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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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It’s up for debate which city is the true epicenter of good old-fashioned American weed, but Seattle’s long history of devotion to all things cannabis certainly puts it at the top of the list of best places to get high (or, at the very least, best place to procure the goods).

Where to Buy Cannabis in Seattle

Books (and bookstores) sometimes feel like a relic from a bygone era, but in the age of e-readers, audio books, and streaming platforms, there’s something inherently satisfying about the feeling of a real-life book.

Support These Indie Bookstores in Seattle

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Seattle has more music venues than is possible to list in one go, and while that poses a logistical problem for this article, it also means that we are collectively spoiled for choice.

Where to Catch Live Music in Seattle

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Seattle has a longstanding reputation as a hub for music (Brandi Carlile; Soundgarden; Pearl Jam), fishing (Pike Place Market), and coffee (ahem, Starbucks), but it’s time we pay proper attention to its art.

The Coolest Museums in Seattle

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There’s nothing quite like the height of summer: We’re all sweating, we’re all kind of sick of going to the beach, and it’s high time we found something actually interesting to do (preferably something that’s air-conditioned).

15 Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Summer

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Whether you prefer your oysters plain or with mignonette, horseradish, hot sauce, or a squeeze of lemon, the pairing of oysters with the outdoors might be best of all.

Where to Eat Oysters Outside in Seattle Right Now

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The Olympic Peninsula is known for many things (the Twilight saga not least among them), but perched on the northeastern tip is a town that was once predicted to become very large and very famous: Port Townsend.

6 Reasons to Drive to Port Townsend, Washington

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Mid-July means high summer, and high summer means all bets are off.

10 Actually Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Weekend 

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Summer in Seattle is excellent for a long list of reasons (among them: sunshine, picnics, swimming in the ocean, barbecues) but let’s turn our attention to the most delicious of them all: ice cream.

The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Seattle

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Following months of rain, the coldest (read: most miserable) spring in a decade, and a delayed summer that threatens to never actually appear, it’s safe to say that Seattleites are more than ready for a change in seasons.

Where to Go on Your Next Date in Seattle This Summer

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After a collective two-year hiatus on most, if not all, Pride month celebrations, 2022 is the year of the comeback.

The Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Seattle

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At this point in the pandemic, we’ve all heard about the urban exodus: Americans are leaving cities in large numbers, and suburbs are, apparently, the next hot thing.

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Where to Buy Cannabis in Seattle

For happy hours and medically certified budtenders, look no further than these dispensaries for weed in Seattle.

Support These Indie Bookstores in Seattle

Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, self-help, or otherwise these local establishments have got you covered, literally.

Where to Catch Live Music in Seattle

From intimate indoor music halls to large-scale, outdoor amphitheaters, the city has a variety of venues for every type of concert and concert-goer.

The Coolest Museums in Seattle

From art to boats, there’s something for everyone.

15 Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Summer

Now is the time for hot-air balloons, warm-weather fun, boat trips, and more in the Pacific Northwest.

Where to Eat Oysters Outside in Seattle Right Now

Shuck ‘em, grill ‘em, fry ‘em, bake ‘em, or eat ‘em right off the shell.

6 Reasons to Drive to Port Townsend, Washington

A drive to the historic “Key City” will only take you two hours from Seattle.

10 Actually Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Weekend

A seafood fest, must-see art exhibits, a new wine bar, and more.

The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Seattle

Cool off at these classic spots for gelato, soft serve, or a good old-fashioned vanilla cone.

Where to Go on Your Next Date in Seattle This Summer

From memorable museums to romantic rowboat trips, these are the best ways to spend quality time in Seattle.

The Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Seattle

Here’s how to celebrate and party this Pride Month in Seattle.

The 10 Most Exciting Suburbs Near Seattle

From Newcastle to Edmonds, these are the best Seattle suburbs to move to or just to visit for a quick weekend getaway.