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Old 08-08-2015, 11:37 AM
 
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So I am a young Seattlite who was born and raised here. While there are some nice things about the Seattle area, for the most part it seems like the whole area is more for the retired crowd then young 20somethings. I say this because there is just not that much to do entertainment wise. There are no large scale amuesment parks, not much of a nightlife, no [real] beaches, or entertainment centers. Yes, there are malls, that seems to be the only thing. You can really only enjoy Seattle if you have $$$ to buy a boat, seahawks tickets, and tickets to get the faq out of there on vacation. I am now only 21 but living here as a teen was a very dull experience Because there was nothing to do besides drink/do drugs for entertainment. And the traffic and cost is not worth it.

 
Old 08-08-2015, 12:02 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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the whole area is more for the retired crowd then young 20somethings. (Actually, this town seems to swimming with young tech people who are loaded with money).

I say this because there is just not that much to do entertainment wise. (been to Pike/Pine area in Seattle, Belltown, Pioneer Square? Much fun to be had)

There are no large scale amusement parks (Agreed, pretty amazing nature parks though)

not much of a nightlife (see above, lots a good clubs in Seattle)

no [real] beaches (Been to Alki on a summer day? It is hopping and very California like).


Yes, there are malls, that seems to be the only thing. You can really only enjoy Seattle if you have $$$ to buy a boat, seahawks tickets, and tickets to get the faq out of there on vacation. (boats are nice, Sounders matches amazing)

I am now only 21 but living here as a teen was a very dull experience Because there was nothing to do besides drink/do drugs for entertainment. (someday you will remember all the good times you had)

And the traffic and cost is not worth it. (For some, it is a great town to make a living and very beautiful, therefore worth it).
 
Old 08-08-2015, 12:27 PM
 
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I feel your pain. I visited friends in Seattle a few times when I was a teen, and there was, indeed, nothing to do. I couldn't believe it. And malls are not "entertainment". But in hindsight, it seems like part of the problem was that some Seattleites lack imagination. At the very least (especially for an out-of-town guest), they could have shown me the public market, we could have gone boating at the UW waterfront center, and visited the Burke Museum and the Seattle Art Museum. Those are pretty much a no-brainer, but beyond that, there really isn't much for teens. And there are very few free public events, like free concerts of various sorts, art fairs, etc. For 20-somethings, the quality of what little nightlife there is, is not inspiring.
 
Old 08-08-2015, 12:27 PM
 
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This is a case of needing to move to someplace else to come into your adulthood. I knew a guy who grew up in Michigan, the day he and his friends graduated college, they all piled into a car and drove to Seattle, rented a house and started their careers. They were young and love Seattle passionately (they did save up for a used boat though). They are all married and have families now but you could not have convinced them Seattle wasn't for the young. I grew up in Denver, still have family there and while Denver is a place many people aspire to move to, it wasn't a fit for us when we tried going back. You are young and should start traveling to a few places and see if you like them better. You'll regret it if you don't.
 
Old 08-08-2015, 12:49 PM
 
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I also feel your pain! When I was your age, the Seattle party scene was headquartered around the ol' J&M Café in Pioneer Square. Any of you old farts remember those days We'd get a big group of kids and go down almost every weekend. But in the early/mid 80s going out didn't cost you an arm and a leg like it does now. Going out these days for entertainment is expensive for anybody let alone a budget conscious teen.
 
Old 08-08-2015, 02:35 PM
 
Location: Keizer, OR
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So I am a young Seattlite who was born and raised here. While there are some nice things about the Seattle area, for the most part it seems like the whole area is more for the retired crowd then young 20somethings. I say this because there is just not that much to do entertainment wise. There are no large scale amuesment parks, not much of a nightlife, no [real] beaches, or entertainment centers. Yes, there are malls, that seems to be the only thing. You can really only enjoy Seattle if you have $$$ to buy a boat, seahawks tickets, and tickets to get the faq out of there on vacation. I am now only 21 but living here as a teen was a very dull experience Because there was nothing to do besides drink/do drugs for entertainment. And the traffic and cost is not worth it.
let me guess, you live in the suburbs because you can't afford the city.
Don't judge the actual city by its suburban towns.
 
