WhirlyBall | Fun for All Ages in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

What happens when you cross bumper cars with lacrosse and basketball? You get WhirlyBall, of course! It’s easily some of the most fun we’ve ever had in Seattle. Here’s the gist about WhirlyBall: Teams are made up of five players apiece. Each player...

Best Places to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than watching fireworks shoot off the Space Needle. You can see the iconic landmark all over the city, but some spots are much better than others. Here’s our list of the best places to watch New Year’s...

Woodland Park Zoo WildLights

by Tim Lewis

What do a roaring lion, diving penguin, and flying bald eagle have in common? You can find them all (and many more) as holiday light displays at Woodland Park Zoo WildLights. UPDATE: Woodland Park Zoo has moved to WildLanterns over WildLights. If you haven’t...

Talapus Lake | Winter Hike Near Seattle

by Tim Lewis

Seattle doesn’t typically get much snow in the winter, but the white stuff isn’t usually hard to find. Snoqualmie Pass is a short jaunt from the city, and it offers some snowy adventures, including this fun winter hike to Talapus Lake. Talapus Lake...

74th Street Ale House Red Reuben Sandwich

by Tim Lewis

There are some great Reuben sandwiches in Seattle, but the 74th Street Ale House Red Reuben Sandwich has to be in the conversation for best Reuben in town. Foursquare has already crowned the 74th Street Ale House Red Reuben Sandwich the king of Emerald...