Go Seattle Card

Comments about Smart Destinations Go Seattle Card:

We ordered the card and went and picked them up easily at the Pacific Science Center. There was no hassle, and it was so quick and easy to get the card we were able to do allot of stuff within three days! We are going back this October, and will be buying another card again!

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The Go Card ended up being fairly useful for myself and a group of friends on a trip to Seattle. We were fairly new to the town, so hitting all the tourist spots and museums was just perfect. However, when researching the card, which I did exhaustively, I didn't realize that some of the websites that listed the included attractions were obviously not up to date. Specifically, we had wanted to go on the Underground Tour, and when I looked it up, it was included (you can still find it if you google "Seattle underground tour" and "go card" together). When we got the guidebook, and eventually called the place, it was not part of the program. I was rather disappointed, given that it had been one of the three "must-see" sites on our list. Any site that advertises the card needs to be accurate to avoid this kind of experience. It should also tell you in the guidebook that you can use the pass for EACH event once every day. Luckily, with all my prior research, I knew that, but it didn't verify that in the book. When we didn't have time to finish an exhibit, we went back the next day to see it again. All in all, we really enjoyed the attractions we visited. There was a good number available, and if you are an active person, willing to start early and go all day, this card is definitely worth it. If you want to take your time, you won't be able to see enough to break even on the value. The card is only valid from 9-5:30 (some attractions are also closed for the winter), and they are not always close together. You have to be fairly high energy, but it's generally worth it.

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We bought cards online and picked up[...]Then we went to Flight & Art Museums. When we arrived at Space Needle at 6pm, we were told that it was not valid after 5:30pm. No good value for one day card.

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We have purchased these gocards at several different cities. Look over the attractions first to see if it fits your interests. It requires some planning ahead of time. Try to see attractions by area; this is the way it is presented in the book. Your tickets have to be purchased by 05:30 pm. We purchased our Seattle Space Needle ticket in the morning and used it later that day when it cleared up. She also said we could have used it at night instead. Just know that the Space Needle lines can get long. Read over the whole book. There was a free exhibit in the book that was interesting to see: Jimi Hendrix memorial. We went on 2 Argosy boat tours which were good. The Museum of Flight is good. You get to board a Concorde & retired Air Force One. Definitely a money saver.

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The Go Seattle Card is a great value if you really make an effort to go to many of the places on the card. We found ourselves trying things we may not have gone to just to help us feel like we got a better value. I would definitely recommend calculating the cost of what you really want to see and do before deciding to buy. A City Pass probably would have suited us fine, and been a little cheaper. Having said that though, we did experience a lot of fun places we may not have otherwise. The Museum of Flight is one example. It was absolutely incredible!!! We just happened to stop by on our way back to the airport and spent nearly three hours there. We could have spent even more. My husband and I loved it and so did our kids, 8 and 11. The Bug Safari was really unimpressive even though it was one of the places I actually wanted to see. The Pacific Science Center was another favorite for my kids. We spent hours there too. The Space Needle is a must. I recommend going early in the day as the lines were much shorter. Our family also enjoyed the Harbor Cruise and the Safeco Baseball Park tour. We also did the Qwest field tour, but it wasn't quite as fun. If you're into baseball, you have to take the tour. The field is amazing. The Music Experience, Science Fiction Musieum, Pacific Science Center and Space Needle can all be done in one day if you start early. They are all right at Seattle Center and are not all day activities. Overall a great purchase if you are committed to getting your money's worth.

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The card allows you to do everything you would want to do anyway in seattle without having to pay large sums of money to do them. Nice when we got 20% off our lunch in the mexican resturant in the mall. The booklet that comes with it was a great help. I would highly reccomend this card to everyone.

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Can,t really do that much because of the 5.30pm cut off time. As not all attractions are located nearby each others. Rushed down all the way to another city to visit the attraction and was told that can,t used cards after 5.30pm, especially when it was not mentioned at all in booklet. After much argument, the person-in-charge then decided to give us a free ride, which we appreciated, if not the children will be very disappointed as they really looking forwards to it. Don,t understand why that there was 5.30pm cut off time when some attractions actually open till 8-11pm? Suggest to review 5.30pm cut off time so that will be more useful for family with children. If not please update booklet, so that card user will be aware of it.

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Both the Go Seattle Card Guidebook and the staff that sold us the card said it was currently valid at WildWaves Theme Park (we bought it at the booth outside EMP). This was the main reason we bought the card (we're from Canada). Turns out WildWaves does not accept the Go Seattle Pass at all. So I'm standing there at the entrance with my kids all ready to go in and we're told we will all need to pay full price. Reluctantly, I fork out the cash to pay for the entire group ($215+ ... that we could barely afford after paying for the Go Seattle Cards)Thanks for nothing Go Pass ... try properly informing your staff so this doesn't happen to other families that have faith in your service.

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In 2009, we were planning a family trip to Seattle and purchased five of these "GO CARDS". Due to the economy and several family issues, our trip was cancelled. (As everyone knows, the problems with the economy are affecting MANY, MANY people). Smart Destinations does not want to be bothered; the cards expire when they expire whether they are used or not. I have requested extending them out until the end of 2011 so that we can use them during the Summer of 2011 and have even offered to pay the difference in cost to no avail. I have even contacted the Attorney General's office; much to my dismay these cards are NOT considered "gift cards" by law and, therefore, they actually can expire before your first use (wherein gift cards are good for seven years). I have used these in the past (with great satisfaction), but have always waited until I was actually in the city. I suggest you do the same or end of losing close to [$]!

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The By Unsatisfied Customer from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 9/12/2009 is an idiot! They're upset at themselves and blame Smart Destinations. How can they review something when they loose their card and can't use it? You can't fix stupid!