Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
Georgetown
SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ACTS
ACROBATICS CLASSES
( 206-652-4433;
www.sancaseattle.org
;
674 S Orcas St; drop-ins $15-30; ; 124)
Ever
dreamed of running away to join the circus? To prepare yourself, run first of all to Ge-
orgetown and book into this innovative school where you can practice the esoteric arts
of the high trapeze and juggling. Of interest to visitors are the drop-in classes, espe-
cially the two-hour 'Intro to Circus' (2:30pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday; $30).
There's also a slew of kids activities.
MILLER SCHOOL OF ART
ART CLASSES
(
www.millerschoolart.com
;
1226A S Bailey St; 124)
To tap into Georgetown's artistic sens-
ibilities, join an art class under the auspices of professional artist Mark Miller. He offers
beginners and experimental classes plus painting with hired models. Materials are
provided. Prices work out at approximately $25 per hour.
West Seattle
ALKI KAYAK TOURS
CYCLING, KAYAKING
( 206-953-0237;
www.kayakalki.com
;
1660 Harbor Ave SW; kayaks/bikes per hr $15/10;
Seacrest Dock)
You can rent bicycles, in-line skates and kayaks from this outlet next to
the water-taxi dock should you wish to explore Alki by human-powered means. You
won't be the only one. The Alki Trail promenade traffic is thick in the summer, as are
the volleyball games that take over the sandy beach that parallels Alki Ave SW between
53rd and 63rd Sts.
