Traveler Magazine 2018 Spring Traveler | Page 30

28 SEATTLE SURPRISES IN Some of the best New Year’s celebrations are the ones by the water, and Seattle is no exception. Although the city can be a tad on the colder side in December, an epic fireworks display makes it worth the chill. Every year at midnight, the iconic space needle erupts in a dazzling multi-level fireworks display few cities can top. The best place for prime viewing is the nearby Chihuly Garden and Glass. Take time to see the incredible glass-blown installation exhibits within the park and then enjoy dinner, dancing, and a Champagne toast with a front-and-center viewing of the fireworks above. If you prefer to escape the congestion, get out on the water aboard the Lady Mary Jazz Trio Cruise on Lake Union. Away from the crowds at Seattle Center, you’ll be able to enjoy the sparkling reflections over the water while dancing to the rhythm of live jazz. SPRING | 2018 PHOTOS L E F T : C H I H U LY GARDEN AND GLASS BOTTOM: FIREWORKS IN S E AT T L E C O N TACT YO U R T R AV E L A DV I S O R TO DAY