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Seattle’s Fall Colors Are a Must-See This Year

The city is one of the most Instagrammed autumn destinations worldwide

Sarah Stackhouse By Sarah Stackhouse November 4, 2024

A must-see in Seattle, this wooden bench rests on a sidewalk, embraced by the vibrant fall colors of autumn trees—shades of orange, red, and pink—contrasted against a charming brick building.
Fall in Seattle is the best.
Photo by Celine Lityo / Unsplash

Have you noticed how incredible Seattle is in the fall? We’ve got it all — colorful leaves, coffee shops, lots of public gardens and parks, cozy bars, and everyone in their fuzzy sweaters and fall layers. It’s no wonder locals and tourists are turning the city’s pretty seasonal colors into Instagram gold. Seattle has landed a top-five spot on the world’s most picturesque autumn cities list, with over 18,000 Instagram posts tagged #fallinseattle.

UK-based travel agency Travelbag pulled together Instagram hashtag data. Not surprisingly, New York (#fallinnewyork) and Chicago (#fallinchicago) took first and second, but Seattle slid into fifth, trailing Melbourne (#autumninmelbourne) and Seoul (#autumninseoul). We even beat out Boston and Tokyo. 

Every day, everywhere, I’m pointing it out to anyone who’ll listen: It’s so beautiful right now! Golden hour, just before sunset, is when the red, orange, and yellow trees really glow. Yesterday, walking down Fremont Avenue past Power House, I saw all those bright red trees lined up. And across the water, the north side of Queen Anne Hill looks so pretty. What’s your favorite Seattle spot right now? Share it with us on Instagram, and don’t forget to tag it.

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Barnes & Noble Is Coming Back to Downtown Seattle

Barnes & Noble Is Coming Back to Downtown Seattle

The bookseller will open a new flagship at 520 Pike, marking the largest retail lease in downtown Seattle since 2020.

Barnes & Noble is returning to downtown Seattle for the first time since early 2020. The national bookseller has signed a 10-year lease for a new flagship at 520 Pike Street, a 29-story tower, taking over 17,538 square feet on the corner of Pike and 6th Avenue. The store is expected to open in the…

Sarah Stackhouse

Le Petit Chef Makes a Big Splash in Seattle 

Le Petit Chef Makes a Big Splash in Seattle 

The immersive, whimsical dining experience debuts at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel.

At a recent dinner, I sat across from a friend, smiling as a tiny orange-and-black butterfly landed on my empty plate. Just inches away, a small figure in chef whites and red boots strolled out of a greenhouse with a rake perched over his shoulder. He then proceeded to work a patch of dirt, plant…

Rachel Gallaher

A Citywide Toast to Sockeye

A Citywide Toast to Sockeye

40 Seattle-area restaurants are teaming up for the fourth annual Bristol Bay Salmon Week.

Seattle’s fishing culture is something to be proud of. Drive over the Ballard Bridge on any given day and you’ll see the fleet docked below. The weathered, working boats stacked with gear, waiting for their next trip north, are striking, aren’t they? It’s hard, dangerous work, and there’s something so compelling and fierce about the…

Sarah Stackhouse

Restaurant Roundup: Halal Bagels and Mario Party

Restaurant Roundup: Halal Bagels and Mario Party

Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.

OK, we’ll say it—we love Seattle Restaurant Week, but it also gives us a little bit of anxiety and a lot of FOMO. There are just so many choices. Hundreds of restaurants, food carts, cafes, and bars can be a tad overwhelming, but 10? That’s a much more manageable number. Thankfully, Secret Seattle put together…

Ben McBee