Washington National
Caprial Pence was the first winner of the coveted James
Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest and her culinary
creativity fuses flavours of Latin America and Asia with
the freshest local ingredients to delight all your senses.
In the brick-walled bar with shelves lined with books and
bottles, you’ll discover one of the largest selections of
Scotch and Whiskey around.
Tee it up at Washington National Golf Club, one of
the area’s best kept secrets. Considered a premier golf
course in the Northwest, it’s also the proud home to
the University of Washington’s men’s and women’s
golf teams. Designed by award-winning architect
John Fought, this 18-hole gem of a course features
rugged transitional areas dotted with lush, emerald
fairways. Spectacular white-sand bunkers are cradled by
impeccably maintained greens.
The layout increases in challenge and splendour,
culminating in a phenomenal stretch of golf over the
final holes. Wide fairways surrounded by evergreens lure
golfers into a false sense of security. Strategically placed
hazards dare even the most adept shot makers. With
options ranging from 5,100 to 7,300 yards, Washington
National is a demanding test for players of all abilities.
Before you leave Seattle, there are a few “must see”
sites to visit.
Soar to the sky for a meal at SkyCity in the Space
Needle. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, this 605-foot-tall
beacon is an international icon for Seattle. Marvel at the
360-degree view of the cityscape, Cascade and Olympic
Mountains, and glimmering Puget Sound.
At the base of the Space Needle, world-renowned glass
artist Dale Chihuly showcases both his new creations
and popular exhibits at the famed Chihuly Garden and
Glass. Inside the Glass House, you’ll find a 25-foot wide,
40-foot tall work of art made up of 1,400 flower-like
sculptures that sparkle in the Seattle sunlight.
Nearby, visit Paul Allen’s EMP Museum, a tribute to
music history, science fiction and pop culture. You’ll be
amazed by the curved architecture of the Frank Gehrydesigned building.
Watch the flying fish at the Pike Place Market, created
108 years ago to cut out the middleman between farms
and consumers.
Top off your visit with a spin on The Great Wheel with
stellar views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
Still craving more of Seattle, but you’ve run out of time?
No worries. There’s even more to see and stunning golf
courses yet to play, so return often.
--Anne Norup (a freelance travel writer residing on the
Olympic Peninsula of Washington State)
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