Things To Do
Fuji Bakery-Elliott/Interbay
Our favorite bakery! They have unique Japanese pastries that are to die for :) Des' favorite: the bacon cheese braid. Erik's favorite: the mustard bacon epi or beef curry bite!
The Spheres
Erik's work office!! You can go into the Spheres and look at the exotic plants or eat at the cafe inside :) Careful - its very humid inside!
Golden Gardens Park
Our favorite park in Seattle - perfect for hammocking and watching the sunset, especially in the summer!
University of Washington
Erik's University!
The Gorge Amphitheatre
Our favorite place :) this is where we got engaged! Its a very far drive, so only go if you have a day or 2 to spare!
Crystal Mountain Resort
See the most beautiful view of Mt. Rainier, ride up the side of the mountain in a Gondola, one of the most magical views in all of Washington!
Ferry to Bainbridge Island
Want to get out of the city for a bit? Take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island! Very scenic, lots of nature and a homey little town. Erik and Des love taking the ferry either to Bremerton or Bainbridge!
Snoqualmie Falls
Waterfall right next to the hotel we are staying at for the night of the wedding! Its a 5 minute drive from the venue - definitely worth the trip! If you don't want to do the full falls trail, you can park at the Salish Lodge and walk to the middle of the falls to the viewpoint :) its absolutely gorgeous!
Kangaroo & Kiwi
One of our favorite bars - right next to our apartment in Ballard! This bar used to be a library and serves great food and drinks :)
Pike Place Market
The historical Pike Place Market! Absolutely lovely. If you've never been, you should definitely check it out! Home of the Seattle Gum Wall and the first ever Starbucks!
Leavenworth
A lovely little German mountain getaway town! About 3 hours East of Seattle, if you have a few extra days to kill then definitely stay here!!
The Seattle Great Wheel
The infamous Great Wheel of Seattle! Super fun if you're walking down the boardwalk :)
Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park
A coastal getaway - see the Tree of Life, go to countless different beaches and take in the beauty of the West Coast! We stayed at Kalaloch Lodge last year for Desiree's birthday. About 4 hours west of Seattle, so make sure you have a day or 2 to stay!