Secret Seattle: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure - Paperback

by Mary Jo Manzanares (Author)

Where in Seattle can you get married in a shipping container? What about play vintage pinball games, visit a mummy, or rent an elephant? Is the Fremont neighborhood really the center of the Universe? Where can you research the occult, conspiracy theories, and other topics people don't want to talk about? With Secret Seattle: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure in hand, you'll discover the unique destinations, colorful history, and wacky legends that make the greater Seattle area such a popular destination to live and visit. You'll find out if the Seahawks really did cause an earthquake and what happened to the Bubbleator. Researched and written by travel writer Mary Jo Manzanares, this book serves as a guide to places you might never discover on your own. Whether you're a local looking for something new or a visitor wanting to feel like a local, Secret Seattle lets you in on dozens of secrets around the Emerald City.

Author Biography

Mary Jo Manzanares is a lifelong resident of Washington State and has spent decades exploring its highways and byways. She spent 32 years as a flight attendant, eagerly sharing tips and recommendations about Seattle to inquiring passengers. Mary Jo is a frequent speaker at travel industry events, a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, and writes about her beloved Washington State at www.discoveringwashingtonstate.com.