South Lake Union
The Little Red Studio
Little Red Studio
400 Dexter Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 328-4758
www.littleredstudioseattle.com
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Little Red Studio might or might not be your cup of tea; the less adventurous should probably visit the website to better decide. This avant-garde performance space, sometimes a theatre, sometimes an artist's studio, sometimes an artists gallery is dedicated to celebrate the intersection between art and erotic energy in a relaxed and positive space. Performances are varried in substance and nature, ranging from, artists acting in evocative sketches or creating erotic tableaus, maybe, artists oil painting, sketching, or a photo shoot in action, perhaps sexy or playful dance performances accompanied by the house band. One thing is certain, The Little Red Studio offers an exquisitely unique and sophisticated combination of art, performance, and erotica for your enjoyment.
Center for Wooden Boats
South Lake Union
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109-4468
Phone 206 386 2628
Admission: Free or donation
Museum Hours: Oct-March Tues thru Sun 10am to 5 pm Boat Rentals noon to dusk. March-Oct every day 10am to 6pm Boat Rentals, noon to 6pm
FREE classic boat rides every Sunday 2pm to 3pm
www.cwb.org
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Explore a collection of wooden boats that ranges from ancient dugout canoes and Kayaks to modern day boats. Watch restorations in progress, old salts and young salts at work. Or, observe a native canoe carver ply this ancient craft. View historic ships and check out the native canoes displayed overhead in the rafters. Sail or row a boat. Be sure to check out the Seattle Slipper!
Northwest Seaport
1002 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109-4468
(206)447-9800
www.nwseaport.org
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If you like Maritime history (of Puget Sound) and getting a close up look at some of the boats that were a part of that history, told to you by folks in the know, then Northwest Seaport is for you. Some of the “Old Timers” you’ll get a close up look at are: Fireboat Duwamish, Tugboat Arthur Foss, Lightboat Swiftsure, previously known as Relief, "Mosquito Fleet"
steamer Virginia V and the Schooner Wawona.
There is something here that will appeal to all ages and it doesn’t all happen at night or just in the summer. All year long there are concerts and Sea Chantey sing alongs (Sea Chantey Nights are free or donations). Check for prices schedules and times at www.nwseaport.org. If you have young ones in tow (ages 2-5), be sure to check out Story Hour aboard the Arthur Foss every second and fourth Thursdays each month @ 11: a.m. These are stories about boats, kids and the sea. Plus the kids get a close look at the 100 year old tug. It’s free or donations are gladly accepted.
South Lake Union Park
845 Terry Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98101
www.southlakeunionpark.com
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Lake Union Park is a unique urban gem where visitors are able to experience and learn about the history of the Pacific Northwest's maritime world… boat-building and boat-rentals, historic vessels, family programs, sailing classes, festivals and more. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it. If picnics aren’t your cup of tea, stop off at one of the many fine restaurants in the area for lunch or dinner.
Seattle Ferry Service
NW end of Lake Union
Under the Aurora Bridge
Northlake Way and Troll Avenue
Phone 206 284 2828 for reservations call Capt. Larry 206 713 8446
www.seattleferryservice.com
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The Sunday Ice Cream Cruise operates year-round, get a close up view of Seattle's famous house boat community, the house boat gardens; while enjoying ice cream and the famous chocolate root-beer float. And, a humorous point of view on how Seattle evolved. The Friday Brown Bag Lunch Cruise starts June 1 and is a summer only 60 minute tour of Lake Union and Portage Bay. Bring your own brownbag lunch or order one when you make reservations. The Saturday Lake Union Cruise starts in June, a summer only event, also, a 60 minute tour of Lake Union and Portage Bay.
A Little Bit About Lake Union
South Lake Union Park became a reality on July 1, 2000. This 12-acre urban waterfront park is both unique and popular and offers the visitors a great place to relax and immerse themselves in Seattle's rich maritime culture while exploring the Historic Ships Wharf or the Center for Wooden Boats, or just sitting back watching sail boats drift by. And if you get hungry, visit one of the areas many fine restaurants. Oh, and you can ride the South Lake Union Trolley into town and back.
South Lake Union has long played a vital role in Seattle's history. The Native American tribes used it as a camp ground and trailhead for major trails leading to Elliott Bay and the Duwamish River. The white settlers soon cleared the once heavily timbered area and with the coming of the first sawmill, came the beginning of the filling in of the lake. A small bay extended inland to Mercer Street and a stream ran through and around Boren Avenue. At one time Lake Union was one-third larger than it is today but when the mills started dumping their sawdust into the lake’s water, the small bay that once extended inland to Mercer Street was eventually filled in.
