Pioneer Square Juice & Java
Seattle Pioneer Square Saloon, More classic Western bar than tried-and-true dive, the Saloon's commitment to beer is a virtual bird-flip to the slew of freshly-minted twenty-somethings who invade downtown on the weekends... voiceplaces.com
Seward Park Natural History: From Bedrock To Eagles, Seattle,...
In southeast Seattle, Seward Park occupies a small peninsula of land which overlooks Lake Washington and Mercer Island. The park itself is 300 acres and offers biking and walking trails, picnic and barbeque areas as well... igougo.com
Washington Park Arboretum
With thousands of species of plant and tree life, the 230-acre park is truly impressive year round, but one of the best times to go with a grandchild is in the fall when you can enjoy the colorful foliage or pull together... famplosion.com
Volunteer Park
Off the beaten path from all the mainstream tourist areas in Seattle is Volunteer Park, a 48-acre park with trails, picnic areas, tennis courts, the Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, and a water towe... igougo.com
Cedar River Dog Park
Beginning as a narrow path below the streets of Renton, the Cedar River Trail ascends to street level to head east toward Maple Valley and Landsburg Park. The final miles of rural, wooded pathway visit the Cedar River at its ... trails.com
King County Interurban Trail
This 15-mile trail offers a study in contrasts: from the bustling Supermall with its endless shops to small- town Algona, which looks straight out of the nineteenth century; from the imposing architecture of the Emerald Downs... trails.com
Lake To Lake Trail, Bellevue, Washington
Rather than just one trail, this is really a network of trails?part of my never-ending quest to travel through urban areas on trails. The Bellevue Parks Department has done a wonderful job of helping to make this possible. Th... trails.com
Bainbridge Ferry, Seattle, Washington
The destination on this 35-minute cruise is the tourist-friendly community of Winslow. At least it used to be known by that name. In an effort to better manage growth in the area, all of Bainbridge Island was incorporated as ... trails.com
Fremont, Seattle, Washington
What do the Wright Brothers, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, Pearl Jam rock star Stone Gossard, a two-ton troll, and ?rocket scientist Dr. Werner Von Hoge? have in common? They are all closely identified with Fremont, a Seattle commun... trails.com
Madison Park, Seattle, Washington
Near the west shore of Lake Washington, Seattle resembles a giant wedding cake, rising tier upon tier?or, more accurately, hill upon hill. From a boat anchored offshore, it might look as though builders had piled house upon h... trails.com
Coal Creek Park Trail
Water, water everywhere and quite a drop it takes! Cougar Mountain?s Coal Creek Falls is the primary attraction here, but it?s the water underfoot that really makes the area special. Such abundance helps keep the forest green... trails.com
West Seattle, Seattle, Washington
On this walk along the shoreline of West Seattle?around the Duwamish Head and down the beach to Alki Point?it is possible to revisit the past and get a glimpse of the Denny party?s dream. The pioneers originally named their s... trails.com
Bellevue Parks
This Bellevue Parks and Community Services Department gem offers easy access to a vast array of native plants and wildlife, just minutes from downtown. The vestigial wetlands provide a window into life here prior to modern de... igougo.com
Lake Union 10k
A fun, flat and fast course around Lake Union, the geographical heart of Seattle coolrunning.com