Since joining Seattle Met in 2011, Allison Williams has overseen the magazine’s travel and outdoor coverage, and has contributed to all sections of the magazine. Allison was raised in Olympia and earned degrees from Duke University and University of Alaska. She began her career in New York City in the newsrooms of Metro newspaper and Time Out New York, then hightailed it back to her native habitat so she could write guidebooks and climb mountains.

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Baso Fibonacci Believes in Seattle Art

The downtown painter documents his city in paintings, murals, and a little bit of renegade street art.

02/05/2026 By Allison Williams

Treat Time

Blissful Spa Road Trips Around Washington

Crank up the sauna and point me toward the massage table.

02/03/2026 By Allison Williams

Snow Idea

Schweitzer Is Crystal Mountain's Upscale Cousin

A trip to Idaho's northern resort, where big mountain skiing looks a little different.

01/29/2026 By Allison Williams

Walls Out

What Will Happen to Capitol Hill's Magnificent Russian Murals?

The menus will change in the old Cook Weaver space, but the neighborhood's loveliest fairy tale remains.

01/27/2026 By Allison Williams

Destination Guide

Guide to Spokane

The Palouse capital finds its own character in history, art, and one hell of a city park.

01/26/2026 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

Inspiration

Winter Road Trips from Seattle

Crank up the car heater and pack the hot chocolate to go.

01/23/2026 By Allison Williams

Awards & Accolades

These Are Seattle’s 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

New chefs snagged awards attention this year, and Seattle bars made a French connection.

01/21/2026 By Allison Williams

Destination Dossier

What You Need to Know About a Trip to La Conner

Like a quilt made of a few perfect pieces, this Skagit County town blends the right things together.

01/20/2026 By Allison Williams

Local Rooms

Woodinville’s Wine-Themed Hotel Achieves a Good Blend

It’s a little cheesy. But the Somm also packs in a rooftop bar, interactive wine fun, and a restaurant from a respected Seattle chef.

01/12/2026 By Allison Williams

Outbound

Where to Travel from Seattle in 2026

New routes, new art, and reasons to explore in the new year.

01/05/2026 By Allison Williams

It Went

The Best Places I Traveled in 2025

The best destinations of the year, plus some of the stories they inspired.

12/30/2025 By Allison Williams

In a Pickle

What Is a Pickleball Country Club?

Seattle's homegrown sport inspired SoDo’s Picklewood, a venue complete with an Ethan Stowell restaurant and Hollywood kitsch.

12/04/2025 By Allison Williams

Morning Glories

The Endangered Morning Mountain Workout Just Off I-90

Dawn patrol skiing at Snoqualmie Pass is a unique combination of outdoor fun and blood-pumping exercise, but it’s not always available anymore.

12/02/2025 By Allison Williams

Japow

Why Is Everyone Skiing in Japan?

Suddenly all of Seattle is taking snow vacations 4,000 miles away.

11/24/2025 By Allison Williams

Lifted

New Chairlifts at Washington Ski Areas This Season

Same snow, new seats. Here's what's updated or changing at local resorts.

11/17/2025 By Allison Williams

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Howie Cohen Made Bartell Drugs Something Special

You can thank him for the Fremont Troll Chia Pet, and a lot more.

11/17/2025 By Allison Williams

Hot Spots

Soak and Sauna Road Trips from Seattle

Washington has some weird new ways to heat up, including a few things we've never seen before.

11/11/2025 By Allison Williams

Warm Up

Where to Sauna in Seattle

The city has gone crazy for heat, and we're not mad about it.

10/29/2025 By Allison Williams

Boarding Pass

Every Nonstop Flight from Seattle's Sea-Tac Airport and More

Fly directly to Hong Kong, Rome, or even Walla Walla.

10/27/2025 By Allison Williams

High Desert Praise

What to Do in Bend

Central Oregon doesn’t stay inside during any season.

10/23/2025 By Allison Williams