The Seattle Great Wheel While Seattle is known for having a bit of a marine layer, you can escape the gloom atop the Seattle Great Wheel. From all points on the wheel you’ll have amazing views of Seattle. When you get to the top, though, be sure to look west and soak in the sunset….
Bellevue Botanical Garden Whether or not you’ve been to the Bellevue Botanical Garden, this is a stop you need to take when you’re looking for great fall foliage. The 53-acre gardens feature plants from different types of areas and climates. The trees here offer you a unique look at the changing of the season, plus…
Alki Beach For some of the best views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline, head to Alki Beach in the West Seattle neighborhood. While the 2.5-mile pedestrian walkway is a popular spot for walkers any time of year, it’s especially popular with joggers, rollerbladers, and bicyclists during the summer. The beach…
Leavenworth While you wouldn’t expect to find a Bavarian village in the Cascades, Leavenworth, which is two hours and 20 minutes from Seattle, can make you feel like you’re in an entirely different country. Enjoy a stein of beer and a sausage served by a waitress dressed in lederhosen. Then head over to the Leavenworth…
