NeighborhoodsBest Bars in Ballard, Block by Block
Ballard's drinking scene is really three or four neighborhoods sharing one zip code, and each stretch asks for a different kind of evening.
This Weekend
A Perfect Rainy Weekend in Seattle: Cozy Cafés, Galleries & Where to Warm Up
From Capitol Hill espresso bars to a low-key gallery crawl in Pioneer Square, here's how to make the most of a classic gray Seattle weekend.
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Neighborhoods
NeighborhoodsBallard Neighborhood Guide Worth Exploring
Past the brewery taprooms, Ballard is still a working waterfront neighborhood where salmon, freighters and Sunday shoppers share the same few blocks.
Things to DoBest Hikes near Seattle Locals Recommend
Fourteen trails a longtime local reporter actually returns to, sorted by how much daylight and patience you've got, plus what nobody tells you about parking.
Things to DoSummer Things to Do in Seattle You Shouldn't Miss
From paddleboards on Lake Union to a kite on the hill at Gas Works Park, here is how Seattle actually spends its short, sun-soaked summer, dock by dock, trail by trail, and market stall by market stall.
Things to DoBest Museums in Seattle for 2026
Fourteen collections worth your umbrella, sorted by what kind of Saturday you're actually in the mood for.
Things to DoBest Things to Do in Seattle: A Local's Guide
Eighteen years of covering this city taught me the icons are worth it, the neighborhoods matter more than the checklist, and nobody who lives here has bought fish at Pike Place since childhood.
Don't-Miss
10 Things to Do in Seattle This Week
- Live music at a Capitol Hill institutionThu–Sun · all ages welcome
- Farmers market in BallardSaturday morning · rain or shine
- Gallery opening downtownFriday evening · free
- Sunset hike near SeattleAny clear evening this week
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats · reserve ahead
- Neighborhood street fair in FremontSunday · family-friendly
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Meet the Baristas Behind Seattle's Coffee Renaissance
The people quietly reinventing the city's most famous export.
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The Chef Bringing the San Juan Islands to Capitol Hill
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