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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - Page updated at 01:14 p.m.
Sightseeing ideas for (or how to get rid of) summer guests
What's the most-asked question we get from readers? Easy: "My relatives are coming to stay this summer. Where can I take them?" In truth, many of those questions come with this little P.S.: "Um, where can I get rid of them so I can get some time to myself?"
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Aquarium's a window on our waters | Weekend highlight
Where taste trumps elbow room | Restaurant Review
A report card for new Seattle Art Museum | Commentary
In the city's marshes, a window into the nature that sustains us | Pacific Northwest Magazine
Hot seats for beverages and a bite | Restaurant Review
North Seattle's gateway to the wide world | Just Looking
Microhoods
Bothell: A friendly "small town" that wants to stay that way | Just Looking
Historic, hip and cultural Kent — yes, Kent | Just Looking
A salute to Navy town's renewal | Just Looking
Where new meets old in downtown Issaquah | Just Looking
More days out
Discover a neighborhood with our City Walks series. Or enjoy simple outings by car, bus or bicycle on a Super Saturday.
The more you know about bugs, the less they will bug you | Natural Wanders
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Let our Seattle Times staff advise you.
Q: Hello! My in-laws will come to visit from South America this summer. They do not speak any English. Although my husband and I could serve as interpreters for tours, etc., it would be nice to find a couple of Spanish-speaking events, tours, or other sightseeing delights so we can all just sit back and enjoy ourselves. Any suggestions? Thanks so much in advance!
— toygecko, Seattle
A: The Seattle city government has a virtual tour of the city on it Web site in Spanish: see www.cityofseattle.net. That could give them a good idea of what to expect and some background. Some tour companies that you might check out: Show Me Seattle does city tours, and can arrange private tours with a Spanish-language speaker. ... More »
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