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Top Outdoor Activities in Seattle

The great outdoors and city life rarely go hand-in-hand, but in Seattle the union is perfect. With a plethora of ... Read More The great outdoors and city life rarely go hand-in-hand, but in Seattle the union is perfect. With a plethora of parks and gardens (its nickname is Emerald City after all) the outdoorsy travelers can get what they want right in the heart of the city. National parks and forests surround the nearby area, so if you need something a little more adventurous, it’s only a short trip away. The Cascade and Olympic Mountains border the city, so skiing and hiking are very popular. The Ballard Locks are a great place to see the jumping salmon, and the nearby Dungeness Wildlife Refuge is worthy of a forest trek. Close
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Quote: The locks that control access between saltwater Puget Sound and freshwater Salmon Bay (and ultimately, Lake Washington), are found to the north of downtown Seattle. Any set of locks, designed to move ships… Read More

Washington Park Arboretum

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Quote: The Arboretum was founded in 1935 and is located south of the University of Washington. It was designed and planted by the School and the Seattle Parks Department maintains the park areas. My fiancé and I… Read More

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Gas Works Park

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Quote: This urban park "features a sundial and a beautiful view of Seattle." Open to the public since 1975, Gas Works Park comprises a 20-acre point on Lake Union. A large play barn in the park was formerly an… Read More

Volunteer Park

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Quote: Off the beaten path from all the mainstream tourist areas in Seattle is Volunteer Park, a 48-acre park with trails, picnic areas, tennis courts, the Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, and a… Read More
Quote: A hike on Dungeness Spit is definitely not to be missed. The Spit consists of a natural sand and rock arm curving five miles out into the ocean, with a scenic lighthouse at the end. A haven of wildlife and… Read More

Lincoln Park

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Quote: We were bused to Lincoln Park in Seattle for a picnic lunch. Lunch was spread out over several park tables and there was a large shelter, which was shared by several group (ours was the only one with live music,… Read More

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Alki Beach

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Quote: Across the West Seattle bridge on the northern tip of the pennisula is probably the closest 'off the beaten path' place to hang with local Seattlites. The beach is sand and doesn't allow dogs. The beach has a… Read More

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Kerry Park & Viewpoint

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Quote: This is a small park in a gorgeous neighborhood that is a great place to view the city and take pics. It is in the Queen Anne section just north of downtown. To get to it, take Queen Anne St. north from the area… Read More

Golden Gardens Park

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Quote: A friend of mine who frequents Seattle on business recommended I check out this park. It's on the northern tip of the Seattle "central" area (as far as I could tell on the maps), and a very easy drive to get to.… Read More

Mount Baker Park

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Quote: On my first trip to Washington state, I was on the Olympic peninsula going up to Hurricane Ridge when I first saw Mt. Baker. Yep, it was miles and miles away but it was soundly on the horizon. It was my first… Read More

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