"""Seattle, Washington, the site of ALA's 2013 Midwinter Meeting, January 25–29, is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, known as a regional center for music and the performing arts, as a hub for green industry, and as a model for sustainable development. Its nickname is the """"Emerald City,"""" because of the lush evergreen forests of the area. The Seattle Visitor Center offers a seasonal guide to activities, shopping, dining, and accommodations in the city. You can view a copy online."""
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