Seattle Station, King Street: Five tips for finding services near Seattle Amtrak train station

Seattle King Street Station is a milestone in the Amtrak system. Completed in 1906, served as a passenger train station for the North and the Northern Pacific Railway Seattle. As the current season Seattle Amtrak is still an interesting place to start or end a journey by train.

Here are five tips and tricks to make your stay pleasant Seattle King Street Station:

A: When going to wait at the station, take your lunch or snack. We are no restaurants or bars in the locality. Otherwise, come early and eat at one of the nearby restaurants such as Pioneer Plaza Café on 2nd Avenue Tully South King Street Bar and Oven (American and Italian food) and Asia Ginger Teriyaki at second Avenue South.

Two: If you check your luggage, you can explore the historic train station. You will notice that has been redesigned to restore its original luster. If walking, you see the clock tower 242 foot station was inspired by the tower of St Mark's Square in Venice Italy. When you return to the main entrance, you walk down the Compass Room, which is the base of the clock tower. View compass set in the marble floor. As the restoration continues, other historical features of the train station in Seattle is coming back to life.

Three: Speaking of Gateway, only Public input is a Seattle King Street Station. Situated at the foot of King Street. You do not want to leave on Jackson Street from the station, because there is no input to the current time.

Four: Do not be fooled by the Hertz website. Not a car rental for any company selling to King Street Station. Most of national brands such as Avis and Enterprise will pick you up at the door of the station or pay the taxi. You can also view Fox Rent A Car located in the Sea-Tac Airport. They can take if they are not busy. Given their low rates, may be worth the taxi ride to your departure airport. In addition, are open to other offices of car rental center in Seattle are closed.

Five: When you have time, do not miss sampling Seattle Pioneer Square and shopping services. There are 18 art galleries and antique shops within four blocks from King Street Station. You can get fine soap products Seattle personal care Soap Company shop on Jackson Street. Or visit the Factory Outlet Ebbets Field on South Main Street, where you can buy clothes vintage-inspired with a sports theme.

About the Author

Charles Self is the editor of the Amtrak Train Stations Across America website. At http://www.passengertraininfo.com/seattle.aspx you will find additional information on navigating Seattle King Street Station and other Amtrak train stations.

Pat Moriarity Art Show in Pioneer Square, Seattle