. I’m from Florida and loved it there and plan on moving for good. Great video
Thank you!!
I was born in Tacoma and lived in sumner til I was 12 until I moved to Arizona. Miss the beautiful state and cities. Good to know people love the city
grew up in AZ (phoenix, college in flagstaff, mom is from Tucson) and then I moved to Seattle after uni. I feel for you man haha. but AZ does have some beautiful spots, the drive from Sedona to Flagstaff remains my favorite drive ever
So glad your channel came up on my recommended. Love this type of content. Subscribed
Thank you!!
I went back to Washington last year and its way to overcrowded now, Seattle is basically turning into the new SF in terms of homelessness. It was never like that when I grew up there, very sad whats happened tbh.
It's Pike Place Market, no 'S' it doesn't belong to anyone named Pike. Pike Place is the road the market it on (Pike Place being an offshoot of Pike Street).
Im literally in love with Seattle never been there but its my dream , and soon im achieving it
The Chihuli Gardens were very interesting. I visited them last year and they were fascinating.
That’s awesome to hear!
Good video man. Thank you for informations and for sharing your video. I watch your video from🇨🇦😁👍
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Pike place market, There is no S on the end of Pike.
My sister just got back from Seattle but she didn't mention any of these details... I think I'm gonna have to book a trip there soon!
I’m planning a trip to Seattle next March to see this beautiful city and Bruce Lee gravesite.
Be alert, too much crime and homeless spread all over. Even if you avoid those somehow, you find pain with horrible traffic and limited parking spots.
I was born and raised in Miami and when we moved to Washington I fell in love with the west coast. The community, especially when there were games going on, turned my jaded personality around especially because I love baseball and it annoyed me how it seemed the Yankees were FL's team cause people always wore those damn hats. Marlins gave FL 2 (now 3) world series wins and its not until the Marlins became the MIAMI Marlins that people started wearing the old school caps. Folks ride or die with their team out here in Washington, even with chaos ball and hating Dipoto.
I'm never going back to FL. I belong here.😆
Seattle is really awesome!
I used to live in the greater Seattle area. I miss this it so much! I plan a trip to Seattle this summer.
Belluve really nice
Seattle has a beautiful skyline! Strong corporate city! You always do such a great job with the city overview videos. Thanks for all you do. Id love to see a video on Cleveland at some point!
Thank you!! And yes I'll definitely make a video on Cleveland at some point 😃
Yes, I agree..the natural beauty of the harbor and mountains would make any skyline shine. But Seattle “builds” (ha ha) upon this beauty by offering a nice balanced architectural landscape. The skyline just keeps getting better and better each year. I did not realize how large the Seattle skyline had grown in recent years until I watched the opening scenes of TheGood Doctor; a show based on a hospital in Seattle. I thought to myself, “is this some part of New York City? Nope, Seattle! Also, I just love the design of that Space Needle. It is so rare for a tower or observation deck from so long ago to still look trendy and modern! Who was the architect? Worth knowing…so I’ll be looking that up. I loved Seattle the two summers I lived there. However I went back to Texas each time just before the winter clouds and drizzle moved in. I would go back in a heartbeat! You made a Nice video (as always)of this splendid city.
Thanks for the comment, as always!That’s a great point about the Space Needle being one of the rare observation towers to still look modern decades after it was built. It’s such a beautiful building! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Great video!
Thank you!
I LOVE SEATTLE!!! No income tax, and if you want to buy expensive stuff? Oregon is next to you. I can see why rich people love being there. GENIUS!!!
Not “Pike’s Place”. It’s just simply “Pike Place Market”.
Cant wait to visit Seattle
Shoutout Madison!
Seattle is home to the Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders, Storm, Kraken and is missing the Sonics
The restaurant on top of the Space Needle closed years ago.
Loupe Lounge currently open…….rotating floor and all…was closed during Covid but been reopen awhile…
My city seattle is the best
You forgot to menshion the historic Pioneer Square and underground city under the downtown streets of Seattle.
I wouldn’t love to visit Seattle! Had a layover there once, so I saw it from the sky at night!
Дякую , за цікаве відео!
I love seattle, home sweet home seattle🎉
Gostaria de ver os interiores de Seattle. Ex O clube Ranier por dentro, a Boeing ou um passeio detalhado pelos museus.
I lived there for 15 years and moved out after it became too crowded! The traffic and crime has become much worse and the housing is not affordable anymore. That and the gloomy climate with a lack of sunshine makes it a stressful unhealthy place to live.
You're a Seattleite by birth and you're still putting an "s" in "Pike Place"? Tsk tsk
Get over yourself
Howard will always be playing piano in my Seattle...
My city!
Can you do the Australian capital cities please? Thank you. ❤
Pike Place Market, not Pike's Place Market
I watch John Levi channel and others who talk about the "OLD WORLD" people and buildings.
I see with new eyes now, The Capitol Building in Madison Wisconsin?
INSANE LOOKING.
Love this channel, Great Work.♧
in a few years seattle/bellevue will have the worlds first railway laid over a floating bridge (it was supposed to be open this year but the contractor fucked it up so they are gonna have to wait about 2 years until they can open it)
While Boeing was founded in Seattle, it's headquarters hasn't been in Seattle for over two decades.
You got the bridges wrong. You said "evergreen point floating bridge is the longest floating bridge in the world", but you showed photos of 2 bridges: the evergreen point bridge (520 bridge), and then the I-90 bridge.
the I-90 bridge is a couple miles south, and it's the second longest floating bridge in the world.
How long did you live there how would you compare it to other places California so on the scenic beauty
My older sister used to live in Seattle about 3 years. Now, she lives in New Orleans.
Where does Frasier live?
Boston, apparently.
@@EricaGamet Frasier moved to Boston? When?
@@koraytugay In the new series that just started last week!
@@koraytugayThat surprised me, too. Apparently I want to live in Boston.
They made the place from infamous second son an actual place
Pike! Pike! Not pike’s. It’s Pike Place.
Seattle new modern buildings downtown, water view of Elliott Bay, mountain views beyond Elliott Bay. The only thing that is bad in Seattle in the Seattle Mariners baseball club.
Gasworks is my favorite park also.
PS If anyone is contemplating moving here, I wouldn’t recommend it, it rains and stuff. 😉
Rain = Clean air. Yep. No snow. Yep.
i can imagine the germs with the gum wall lol 🤣
I’m moving there
I want to live there. Any city where I don’t need a car to go anywhere is a great city. I know. I live in NW Florida where it’s impossible to get around without a car, and I visited San Francisco. It’s like night and day.
Gas Works Park was in "10 things I hate about you"
Although Seattle has pretty skyline but sadly bad politics have ruined the city. It's beautiful but bad politics ruined the city.
Well, I Still living here since 1993, and every one's is changeddddd.. I like your vid ....!!!!😊
Thank you!
The slope with tall buildings and .....West port
Des Moines, IA please!!!
It’s on the list 😊
Seattle is basically a Great Value San Francisco.
grew up in Seattle... still calls it "Pike's Place Market" smh
The seattle skyline is better then the pathetic skyline hear in Phoenix Arizona 😂😅
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It is NOT called "Pikes Place". It is singular. Argh.
Why dont you show the real seattle now😊
* Pike Place Market
Pike Place
Pike Place.... Pike Place....Pike Place.