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Take the Scenic Route in Seattle
In Seattle, where lush parks, snowcapped peaks, and miles of shoreline are all within city limits, the long way is often the best way.
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Come for the Game, Stay for One of Seattle’s Most Underrated Neighborhoods
SoDo may be the city’s sports hub, but beyond T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field is an industrial neighborhood full of craft drinks, great food, vintage finds, and Seattle eccentricity. The neighborhood of ...
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This Local Commuter Routine Is Also the Best Way for Visitors to See the Seattle Area
Washington’s green-and-white ferries have carried commuters across Puget Sound for 75 years. To a former resident of the region, their slow journeys are still one of the great pleasures of the Pacific ...
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8 of the Best Things to Do in Seattle With Kids
Blending urban exploration with outdoor adventure, Seattle invites families to experience its waterways, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks in exciting ways. Families can head to Kerry Park, a ...
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Ever Heard of a Repositioning Cruise? Why Some Travelers Love These Lesser-Known Sailings
Writer Heather Greenwood Davis hops aboard Windstar's Star Seeker in Costa Rica as the ship makes its way from the Caribbean to Alaska.
Atlas Obscura
The Outer Rim in Seattle, Washington
The Outer Rim is a sci-fi themed coffee shop in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, boasting fan art spanning multiple sci-fi franchises! Opened in late 2023, The Outer Rim is the passion project of graphic designer Martin Kuenn, combining a clean mid century interior design aesthetic with his collection of sci-fi art. You can admire the unique interior design and lovingly curated collection…
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7 of the best coffee shops in Seattle
From specialist roasteries to quirky, hole-in-the-wall stores, you’re never far from a good brew in the hometown of Starbucks.
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5 New Hotels in Vintage Buildings
From a restored warehouse in Seattle to a former prison in Nara, Japan, these accommodations offer intriguing surroundings with modern comforts.
Atlas Obscura
These Five Fun Events Are Worth a Detour
If you’re looking to liven up your weekend plans, we’ve got you covered, with unique event listings around the world. Find more exciting events in Amsterdam , Berlin , Boston , Chicago , London , Los Angeles , New York City , Paris , Prague , Rome , San Francisco , Seattle , Tokyo , and Washington, D.C. Flevopark becomes an unlikely stage for the unconventional when No Art Festival takes over t…
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MSC Cruises Now Sails in Alaska—Here's What to Expect, On Board and Off
The can't-miss highlights of a seven-night MSC Poesia sailing through Alaska.
BBC Travel
The US that World Cup fans didn't expect to love
From roadside convenience stores to lonely landscapes, travellers are discovering little-known slices of Americana away from the host cities.
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Adventure Everywhere in Seattle, Washington
With the right perspective, and the right vehicle, you can find Adventure Everywhere
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A Broken Ski Forced Simon Kearns to Pivot. He Still Smashed the Mount Rainier Speed Record.
Mountaineer Simon Kearns set a staggering new on-foot FKT on Mount Rainier, completing the 14.5-mile Paradise route in 3:43:52.
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The Best Airbnb in Every State Across the US
From sea to shining sea, we’ve surfaced palatial mansions, tiny houses, and everything in between.
Atlas Obscura
How to Take Your Dating Game to the Next Level
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Dylan Thuras: So Eden, I wanted to start by asking: What is the date that you have planned that you are the most proud of? Eden Dawn: I’m in Portland, Oregon, and out on the west coast we have Tillamook. So out in Tillamook, which is a pretty little town, one first step as to many good dates, stop for Mexican food, b…
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See 23 of the world’s most enchanting libraries
It has been said that reading books is surreal: You stare at marked slices of tree for hours on end, hallucinating vividly. Book lovers, therefore, are a strange bunch. They spend hours by themselves, ...