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GSA 2017 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION
Local Tours
SEATTLE The following local tours are open to all registered GSA
Annual Meeting attendees and guests. For short visits and
historical tours, it is valuable to have an experienced and know-
ledgeable guide to assist you as you tour the city. Our tour groups
are small and provide guests with an opportunity to ask questions
and get off the beaten path.
101. Emerald City Highlights Tour
Sun., 22 Oct., 9 a.m.–2 p.m. US$90; min. 15 participants.
Known as a world-class city, Seattle is the best of both worlds:
offering the best of urban lifestyle while embracing the rugged
outdoors. A local expert will take you through the city’s must-see
attractions, famous landmarks, and beautiful sights. You will
learn about Seattle’s history and culture, and get insider tips on
special shopping and sightseeing areas. This tour includes historic
Pioneer Square and the Seattle waterfront, Hiram Locks, Chihuly
Garden & Glass, and Pike Place Market.
102. Walking Tour & Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market
Mon., 23 Oct., 10 a.m.–noon. US$80; min. 10 participants.
Join us for Seattle’s original food and cultural tour of Pike Place
Market. Become a market insider on this behind-the-scenes
adventure to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this his-
toric 100+-year-old landmark. This is a special “Behind the
Scenes” tour where you will learn the history of the Pike Place
Market, meet the purveyors and food producers, as well as the
Market’s lively characters, and hear their memorable stories. See
fish fly, cheese being made, and the original Starbucks store.
Our tour guides are past and present members of the Pike Place
Market community.
103. Boeing Everett Plant Tour/Aviation Tour
Tues., 24 Oct., noon–4 p.m. US$78; min. 15 participants.
William Edward Boeing founded one of the greatest dynasties
in commercial aviation. The Boeing Company has transformed
the Pacific Northwest into a major aeronautical hub. This fascinat-
ing tour offers an in-depth view into the many facets of the air-
plane industry. You will actually get to view airplanes being
assembled right before your eyes, including the new 777 and 787
Site of Boeing widebody assembly, 747, 777, 787. Photo by Maurice King. The grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville wine country. Photo by Ron
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Dreamliner. The Boeing Factory Tour also begins here, which
offers the only publicly available opportunity to tour a commercial
jet assembly plant in North America.
104. Washington Wine Tasting Tour
Tues., 24 Oct., 12:30–4:30 p.m. US$105; min. 15 participants.
Washington State is the nation’s second largest wine producer
and is ranked among the world’s top wine regions. Nestled in the
Sammamish River Valley, Woodinville is a small community that
has become a haven for fine winemakers. With the perfect climate
for wine, ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business inno-
vation, and social responsibility, Washington State is a premium
wine producing region. Located just 30 minutes from Seattle,
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, and Novelty Hill Januik
are three of the area’s top attractions. These vineyards run grape-
producing areas throughout Washington State and bring the fruits
of the labors to Woodinville for the creation of excellent wines
under the guidance of expert winemakers. Guests will enjoy
private tours and tastings at these amazing locations. Locations
include Chateau Ste. Michelle and Novelty Hill Januik.
105. Waterfalls, Chocolate, and Wine Tour
Wed., 25 Oct., noon–5 p.m. US$88; min. 15 participants.
This Pacific Northwest outing takes you to scenic waterfalls, a
quaint Swiss chocolate factory, and wine tasting at Chateau Ste.
Michelle Winery. The day begins with a visit to one of
Washington’s most popular scenic attractions, Snoqualmie Falls.
Here, the Snoqualmie River cascades 270 feet through a spectacu-
lar rock gorge into a 65-foot-deep pool. The tour will continue to
Boehm’s Candy Kitchen, known throughout the Northwest for
their fabulous Swiss chocolates. The guided tour of Boehm’s will
take you through the candy factory, where you will receive sam-
ples of their amazing confections and see how their candies are
made. The tour will continue to nearby Chateau Ste. Michelle
Winery. Located on 87 acres of arboretum-like grounds, Chateau
Ste. Michelle is Washington’s oldest winery, taking its place
among the classic wineries of the world. Enjoy a tour that allows a
romantic yet technologically accurate view of the art and science
of wine-making.
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