Smith Tower

Historic building with great view of the city and the Puget Sound with a bar on the top floor. Great alternative to visiting the Space Needle!

Museum of Pop Culture

One of the many museums worth visiting! Close access to the Monorail, Space Needle, and Seattle Center as well.

Pike Place Market

Wonderful place to visit any time of year! Too many options to list within and surrounding the market, but the hidden record store on the lower levels is worth mentioning.

Alki Beach

One of our favorite areas. There is a full beach and plenty of restaurants on the main Alki strip, though we often prefer walking on the lesser crowded Harbor Avenue side with an unbeatable view of the city.

Additionally, consider taking the nearby West Seattle Water Taxi to and/or from Downtown! It is a great alternative to taking a ferry to Bainbridge Island to get a convenient boat experience with great views.

Seward Park

Unique peninsula park on Lake Washington! Coleman Beach and Magnuson Park are great visits as well.

Washington Park Arboretum

Nearby our wedding venue - a wonderful place to walk in the fall (or any time of year).

Ballard Locks

A very unique park to visit where you can walk alongside, above, and below boats and ships as they pass from Salmon Bay to Shilshole Bay, as well as windows to watch seasonal salmon runs. The surrounding areas of Ballard and Fremont have a lot to offer.

Kubota Garden

Historic hillside Japanese gardens in South Seattle.

North Bend, WA

One of the many mountain towns within short distance of the city!

Leavenworth, WA

Leavenworth is a Bavarian village surrounded by the Cascade Mountains. Lake Wenatchee is a nearby favorite.

Lake Crescent (Piedmont, WA)

A glacial lake on the Olympic Peninsula with a blue color unlike any other. One of the many places we fell in love.

Deception Pass (Oak Harbor, WA)

A walkable bridge with unbeatable views of the Puget Sound and Whidbey Island. Near the ferry and port town of Anacortes.

Cape Flattery (Neah Bay, WA)

The site our engagement! About as beautiful as Washington gets.