The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many “the soul of Seattle,” the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday locals and tourists alike shop, visit, eat and discover. Clark and I have been there many times and we will never grow tired of watching the guys throw salmon to each other and visting the unique booths of local artists. Finding the local flowers is always a must for us!
Orcas, humpbacks, gray whale and more! Seattle’s most popular & well reviewed whale watching tours, departing from Edmonds, just north of downtown Seattle. Clark and I did this and enjoyed.
We love Argosy Cruises. They offer 1-hour tours of Elliott Bay where the guides will tell you fun facts about the Seattle piers and buildings in the Seattle city skyline. They also offer 2-hour tours which take you through the Ballard Locks (you get to be in the boat as it passes through the locks!). Super highly recommended. Buy tickets in advance on their website below.
he Washington Park Arboretum is a free botanic gardens full of so many trees and flowers. There's green even in the winter and early spring months thanks to our evergreens. Also check out the Seattle Japanese Garden within the grounds, also beautiful year-round. Clark and I have walked through the arboretum many times and we love how peaceful it is.
The Bellevue Botanical Garden is one of our favorite outdoor spaces, all year round. The area is open from dawn to dusk, every day, and entirely free. There is always plenty of landscaping and year-round greenery to enjoy. Also check out the Yao Garden traditional Japanese garden located within the Botanical Garden. *This location is outside of Seattle proper.
There's nothing quite like a day out on a Duffy – just you, your family and friends enjoying the spectacular views while navigating serene Lake Washington in the quietest, easiest to operate boat you've ever experienced. We recommend to book in advance. info@duffyboatfun.com
By collecting and preserving artifacts and stories of our diverse history, MOHAI highlights our regional tradition of innovation and imagination. This is one of Clark and I's favorite museum to go too.