SEATTLE, WA — A first-time visitor from New York City said Seattle felt far different from what she expected, from a steep mile-long walk downtown to an unexpected free snack cart in the middle of the city.
During a three-day stop in the city as part of a weeklong West Coast trip in May 2025, she found the Washington city full of contrasts: urban landmarks, dense neighborhoods and prominent natural scenery.
Train travel from Vancouver to Seattle cost less than flying but took four times as long…