5 random things to do in Seattle

Picking up a car rental in Seattle is your easy first job once lobbing in the Emerald City, and next comes the exciting part. What to do once you've got your wheels sorted! Try these five random ideas for a little fun in America's gem of a West Coast seaport city.

1. Go for a paddle. It's summertime in Seattle, so there's no better cruisy activity than to go kayaking on Lake Union. The atmosphere is gorgoeus as you pass by a few sail boats, watch a few seaplanes rise up and land, and enjoy the serenity of a gentle paddle in a big patch of calm water. A little more adventurous at heart? Then test your abs with a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) experience. For more check out http://www.nwoc.com/rental

2. Explore South Park's art scene. The locals will tell you the arts community is a ripper in the South Park area, one that nurtures its artists and embraces creativity. You won't be disappointed and you can start with national icon on the stone sculpting front, Jesus Bautista Moroles, and the generous donation of “Musical Steles,” comprised of three musical basalt columns fabricated in the South Park neighborhood. Tap a rock on the sculptures to whip up your own musical treat. There's also River City skate murals to discover,  the artwork at South Transfer station, and the very noticeable Cloverdale banners on South Park's main thoroughfare.

3. Visit Archie McPhee. A novely shop like no other! Rubber hands, rubber chickens, devil baby dolls, a bucket of doll parts, tentacle finger puppets, world's largest underpants (100 inch waist) with matching lollipop ... I'm not saying any more because the nightmares will begin again! More http://archiemcpheeseattle.com/

4. Explore a museum with music at its heart (pictured). Hendrix, Foo Fighters, Macklemore, grunge music - EMP (Experience Music Project) is a nonprofit museum to rule them all, "dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture". With its heart in rock 'n' roll, EMP is a museum that reaches and connects with all ages through collections, exhibitions and educational programs, "using interactive technologies to engage and empower our visitors". More http://www.empmuseum.org/

5. Hit the road. Olympic National Park is beautiful and no more than a two and half road trip away. Discover everything from mountains, lakes, beaches to hotsprings and rainforests. A gorgeous part of the world only a short drive out of Seattle.

SCOTT PODMORE

Scott Podmore

Award-winning writer, editor, photographer, videographer and owner of October Grey Media. Specialising in travel and lifestyle content and a full member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Has contributed regular content for the NewsCorp stable of newspapers and magazines, TravelTalk mag, The Departure Lounge and many more publications in Australia and internationally. Follow on Twitter & instragram #scottpodmore

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