How is Seatle?

I think i'd consider moving there after college. Who knows? What are the pros and cons of seatle life? Like what is there to do? How's the weather? Ect...

Seattle is a great place to live, depending on the person. I think some of the pros are that it is a very liberal town, the Summers here are some of the most beautiful I've seen in a lot of the World, the economy is strong (which is a big plus over much of the nation), there's a pretty vibrant arts/entertainment sector providing a decent amount of live shows, theatre, art galleries and such. Very environmentally conscious area.

Some of the cons: Pretty dreary Fall & Winter seasons, weather could stand to be warmer, traffic is getting obnoxious (but I bike, so it's not really an issues), Hell on non-recyclers, Conservatives can feel like their vote doesn't count around here often, still no mass transit program instituted, although our bus system is decent...

I have to say I don't think taxes are really that high. I think they're pretty decent, we don't have a state income tax, and considering the state of affairs here, things are pretty good.

I live in Seattle.
Pros:

Safe
Good night life (plenty of things to do & good food)
Reasonable distance to outdoor activities
Quality health care (arguably the best in the NW)
Generally kind, well mannered people.


Cons:

Traffic
Overcast weather
Property Crime
High taxes (sales tax near 9% and high property taxes)
Politics/govt disorganization

The weather I guess if you come from other cities you MAY think it's always rainy. I haven't been to any other states so I wouldn't know, but I'm very used to the weather and actually I like it.

From the lush lands of the evergreen to the home of the 747, there's more to the Emerald City than meets the eye--just click your heels, er, clogs.

The real deal: Despite the city's resistance to bullyish chains, locals get their caffeine fix at the first Starbucks, which opened in the historic Pike Place Market district in 1971 and retains much of its design, including its original siren logo. Or, sink into a cushiony seat at Bauhaus.

Place we love, even if it's touristy: The salmon-tossing merchants at Pike Place Market give "fresh catch" a new meaning. Watch them and duck as you browse the fresh produce and wares at the oldest, continuously-operated farmers' market in the country.

Chill-out spot: The Washington Park Arboretum's Seattle Japanese Garden is an oasis of sculptured shrubs and flowering trees that's perfect for a leisurely stroll or as a meditation spot.

Let the games begin: Mariners fan or not, catch a game at Safeco Field--complete with views of Puget Sound. In a city with a 50% chance of rain at any given moment, this stadium is equipped with a retractable roof that closes in only 15 minutes.

Get out of dodge: Drive north to the San Juan Island ferry in Anacortes, then get off at Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands to go whale watching, hiking, kayaking, or to try the local brews.

History lesson: Karaoke, record your own mini-CD, or study up on Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana at the Experience Music Project in one of the nation's most intriguing buildings, designed by Frank Gehry.

It happened here: The world's largest building is also the factory for Boeing, the site where they assemble the 747, 767, and 777--all indoors! A tour here takes about a day.

Name to know: Tom Douglas is to the dining scene what Bill Gates is to software. Any one of his four spots--Palace Kitchen, Etta's, Dahlia Lounge, and Dahlia Bakery--will tempt your taste buds.

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