The following itinerary was created in February 2021 and features businesses offerings that were available at that time. Be sure to check with individual businesses before you go and read our travel advisory for the latest on COVID-19 and Seattle’s reopening status. Monica Dimas is a chef, and Founder of Little Neon Taco and Westman’s Bagel & Coffee. Her guide takes you from historic Seattle hotels to time-tested city favorites and back again. There are too many good things in this

The following itinerary was created in February 2021 and features businesses offerings that were available at that time. Be sure to check with individual businesses before you go and read our travel advisory for the latest on COVID-19 and Seattle’s reopening status. Angela Shen is an entrepreneur and self-proclaimed “food evangelist.” The founder of Savor Seattle, Angela guides us through two days of exploring the hidden gems of Pike Place Market and the Chinatown-International Distric

The following itinerary was created in February 2021 and features businesses offerings that were available at that time. Be sure to check with individual businesses before you go and read our travel advisory for the latest on COVID-19 and Seattle’s reopening status. Laura Clise is the founder and CEO of Intentionalist, an online guide that supports diverse local businesses. With this guide, she charts a path through the city via small businesses and neighborhood communities to discover

This easy bike loop combines fun and funky Seattle sites with delicious eats for adults and kids alike—plus just enough exercise to make bedtime a cinch. These recommendations are based on businesses open and operating under Phase 2 of the state’s Healthy Washington – Road to Recovery plan as of Feb. 24, 2021. Read our Travel Advisory for more details. In addition, please check ahead on business’ websites to ensure knowledge of their guidelines and protocols.   DAY ONE

Treat yourself to a classy downtown staycation with panoramic views, boutique shopping, and elegant eats that will add a dash of whimsy to any excursion.  These recommendations are based on businesses open and operating under Phase 2 of the state’s Healthy Washington – Road to Recovery plan as of Feb. 24, 2021. Read our Travel Advisory for more details. In addition, please check ahead on business’ websites to ensure knowledge of their guidelines and protocols.   DAY ONE

If you’re looking for the guide to Insta-worthy experiences, brunch to die for, and boutiques to make even your fittest fashionista friends jealous—you found it. These recommendations are based on businesses open and operating under Phase 2 of the state’s Healthy Washington – Road to Recovery plan as of Feb. 24, 2021. Read our Travel Advisory for more details. In addition, please check ahead on business’ websites to ensure knowledge of their guidelines and protocols.   DAY ONE

Monica Wei enjoying a treat in Fog Room, the rooftop lounge at The Charter Hotel Seattle. Monica Wei If you’re like me, some of your first thoughts when planning a visit to Seattle may be where to stay and where to eat. With close proximity to Pike Place Market and access to a rooftop bar, The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton is a great option for visitors and locals alike. Follow along as I take you through my must-try food spots in Pike Place Market—just a couple blocks a

There is a Seattle beneath the surface that is just waiting to be discovered. It’s hidden, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes two flights up in the Market. It’s the best kept secrets, insider tips, secret menus and local favorites that make people love this city, even if you can never entirely know it. We have invited Ann Peavey, food & travel blogger, PNW wanderer, and self-proclaimed Seattle Maven to share some of her favorite spots and insider tips with us. Tag along on her Seattle a

There is a Seattle beneath the surface that is just waiting to be discovered. It’s hidden, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes two flights up in the Market. It’s the best kept secrets, insider tips, secret menus and local favorites that make people love this city, even if you can never entirely know it. We have invited Terumi Pong, Seattle blogger and mother of twin boys—and Scout, her Yorkie Poo, to share some of her favorite spots and insider tips with us. Tag along on her Seattle adventur

A weekend in the city is a fun family affair! We took our suburban kids to Seattle for a visit to Pioneer Square and the Seattle Waterfront for a weekend back to the city after a year of wishing and waiting everything would fully open up for families to enjoy! That being said, we are thrilled to share that all of our family-friendly stops along the way were open and ready for business. They are excited to welcome kids and families into the city to explore some of Seattle’s beloved secret spo

