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Backstory: How Pioneer Square's Purple Sidewalk Skylights Came to Be

Backstory: How Pioneer Square’s Purple Sidewalk Skylights Came to Be

The lights reveal a dark network of passageways where old Seattle once stood

This article appears in print in the February 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. After Seattleites carved Pioneer Square out of lush forestland alongside Elliott Bay, businesses in our city’s first neighborhood were constantly battling floods and sewage backup caused by the bay’s tides. When the Great Seattle Fire destroyed much of the area in 1889, city officials decided…

Anakaren Garcia & Gemma Wilson

This Converted Airstream Takes Karaoke on the Go

This Converted Airstream Takes Karaoke on the Go

Get ready to sing our heart out

SOUND UP: AirScream founders Kelli Bielema (left) and Vanessa Resler (right) warm up for the launch of their karaoke club on wheels

Gemma Wilson

New in Town: Following Through on Style Resolutions

New in Town: Following Through on Style Resolutions

Exploring new wardrobe essentials with size-inclusive Universal Standard

Universal Standard’s 1:1 space in Belltown

Ariel Shearer

That's Love: 5 Seattle Couples Share Their Love Stories

That’s Love: 5 Seattle Couples Share Their Love Stories

These local lovebirds spill their secrets to long lasting relationships

This article appears in print in the February 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. Lou Henry Hoover & Kitten LaRue Burlesque star Kitten LaRue and drag king Lou Henry Hoover shared the stages of Seattle shows for years before they ever really talked. “I do clearly remember the first day she walked into a rehearsal, and I was like ‘Who…

Charyn Pfeuffer

Whidbey and Camano Islands are Perfect Nearby Scenic Getaways
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Whidbey and Camano Islands are Perfect Nearby Scenic Getaways

Drive off the mainland and ease into island time

Sponsored by Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism Located just a few hours north of Seattle are Whidbey and Camano Islands. Easily accessible by bridge or ferry, they provide visitors both a physical and mental makeover from mainland to island, transporting travelers to a slower pace. The islands are simple, yet sophisticated. with a certain rustic…

Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism

New in Town: A Birthday Getaway in Bellingham

New in Town: A Birthday Getaway in Bellingham

Head north for bayside spa time, breweries and local charm

My dog Roux enjoying the view of Bellingham Bay

Ariel Shearer

Explore Walla Walla, the Town That Wine Built

Explore Walla Walla, the Town That Wine Built

Plus: The Tri-Cities wineries just west of there

A taste of Va Piano Vineyards

Gemma Wilson

Must-Visit Stops in Skagit Valley

Must-Visit Stops in Skagit Valley

This agricultural wonderland just north of Seattle is dotted with delightful small towns to add to your trip list

ALL RISE: Fresh baked loaves from Breadfarm

Chelsea Lin

Charming Small Towns Along the Palouse Scenic Byway

Charming Small Towns Along the Palouse Scenic Byway

Explore beyond the rolling hills, from Moscow, Idaho, to the Lewis-Clark Valley

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU aka “Crimson Cube”

Ariel Shearer

An Oasis Awaits in Bend

An Oasis Awaits in Bend

Huntington Lodge elevates travel in Oregon’s high-desert brewery town

Take in sunset views

Ariel Shearer

Alaska Is a Winter Wonderland

Alaska Is a Winter Wonderland

If you're looking for a trip that takes you far outside your comfort zone, head north—far north

THIN ICE: Absorb the splendor of Exit Glacier and its counterparts before they disappear

Hilary Meyerson

New in Town: A Beginner’s Guide to Pike Place

New in Town: A Beginner’s Guide to Pike Place

Plan ahead for a proper introduction to Seattle’s beloved market

Pike Place Market on a sunny day

Ariel Shearer

Hit the Town at These Northwest Getaways

Hit the Town at These Northwest Getaways

From charming cities to small towns in PNW wine country, here are the places you should visit

This article appears in print in the January 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. A Weekend Trip to Bellingham Promises Excellent Brews and Outdoor ExcursionsMust-Visit Stops in Skagit Valley Explore Walla Walla, the Town That Wine Built The Bavaria of the PNW Offers the Perfect Getaway for Wine Lovers Your Northwest Gambling GuideWhere to Stay, Drink and Play…

Seattle magazine staff

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