August is peak Orca season! Book a full or half day whale watching tour (whale sightings guaranteed!) for an unforgettable experience. Have lunch in Edmonds before or after your tour - a cute seaside town.

Enjoy the new and improved Seattle waterfront! Stop at Old Stove for drinks or snacks to take in the views, and make your way down to the infamous Pike Place Market!

Enjoy the beautiful hiking trails just 20 minutes from downtown Seattle!

For a day trip - take the ferry to Bainbridge Island! The ferry offers a panoramic view of the city, and Bainbridge Island is a charming seaside town.

Turn your stay in Seattle into a vacation! Seattle is driving distance from three breathtaking national parks: Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier.

Some favorites include:

Olympic: Lake Crescent, Hoh Rain Forrest, Hurricane Ridge

North Cascades: Ross Lake, Trail of the Cedars

Mount Rainier: Paradise, Patriarchs Grove, Scenic Skyline Trail

Take a day trip to Victoria, BC (Canada)! This seaside town is a great way to spend the day. Get lost in the Butchart Gardens (plan for a whole day here), explore the downtown scene with British pubs and shopping, walk through Beacon Hill Park, or take a seat on the water and watch the sea planes land! If you like to cycle, Victoria offers fantastic trails. We recommend the trail up to Sidney and back, roughly 40 miles round trip.

A gorgeous waterfall with a nice lodge. Enjoy the views over brunch!

Try out Fremont Brewing, or any of the local breweries in the area.

Shake off the post wedding hangover at the Ballard Farmers Market. Runs every Sunday! It's a fun part of town with good restaurants, bars, and shopping!