18607 Bothell Way Northeast, Bothell, WA 98011, (425) 398-0122
The venue has much to offer, including an indoor/outdoor pool, movie theater, and gardens.
Métier Brewing Company
14125 Northeast 189th Street, Woodinville, WA 98072, (425) 415-8466
Metier means “one’s calling,” and the calling of the folks at Washington's only Black-owned brewery is to brew damn good beer and build a stronger community to inspire bigger dreams for all.
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98112, (206) 543-8800
We got our engagement photos taken here, at our favorite park. It has 230 acres of land with a dynamic assortment of plants, a gift shop in the Graham Visitors Center, and a Japanese Garden (with entrance fee).
Pike Place Market
85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 682-7453
This iconic Seattle open-air market is a must-see! Shop for gifts, eat a crepe or piroshky, and then stroll along the waterfront.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 548-2500
Stephen works as a communication officer at this world-class zoo. His favorite are the snow leopards!
NEKO Cat Cafe Seattle
519 East Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98122, (206) 708-7287
Cats and coffee... need we say more? Make reservations in advance!
Frankie & Jo's Capitol Hill
1010 East Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122, (206) 557-4603
Handmade vegan ice cream with exotic flavors such as Salty Caramel Ash and Beet Strawberry Rose Sorbet.
Plum Bistro
1429 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122, (206) 838-5333
We love the delicious food from this vegan and Black-owned restaurant!
Windy City Pie
5918 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 486-4743
Stephen is a fan of the Chicago-style deep dish pizza and karaoke!
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122, (206) 624-6600
This is where we went on our first date! A wonderful bookstore and Seattle icon in the heart of Capitol Hill.
Lunch on Bainbridge Island
Ferry Dock, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
If you're here for a few days, take the ferry from downtown Seattle to Brainbridge Island. The trip is only 30 minutes one way, and you can walk around downtown Bainbridge and see the local art galleries and restaurants.
Kayak from Alki Beach
2665 Alki Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116, (206) 684-4075
We love to kayak from Alki Beach or on Lake Union. There are many places from which you can rent a kayak!