YOU'LL SHORE LIKE SEATTLE

Dave Monk says the Emerald City is a must for a post-cruise stay

- Dave Monk

A laska isn't the only place of beauty if you take a cruise States' northwest coast.

There's plenty to see in the city itself, and in its breathtaking surroundings, if you can extend your stay by a few days.

Here's our guide to what to do if you've got that extra time...

DAY ONE

If you've never been before, the Space Needle is a must-see icon of Seattle. But it's also worth revisiting, especially now it has been given glass floors for an even better view.

Next door is Chihuly Garden and Glass with its spectacular exhibits of glassware art. Take the Monorail and you're not too far from the famous Pike Place Market. Wander around the stalls of local produce or treat yourself to a Show Me Seattle market tour to visit various outlets and taste plenty of free samples - from doughnuts to chowder.

The world's first Starbucks, established in 1971, is also here, as is the Gum Wall. As the name suggests, it's a wall covered in chewing and bubble gum. Quite a sight!