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It goes without saying: we love Seattle. How can we not? Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, as well as is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Its local businesses and vibrant, diverse culture make the area an extremely exciting place to live.
Typically, everyone knows a few basic facts about Seattle and the state itself. The Space Needle is a must-see attraction; people tend to ride bikes everywhere whenever possible; whale watching trips aren’t that far from us; and it rains a bit more than we’d like.
But there’s a lot of cool random facts about Seattle and the state of Washington that aren’t as well known. For example, did you know:
1. Ever wondered why there’s no theme parks in Seattle? Seattle is considered too dreary and rainy for a theme park to be able to make a profit.
2. People may complain about the rain, but Seattle's annual rainfall is less than that of cities including (but not limited to) Houston, Chicago and New York City.
3. Seattle is the most literate city in the U.S.; it has the most bookstores and libraries per capita, and the most library card-holders to check them out!
4. Washington state produces more apples than any other state in the union.
5. The Washington State Ferry System is the largest in the country and the third largest in the world, carrying over 25 million passengers annually. Seattle’s Pier 52 is the busiest ferry terminal in the U.S.
6. When it comes to the number of live music shows performances in general per capita, Seattle is second in the U.S. only to New York City.
7. But even New York City can’t beat Seattle's Pacific Northwest Ballet, which has the highest per capita attendance in the country.
8. The Farmer’s Market at Pike Place Market is the longest continuously operating farmer’s market in the US; it’s been open to the public since 1907.
9. 11.52% of Seattle is made up of green parks and open areas.
10. Washington state has more glaciers than the other 47 contiguous states combined.
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