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with caffeine while explaining the nuances of latte art and Starbucks, and a unique
Seattle Kids Tour - two hours of educational fun involving art, music and chocolate.

Savor Seattle TOUR
( 206-209-5485; www.savorseattletours.com ) These guys lead a handful of gastronomic
tours, the standout being the two-hour Booze-n-Bites that runs daily at 4pm from the
corner of Western Ave and Virginia St and costs $59.99.

Festivals & Events

Northwest Folklife Festival MUSIC
( www.nwfolklife.org ) International music, dance, crafts, food and family activities held at
the Seattle Center on the Memorial Day weekend in May.

Seafair WATER
( www.seafair.com ; Jul/Aug) Huge crowds attend this festival held on the water, with hy-
droplane races, a torchlight parade, an air show, music and a carnival.

Bumbershoot MUSIC, LITERATURE
( www.bumbershoot.com ; Sep) A major arts and cultural event at Seattle Center on the
Labor Day weekend in September, with live music, author readings and lots of unclassi-
fiable fun.

Sleeping
Many downtown hotels participate in Seattle Super Saver Packages ( 800-535-7071;
www.seattlesupersaver.com ) , a program run by the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Room
prices are generally 50% off the rack rates from November through March, with substan-
tial discounts all year, and the program includes a coupon book that offers savings on
dining, shopping and attractions.

Downtown & First Hill

Alexis Hotel HOTEL$$$ $$$

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