There’s nothing quite like the scent of a freshly-cut Christmas tree to get you in the holiday spirit. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect Douglas Fir or simply want to stroll through the evergreens with a cup of hot cocoa in hand, visiting a Christmas tree farm is a timeless winter tradition. If…
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,…
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 Seattle’s most iconic attractions, and even after all of these years living in Seattle, it’s still one of my favorite places to explore whenever I’m downtown. This historic market isn’t just a must-see landmark, it’s also a paradise for food lovers. With more than 500 local vendors, it keeps…
The Seattle Aquarium is one of Seattle’s most popular attractions. Conveniently located downtown right on the pier, we enjoyed 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…
I have an annual membership to the Woodland Park Zoo, and I’ve been more times than I can count. If you’re a Seattle local, I think it’s definitely worth getting a zoo membership. We go all the time! Sometimes we just visit the Zoomazium on a rainy day, other days we see all the animals,…
Franklin Falls is one of the Seattle area’s most popular winter hikes! When we went in February, it felt like we were transported to a true winter wonderland. We played in giant snow drifts, counted hundreds of icicles clustered around the falls, and made lifelong memories. It was easily one of the most magical hikes…