Old 08-08-2015, 02:49 PM
 
Location: Nashville
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Seattle is a playground for the rich and the poor get their tattoos, booze and dope and better just shut up and be thankful.. The city's so-called socialist, more like fascist government actually promotes a society that will be more heavily divided between the very rich elite and very poor, as it chases out small businesses , yet helping give the corporate hogs and freeloaders a place to splurge. I am amazed at the lack of family run food places, mom and pop stores and other cheaper forms of entertainment in Seattle. The pretentious environment coupled with deranged facist fanaticism, such as forcing small businesses to pay workers wages that are inconceivable for their survival are just examples of why Seattle will seem void of culture and entertainment for those of us who are not affluent or don't consider binge drinking and dope smoking as a form of premiere entertainment. You either have money to wine and dine at Seattle's overpriced restaurants, some which are good, but twice what you pay in other cities. Any event in Seattle, such as a concert or special event will cost you an astronomical amount of money, simply because the event is hosted at the Seattle Center. Even shows performed by crappy local bands can result in a $20 cover charge. Growing up in Portland, even good local bands would rarely result in a cover charge more than $5. G-d forbid you enjoy classical music, opera or any type of orchestra music. You will be forking out $50 at least for a show, even from concerts performed by less reputable orchestras or musicians.


I am reading various threads on the city data forum and know that Seattle's heyday of being cool, hip, affordable and fun are now all in the past memories and died with Kurt Cobain's splattered brains.

I'm thinking cities like Portland, Pittsburgh, Austin, hell even Chicago, New York and Miami would have a lot more to offer for people in the 20-40 year old age group that doesn't require making a triple digit salary. In Seattle you got to pay to play. The large influx of wealthy retirees, wealthy techies , as well just wealthy transplants from East Coast and California is turning Seattle into a city that is massively overpriced and where your paycheck won't match the options available. This is typical of many tourist or resort type of towns, where Seattle is becoming somewhat of a hybrid of a tourist city combined with a city of populated with a large number of wealthy transplants. The socialist government of the city only damages the middle-tier income people and businesses even more, by making it hard for middle class people to survive in the city.
 
Old 08-08-2015, 03:15 PM
 
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If you're born and raised in Seattle, and still live here, you don't really know.
I moved to Seattle when I was 20, and there was a whole lot more to do in Seattle than there was where I grew up, New Jersey. Seattle is seen as a "young person's city", and the median age is lower than in many places, so there must be "something" to do.
Since you haven't lived anywhere else, it's probably a good idea to move, to gain some perspective. You might find that Miami, or New York, or LA are too hard to live in.
I don't know too many 21 year olds who would consider whether a place had big amusement parks a factoron whether they should live there.
If it is, move to Disneyland.
 
Old 08-08-2015, 03:34 PM
 
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I don't know too many 21 year olds who would consider whether a place had big amusement parks a factoron whether they should live there.
If it is, move to Disneyland.
What Seattle needs is amusement not amusement parks. Seattle has the greatest amusement park of any city in the USA, it is called the Cascades and Olympic mountain ranges and Puget Sound.

Comparing New Jersey to Seattle isn't exactly fair, since most of New Jersey is suburbs to New York City or Philly or just semi-rural areas far from any major city centers. Most New Jersey cities are horrible slums that you would not want to spend any significant time in at the later hours of the day. Comparing a New Jersey suburb to a Seattle suburb, like Bonney Lake or Everett would be a more fair comparison.
 
Old 08-08-2015, 04:17 PM
 
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I agree with the "amusement park" thing. The Fun Forest at the Center was the last, but lost out to the Chihulyseum (imagine letting a bunch of kids loose in there). The closest left is Wild Waves.

The problem is that amusement parks here have to make all their money in three months out of the year. This is nothing new, however: Luna Park and Playland are also long gone.

When I was a teen, the Zoo and Seattle Art Museum were free.

There used to be all-city and all-ages dances ("Battles of the Bands") and clubs here, but most got shut down over concerns over alcohol, drugs, fights, and underage sex. Drive-in theaters are mostly kaput - only the Valley 6 is left in the Seattle area. Traditional bowling alleys are far and in-between. Roller rinks are mostly gone. $2 movie houses (the Crest, etc.)? Double-feature Saturday/Sunday matinees (with serial, cartoons, newsreel, games & drawings) were el-cheapo childcare back in the 50s and 60s.

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