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 30 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…
Planning a trip to the pumpkin patch this fall? We’ve compiled a list of the 18 best pumpkin patches near Seattle. In addition to planting pumpkins, these local farms are filled with tons of fun fall activities. Many of them have corn mazes, food trucks, and hay rides. We’ve personally visited many of these farms ourselves,…
Craven Farm is one of the best pumpkin patches to visit in the Seattle area. It was even featured in Martha Stewart Living and Travel and Leisure. We knew we had good pumpkin patches in Washington State, but we had no idea we had one of the best pumpkin patches in the country! I’ve been…
Vashon Island is one of our favorite islands near Seattle. It’s right across the water from West Seattle, but it feels like a world away. I’ve visited Vashon dozens of times over the years. Beach walks are my favorite thing to do, but there’s tons of stuff to do inland as well! In this article,…
We frequently travel between Seattle to Vancouver, and we’ve found that there are multiple ways to enjoy the journey! If you’re planning to make the trip, you can choose to drive, take the train, hop on a bus, fly, take a ferry, or you can take the scenic route and go island hopping. I think…
Lake Chelan is a popular place for adults to visit because of its numerous wineries, but it’s also a very family-friendly vacation destination. Chelan has over 300 days of sun per year, lots of outdoor recreation opportunities, and many kid-friendly attractions. I grew up visiting Lake Chelan, and I’ve continued that tradition with my own…
