While the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (better known as the Ballard Locks) was built in the early 1900s for a few different reasons, it’s most popular with locals and tourists to watch boats passing through the locks and salmon swimming through the fish ladder....
Washington Park Arboretum is one of the coolest public spaces in Seattle. The 230 acre park, which is operated by the city and the University of Washington, features a botanical garden, fishing areas, several canoe and kayak landings, and plenty of hiking trails,...
Can you believe Labor Day is just around the corner? We can’t! Summer has flown by. While we know many will be heading out-of-town this holiday weekend, there are still plenty of wonderful, awesome, amazing things to do around Seattle. To help get your brain...
There are so many parks in Seattle that it seems nearly impossible to know about every park in town (unless you work at the Seattle Parks Department, then I suppose you know them all). While I don’t expect to know every park in town, I thought I at least knew...
There are some awesome getaway lakes in the Northwest, but you can also find a plethora of incredible lakes around the country. One of my favorite escapes is Green Lake, Wisconsin. No, not Green BAY — Green LAKE (and no, not Green Lake in Seattle). I’ve...
We recently dined with celebrity chef Rick Bayless at Poquitos on Capitol Hill. Bayless came to Seattle for a special #FoodieChats, and we were invited by Negra Modelo to partake in the fun. Bayless is known for his incredible Mexican food and drinks, and he’s...
Seattle has certainly produced its share of popular musicians. Pearl Jam, Kurt Cobain, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Kenny G and Macklemore are just a few that come to mind. But one of the biggest names to ever come out of Seattle is singer songwriter James Marshall...
“Don’t play with your food!” My mom screamed that at me a million times when I was a kid. Now that I’m an adult (which is still weird for me to admit), I’ve finally found a restaurant where I can’t be scolded by my parents. At...
If you’ve ever seen a picture of the Seattle skyline with the Space Needle in the foreground, chances are it was taken at Kerry Park. Featured in movies, national publications and pretty much every website about the Emerald City, Kerry Park offers an iconic...
Are you looking for something fun to do on Sunday? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We have the perfect suggestion for you — hop aboard the Seattle ice cream cruise on Lake Union! The Seattle ice cream cruise (operated by the Seattle Ferry Service)...