THE OLYMPICS

Insider's Guide to Visiting Washington State's Olympic National Park

What to do, where to hike, and where to camp under the stars in Washington's most diverse national park.

04/17/2025 By Allison Williams

Visit Bainbridge Island

Enter to Win a 2 Night Getaway on Bainbridge Island, WA

Find Your Bainbridge—Flavors, Fresh Catch, Crafts and Pours

04/16/2025

Celebratory Confections

The Best Seattle Bakeries for One-of-a-Kind Birthday Cakes

Guava-filled, unicorn-themed, and everything in between.

04/16/2025 By Annette Maxon and Naomi Tomky

Grande Dreams

Miss Café Followed the Mermaid’s Call to Seattle

Meral Embal slowly brewed her love of coffee and Turkish traditions into the Pike Place Market shop.

04/15/2025 By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid

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

Springtime Oregon River Adventures

Ready for an unforgettable experience this spring? Head to the Upper Clackamas area outside Portland for rafting, hiking, and small town charm.

04/14/2025

Destination Dossier

What You Need to Know About a Trip to Packwood

Washington’s quietest mountain pass has a lot going on.

04/14/2025 By Allison Williams

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Seattle’s University District

An ivory tower of funky shops and cheap outdoor fun.

04/14/2025 By Eric Nusbaum

Friday Feed

Duke's on Alki, Eden Hill, and Thai Siam Closing and More Food News

Nanking Ramen, Harry's smashburger window, and Trader Joe's Greenwood are all open now.

04/11/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Tee It Up

Three Northwest Golf Resorts Are Reinventing the Game

Frisbees, goats, and short courses: This isn’t your granddad’s golf game.

04/10/2025 By Allison Williams

The Beat Goes On

Inside Seattle’s Longest-Running Jazz Gig

Bassist Phil Sparks has turned Latona Pub into home for more than 20 years.

04/10/2025 By Eric Olson

Child’s Play

25 Things to Do with Kids in 2025

The best places to climb, ride, laze, fly, and have fun in Seattle right now.

04/09/2025 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff Illustrations by James Clapham

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 Seattle’s Capitol Hill

Look past the crowds to the new speakeasy and hidden mural.

04/07/2025 By Allison Williams

Shella Good

Eat This: Happy Hour Oysters at Shuckers

The heart of a dive bar and the soul of a seafood house hide in the shell of a hotel bar.

04/07/2025 By Naomi Tomky

A One-of-a-kind Spring, Only in Whitefish

What If You Had an Entire Mountain Town to Yourself?

04/04/2025

Friday Feed

Tacos La Cuadra Carves Out Space in Ballard and Six More Local Restaurants Expand

We would like fewer fires and more beer, please.

04/04/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Weddings, Corporate Events & Spa Escapes at The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa

From unforgettable waterfront weddings to seamless corporate meetings and spa getaways, The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland offers a serene retreat just minutes from Seattle.

04/03/2025

Picture This

What Happened at Mount Baker's Oculis Lodge?

A good rendering can sell the idea of a cool hotel. But the reality isn't always so smooth.

04/03/2025 By Allison Williams

Awards & Accolades

Seattle Restaurants and Chefs Nearly Shut Out in 2025 James Beard Nominations

Only a few local names snuck into the national categories.

04/02/2025 By Naomi Tomky