SEATTLE

Known as the Emerald City, there is no place like Seattle for quality of life, breathtaking scenery and affordable housing. That's why Seattle is home to such global icons as Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks and Nordstrom's. Located on the Puget Sound in the northwest corner of Washington State, the city of Seattle is a gleaming, cosmopolitan jewel made even more distinct by its most famous landmark, the Seattle Space Needle. Seattle is surrounded by picture-perfect views of two major mountain ranges, the Olympic and Cascades, and numerous lakes, which offer an abundance of recreational opportunities. MORE