Seattle at Night

Today is day three in Seattle.  Once again I'm at the Bell Conference centre, presenting at a session.  It went well, but after spending another busy day indoors at the I decided to take a walk around the city.  First I walked into the city centre and got some souvenirs and other goodies.  Then I thought i'd take a stroll to the Space Needle.  It turned out to be a quite long walk, but it was enjoyable and the night was clear and not too cold.  As darkness fell, Seattle takes on a very different feel.  The neon lights really shine and some of the streetscapes gain a character that is not evident during the day.  The Space needle is a unique building and surrounding it are many other structures that are just as interesting.  Unfortunately the needle was booked for a private function so I couldn't go up the top.

The Space Needle in the Distance

Alley way near the Pike St Market

Neon Sign

Cheese being made

Amazing architecture

More architecture

Take note of the concrete structure to the left. 

The mono rail goes through the centre of the building!

Fire escapes are something we aren't used to seeing!

At the top of the hill there is steam rising from a manhole. 

Great mural on the side of a cinema

Alleyway and fire escapes

Pike St Market neon signs

Space needle

Space Needle

The science centre

A view from the conference centre

Another view

fire escapes and trolley car lines

The pike st market during the day

Pedestrian Crossing

This is a special off leash dog park in the city centre

Space needle

Streetscape at night