{"id":98887930,"date":"2017-01-12T16:38:10","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T21:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98887930"},"modified":"2021-04-13T07:52:55","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T11:52:55","slug":"geeks-guide-to-seattle-why-the-emerald-city-is-sci-fis-mothership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/geeks-guide-to-seattle-why-the-emerald-city-is-sci-fis-mothership\/","title":{"rendered":"Geek’s Guide to Seattle: Why the Emerald City Is Sci Fi’s Mothership"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seattle is home to Starbucks, grunge, and logging. But the Pacific Northwest\u2019s \u201cEmerald City\u201d also embraces another proud subculture: Nerdom! Between it being a Silicon-Valley-rivaling tech city hub — thanks to the likes of Amazon and Microsoft — and the stage for expos like PAX or Geek Girl Con, it makes sense that geeks everywhere have a second home in Seattle. And it has the bustling arcade bars and historic comic book shops to prove it! <\/span><\/p>\n

But with so many geeky things to do and see in Seattle, it can be pretty easy to get overwhelmed. Fear not! We\u2019ve put together a guide for visiting the city that will liberate your inner fanboy and leave you screaming….\u201cExcelsior!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Start Your Day Off at the Seattle Pinball Museum<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re a fan of the silver ball, then why not get warmed up at the Seattle Pinball Museum<\/a>?<\/span> You can witness the evolution of the pinball first-hand, from the machine’s birth in 1960 to the present day. The coolest part is that the museum is hands-on, so you can admire the artwork, the craftsmanship, and relish in the buzzers and bells of good old-fashioned machines up close and personal. So put down the iPad and become a pinball wizard for a day!<\/span><\/p>\n

Check Out Golden Age Collectables<\/h2>\n
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