I was in Seattle for a conference and signed up for Shutter Tour's four hour tour to Snoqualmie Falls and tour of Seattle. Having been to Seattle in the past I hoped to bypass sites I'd already visited. I was not disappointed!
The tour is limited to 10 or 12 people and the van is very comfortable. I met the van at Pike's Market. Luckily, the reminder email included a photo of the meeting spot. Nice touch. We left right at 10 am.
First stop was the Falls. Do not miss this beautiful place. The grounds are lovely and the views of the Falls were terrific. Terry is an excellent driver/guide and he shared so much information with us along the route to the Falls, and throughout our four hours together. He also gave us photo tips before we exited the van, and volunteered to take photos for those who wanted a remembrance.
We visited the locks...I did not even know that Seattle had locks, let alone the busiest in the world. Yep...even more traffic than the Panama Canal. Terry drove us through different neighborhoods, imparting tidbits about the areas as he drove. Loved the stop at Kerry Park, which afforded us a spectacular view of the Seattle skyline, and at The Troll, second most visited attraction in Seattle.
Terry provided water and snacks during our four hours together. He allowed plenty of time at our stops for people to enjoy and explore the areas. I've taken a lot of tours in various cities and this was, by far, one of the best.