November/December 2024

Frosty Festivals

Frosty Festivals

Seattle gears up for the holidays

Bellevue’s Snowflake Lane turns 20 this year, while the Seattle Christmas Market celebrates its 2nd... ☃️❄️

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Best Museum: Seattle Art Museum

Best Museum: Seattle Art Museum

SAM has showcased art since 1933, blending global perspectives with Pacific Northwest focus and a commitment to equity. #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

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Best Beach Town: Seabrook

Best Beach Town: Seabrook

This charming coastal town with New England-style cottages, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly parks has it all. 🌊 #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

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Best Seafood: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Best Seafood: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Fresh oysters, sushi, and an award-winning wine list — Seastar has been a seafood favorite since 2002. 🐟✨ #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

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Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

Beardslee Public House in Bothell is the go-to spot for great beer, delicious food, and laid-back vibes. 🍺🍔 #SeattleMagReadersChoice

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Best Dog Park: Marymoor Off-Leash Dog Park

Best Dog Park: Marymoor Off-Leash Dog Park

Dogs (and their humans) love this 40-acre off-leash paradise with fields, woods, and a riverbank. 🐾🎾 #SeattleMagReadersChoice

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Best Restaurant: John Howie Steak

Best Restaurant: John Howie Steak

Perfectly aged steaks, indulgent sides, and an atmosphere that’s equal parts cozy and classy. 🥩🍷 #SeattleMagReadersChoice

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Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

The outdoor patio welcomes your furry friends, offering water bowls and treats while you enjoy craft beer and good food. Hot Tip The new patio has retractable walls and heaters, so you can enjoy being outside year-round, rain or shine.

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Best Neighborhood: Ballard

Best Neighborhood: Ballard

Historic charm, waterfront views, and one of Seattle’s best farmers markets — Ballard has it all. 🏞️ #SeattleMagReadersChoice

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Best Resort Hotel: Oyhut Bay Seaside Village

Best Resort Hotel: Oyhut Bay Seaside Village

Modern cottages, local dining, wine flights, and a brand-new event center — Oyhut Bay has it going on. 🏡🍷 #SeattleMagReadersChoice

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Stages Full of Cheer

Stages Full of Cheer

No matter how you celebrate, these sparkling productions are sure to put a little extra magic into winter’s darkest days

When it comes to the holidays, Andy Williams said it best when he crooned the line, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Williams may have been referring to Christmas trees and festive treats, but we’re particularly jolly over the holiday shows popping up around Seattle this season. Whether you plan to keep it…

Rachel Gallaher

Best Boutique Hotel: Hotel Ändra

Best Boutique Hotel: Hotel Ändra

This stylish hotel between Belltown and South Lake Union offers Scandinavian-inspired rooms and is home to Hot Stove Society, a cooking school by Tom Douglas. #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

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