Local Rooms

Pioneer Square's Newest Hotel Is Almost Too Cool for Us

Populus Seattle gives the Railspur development a killer rooftop bar.

07/28/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Spectacles

All the Razzmatazz at This Year's Seafair

It's not all about the Blue Angels.

07/10/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Seattle Met Staff

Juicy Retails

What I learned from a $43 Box of Pakistani Mangoes

Nostalgia tastes sweet, but it’s not cheap.

07/08/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Planner

What to Do in Washington State in July

Bull riding in Chelan and bluegrass in the mountains, plus more festivals for summer's longest month.

06/27/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Keeping Fremont Weird

Gentrification or Not, the Solstice Parade Marches On

Once a year, Fremont recaptures some of its old spirit.

06/18/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Pedestrian Pilot

Can Pike Place Market Actually Break Up with Cars?

The long-awaited goodbye is sort of, kind of, maybe here.

06/16/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Lights, Camera, Plankton

How to See Bioluminescence in Seattle’s Waterways

There’s a natural laser show happening in Puget Sound. But you have to be patient to see it.

06/12/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Out and About

Your Guide to Seattle Pride

Where to party, patronize, and get political during Pride Month.

06/10/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Like Honey

An Idyllic Farm and Meadery That Takes Being Chill Seriously

Port Townsend's Wilderbee Farm is a rural escape with a craft beverage bonus.

04/18/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Underdog Neighborhoods

The Case for Fremont as Seattle’s Art Center

Bookstore owner Charlie Hunts loves his “hella gay” neighborhood.

04/15/2025 By Charlie Hunts and Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Underdog Neighborhoods

The Case for Hillman City, from Sara O’Neill-Kohl

Seattle's southside neighborhood is changing quickly—for the better.

04/08/2025 By Sara O’Neill-Kohl and Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Columbia City

A night market, a nonprofit bike shop, and a jewel box of a cinema.

03/31/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Beacon Hill

This part of South Seattle is a buffet of good taste.

03/24/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Underdog Neighborhoods

The Case for White Center as Seattle’s Indie Hub

Come for the roller rink, authentic Mexican food, and a panda-themed bakery.

03/19/2025 By Donna Chan and Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in West Seattle

The wild west is buzzier than just its beachfront.

03/17/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Ballard

Cheap movies, craft classes, and a secret beach hidden in plain sight.

03/11/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Destination Dossier

Everything You Need to Know About a Visit to Wenatchee

How do you like them apples?

03/06/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach Illustrations by Chantal Bennett

Sensitive Content

This Local Oral Surgeon Is Taking Dental School to TikTok

What is your tooth doctor doing in your feed?

02/24/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Book Time

When in Doubt, Trust a Peak Pick

The cult classic library program has won over Seattle readers. Who is making the selections?

02/20/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Triple X

HUMP! Film Festival Brought Porn to the People—and Vice Versa

Twenty years in, the unique celebration of homemade erotica has transcended the old dirty-movie theater.

02/14/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach