Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OXBOW PARK
PARK
(6400 Corson Ave S; 124)
This public park in a quiet residential part of Georgetown
contains a community pea patch and is home to the giant, carefully restored, bright or-
ange and blue Hat 'n' Boots, a beloved pair of relics from a quirky roadside service sta-
tion.
This attention-grabbing landmark was built in 1955 and moved here in 2003 - you
paid for your gas under the hat, and peed in the boots. Photo opportunity!
GEORGETOWN ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
ARTS CENTER
( 206-851-1538;
www.georgetownartcenter.org
; 5809 Airport Way S; 11am-5pm Mon,
10am-4pm Tue & by appointment; 124)
A former dance studio, this community-friendly
arts center hosts rotating exhibitions as well as studio space, classes and workshops. It's
one of several key stops along the route of the Art Attack, Georgetown's monthly art
walk. Stop by on a Wednesday night from 6pm to 9pm for its open life-drawing class
($12).
GEORGETOWN STEAM PLANT
LANDMARK
( 206-763-2542; 6605 13th Ave S; 124)
F
The Georgetown Steam Plant, built in
1906, has one of the last working examples of the large-scale steam turbines that
doubled the efficiency of electricity production and shifted the public's view of electri-
city from a luxury to a standard part of modern living. The plant ceased operations in
1972 and in 1980 was declared a Historic American Engineering Record site.
It's now an education-oriented
museum
, with exhibits as well as classes in steam en-
gineering. However, it was temporarily closed at the time of research for some renova-
tions. Call ahead for updates (visiting hours were traditionally limited to once a month
or by appointment).
TOTALLY BLOWN GLASSWORKS
GLASSWORKS
( 206-768-8944;
www.totallyblownglass.com
;
5607 Corson Ave S; 10:30am-4pm Wed-Fri, to
3:30pm Sat; 124)
This glassworks studio and shop makes all its work in-house; if
you've never seen a glassblowing demonstration, it's worth checking out. The studio
