1. US West Coast Family Tour
July 3-18 2014
Cultural Highlights,
Outdoor Adventure,
Investment Opportunities
2. We should put a map and a detailed itinerary, hour by hour,
for each day’s activity slide.
3. Visit to the cultural heart of Seattle, the Seattle Center, home of
the Space Needle.
o Take elevator to the 184m tall observation deck.
o Watch children play in the “International Fountain”
o Explore the large green space and public art.
Day #1, Activity #1
Seattle Center & Space Needle
4. See Seattle in a Floating Car!.
o The amphibious “duck” car takes you through downtown
and scenic Seattle land sights
o Also the Duck drives into the water for a cruise of Lake
Union
Day #1, Activity #2
“Duck Tour” of Seattle
5. Pacific Science Center is a hands-on learning science learning
environment for kids .
o Special exhibits on “espionage” and on “DNA”
o Permanent exhibits on butterflies, dinosaurs, electricity,
and the environment
o Imax large-screen science movies
Day #2, Activity #1
Seattle’s Pacific Science Center
6. .
o Ride on Washington State’s public ferry system
o See views of the Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and
downtown Seattle.
o 35 minutes crossing to the 4th of July celebration site
Day #2, Activity #2
Island Ferry
7. Attend a Seattle area traditional 4th of July parade.
o Marching bands
o Decorative parade floats
o Clowns and many other truly American sights
Day #2, Activity #3
Seattle 4th of July Celebrations
8. World famous art collections.
o See historical art from the Native American people
o See art from classical European painters and sculptures
o See art from modern, experimental artists
Day #2, Activity #4
Seattle Art Museum
9. .
o See the local fisherman selling and throwing their catch
o See produce and flowers from local farmers
o See arts and crafts from local artists
o Listen to street musicians
o Drink coffee at the world’s first Starbuck’s
Day #2, Activity #5
Pike Place Market
10. .
o World-famous firework display in downtown Seattle
o 20 minute long show
Day #2, Activity #6
4th of July Fireworks
11. Tour one of America’s top public universities.
o Tour the beautiful campus with over 150 years history.
o Learn the academic requirements for admittance.
o See the housing options for students, including the newly
built student dormitories and apartments.
Day #3, Activity #1
University of Washington, Seattle
12. Visit the place where the famous Boeing 747’s and other planes
are made.
o Learn the history of Boeing, one of the most important aerospace
companies in the world, and the history of flight.
o Watch the assembly line as planes are made before your eyes.
o Get inspired for a career in aeronautics.
Day #3, Activity #2
Boeing Airplane Factory Tour
13. Day #3, Activity #3
Visit the Bellingham Farmer’s Market
Experience the sight, sounds, and smells of Bellingham’s famous
Saturday community farmer’s market..
o See the local agricultural products and arts & crafts.
o Have a chance to buy unique locally produced items.
o Experience to the many free street musician performances.
o Meet more members of the Bellingham community.
14. Day #3, Activity #4
Historic Architecture of Bellingham
Visit the famous 100+ year old Victorian style architecture
houses in Bellingham.
15. Day #3, Activity #5
Relax at Boulevard Park
Stretch legs, splash in the water, and get some fresh air at
Bellingham city’s most beautiful seaside park.
16. Day 3, Activity #6
Seafood BBQ and bonfire!
o Eat fresh-caught local salmon, and learn to make the favorite food
of all American children, the “S’more”
o Spend the last evening of the camp singing traditional American
folk songs around the campfire.
Experience an essential part of summertime with a campfire BBQ,
and group songs.
17. Day #4, Activity #1
Whale and Marine Mammal Cruise
Cruise the famous San Juan Islands by boat to study the local
marine mammal wildlife.
o Learn about the whales and other marine mammals.
o Understand their diets, their habitat, and their life-cycle.
o Study the US laws that protect these wild creatures.
o See them up close in their wild environment.
18. Day #4, Activity #2
Attend a Professional Baseball Game
o Learn the history and rules of the game.
o Study new “recreational” English vocabulary while having fun.
o Root for Bellingham’s home-town team!
Experience first-hand one of America’s traditional sports.
19. Day #5, Activity #1,2,3:
Mt. Baker, Nooksak Falls, Old Growth Grove
o Study the difference between natural forests and tree farms.
o Learn the laws protecting the American National Parks.
o See the last remaining “Old Growth” trees, some 1000 years old!
o Hike the snow below 3300M tall Mt. Baker and learn about Pacific
Coast dormant volcanoes.
Visit the protected National Forest, and local Commercial Forests
20. Day #5, Activity #4:
Dinner at famous local Brewpub & Pizza Rest.
Taste locally made beers, and delicious Bellingham-style pizza at
this restaurant located on the wild Nooksak River.
21. Day #6, Activity #3:
Mt. Erie
Taste locally made beers, and delicious Bellingham-style pizza at
this restaurant located on the wild Nooksak River.
