Erik

Beneath the Streets offers an outstanding 5-star tour experience that provides fascinating insights into Seattle's history. Initially, the tour's name might seem a bit of a misnomer, but it quickly unfolds into an enriching journey through the city's past. The tour guide was exceptional, blending engaging storytelling with a deep knowledge of Seattle's history. They adeptly covered the transformative reconstruction following the great fire, including the mind-boggling engineering feats involved. The visual aids, especially the scaled photographs of the hillside being water blasted to reshape the city's topography, were incredibly impactful. While the tour was informative and captivating, I did find myself wishing for more exploration into the grittier aspects of Seattle's past, though I understand the need for a more general approach. This tour is an excellent activity for anyone's initial days in the city. It doesn't just recount historical events; it provides a profound understanding of why Seattle is what it is today. A highly recommended experience for both history buffs and casual visitors alike.

"Mountain View: Where Golfing Dreams Turn into Rustic Nightmares"

Ah, Mountain View Golf Course, where the art of making a course more challenging is defined not by strategically placed obstacles or intriguing features, but rather by an innovative combination of neglect and acoustical assault.

Here, your journey of self-discovery begins on the greens, where grass is not so much mowed as left to die in peace, withering away to reveal an exciting terrain akin to the moon's surface. The hobbling, unpredictable bounce of the ball will have you re-evaluating the laws of physics themselves, one stroke at a time.

Moving on, Mountain View's sand traps embrace the pioneering spirit of Silicon Valley. Why stick to regular sand when you can feel like you're smacking your ball out of an asphalt parking lot? It's a thrilling sensation, somewhat akin to trying to perform a delicate surgery with a sledgehammer.

Then, there's the pièce de résistance, the stunning ambiance. The dedicated Mountain View staff are ever-present, their equipment rumbling like a squadron of Harley Davidsons, just up until the moment you swing. The acoustic experience they offer has been compared to a tractor pull at the county fair and is something to behold.

And the price? Oh, the price. It's as if they're charging you for an afternoon at Augusta National, but you're more likely to feel like you've just spent an afternoon in a dystopian wasteland. It's audacious, it's bold, and it's absolutely bewildering.

In summary, Mountain View offers a golfing experience like no other. It has truly reinvented the concept of a "challenging" course, with maintenance taking a back seat to nature's whimsy and auditory delight. This is the course for you if you've ever wondered what golf would be like in the post-apocalypse. Two resounding stars for their unwavering dedication to reinvention!

I’d recommend doing a quick boat tour which takes less than an hour to get a good feel of all of the different buildings and to get quick overview of then city and what you’d like to do more. It’s also a little cooler on the water, which was nice during the middle of the day. Make sure to bring your sun glasses as well. I liked that the boat stopped at some particular points or would point out the best place to take a good picture.