When to Visit Seattle

When visiting a new place, the same question comes up over and over. Just when is a great time to visit Seattle? Of course, I’d tell you that anytime is a great time, because I love Seattle. However, if you’re looking for optimum weather conditions, you’d want to visit Seattle in the summer.

July and August (if rain bothers you) are the absolute best months to enjoy a beautiful Seattle vacation. The weather is fantastic and the city comes alive. May and June are good months as well. January - April and September - December are the rainy months with January and December having the most rain (5.68 and 5.91 inches on average). Read more

Seattle Must-See Attractions

Seattle is a city like no other. Because of the city’s cultural diversity it’s easy for someone to feel like at home.

Because Seattle is diverse with many attractions and activities, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are six Seattle attractions that I think everyone should visit at least once.
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Seattle Children’s Theatre

The Seattle Children’s Theatre was recently recognized by Time Magazine as one of the top five children’s theatres in the country. Its outstanding plays are specially written for children of different ages and their families. Read more

Three Great Seattle Golf Courses

With lush landscaping and breathtaking scenery year round, it’s hard not to fall in love with Seattle. And for that reason alone, it’s the perfect place to go for a round or two of golf.

Seattle offers some of the best golf courses in the country. On a sunny day, (that’s right folks, they have sunshine too) people take advantage of the good weather and tee-up.

I’d recommend starting out by hitting these Seattle golf courses. Read more

Seattle Tours

Seattle offers tourists and locals alike the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this spectacular city with tours by land, sea and air.

Honestly, I don’t know how one visits Seattle without taking a tour of some kind. It’s a must. While there are many tours in Seattle, here are couple you might find interesting. Read more

Frye Art Museum

Frye Art Museum is the first and only free museum in Seattle. It features representational paintings and sculptures from past and present. Over 230 of those paintings are from the owners, Charles and Emma Frye. Most of their collection is of German and Austrian art. The museum opened to the public in 1952. Read more

Three Seattle Museums

Seattle has one of the highest concentrations of museums and galleries in the country. Whether you like representational paintings, speeding hydroplanes, or artifacts, Seattle museums encompass a wide variety of arts and the city’s history.

Here are three great museums in Seattle that you might enjoy. Read more

Seattle’s Top Brewpubs

Seattle has more than 40 breweries and brewpubs. The city is known for their famous lagers and ales. If you like a good beer, don’t depart Seattle without trying some of the brew from the local brewpubs and breweries. It’s heaven.

Here are a couple of suggestions to start you on your Seattle brewpub journey. Read more

Shopping in Seattle

From Designers stores to cozy boutiques, Seattle’s shopping has something for everyone.

One of the many places for your next shopping spree is Downtown, Seattle. With more than 1,800 retail stores you will find almost everything you need here including department stores, furniture galleries, outlets, housewares, National and International stores and more. Read more

Eight Family Seattle Vacation Ideas

Seattle is a perfect spot for a family vacation. From the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and water to the skyscraper buildings in the city, Seattle offers numerous activities for families—regardless of the weather.

When traveling with kids, always have a plan. You want the trip to be an enjoyable one. Make sure to go to places where everybody can have fun—luckily, Seattle has plenty of attractions and activities for everyone.

Here are my eight family vacation ideas: Read more