Seattle is a beautiful city in Washington state with spectacular views of high mountains and sparkling coastal waters. It is Washington's biggest city and the heart of a large metropolitan area. Seattle is also a manufacturing, trade, and transportation center for the Pacific Northwest. Seattle lies on the east shore of Puget Sound, an arm of the Pacific Ocean. A channel called the Strait of Juan de Fuca links Puget Sound with the ocean. Seattle was founded in 1852 by settlers from Illinois.… More »