Washington

Some breakfast spots try too hard to be trendy, and then there are the ones that just get…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 14

If you have ever wanted a change of scenery without a long, complicated road trip, Leavenworth is the…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 14

Some breakfast spots earn a following that stretches far beyond their own zip code, and that is exactly…

By Harry Cole · Aug 14

There’s a cinnamon roll somewhere in Washington so oversized that ordering it solo feels a little optimistic. It…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 14

There is a downtown Seattle dining room where brass fixtures catch the light and velvet booths line the…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 13

Washington’s coastline runs long, and so does the list of little seafood spots worth pulling over for. Dungeness…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 13

Some places look small from the sidewalk, then surprise you the moment you get inside. That is exactly…

By Harry Cole · Aug 13

There is a tiny mountain town along Highway 2 where a slow-moving train rolls past the front windows…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 13

Somewhere between the rolling hills of western Washington, a mountain stands watch over rows of brand-new homes where…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 12

Washington is known for coffee and salmon, but some of its best meals come from small-town diners that…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 12

Washington is full of small towns where the best breakfast comes from a bakery counter instead of a…

By Harry Cole · Aug 12

When people picture Washington, they usually think of Seattle coffee, mountain views, or maybe the apple orchards out…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 12

Dungeness crab is one of Washington’s greatest food traditions, and the best way to enjoy it is fresh,…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 11

A short detour on the way to Leavenworth or Lake Chelan can turn into an unexpected afternoon of…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 11

Somewhere deep in the wet corner of Washington State, there is a short loop where the trees wear…

By Harry Cole · Aug 11

There is something a little magical about staying in a place that literally floats on the water. Washington…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 11

Some breakfast spots earn a loyal following one plate at a time, and this little corner cafe in…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 10

Washington summers are made for slow days on the water, and few things beat drifting down a calm…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 10

Some places pack a whole vacation into a single stretch of shoreline, and this spot in Washington does…

By Harry Cole · Aug 10

Not everyone wants traffic, crowds, and long commutes. Some folks just want a front porch, a friendly wave…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 10

Washington gets plenty of attention for Seattle, Mount Rainier, and the ferries that crisscross Puget Sound. But tucked…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 9

There’s a slice of Puget Sound that feels a world away from the mainland, even though it sits…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 9

Washington has more than just Seattle coffee and rainy weather. Scattered across the state are small and mid-sized…

By Harry Cole · Aug 9

Fewer than a million people make it here each year, which is strange for a place packed with…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 9

Along U.S. Route 2, right where the drive toward Stevens Pass starts to feel like an adventure, there…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 8

Retiring on a tight budget does not have to mean giving up beautiful scenery or a comfortable pace…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 8

Hidden in an industrial pocket of Seattle sits a warehouse where prices are measured by the pound and…

By Harry Cole · Aug 8

Southeastern Washington holds a quiet surprise for anyone rethinking where their retirement dollars might stretch a little further.…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 7

Tucked into the Cascade foothills near a town famous for its storybook streets sits a stretch of shoreline…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 7

A retirement listicle making the rounds online describes a small Washington town as an affordable, slow-paced haven where…

By Harry Cole · Aug 7

Some meals last an hour. This one runs closer to five, with nine courses that change as the…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 7

If you love the thrill of finding something old, odd, or wonderfully useful, Washington has antique malls that…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 6

Washington is famous for its mountains, coffee, and rainy skies, but some of its best treasures sit quietly…

By Harry Cole · Aug 6

Tucked into the eastern slopes of the Cascades along the Wenatchee River, Leavenworth looks like a piece of…

By Harry Cole · Aug 5

Tucked away on the shores of Guemes Island near Anacortes, Washington, Guemes Island Resort is the kind of…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 4

Tucked along the sparkling shores of Puget Sound, Gig Harbor, Washington is a small maritime city that feels…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 4

Tucked along West University Way in Ellensburg, Washington, the Red Horse Diner is one of those rare spots…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 3

Tucked just 30 to 40 minutes north of Seattle off Interstate 5, Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip, Washington…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 3

Tucked along the shores of Liberty Bay in Kitsap County, Poulsbo, Washington is a small city with a…

By Claire Donovan · Aug 2