Sunday Eve w Joe: Seattle Waterfront Hike, Eats-n-Drinks, Hot Air Balloon Glow

Hello all. Join me on this one-off SPECIAL EVENT! Spend 2+ hours hiking all along the Seattle Waterfront, then we'll stop for eats-n-drinks-n-socializing, then walk to Seattle Center for a special 9 pm Hot Air Balloon Glow.

Meet at 5 pm sharp at the fountain at the Olympic Sculpture Park (Corner of Broad Street and Alaska Way). We will walk along the Elliott Bay Trail, enjoying the sun, scenes, pocket parks, and the Expedia HQ. Then back along the Seattle Waterfront to the new stairs at the Aquarium that lead up to Pike Place. Then, back to near where we started for dinner at PUB 70. After dinner, we will walk to the Seattle Center which is closeby to watch the spectacular Hot Air Balloon GLOW!
More about the Hot Air Balloon Glow:
https://seattlecenter.com/events/event-calendar/seattle-center-hot-air-balloon-glow-up
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Be aware, there is a Seattle Storm game at 4 PM at Climate Pledge Arena. Many going to that game will be getting downtown around 3 PM and parking in all the lots around the area. Lots may be full? So, consider taking public transportation, or allowing extra time to park.
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ORGANIZER:
Joe Staiano 206-305-2200

BRING:
A friend!
Water bottle
Snack
Hat
Sunscreen
Warm Sweater/Jacket for evening
$2 for organizer, and money for dinner
Camera for sure!

OTHER INFO:
- Cross-posted w other Meetups and Facebook Group.
- As always, my events are open to all races, religions and identities.
- NO Smoking/Vaping. NO Dogs

PARKING
Even though its Sunday, allow PLENTY of time to find parking and get to meeting spot. Never leave any valuables in your car.
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DISCLAIMER:
SOA, 50+ Active and Awesome, Internation Travel and Adventures, and GUGOO Meetups are not professional guide services. Event leaders function as facilitators only to enhance your outdoor experience. You join this active event at your own risk and hold harmless Meetup leaders in the event of injury or loss.
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DREAMING of TRAVEL?
Organizer, Joe Staiano, is also a travel and tour professional with 28 years experience.. and for last 6 years has taken Seattle Meetup members on awesome tours to Baja, Costa Rica, Portugal, Iceland, Italy.
**JOIN US! Email organizer to get your name on the Adventure Tour email list. joe@meaningfultrip.com**
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2025 -
ITALY DOLOMITES - 9 days, Sept 13 - 21, 2025 .. SORRY, FULL
Classic hiking tour in the Dolomite mountains near the Italy / Austria border. Start and end in Venice, and enjoy multiple 3-night stays in quaint mountain towns. enjoy great hikes of 6 - 8 miles daily.
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2026
BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK
7 days, late February 2026.
Our 6th year running this popular tour.. kayaking, SUP, snorkeling w sea lions, swimming w whale sharks, and getting up close to momma and baby gray whales. 2 nights camping, 4 nights comfy hotel.
https://meaningfultrip.com/trips/north-america/mexico-baja/
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST
7 days, early March 2025
Our 3rd year running this tour. Last year's group had an absolute blast! Soaking in hot nature baths, hiking volcanic cones, exploring lava tunnels, glacier trekking.. and yes.. Northern Lights.
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New! PORTUGAL's CAMINO De SANTIAGO HIKING
9 days, late May 2026
We love Portugal and strong hikers will love this too! Enjoy Porto, then hike 12 - 14 miles per day following the famed 'Camino de Santiago' through a mix of urban and natural landscapes.
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New! NORWAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE
14 Days, 3rd week of July, 2026
This is THE one you have all been asking for... NORWAY! Join this perfect 2 week blend of nature, culture, activities such as hiking, kayaking, and glacier trekking as we wind our way through art-filled cities, dramatic fjords
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**For detailed info, inquire at: joe@meaningfultrip.com**
And please visit https://www.meaningfultrip.com