Adrenaline Junkies

Things to Do in Washington Before You Die (or Leave)

Our bucket list of the state’s top experiences.

09/02/2025 By Allison Williams

Photo Ops

Things to Photograph in Washington Before You Die (or Leave)

Charge up your phone and dust off your lenses.

08/19/2025 By Allison Williams

Eat This

Things to Eat in Washington Before You Die (or Leave)

Our bucket list of the best foods everyone should taste.

08/18/2025 By Allison Williams

Checklist

Things to Learn About Washington Before You Die (or Leave)

Our bucket list of museums, historic sites, and oddities.

08/13/2025 By Allison Williams

Checklist

Things to See in Washington Before You Die (or Leave)

Our bucket list of sights you can’t miss.

08/11/2025 By Allison Williams

Love Letters

The Directions Menu at Monorail Espresso Is Peak Seattle Snark

“Where Is Pike’s Place? $2.”

08/07/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy

And on your left

The Top Guided Tours of Seattle

You don’t have to be a newbie to appreciate a shrewd insider look at the city.

03/28/2023 By Allison Williams and Allecia Vermillion Illustrations by Ryan Snook

Look, honey!

Ranking Seattle's Tourist Traps

From the Space Needle to Smith Tower, just how cheesy are the city's biggest attractions?

03/23/2023 By Allison Williams

Show-offs

Where to Take Tourists in Seattle

This is how Seattle Met editors show off the city to guests.

02/27/2023 By Allison Williams

Locals

Walking the Streets of the New Downtown Seattle

The city's core emerged from the pandemic with a burst of energy—and some old issues.

02/22/2023 By Allison Williams

Welcome to Seattle

Never Have I Ever: Summited the Space Needle

“Thanks for coming, and enjoy your time in Seattle.”

09/16/2021 By Stefan Milne

Book Some Breathing Room Close to Home

There’s never been a better time for a couples’ staycation in Seattle.

04/14/2021 By Ben McBee

Create New Family Memories

Seattle staycations are a great chance to get the kids (and the parents) out and about.

04/14/2021 By Ben McBee

Magical Mystery Tour

Would You Let Strangers Send You Anywhere in the World?

Local travel company Explorer X will build a custom mystery trip—one designed to transform your life.

08/20/2019 By Allison Williams

Island Time

A Seattleite’s Guide to Visiting Hawaii After the Eruption

Volcanic eruptions reshaped the island of Hawaii last year—and what’s left is a brand-new, dramatic landscape.

11/20/2018 By Pam Mandel

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Is the U.S. Visa System Costing Seattle Money?

Today's picks for civic nerds

02/17/2015 By Darren Davis

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: An American Reckoning

Today's picks for civic nerds

02/16/2015 By Darren Davis

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: The Character of Seattle in Literature

Today's picks for civic nerds

02/12/2015 By Darren Davis

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Historical Lessons

Today's picks for civic nerds

02/11/2015 By Darren Davis

Local Tourism

All the Tourists Of the Rainbow: Seattle's LGBT Visitor Center

The Emerald City is among the first to target gay travelers.

08/06/2013 By Allison Williams