I’ve got a trip coming up with a free afternoon in Seattle. Boeing Factory Tour or the Museum of Flight, or something else?
An Afternoon in Seattle
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Are the Blue Angels going to be in town?
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Those two are far apart. Not sure how much time you have and what kind of transportation you have.
Also consider Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum.
How about a hot air balloon ride at S43?
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They were last weekend. Got to see them for my first time.
Apologies if this was a tongue in cheek reference to the illustrious flight surgeon thread, and I was slow on the uptake…
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I’d go with museum of flight. If you’re into cars, the LeMay auto museum is in Tacoma, near the dome just off I-5. If you find your way up to Paine Field (KPAE), another vote for Flying Heritage.
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I spent the night once in Sea-Tac airport.
It was pretty boring, I don't recommend it. The most exciting part was watching the guy with the back pack vacuum cleaner do his job...
It was pretty boring, I don't recommend it. The most exciting part was watching the guy with the back pack vacuum cleaner do his job...
Either one will be great. Depending on where you start and end your day, one may be significantly closer - I'd use that as a tie breaker.
If you are looking for something else: Seattle has a nice downtown area, too - might be worth strolling around Pike Place Market.
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If you take the Factory Tour, they might want you to install a door.
I'd vote for the Museum of Flight. If you've ever been in any kind of assembly plant from can openers to cars, they're all pretty much the same except in an aircraft fatory there's BIGGER parts and slower action.
I'd vote for the Museum of Flight. If you've ever been in any kind of assembly plant from can openers to cars, they're all pretty much the same except in an aircraft fatory there's BIGGER parts and slower action.
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Museum of Flight. The Boeing factory tour is in Everett (KPAE), which is 25+ miles north of downtown Seattle.
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good question, I’ll have to chew on that for a while
It is and will likely take up your afternoon. Should you want to do something different, and at the other end of town - https://ballardlocks.org/ and https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/discovery-park
I personally like the houseboats, I’d rent a kayak or a boat and go around the lake and enjoy the scenery. I was there recently and enjoyed it. Also some nice parks to walk.
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don't miss the stolen goods flee market on pine and second street!
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Don’t leave us on the bubble too long…
Ended up going to the Museum of Flight. Definitely an afternoon well spent.