There is a Seattle beneath the surface that is just waiting to be discovered. It’s hidden, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes two flights up in the Market. It’s the best kept secrets, insider tips, secret menus and local favorites that make people love this city, even if you can never entirely know it. We have invited Sydney Mintle, fashion publicist, stylish mom of two and founder of Gossip & Glamour, to share some of her favorite spots and insider tips with us. Tag along on her Seattl

There is a Seattle beneath the surface that is just waiting to be discovered. It’s hidden, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes two flights up in the Market. It’s the best kept secrets, insider tips, secret menus and local favorites that make people love this city, even if you can never entirely know it. We invited Washington based travel blogger Veronika Patrashko to share some of her favorite spots and insider tips with us. Tag along on his Seattle adventure and discover more at iknowaplace

There is a Seattle beneath the surface that is just waiting to be discovered. It’s hidden, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes two flights up in the Market. It’s the best kept secrets, insider tips, secret menus and local favorites that make people love this city, even if you can never entirely know it. We invited DIY designer and mom extraordinaire Lakeisha Drayton-Sharpe to share some of her favorite spots and insider tips with us. Tag along on his Seattle adventure and discover more at ik

There is a Seattle beneath the surface that is just waiting to be discovered. It’s hidden, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes two flights up in the Market. It’s the best kept secrets, insider tips, secret menus and local favorites that make people love this city, even if you can never entirely know it. We invited travel, style, and fashion blogger Antonio Smith to share some of his favorite spots and insider tips with us. Tag along on his Seattle adventure and discover more at iknowaplace.o

You’ve likely seen the news about national shortages of rental cars pushing rates up and availabilities down. Luckily for you, if you are flying in to visit Seattle, you can easily go car free, save money and stress, and not miss out on anything! Link light rail Oran Viriyincy Flying in to SEA airport? We’ve got great news for you. The Link light rail system connects the airport to Seattle’s downtown. Running every 6-10 minutes most of the day, the train will connect you from the SeaTac/Airp

It doesn’t get much better than a weekend getaway with the love of your life. My fiancée and I are both from the Seattle area, but we currently live in Spokane so getting away to the city where our love story began was truly a treat. Sitting on the Skyriser glass benches at the Space Needle. Katherine Grambihler We arrived at the Hilton Seattle hotel and were blown away by a beautiful view of the water and the Space Needle. We were pretty tired after arriving and were so grateful that we did

Views of Lake Union from Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood. Claire Bowen-Pope Seattle is literally surrounded by water, so it’s no surprise that many Seattleites own a boat. Connected by canals to Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east, Seattle’s Lake Union is uniquely positioned within city limits—and it’s a boater’s paradise.   Though millions of visitors come to the city every summer and take part in our maritime history, for locals, boating is a way of life. We

There is a Seattle beneath the surface that is just waiting to be discovered. It’s hidden, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes two flights up in the Market. It’s the best kept secrets, insider tips, secret menus and local favorites that make people love this city, even if you can never entirely know it. Rachael Jones (left) and Deanne Revel (right). We invited Northwest creator Rachael Jones and her wife Deanne Revel to share some of their favorite spots and insider tips with us. Tag along o

99% of our free time and weekends are spent hours away from Seattle hiking and backpacking through the beautiful trails that Washington gracefully provides. This weekend, my wife and I, along with our two little paw friends, indulged ourselves in what Seattle has to offer us: delicious bites, piers, parks, and so much more! Believe it or not, we were able to get ourselves lost in nature without having to step out of Seattle. This is what makes Seattle unique—there are skyscrapers, the hustle

There is a Seattle beneath the surface that is just waiting to be discovered. It’s hidden, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes two flights up in the Market. It’s the best kept secrets, insider tips, secret menus and local favorites that make people love this city, even if you can never entirely know it. Gurneha Neggi, @espressoandmartini We invited travel and fashion enthusiast Gurneha Naggi to share some of her favorite spots and insider tips with us. Tag along on their Seattle adventure an