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Have your heart set on visiting a lot of gardens AND saving money? The American Horticultural Society’s reciprocal garden admissions program lets you buy one botanic garden or arboretum membership that you can use to Read More …
The picturesque West Point Lighthouse sits on a shallow point that juts out into Puget Sound at the point where Elliot Bay begins. The station began operation in 1881 and, while altered over time and Read More …
Seattle probably isn’t the first place one would think of for a fall leaf-peeping tour, but the city’s sprawling Discovery Park can satisfy that longing for autumn color – with great views of Puget Sound Read More …
The Sunday Ballard Farmer’s Market feels a lot like a European market, stalls overflowing with fresh, local foods amid pedestrian-scaled historic buildings housing artsy shops, bars, and restaurants. It would be a pleasant place to Read More …
What could be more striking on a beautiful fall day than a humongous rotating pink elephant? The original Elephant Car Wash opened in 1951 as the first automatic car wash in Washington. This rotating elephant Read More …
My job took me to Seattle for meetings a few weeks ago and I extended the trip for a couple of days so Lane and I could visit some of our favorite indoor spots (Seattle Read More …
It’s cold again today, colder than yesterday, making Azuma seem even an even longer trek than usual! However, once we arrive, we are surrounded with the rich colors and textures of Japanese art. We have Read More …
Even though I’ve been in meetings at the downtown library the last couple days and Lane has gone over to check it out on his own, I insist that we visit again so I can Read More …
Free at last from my meetings, Lane and I decide to spend the afternoon wandering and shopping while my boss is off giving a presentation. It’s cold outside, but there are plenty of warm galleries Read More …
We have a tour today, beginning with a trip on the light rail. The stations along our way all include public art, which makes each interesting in some way. (The train yard and surrounding development Read More …