Best “Secret” Views of Seattle on Queen Anne Hill

Best “Secret” Views of Seattle on Queen Anne Hill

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Queen Anne Hill offers some of the best views of Seattle. The most popular viewpoint is Kerry Park, and for good reason. It showcases the Space Needle, the Seattle skyline, Mt. Rainier, and the Puget Sound. It’s the best of the Emerald City all rolled into one...
Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union

Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union

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The Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union allows you to step back in time. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, there were boathouses (also known as liveries) all over Seattle. People could rent boats and take them around area lakes for transportation or entertainment....
The Museum of Flight | Free First Thursday

The Museum of Flight | Free First Thursday

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Tim and I are super excited to check out the Museum of Flight on Thursday. Not only are we stoked to explore all of the exhibits, but we’re especially excited that we are going for free! Yes, FREE! Jealous? Don’t be. You can go for free too! It’s...
Tin Room Bar and Grill in Burien

Tin Room Bar and Grill in Burien

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The Tin Room Bar and Grill in Burien is more than just a place to grab lunch. It’s a central part of Olde Town Burien and it’s packed with history. Never in a million years did I think I’d find myself in Burien five days a week, but with my new...
Seattle Waterfront Carousel at Miners Landing

Seattle Waterfront Carousel at Miners Landing

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“Are you talking about the carousel or the Ferris wheel?” That’s a common question asked by employees at the Seattle Waterfront Arcade because customers are often confused. Outside the front door of the arcade on Pier 57, there’s The Great...
Kubota Garden | A Hidden Gem in South Seattle

Kubota Garden | A Hidden Gem in South Seattle

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Tove and I wanted to hit the town the other night, so I started scouring the internet for events around Seattle. The search led me to a list of “Things to do in Seattle.” I was curious to see what was on there, so I clicked on the link. I recognized all...
Taste of India in the University District

Taste of India in the University District

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Seattle is a large city, so there are options galore when it comes to food. You can find anything: Japanese, Greek, Thai and hell, probably even Japanese-Greek-Thai fusion (we’ll let you know if we really find that). Tove and I were itching for Indian food the...
Elliott Bay Public Fishing Pier in Seattle

Elliott Bay Public Fishing Pier in Seattle

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“Thru these portals pass the world’s best liars — our fishermen. Welcome.” Seattle is surrounded by water, so there are plenty of liars — er — fishermen in the area. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the city...
Enzian Inn in Leavenworth

Enzian Inn in Leavenworth

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While I can’t say I’ve stayed at every hotel in Leavenworth, I can say that based on my experience the best hotel in the town is the Enzian Inn. If you are looking for something that screams Bavaria (which is exactly what the Central Washington town of...
Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center

Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center

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Thousands of people flock to Seattle Center every Memorial Day weekend for the Northwest Folklife Festival. A tradition in the Emerald City since 1971, the four-day event is now the largest free arts festival in the United States. The Northwest Folklife Festival...