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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Pike Place Market is one of my favorite places to visit in Seattle. There are over 500 vendors at the market, so I’m always discovering something new! Pike Place Market (or “the market” as locals say) is the place to go for Pacific Northwest classics like clam chowder served in sourdough bread bowls and raw…
The Seattle Aquarium is one of Seattle’s most popular attractions. Conveniently located downtown right on the pier, you’ll enjoy unobstructed views of the Puget Sound all while learning about local marine life. Curious as to what’s below the surface of Washington’s waters? The Seattle Aquarium will give you a direct view of the vibrant underwater…
