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Famous Graves

The graves of some of Seattle's pioneers occupy scenic Lake View Cemetery on Capitol Hill, just a few minutes east of downtown. Pioneers interred here include Princess Angeline, daughter of the city's namesake, Chief Sealth, and family names attached to now-familiar Seattle streets, such as Denny, Mercer, Yesler, Horton and Maynard. Martial-arts film star Bruce Lee is buried here as well as his son, Brandon Lee. The cemetery, 1554 15th Ave. E., is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Rock guitarist extraordinaire Jimi Hendrix was put to rest in 1970 at Renton's Greenwood Cemetery, 350 Monroe Ave. N.E. Last November, the Seattle rock legend's remains were moved to a lavish new memorial in the southwestern corner of the cemetery. The memorial features a nearly 30-foot-high granite dome supported by three pearl-gray columns trimmed in "rainbow" marble. The cemetery is not gated, and is open dawn to dusk.

You have to go a bit farther to see the grave of Chief Sealth, aka Chief Seattle. The chief of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes is buried on the Kitsap Peninsula in Suquamish. The nearby Suquamish Museum gives a good overview of the tribe. Information: 360-394-5275.



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Seasonal Seattle CalendarSeasonal Seattle Calendar
Seasonal Seattle features calendar events from all around the region for the fall and winter holiday season.

Weekend Events Weekend Event Calendar
A Seattle.Gov event calendar, with weekend events all around Puget Sound.

Seattle Visitor Info Packet
Coming for a visit? Use this online form and a Visitor Information Packet about Seattle will be mailed to you.

Local Tides Calendar
Find your Washington State region and look up the local tides with this easy-to-use visual high and low tide calendar.

Visiting Seattle by Bus, Boat, Rail or Foot Watch the Video
Using public transportation, guests can see Seattle's many sights without the hassle of driving, traffic and parking.

Seattle Public LibrarySeattle Public Library
The new public library in downtown Seattle is a world-renowned building and an important community resource.

Seattle Presents at City HallSeattle Presents
Enjoy free performances by Seattle musicians year round at City Hall.

Museum of FlightMuseum of Flight
The independent, non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world.

Woodland Park ZooWoodland Park Zoo
The Zoo is a conservation and education institution demonstrating the value, beauty and interdependence of all living things.

Seattle CenterSeattle Center
The original grounds of the Seattle World’s Fair have been transformed into a center for arts and cultural – there is always something going on.

Seattle AquariumSeattle Aquarium
See, touch and explore our amazing underwater world. Also enjoy a stroll on the Seattle Waterfront.

Pike Place MarketPike Place Market
The Pike Place Market is the soul of Seattle. The Market's traditions, products, and people create a unique shopping destination and a thriving community.

Skagit ToursSkagit Tours
Visit the breathtaking scenic splendor of the North Cascades.

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