We recently played WhirlyBall for the first time and it was such a unique experience! If you’ve never played before, it’s a sport that involves bumper cars, basketball, and lacrosse all at once. While we drove a bumper car, we wielded a shortened lacrosse “scooper” and tried to pass a whiffle ball back and forth…
Seattle is known for frequent rain showers, freshly-brewed coffee, and excellent attractions. Seattle also happens be a great city to visit with kids. There are numerous markets, beaches, parks, museums, and theaters that are all kid-friendly. I grew up in the Seattle area and I have many fond memories of exploring Seattle with my family….
Seattle is known for its fresh seafood and local ingredients. The city is full of award-winning restaurants, as well as some up-and-coming restaurants that are hidden gems. I’ve lived in Seattle for most of my life, and I’ve gotten to dine at many of these restaurants over the years. In this post, I’m sharing my…
When you think of Seattle, chances are you think of rain and coffee. You can find a coffee shop on pretty much every city street. A recent study found that Seattle has a whopping 56 coffee shops per 100,000 people! Because of this, Seattle is known as the Coffee Capitol of the United States. Starbucks,…
Seattle is known for its coffee, and a cup of coffee requires a good donut! In addition to the classic donut selections, Seattle is known for some regional favorites, such as the Maple Bar. Whether you like cake donuts, filled donuts, fritters, yeast donuts, or twists, there is a donut shop that has something for…
This probably won’t come as much of a surprise, but it rains a lot in Seattle. It rains, on average, 152 days per year. (That’s 42% of the time!) The annual rainfall, though, is only 38 inches. For comparison, Miami receives 59 inches of rainfall per year. There are a few different types of rain…
Seattle is wedged between two large bodies of water: Elliott Bay to the west and Lake Washington to the east. Seattle also has direct access to Lake Union, Portage Bay, and Union Bay. To the south, there is the Duwamish River. Seattle is practically surrounded by water! That means that there are tons of beaches…
I’ve been to the Space Needle numerous times throughout my life, and it’s a place I never get tired of visiting. It’s definitely not an overrated attraction! I love every part of the experience: The ride up in the elevator, walking across the glass rotating floor, and gazing out at the city. in this post…
The Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, is one of Seattle’s most popular attractions. (Fun fact: My high school prom was held there!) The iridescent, curved exterior is one of the most unique buildings in all of Seattle. The MoPOP is covered with over 3,000 colorful panels arranged in a variety of shapes. The architecture…
We love visiting pumpkin patches during the fall, and one of our favorite places to go is the pumpkin patch at Swans Trail Farms. We’ve been going there for the last several years, and each time it’s been a blast. They have tons of attractions to keep us busy all day long. In this post,…
The holiday season has arrived in Seattle! This year, there will be many more events to celebrate the holidays. We’ve compiled a list of 34 Christmas activities near Seattle that are sure to fill you with holiday spirit. Seattle has been rated as the #1 city for a “festive and affordable Christmas.” In this post,…
There is just nothing like the smell of a freshly-cut Christmas tree. Visiting a Christmas tree farm is a classic winter tradition. Whether you’re looking for a Douglas Fir or a Noble Fir, plenty of farms have trees in all shapes and sizes. If you’re hoping to cut a Christmas tree this year, we have…
