Things To Do

Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks

We spend entirely way too much time here. During the summer and fall you can see salmon battling seals and sea lions to get to the fish ladder and then battle the fish ladder. Elana's phone is full of chonky salmon photos.

Day Trip to Bainbridge Island

Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island!

Kayak or Paddleboard the various Seattle lakes or the Sound

Rent a Kayak or Paddleboard and go out on our various lakes (Lake Washington, Lake Union) or the Sound (Alki Beach)

Local Hikes

Best bang for your buck category (low-effort, high reward) Snoqualmie Falls - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/snoqualmie-falls Wallace Falls - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/wallace-falls Feeling a bit of a workout? Annette Lake - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/annette-lake Snow Lake (this is a VERY popular hike) - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/snow-lake-1 Mason Lake - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ira-spring-memorial Olallie Lake - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/olallie-lake-via-pratt-lake-trail I want a workout! Mt. Defiance - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-defiance Granite Mt. - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/granite-mountain Rainbow/Island Lakes - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rainbow-lake-1 Mt. Si - https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-si Check weather conditions and make sure to let people know where you are going and when you will be expected back. Getting lost and needing a rescue would be embarrassing for everyone.

Bill Speidels Underground Tour

Space Needle

Somehow Elana has never been to the top of the Space Needle (though Jeffrey has). Take the elevator to the top and experience it before Elana does.

Pike Place Market

Olympic Sculpture Park

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

Museum that is right on the water and has great history about Seattle.

Seattle Art Museum

Museum of Pop Culture

This was once the EMP museum but has been secure in its identity as MoPop for several years now.

Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience

Kerry Park

*The* iconic view of downtown Seattle. The Space Needle, the Ferris Wheel, if you are lucky Mount Rainier.

Carkeek Park

Some nice autumnal fish voyerism. And a sandy beach.

Discovery Park

Seward Park

Lincoln Park

If you dare to go over to West Seattle (much easier now that the bridge has reopened)

Seattle Mariners

While not in town this weekend they will be in town on Monday if you wish to stick around.

Seattle Seahawks @ Lumen Field

Still waiting for them to announce their schedule to see if they are in town.

Seattle Sounders @ Lumen Field

If the Seahawks aren't using the field, usually the Sounders are. No idea if they are in town though.