The city and its residents are laidback and liberal , and that famous free spirit is as at home in the great outdoors as in Seattle 's boho neighborhoods . Seattle has been known as ` ` Dream City , '' ` ` Dream City , '' and ` ` The Dream . '' It has a great location , surrounded by mountains , lakes and fantastic scenery . The city boasts a symphony orchestra , and ballet and opera companies .
Seattle has been known as ` ` Dream City , '' ` ` Dream City , '' and ` ` The Dream . '' It has a great location , surrounded by mountains , lakes and fantastic scenery . The city boasts a symphony orchestra , and ballet and opera companies .