Between minty mojito cocktails at the underground caberet restaurant Can Ca n…. A spring roll served with lemongrass martinis at the Vietnamese restaurant Long …. Everything from the breathtaking scenery holy pine trees! Book a trip and see for yourself — hopefully this post has given you some ideas on what to do when you get there!
Jenna Where did yall stay? Looking for hotel recommendations! Kristin Ginger I love this so much! I actually live in Seattle and am recently gluten free so this was awesome to read and get an idea of where I can go and get great food. My favorite is the lemon. Sooo sooo great. Betty Love the blog on Seattle. Where did you stay while you were there. Hi Betty! We actually stayed with my friend who lives right down the street from Pikes Market.
Seattle recap lovehealcook I would recommend all of these as well as a couple more I put on my travel restaurant […]. Foodie Follow Friday - Week 13 - foodnerd4life I loved her post about eating out in Seattle, being a city that has been on my foodie travel list for so long, so planning on saving that bad […]. Carrie Thank you for this great post about Seattle!
I just got back from Seattle and tried to get to some of the places you recommended. My favorite was Ellenos Greek Yogurt!! I went there everyday I was there!! They do ship, but the shipping is more than the yogurt!! Alison Just had my first sandwich and it was insanely good! Thank you for sharing this food gem. Kendra Hi Kristin!! It really makes me want to visit Seattle — — they make Boat Street seem so quaint!!
Dafny I work downtown so I always try to walk to the market for lunch to pick up something to eat then or for dinner. So glad you had a grand time! Michelle and plenty of lesser-known wineries and tasting rooms just waiting to become your next favorite. Getting There: Woodinville is just 30 minutes outside of downtown Seattle and 10 minutes north of Bellevue. Travel Tips: If you want to spend the night, you can enjoy a multi-course wine dinner at the famous Herb Farm and stay at the Willows Lodge across the parking lot.
Bellingham is a charming university town that's just large enough to have plenty to see and do, but not so large that it has lost its unique atmosphere. Bellingham is a city that values its outdoor spaces, the environment don't forget to recycle , and its laid-back vibe. In winter you can go skiing on nearby Mt. Bellingham has plenty of dining and cultural spots to enjoy, including the historic Mt. It's also known as a craft beer town.
If you like a little bit more history added into the mix, visit the Fairhaven Historic District within the city limits of Bellingham, but with its own unique character. Simply drive north on Interstate 5 for about 90 minutes and you'll hit it. Travel Tip: The Bellingham Farmers Market operates every Saturday in downtown from April to December, while Wednesday nights in the summer you can check out Downtown Sounds, a family-friendly concert series.
Fairhaven is so pleasant to visit that some visitors make it the focal point of their getaways. This historic district is located just south of downtown Bellingham and consists of six square blocks of charm. For the bookish visitor, this may just be the highlight of a Fairhaven visit. Other shops in Fairhaven include jewelry stores, a pottery shop, a flower shop, a rug gallery, and other artsy shops. Explore the shops on one of the Fourth Friday Art Walks.
Getting There: Fairhaven is just south of Bellingham, about an hour and a half north of Seattle by car off of Interstate 5. Get that remote waterfront feeling just a short drive away from the full range of visitor amenities in Whatcom County.
Not far from Bellingham, Birch Bay offers an ideal base for a vacation in nature. Walk, bike, or beach comb when the tide goes out. Also nearby are even more recreation options like the Semiahmoo Spit, which opens up more hiking, beach combing, and birding opportunities. Getting There: Birch Bay is just a couple of miles south of the U. Travel Tip: Birch Bay is one of the last cities on the U.
After a stay in Birch Bay, consider road tripping into British Columbia for an international trip. Port Ludlow is a small resort community with lots of outdoor appeal. Located on the Olympic Peninsula , the town serves as a great getaway in its own right, or use it as a base to get to northern parts of the Olympic National Park, like Hurricane Ridge or nearby Port Townsend.
Port Ludlow is known for golf, as well as outdoor pursuits like kayaking, birdwatching, or boating on the picturesque bay. Getting There: The best way to avoid traffic is to drive your car onto the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, and then cross the bridge over the Kitsap Peninsula north until you reach Port Ludlow.
