Review of Seattle, Washington


Yuck!
Star Rating - 5/5/2021
I've spent significant time in Washington over several decades. It was bad in the 70s aerospace bust, but that didn't spur the kind of decay that has ingrained itself in the city. What was a beautiful, vibrant downtown is now filthy. That's a polite description. The famous Pike's Place Market is just a tourist sham and not worth the time. Space Needle - same. Chihuly Garden is still worth a visit. Only do it during the day, and a nice one at that. The surroundings are full of nasty bums. What used to be a friendly place is much more sullen. It's like wasting your time in New York, not a city of the West. Don't bother visiting or working in this sump.
Clay | McCall, ID
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No it is still the most gorgeous city. Like where you live is BETTER? Explain HOW. It boils down to cost, and beauty first and foremost. Everything else is perks and bonuses. America is seeing decay EVERYWHERE, thank you. What you can say about Seattle today you can almost certainly say about any major U.S. city. More like you just cannot afford to live here, and I agree, it is expensive.
Tory | Seattle, WA | Report Abuse
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