2007 Summit Seattle

A Small Selection of Seattle Sites

We've selected a few sites that we hope will help you as you decide where to go and what to do while in Seattle (in addition to attending the conference, of course.) In no way is this intended as a definitive list, but merely some sites we found informative and helpful.

NFOIC is not responsible for any of the content you'll find on these sites, their opinions are not necessarily ours, and we do not intend a link as an endorsement.

General Interest

These sites have a lot of good information for weary travellers and tourists as well as local folks and those familiar with Seattle.

Dining

Seattle is a city of great restaurants. Since we can't hope to list them all, the following are directories, not individual restaurants.

  • Seattle.com—Seattle.com is pleased to present this selective restaurant guide for the city of Seattle, Washington. They also offer online reservations.
  • Seattle Restaurants and Dining—At seattledining.com you'll find a universe of suggestions for dining out, or dining in around the Puget Sound!
  • DiningGuide.net—Welcome to MetroGuide.Network's Seattle DiningGuide, a directory of restaurants and related restaurant information for Metropolitan Seattle, Washington.
  • Downtown Seattle Dining—Whatever you crave, Downtown Seattle’s got it. More than 600 restaurants, from Belltown to Pioneer Square, you'll find every kind of cuisine in one great place.
  • SeattleMagazine.com Dining Guide—Choose from more than 100 top restaurants by city, neighborhood, cuisine or cost. This guide is an editorial listing compiled by food editor Sara Dickerman.


Yes, we have a wonderful place to stay at a fantastic rate. If you've not seen this information elsewhere on our site, don't overlook it this time.

Register now and make your reservations early.

  • Marriott Seattle Waterfront—Hotel reservations must be received on or before Monday, April 9, 2007 in order to receive the NFOIC-discounted rate of $179.00 per night. The spectacular NFOIC hotel rates are applicable the two days immediately preceding and the two days immediately following the conference, as availability allows.
  • You may use this link to reserve your hotel room at the special rate. Your registration confirmation email or letter will provide this and other information regarding hotel reservations. Only Seattle Sunshine registrants qualify for this special rate.
  • Directions to the hotel—For those driving.
  • Satellite and map—Link to hybrid, satellite-map view of area surrounding the hotel via Google Maps. It's a lot of image, so please be patient.

Attractions and the Arts

Seattle offers a slew of arts and attractions. Following are a few ideas.

  • Space Needle—Built in 1962, the Space Needle served as the symbol of that year's World's Fair. It has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
  • Seattle Center—We are the nation's best gathering place. Supported by the people of Seattle, we are home to the finest cultural and educational organizations, sports teams, festivals, community programs and entertainment facilities.
  • Pike Place Fish Market—We are the Seattle fresh fish company that everyone talks about. Besides offering only the best quality, freshest seafood, our dedication to having fun and creating excitement while we work makes us "world famous."
  • Experience Music Project—EMP provides dynamic, multifaceted, ever-changing experiences through new and exciting explorations of American popular music, which both entertain and engage visitors in the creative process.
  • Seattle Aquarium—See, touch and explore our amazing underwater world at the Seattle Aquarium.
  • Seattle Art Museum—Online guide to SAM. Get visitor, exhibition, collection, and event information for all locations. Art activities and resources for teachers, kids, and art enthusiasts.
  • Seattle Public Library—Our mission is to become the best public library in the world by being so tuned in to the people we serve and so supportive of each other's efforts that we are able to provide highly responsive service.
  • Seattle Symphony—The Seattle Symphony was founded in 1903, and is one of the oldest and largest cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Links to Museums and Exhibits—from GoNorthwest.com.

Media

How many media outlets can we miss? Please believe us when we say it's not intentional. Email us here to let us know which we should add.

Downtown Seattle and Business

Seattle has a vibrant downtown; following are some of the ins and outs, as well as some of the folks who are working in its behalf.

  • Downtown Seattle Association—To champion a healthy, vibrant urban core.
  • Seattle Chamber of Commerce—Provides resources for businesses and individuals in the greater Seattle area, including business links, area events, and information on moving to or visiting the Seattle area.
  • Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel— In order to accommodate light rail coming in 2009, the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel must be retrofitted and upgraded for use by both rail and bus. This requires the tunnel to be closed for up to two years, as of September 24, 2005.

Government Sites

Infrastructure, public safety, transportation, and the like.

  • Seattle.gov—The official site of the city of Seattle.
  • Seattle Area Traffic—A map of current freeway traffic conditions for Seattle and surrounding areas; includes links to traffic cams, incident reports, mountain pass reports, etc.
  • Metro Online—Provides bus, vanpool, carpool, bicycle and related information for King County (including Seattle).
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