Head over to Seattle's Central Library for a dose of knowledge and info-tainment. This striking establishment, with its glass exterior and revolutionary interiors, has over 1 million items in its collection, including 9,906 shelves devoted entirely to books! Spread over 362,987 square feet, it is an impressive mix of the formal and informal. Known as much for its facilities as it is for its impressive architecture, this is one library that's worth a visit. Reserve in advance for the free general or architectural tours which take place daily.