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2006 IEEE International Symposium
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Sunday, July 9 -Friday, July 14, 2006
The Westin Seattle • Seattle, Washington

Tourist Information

Seattle, Washington

The Westin Seattle

The Westin Seattle Local Area

Nestled in the heart of Seattle's bustling downtown, they are located within one mile of historic Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, the Space Needle, Experience Music Project, Seattle Center and a host of other exciting attractions. See a show at the Fifth Avenue or the Paramount. Experience the Opera or Ballet at Mercer Arena. Enjoy the Symphony at Benaroya Hall.

Safeco Field, home of Mariners baseball, the Seahawks' stadium and Sonics basketball are all within two miles. Husky Stadium at the University of Washington is a short three-mile drive.

For shopping, nearby stores include Ann Taylor, Escada, St. John, Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co, Cartier, Banana Republic, The Bon Marche, FAO Schwarz, Furla, Barneys New York and many more. After shopping, enjoy one of Seattle's incredible gourmet restaurants - from Flying Fish to Fusion, Seattle chefs do it all. The Westin Seattle is the place to start.


LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

  • Banana Republic - 1 Block
  • FAO Schwartz - 1 Block
  • Nike Town - 1 Block
  • Nordstrom (Shopping) - 1 Block
  • Washington State Convention and Trade Center - 1 Block
  • Sega Gameworks - 1 Block
  • A.C.T. (A Contemporary Theater) - 1 Block
  • The GAP (Shopping) - 2 Blocks
  • Paramount Theater - 2 Blocks
  • Westlake Center Mall - 2 Blocks
  • Monorail - 2 Blocks
  • 5th Avenue Theater - 2 Blocks
  • Benaroya Hall (Seattle Symphony) - 3 Blocks
  • The Bon Marche (Shopping) - 3 Blocks
  • Seattle Art Museum - 4 Blocks
  • Pike Place Market (Shopping) - 5 Blocks
  • Waterfront Area - 8 Blocks
  • Underground Tour - 10 Blocks
  • Experience Music Project - 10 Blocks
  • Ferry Terminal - 12 Blocks
  • Seattle Aquarium - 12 Blocks
  • Mercer Arts Arena - 1 Mile
  • Children's Museum - 1 Mile
  • Eddie Bauer - 1 Mile
  • Pioneer Square - 1 Mile
  • International District - 1 Mile
  • Safeco Field (Home of the Seattle Mariners Baseball Team) - 1 Mile
  • Seattle Center (Site of the 1962 World's Fair) - 1 Mile
  • Seahawk Stadium - 1 Mile
  • The Space Needle - 1 Mile
  • Pacific Science Center - 1 Mile
  • R.E.I. (Store) - 1 Mile
  • Key Arena - 1 Mile
  • Seattle Central Community College - 2 Miles
  • Seattle Pacific University - 3 Miles
  • Seattle University - 3 Miles
  • University of Washington Arboretum Park - 3 Miles
  • HEC Edmundson Pavilion - 5 Miles
  • Husky Stadium - 5 Miles
  • University of Washington - 5 Miles
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 6 Miles
  • Boeing Museum of Flight - 8 Miles
  • Boeing Center - 15 Miles
  • Columbia Winery - 15 Miles
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery - 15 Miles
  • Muckleshoot Indian Casino - 25 Miles
  • Boeing-Everett Tour Plant - 30 Miles
  • Snoqualmie Falls - 32 Miles
  • Emerald Queen Casino - 35 Miles

Links to Travel Information

Seattle's Convention and Visitors' Bureau
Seattle Convention Center Hotels Guide
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
Visiting Seattle
Seattle.net
Citysearch Seattle

July is the ideal time of year to visit Seattle: rainfall is the lowest, humidity lowest, temperatures most moderate, and the visibility the greatest. See for example the table below.

Monthly Averages for Seattle, Washington

Month
Avg. High
Avg. Low
Mean
Avg. Precip.
Record High
Record Low
Jan 46°F 36°F 41°F 5.13 in. 64°F (1981) 0°F (1950)
Feb 50°F 37°F 43°F 4.18 in. 70°F (1968) 1°F (1950)
Mar 53°F 39°F 46°F 3.75 in. 75°F (1987) 11°F (1955)
Apr 58°F 42°F 50°F 2.59 in. 85°F (1976) 29°F (1975)
May 64°F 47°F 56°F 1.78°F 93°F (1963) 28°F (1954)
Jun 70°F 52°F 61°F 1.49 in. 96°F (1995) 38°F (1952)
Jul 75°F 55°F 65°F 0.79 in. 100°F (1994) 43°F (1954)
Aug 76°F 56°F 66°F 1.02 in. 99°F (1960) 44°F (1955)
Sep 70°F 52°F 61°F 1.63 in. 98°F (1988) 35°F (1972)
Oct 60°F 46°F 53°F 3.19 in. 89°F (1987) 28°F (1949)
Nov 51°F 40°F 45°F 5.90 in. 74°F (1949) 6°F (1955)
Dec 46°F 36°F 41°F 5.62°F 64°F (1993) 6°F (1968)

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