Seattle is both a sophisticated metropolis and an outdoors mecca. The downtown area is easily walkable, with shopping, dining, arts and attractions steps from the hotels and inns. Surrounding the city, you'll find waterways, mountain ranges and national parks to explore. To the west, there's the only temperate rain forest in the continental U.S. and to the east, a world-class wine region. So whether you're a city dweller or a nature enthusiast, set your sights on Seattle.