As the Antique Capital of Northwest, Snohomish, WA is home to nearly 450 antique dealers. Snohomish, with a population of 9145, was founded in 1859 and is listed in National Register of Historic Places. This quaint river-side towne is famous for its Historic Homes and Gardens. Snohomish architecture contains a delightful variety of styles. As an example, [...] Read more
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Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah great kids’ activity
Issaquah's Cougar Mountain Zoo provides fun, play, views, and educational opportunites too! Read more
Shilshole Bay, Beach Fun with Loads to Do!
Shilshole Bay, The Beach Picnic Paradise! Shilshole Bay is probably one of the most picturesque places in Seattle. Located on the western tip of the city along Puget Sound and bordering Ballard and Crown Hill, this is definitely a tourist destination. Some of my earliest memories of my childhood are of going to church with [...] Read more
Windermere, Leash free and bountiful charm!
Windermere, leash free, rich and bountiful local charm! Windermere, the lovely exclusive neighborhood in northeast Seattle, bordering the equally exclusive Laurelhurst area on the south and Magnuson Park and Sandpoint Way on the north and west, is a wonderful part of Seattle that is named after the Windermere in England’s lake district. It became a [...] Read more
Ravenna, a walkable neighborhood north of UW.
Ravenna is one of those traditional neighborhoods that has gradually transformed in a fresh and upscale way. It is in close proximity to the University of Washington, by foot or a short drive away. It is located directly north of the university district in a picturesque community. Parks, from the beautiful and historic Cowen [...] Read more
Lake Tye Park in Monroe is a great place to spend the day.
Lake Tye Park is located off Fryelands Blvd in Monroe, south-west of Hwy 2. Every year, the last Sunday in April, sponsors make it possible for a kids fishing derby to take place. More than a 1000 kids show up before 8 am to get in line to fish for farm raised trout which gets [...] Read more
