Seattle Museum Month, February 1-29, offers Seattle visitors staying in one of our 60+ partner hotels an unbeatable value: 50% off admission at 41 museums, including many of Seattle’s most popular attractions. You can go to as many museums as you like during your stay, and up to four people staying in the hotel room are eligible to use the discount, so it’s perfect for trips with friends or family. You’ll find the entire list of museums at seattlemuseummonth.com – but how to choo

Seattle Museum Month, February 1-29, offers Seattle visitors staying in one of our 60+ partner hotels an unbeatable value: 50% off admission at our 41 museum partners, including many of Seattle’s most popular attractions. You can go to as many museums as you like during your stay, and up to four people staying in the hotel room are eligible to use the discount, so it’s perfect for trips with friends or family. You’ll find the entire list of museums on seattlemuseummonth.com – but how to choo

Seattle Museum Month, February 1-29, offers Seattle visitors staying in one of our 60+ partner hotels an unbeatable value: 50% off admission at 41 museum partners, including many of Seattle’s most popular attractions. You can go to as many museums as you like during your stay, and up to four people staying in the hotel room are eligible to use the discount, so it’s perfect for trips with friends or family. You’ll find the entire list of museums on seattlemuseummonth.com – but how to choose?

PSA: Valentine’s Day is next Friday. And can I be honest? I haven’t really given it much thought. Between our busy work schedules and our 2-year-old’s bedtime routine, we’re mostly lucky to get ten minutes together when we’re both awake. And while I am tempted to dismiss Valentine’s Day as a commercial holiday, I have to admit that it’s a good reminder to slow down and be intentional about making that time for each other. Celebrating love should be a year-

As a Seattle native, it’s been exciting to watch my home change and grow over time. And although there has been a lot of that in recent years, what has remained consistent are the tried and true aspects of the city that make and keep Seattle, Seattle. From a thriving food and drink scene, to music performances every day of the week, to vibrant neighborhoods chockfull of outdoor enthusiasts, homegrown innovators, art lovers and views that will light up your world – Seattle has remained my hom

Chances are, you are confined to your home like the rest of us as we all adjust to this crazy new normal of social distancing that is sweeping across the nation. Chances are, you are using Zoom as a way to connect with co-workers, friends, and family – anybody, really. Chances are, you wouldn’t mind hiding your personal space from those on the other side of the camera. And chances are, you would rather be anywhere else but your home right now anyway. Have no fear – we hav

When Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy proclamation was instated on March 23, restaurants and retailers across the city started closing, with many boarding up for the downturn. Soon after, however, those simple plywood facades began morphing as local artists answered the call to help beautify the boarded up storefronts. Before long, what now feels like a significant art movement washed across the city, and Seattle streets are now screaming with bright colors, unleashed creativi

Amid all of the heartache that coronavirus has brought upon the world we used to know, my husband and I are grateful to be among the lucky ones. Sure, both of our industries have been completely upended – I am in tourism and he is an educator and musician. However, we remain healthy, employed, and able to work and care for our daughter from the safety of our home – a luxury that we do not take for granted. As #GivingTuesdayNOW approaches, we are fortunate to be in a position to

With thousands of acres of park land, it’s no wonder Seattle is nicknamed the Emerald City. There is an abundance of green space to explore within the city, which gives visitors and locals a variety of ways to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest without having to drive (or even walk) very far. Below is a sampling of just some of the many parks and trails that are open to enjoy during this time.* Alki Beach | 1702 Alki Ave SW Soak in panoramic views of Puget Sound, th

Here’s a hot tip about a series of streaming concerts featuring some of Seattle’s top musicians—read on for the scoop! Seattle is known as being a great city for music, but COVID-19 has severely impacted this creative sector, leaving our talented artists without gigs, and our audiences without the joy of live music concerts and festivals as our stages fall silent for now. So some recently announced good news was most welcome: the new Seattle chapter of Black Fret announced a round of 2020 gr

Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience, the Pacific Northwest’s annual celebration of glass art, looks a little different this year. We won’t let that stop us from shining the spotlight on our incredible artists, though! Join us Thursday-Sunday, October 15-18, for a mix of virtual and in-person programming. Last year’s inaugural festival was such a success, and we were thrilled to welcome people from all across the country to experience why Seattle is the heart of the US studio glass movement

Addie Davis There is literally nothing I love more than getting cozy indoors during a rainy, fall day in the Pacific Northwest. If you’ve ever heard of hygge, this is that – but better. Here are some Seattle-inspired essentials to encourage your own celebration of “cozy” this autumn. Blanket: Let’s face it – getting cozy always starts with the perfect, snuggly blanket. 8th Gen Wool Blankets Wine: Nothing says cozy to me more than a glass of red wine from the amazing Washington State

When seeking a refuge for peace and meditation, Kubota Garden is one of the first places I turn. I recently visited on a beautiful Saturday morning during a break in the soothing drizzles – yes, the PNW region is notorious for rain this time of year, but it’s nowhere near as consistent or dreary as many like to claim. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was only one other car in the parking lot. I had the full glory of the tranquil garden and the spectacula

I miss Seattle. Yes, I work for Visit Seattle, but I live in the other Washington, the nation’s capitol, representing the Emerald City as the ideal place to host meetings and conventions. Usually, that means I have the privilege of traveling to the upper left corner several times a year for team meetings and site visits. Not this year, though. It’s 2020. Have I mentioned that I miss Seattle? So instead of flying there, I am taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing photos

Since the pandemic began, I’ve made a point to fulfill a multi-year goal of baking more often. It’s relaxing, allows me to get creative, and it satisfies my ever-evolving sweet tooth. Now that the leaves have started turning, it seems as if there’s only one thing to do: bake something pumpkin. In this case I’ve opted for a classic pumpkin bread. My husband is quite the amateur chef, so even though baking is more my thing, he often ends up in the kitchen as my right hand guy. For this pumpkin

Ali Daniels I know I am not the only parent trying to come up with new ways to entertain my kids during this unique time we are experiencing. I’m desperately trying to put a different spin on old activities to make them new and exciting. My 5-year-old and 2-year-old have done about 67 scavenger hunts since March – indoor hunts, outdoor hunts, color hunts, polaroid hunts, sound hunts – you name it, we’ve tried it. So to liven it up one more time and put a Northwest spin on it, I created a lit

Many mark October as a month for pumpkin spice and candy corn. For me, it is also a month for sinagang, kinilaw, and all the ube desserts I can find. That’s because October is Filipino American History Month* – and one of the easiest ways to dive into Filipino culture is to taste it. While I’ve always casually sought out cues of my Filipino heritage in my community, I’ve been even more diligent in my search since my daughter was born three years ago. Fortunately, Seattle’s Filipi

Seattle may be known for its dazzling summers, with warm sunny days and an endless amount of outdoor activities to check off your list, but as we transition deeper into fall, the nostalgia of shorts and sundresses is replaced with a new excitement: crisp, fresh air, glowing autumnal foliage, and seasonal latte flavors (you know what I’m talking about). It doesn’t take long before Seattleites are busting out their thick wool sweaters and finding ways to both get cozy at home and make the most

When you work at Visit Seattle, being the city’s biggest fan kinda comes with the territory. Our staff tends to find their own unique ways of expressing this as our obsession with everything Seattle seeps out of the office and into our personal lives. For me, that outlet has become Halloween. My children are the lucky souls who get to stand in as the canvas for my love letters to my city. Below, I’ve shared the original Seattle inspiration followed by my artistic interpretation.

The holidays are coming, and this year, many of us find ourselves thinking more carefully about how we will spend our money to bolster our community. If you are searching for thoughtful gifts that will not only delight the recipient but also do a good turn for a worthy organization, consider supporting our region’s one-of-a-kind museums by shopping at their online museum stores. Not only are they stocked with unique, creative gifts for all ages, but your purchase helps these nonprofit