The entire trip takes about one hour and 40 minutes. Travel Tips: Don't skip visiting the Ludlow Falls for some breathtaking nature that's practically downtown. Port Townsend is just up the coastline from Port Ludlow and offers another option to explore a small and approachable town filled with charm around every corner. Port Townsend is a former Victorian seaport town rich in historic attractions, unique shops, and scenic beauty. Stay right on the water and enjoy the views. In fact, the water is one of the best attractions here as visitors can sometimes spot whales from shore, watch eagles and water birds, go beachcombing or get out on the water on a rental kayak.
Downtown Port Townsend is also great for a stroll through the galleries and a bite to eat. Keep an eye on the events calendar as the town hosts festivals and happenings throughout the year. Getting There: From Seattle, drive your car onto the ferry to Bainbridge Island and continue north past Port Ludlow for an additional 20 minutes.
The total travel time from Seattle is about two hours. Travel Tips: Use the city's official Map Feature for a handy list of local shops, restaurants, hotels, hiking trails, and more. While you can visit the Skagit Valley any time of year, it is most popular by far during the spring when the Tulip Festival takes over and the resulting traffic on the country roads is a testament to that.
Other times of year the Skagit Valley is filled with outdoor recreation options, everything from skiing and white water rafting in the mountains in the east to visiting beaches to the west. Drive north on Interstate 5 to Mount Vernon, then get off the highway and drive west. It's about an hour from downtown Seattle.
Travel Tips: In springtime, the Valley fills with visitors coming to see the tulips in bloom. If you're driving there in tulip season, be prepared for traffic in this rural area. The San Juan Islands, in general, make a stellar vacation destination, but if you have to choose one, choose the largest and namesake island: San Juan Island. Many visitors opt to stay in Friday Harbor, which has the greatest concentration of lodging options and restaurants.
Outside of Friday Harbor, life on San Juan Island pretty quickly slows down so you can bike or take a leisurely drive past lavender farms and stop by a wine tasting room. Enjoy the slow pace and amazing scenery to its fullest. Getting There: From Seattle, it's about an hour and a half drive north to the city of Anacortes, and then another hour and a half on the ferry to Friday Harbor.
For a faster journey of just 40 minutes, you can also charter a seaplane from Seattle. There is also a seasonal ferry from Seattle directly to Friday Harbor that takes just under four hours. Travel Tips: If you have time to visit some of the other San Juan Islands, they are even more rustic and undeveloped than the main island. So if you like your days filled with hikes, but your nights filled with pillow-top mattresses, go with a lodge. Activities at or near the lodge include boating or swimming on Lake Quinault, hiking the Quinault Loop Trail and the Rainforest Nature Trail have trailheads right on the property , and fishing.
Alternately, the lodge itself has a spa where you can enjoy a relaxing massage, a restaurant, a recreation room where you can play a round of ping pong or some board games, as well as a heated pool and sauna.
Travel Tips: Glamping in the Lodge is the most comfortable option, but traditional camping is also an option for travelers who prefer to rough it and pitch a tent.
Rainier is an easy day trip from Seattle, Tacoma, or most other western Washington cities, but can easily turn it into an overnight camping trip or a stay at Paradise Inn right on the mountain.
You can keep busy on a day trip by hiking a trail or two as you drive around the national park. Research where you want to go ahead of time, or just look for marked trailheads and pull over to explore. Activities vary pretty widely by season. Most visitors will want to come during the spring or summer when the roads are clear and everything is open and accessible. The total travel time is about two and a half hours.
Travel Tips: Don't assume the park isn't worth visiting in the winter. Even lesser experienced snow sports fans will find fun activities like free snowshoe tours. Start with wandering Front Street and exploring the German-themed restaurants and shops. If you want to get into the Alpine spirit of things, stop at restaurants like Munchen Haus and a beer and a brat on a bun topped with one of the many specialty mustards and sauces on the condiment bar.
