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Woodinville’s Refined Escape: Wine, Relaxation, and the Perfect Score

Woodinville’s Refined Escape: Wine, Relaxation, and the Perfect Score

Pair blissful Willows Lodge with the state’s finest wines for a weekend retreat just 30 minutes from Seattle.

When Chateau Ste. Michelle opened in 1976, Woodinville was little more than sleepy farmland. Nearly fifty years later the scene has exploded, with more than a hundred tasting rooms scattered across strip malls. But pull into Willows Lodge in the Hollywood District and the mood calms down considerably. Vineyards edge bustling multi-use paths, and visitors…

Gorge-ous Getaway

Gorge-ous Getaway

Luxury camping hits the Columbia River Gorge

High end camping, or glamping, has been popping up next to national parks for a while now — pretty canvas tents, real beds, bathrooms that don’t require braving the woods in the middle of the night. Now a major national brand has made it to Washington. Under Canvas, the Denver-based company known for luxury camps…

Heart of Glass: A Weekend in Tacoma

Heart of Glass: A Weekend in Tacoma

Looking for a quick getaway? The City of Destiny awaits.

Tacoma is our happy place. We have a few scattered across the state, but Tacoma is the closest, the easiest, and the most familiar. When we’re craving inspiration or a meal that knocks us sideways, when our wardrobe needs a jolt or we want to be stopped in our tracks by street art, we head…

A Stroll Through Old & New D.C.

A Stroll Through Old & New D.C.

Washington, D.C., is always full of surprises

There’s no place quite like Washington, D.C. It’s a city where the world’s fortunes shift by the hour, where history is made just blocks away, and where even the hotel lobby could double as a global chessboard. Walking down its tree-lined streets, a visitor might encounter a senator deep in thought, a foreign diplomat in…

Best Road Trip: Cascade Loop

Best Road Trip: Cascade Loop

Discover Washington’s beauty on the Cascade Loop, a 440-mile road trip through rugged peaks, alpine lakes, and charming towns. 🍂 #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

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

Hidden Washington: Welcome to Bothell

Hidden Washington: Welcome to Bothell

Small-town charm and quirky fun meet riverside relaxation just outside Seattle

Seattleites traveling on State Route 522 would recognize the famous motto on a road sign:  “Welcome to Bothell…for a day or a lifetime.” That is, if the local jokesters haven’t covered up the first three letters of the town name. After decades the signage disappeared, due to accidents and construction. Finally with the backing of local merchants, the markers returned in 2018…

A Seattle Architecture Weekend

A Seattle Architecture Weekend

A staycation for the design-inclined

Hidden among the thicket of cranes and spheres, Seattle contains an array of architectural marvels that deserve exploration. From historic treasures to contemporary masterpieces, here’s a curated itinerary to immerse yourself in Seattle’s fine design.

Summer Travel Reading List

Summer Travel Reading List

Explore new worlds and adventures with these new travel books

Summer and travel books go together like boat drinks and umbrellas. Here are eight brand new reads and one bonus edition newly in paperback to inspire wanderlust to distant lands — whether you are mentally voyaging from an armchair, couch, paddleboard, or floatie.

Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer
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Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer

‘One of a kind homes perfect for entertaining or vacation rentals’

The most iconic season of the year is in full swing in Crescent Bar. The coolers are stocked, boats are on the Columbia, and everyone is suited up for another incredible stretch of sun-soaked days. Excitingly, on top of the standard itinerary filled with morning hikes, tee times, and warm, starry nights by the firepit,…

Lakeside Getaways: Peace and Awe

Lakeside Getaways: Peace and Awe

These Pacific Northwest destinations provoke a sense of nostalgia, tranquility, and romanticism

As temperatures rise and springtime thoughts turn to summer splashes, here is a roundup of the best “lake-ations” in the Pacific Northwest.

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Island Hopping

Island Hopping

Leapfrog around these gorgeous Salish Sea islands

Few places boast islands as spectacular as those of the Salish Sea and Puget Sound. Our islands are majestic, mystical, stunning, and worldrenowned, offering some of the country’s best boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.

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