Add a Float to Your Weekend in Seattle
Sensory deprivation floating is a relatively new technology used by athletes and meditators alike. A float is a private pod filled 10 inches with warm water and more than 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt that keeps you effortlessly buoyant without wrinkling your fingers. The Epsom salt relaxes your muscles much like a massage at a spa but there’s more to it. In a space that’s quiet with an option for complete darkness or cool lighting, research finds that floating improves sleep, strengthens cognitive performance, and reduces symptoms of chronic fatigue. All of that in just an hour!
If you’re planning a weekend in Seattle for the first or zillionth time, consider this museum-hopping tour to fully explore what Seattle has to offer in educational entertainment, pioneering innovation, and affordable wellness.
Stroll around Pioneer Square, Seattle’s historic district of ivy-wrapped brick buildings, cobblestone roads, and iron and glass pergolas. You’re in luck, the first museum has breakfast too! The very first Starbucks is right in the center of the bustling Pike Place Market. Watch a fish toss, explore an underground maze of shops, and gaze at the expansive view of Puget Sound.
Downtown Seattle has an eclectic collection of architecture, mixing geometric glass with classic stonework. Make a loop around the Seattle Central Library to capture its unique angles and visit the Seattle Art Museum which houses a collection of 25,000 works in a compact square footage.
Head back down to the newly renovated Seattle Waterfront. See underwater creatures at the Seattle Aquarium, ride the Seattle Great Wheel, and walk to the Olympic Sculpture Park with lunch from Ivar’s for a picnic with a view.
Electric bikes and scooters scatter the sidewalks, hop on one and zoom up the hill to the Seattle Center. Learn cool science experiments at the Pacific Science Center, gaze up at dazzling colorful glass installations at the Chihuly Garden and Glass, and see exhibits on sci-fi, horror, and fantasy at the Museum of Pop Culture.
Seattle’s pivotal attraction is the one 600 feet in the air. The Space Needle welcomes a breathtaking view of the city. Sit down for dinner and look around at your adventure thus far. From the construction cranes perched amongst the skyline to the Olympic mountains that frame a magical sunset, your weekend is in high gear.
Once you think you’ve had enough adventure, walk over to a float spa. The South Lake Union Float Seattle studio is just a few blocks from the Space Needle. Take a moment for yourself to soak your feet, recap your day, and reset your energy for the rest of your weekend. Laying in this water for an hour relieves tired muscles, reduces blood pressure, and boosts your immune system. Floating also helps with jet lag and museum fatigue.
In the float, all you have to do is relax. The hour gives you time to think about what else you want to see, the souvenirs you want to get, and how you like to live your vacation.
You’re welcome to call ahead with any questions but know that everything you’ll need is provided for you plus you get to apply the first-float discount. Try a float and bring back home a one-of-a-kind experience in healing technology.
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June 10, 2022