Or try some schnitzel at Andreas Keller. Duck into the many shops tucked along this main drag, hang out in Front Street Park, or take a hike through Waterfront Park—both within steps of downtown. If you stay longer than a day, branch out beyond the town and plan a hike in the surrounding hills. The area is also popular in the winter as the surrounding mountains get plenty of snow perfect for sledding, skiing, snowshoeing, and other wintry pastimes. Travel Tips: The city of Leavenworth hosts a different festival practically every month, but the biggest of them all is the annual Oktoberfest event.
Relax at Cedarbrook; Photo: Derek Reeves. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the well-appointed guestrooms bring in the lush wooded surroundings, and impeccable soundproofing means airplane traffic, and your stress, all but disappears. For example: While the Tomato Lime Brightening Facial may be used to freshen your face, the restaurant may serve seared Neah Bay halibut with heirloom tomato gazpacho.
These sweet treats—along with ice cream, string cheese, yogurt and bottled water—are complimentary and available around the clock. Culinary director Eric Truglas goes ultralocal with a robust garden on the property, and his onsite bakery churns out carb-tastic treats, on display atop the kitchen counter.
The adjacent Packers Oyster Bar serves upscale pub fare and cocktails. Why not, try it for a weekend? Wander through eclectic shops on historic Water Street, where locally crafted jewelry and watercolor paintings fill numerous galleries.
Up a flight of stairs, Sirens is a bit hidden, but inside, all generations except those younger than 21 sip locally brewed craft beer Propolis and Port Townsend Brewing or cider Finnriver and Alpenfire are both made nearby along with plates of fried local oysters. Pillow talk: VRBO is a good way to go in Port Townsend, especially if you have an aversion to bed-and-breakfasts and old lace curtains.
Thirty-six Hours on the Chuckanut Loop With its sweet, small-town vibe, bayside breezes and some of the best brews in the state as well as food finds that, in themselves, justify the trip , a weekend in Bellingham just might become an annual affair. Begin with a leisurely Saturday-morning start Bellingham is less than a two-hour drive from Seattle , grabbing State Route 11 North off Interstate 5 at Burlington for the scenic Chuckanut Drive route; idyllic farm country—barns and meadows, blueberry farms and fields being plowing by tractors—is a balm for frazzled nerves.
Bring cash. The portions are generous, and the food is as fresh and pure as it gets. Purchase a bag of shortbread cookies and a loaf of bread at Breadfarm Edison, Cains Court; Your destination: a plush room at the regal and pet-friendly! Hotel Bellwether Bellingham, 1 Bellwether Way; Beer hounds may opt to hit all five local breweries in town.
Or spend the day hiking in Larrabee State Park Bellingham; parks. Since , generations of visitors have enjoyed the rustic charm of this canal-side retreat on 88 acres, which include an hole golf course. Its 77 guest rooms are ideal for a quiet escape, while 16 cozy cottages on the other side of the property are perfect for family fun.
Photo: Jeff Caven Kid connection: Lure the kids away from their screens with the glass-enclosed pool, miles of hiking trails or a tour on the foot Lady Alderbrook. The free event on August 8 features a beer garden, live bands, food booths and a classic car show. Replete with seafood, natch such as the Hood Canal seafood boil, featuring Alderbrook clams, Penn Cove muscles, Dungeness crab and jumbo prawns , it also includes an array of steaks and pastas.
Everyone is happy. People here live the quiet, artsy-fartsy, laid-back life, but the sometimes-quirky locals are always friendly. If you fail to bring a bicycle or boat, no worries, there is plenty to do beyond the outdoorsy thing: Stroll the Vashon Farmers Market, Saturdays on the Village Green; sip locally made vodka, gin, whiskey or coffee liqueur at Seattle Distilling Company Vashon Hwy.
SW; Until this summer, finding a place to stay on the island had been hit or miss, but now you have the option of a mini-lodge of your own at The Lodges on Vashon Vashon Hwy. Staying here means you can leave the car at home as most everything is within walking distance, and the bus service runs from the ferry terminal to The Lodges.
If camping is your jam: Pack your canoe or kayak and a tent for the Raft Up! Festival, August 16—17 A current of can-do creativity steeped in collaboration and bootstrapping independence runs through the city. Boulevard and Grand Avenue couplet. Whatever you do, start your exploration under-caffeinated, because this area is a hot bed of third-wave coffee roasters.
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