No one else addressed your question about fireworks, so I'll try to fill
that gap. There are two major displays, one over Elliot Bay and one over
Lake Union. At the Camlin, you will be better positioned to see the Elliot
Bay display. Heck, you might be able to see it from your window. Just walk
west until you can find a place with a view of the bay. Don't try to
drive...it is a madhouse after the show.

Bob Gardner

"CJ" wrote in message ...
Hello,

My wife and I are spending five nights in Seattle between July 4th and
July 8th (leaving Saturday, July 9th). Since we're driving in on the
fourth, we basically have the 5th through the 8th as full days to explore.
We have to spend one day on the Olympic Penninsula (fond memories for my
wife) and one day at Orcas Island (long time friend for me). We'll do one
day non-aviation or maybe even cultural. That leaves us one day to do
either Museum of Flight or Arlington.

Questions.

1. Arlington or Museum of Flight? My wife REALLY wants us to build a
Murphy, but she loves seeing rag and tube aircraft, as well as aircraft
with history. We've been to the (incredibly inconsistent) Golden West
show a few times, and other than the opportunity to see Jim Wright's HB-1,
have been pretty disappointed. Is Arlington that many levels above Golden
West for homebuilders or non-military plane nuts?

2. (Off topic - Larry, start bitching) - Fourth of July. What and where
are the fireworks opportunities for us (we're styaing at the Camlin, a few
blocks east of Pikes)?

Thanks for any hints.

-cj