Q: Good Day Trips with Kids near Seattle?
Dear TripFinder, Can you recommend a fun, inexpensive day trip I could take with my 9 year old son? We’ve done whale-watching and hiking (but wouldn’t turn down a good trail). Thank you. Ann from Edmonds, Washington Dear Ann, Yes! I’m in the same boat, or canoe as it were! (no pun intended, see below). […]
Q: Where Should I Stay Near the Amtrak Station in Portland?
We know you have questions, so here’s the deal: You ask, we’ll answer. Sweet, huh? Whatever your Northwest travel inquiry, we will put on our concierge hats and try our best to answer you. Dear TripFinder, We’re taking the train from Seattle to Portland next weekend. Where should we stay that is close to the train or […]
Bellevue Arts Museum
Bellevue might not be as you remember it. The construction cranes downtown are gone. Towering glass buildings house everything from Microsoft offices to luxury condos. Wide downtown sidewalks are filled with pedestrians of all ages. Small independent shops on Main Street are competing just fine with the Bell Square chains. And when you open your ears and listen, […]
The Hotel Monaco, a Swank Sleep in Seattle
On the south edge of the upscale shopping district in downtown Seattle, there sits the Hotel Monaco. I remember when the Monaco opened 13 years ago, with its bold striped awning, dazzling art deco styling and very friendly valets. I sipped discounted happy hour drinks at Sazerac downstairs to soak in the Monaco vibe. It […]
100 Things We Love: Seattle
1. The Space Needle. Although a surprising number of Seattlites have never done the tourist thing and taken the elevator to the top, we love it dearly because it defines our skyline and captures our city’s future-facing entrepreneurial spirit. 2. The International Fountain at Seattle Center. This is Seattle’s front porch and gathering place. Kids dance in […]
See Washington with Kitsap Tours
Sponsored by Kitsap Tours 270 Olympic DR SE Bainbridge Island WA 98110 map and directions phone: 877.877.1950 website: kitsaptours.com email: JoinUs@KitsapTours.com Description: Just a ferry ride from Seattle, Kitsap Tours explores Bainbridge Island, the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas in beautiful Washington State. Step beyond the city to see a little of the rest of the Northwest! Full […]
Mashiko Serves Up Sustainable Sushi in Seattle
Sometimes, I daydream about dinner at Mashiko. Okay, I daydream about dinner at Mashiko a lot. Mashiko is Seattle’s best sushi place. Lucky for me, it’s right up the street in the heart of the West Seattle Junction. Seattle has darn good sushi. Mashiko should have some stiff competition. In some ways, it does. For cheap […]
Green Lake – Seattle’s Best Walk
Green Lake is Seattle’s best walk, anytime of year. Here’s why.
Stressed Out? You Need a Holiday Getaway in the City
Have you experienced any of the following in the past week? Hives. Elevated blood pressure. Insomnia. Swearing like a sailor. Increased tolerance to caffeinated beverages. See, I knew it. What you need is a getaway. An emergency pre-holiday getaway. I know, I know. Who has time? The key is to just drop everything, right now, […]
Columbia City Bakery: a Neighborhood Sweet Spot
Where will you find Seattle’s flakiest croissant, most perfect baguette or tastiest gingersnap? Many of Seattle’s best artisan bakeries are in its far-flung neighborhoods–removed from the hustle and bustle of Seattle’s downtown core and nowhere near Pike Place Market. To find them, head to tucked-away hoods like West Seattle, Wallingford or Columbia City–neighborhoods where out-of-town travelers rarely tread. […]
