Ready for Valentine's day: Seattle's places to be

A Treasure Trove for Two
Although Seattle's downtown core is a mish mash of past and present, it all works together harmoniously. New-age high rises hover above Gold Rush landmarks, trendy boutiques snuggle between flagship department stores and government headquarters brush up to corporate conglomerates. There are countless cozy espresso bars where you can escape the drizzly weather, ethnic-varied restaurants to appease the most discerning palate and so much cultural diversity it'll make your head spin. This destination that's embraced by the glistening Puget Sound and backed by snow tipped peaks is so picturesque it'll tug on any heart strings.

Make Some Music Together at Experience Music Project (EMP)
This huge Frank O. Gehry architectural structure, vaguely shaped in the form of a monumental guitar, is jammed packed with opportunities to get both of your hearts thumping.
You'll be mesmerized by the psychedelic-like acoustics of Sky Church, where musical greats become giant size on the monster video screen, take a step back in time with Jimi Hendrix and his 'Evolution of Sound,' and unleash innate musical talents when performing that special song for the one you love. Plunk away on the keyboard, strum on a guitar or serenade each other with a golden oldie.

Charge up Your Imaginations
Instead of sounds, sci-fi may be more your thing. If so, you won't have to stray too far. Right next door is the Science Fiction Museum, a mind boggling exhibit that's devoted to thought-provoking ideas. There's everything from literature and media to future visions for humanity. Their Hall of Fame pays homage to the creative practitioners -writers, artists, publishers and filmmakers and others who have given life to this imaginative world. On your journey you'll come face to face with monsters, robots, and aliens - just to throw a little Halloween into this Valentine's Day.
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