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50 States Series: Washington
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items I've always loved the pacific north west and have traveled there quiet a bit in the last few years. While I've never officially moved here, this is one of the states that I've visited the most. I've done the whole van life up here with a friend and h...
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Where to Stay 🛌
What to Eat/Drink 🍜
What do Do 🧘♀️
Where to Shop 🛍️
Where to Stay 🛌
Where to sleep your lil noggin
One thing I should note - I've had the good fortune of staying with friends when ever I've visited Washington. However - If I needed to stay at a hotel, these are the ones I'd stay in. Or at least recommend based off of my research when I've searched...
Lotte Hotel Seattle
Awarded with “A Very Special Stay” Michelin One Key award (I didn't even know that was a thing), this boutique hotel is in Pioneer Square, Seattle's oldest neighborhood (also so close to Pikes Place Market. This hotel holds a reverence for nature - y...
Populus | Seattle
Another hotel with a high rating - I'm usually a fan of the Autograph Collections. If you find yourself in Spokane, this place is urban luxxxx, but with a historical twist. Built in 1914 and then restored and re-opened in 2002, this place holds onto ...
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection | Spokane
Okay so this is a little pricier… but my goodness what a prime location if you are into walkability and being in the heat of the action. You are pretty much across the street from the Pike Place Market, one of Seattles most notable places to visit.
Inn at the Market | Seattle
Another critically acclaimed hotel. Aesthetic as heck! And a 9.4 guest rating! If you are looking for a reliable, highly appreciated hotel, this is the place. And it's in a centralized location close to downtown.
The Sound Hotel | Seattle
If you are looking for something a little more affordable but still in a cool neighborhood (Capital Hill) + kinda iconic and historical, and a lil quirky, you gotta stay here. Reviews are 9.0+ . Bathrooms are shared, but it's part of the cozy experie...
Gaslight Inn | Seattle
What to Eat/Drink 🍜
From Coffee Shops, Bars, to Dinner spots.
Thiiiiisss place. Wow this place I have dreams about I swear. You are in this geodesic dome right next to the space needle with SUCH good pizza that you get to cut with scissors. I think they call it Roman style or something. But Great, GREAT vibes. ...
Willmott's Ghost | Pizza
Okay, so looking back at the menu of this place - oh my gosh. It makes me sad that I am literally across the country and can't go here tomorrow. One thing I really think the PNW does a great job with - the foooood. It is so elite.
Oddfellows | Brunch/Lunch
Another place located in the sphere's - such a cool little spot if you are looking for a vIIIBBEEE in a geodesic dome next to the space needle.
General Porpoise | Donuts
I went to this diner cafe yeaaars ago. But I remember meeting a mutual friend here and it was super cute. Good breakfast food inside a cool hotel.
The Hart and The Hunter | Diner
Coooool Cafe with Mushroom Infused Coffee (like chaga). Actually pretty good! They have an outdoor patio in the back that kinda overlooks a courtyard IF I'm remembering correctly. Great WFH place.
Wunderground Cafe | Coffee
I'm very aware of this being a chain - but I'm pretty sure it's only a west coast thing (for now - with the one offs in ny and florida). One of the first times I ever had it was here in Seattle and it wassss so good. They have some experimental flavo...
Salt & Straw | Ice Cream
Cute little spot near Pikes Place, but tucked away a little. They have good coffee + gifts for shopping local.
Pike Street Coffee | Coffee + Gifts
What do Do 🧘♀️
Some of my top fav spots around town!
Okay so - Willmotts Ghost (the pizza restaurant) is situated in one of these spheres. These spheres I'm pretty sure are owned by Amazon (weird i guess). They are an urban arboretum. They are generally only open to employees - but there are restaurant...
The Spheres | Seattle
Allegedly one of the most photographed spot in the world (idk who's keeping track but yolo). It's a massive conservatory with beautiful glass art. Also right next to the space needle.
Chihuly Garden and Glass | Seattle
Okay so I never actually got to do this - but it was high on me and my best friend's list. You can literally go on a boat…that is literally a hot tub. … and chill in the water.. while floating in the water?
Hot Tub Boats | Seattle
If you are looking for something moody and Twilight-y, this is the spot. ESPECIALLY if you catch it on one of those iconic PNW days. If it's sunny - then that's obviously a vibe as well.
Discovery Park | Seattle
Who would I be after yapping about it so much to NOT put this on the list. The famous Pike's Place. It's very touristy, but for good reason as there are a lot of markets, good eats, drinks. Also there is a gum wall, but like - if you are afraid of ge...
Pike Place Market | Seattle
This GIANT Volcano is part of Washington's iconic scenery. You can literally see it while flying into or away from Seattle. They have great skiing/snowboarding and hikes. Stunning views.
Mt Rainier National Park | Rainier
This place has high competition with Red Rocks HOWEVER - I think it beats Colorado out for prettiest view. This is one of the coolest concert ampitheaters I've ever been to. Overlooking the Columbia River - it's known for festivals and concerts.
The Gorge Amphitheatre | Grant County
I've spent a lot of time in the PNW and honestly forgot I even went here - which was one of the prettiest places I've visited in Washington?? One of my best friend's best friend's was born and raised on these islands. Accessible by ferry - they are w...
Orcas Islands
When I tell you - this was one of the craziest, accidental finds on my friend and I's roadtrip from Seattle to the Gorge for a music festival. This was during the time of Oppenheimer, so after we found out how close we were to one of the reactors, we...
Hanford Site | Richland
If you want a nice hike, a nice view, and nice vibes this is the place. Snoqualmie is like an hourish outside of Seattle and is a cool little valley.
Snoqualmie Falls | Snoqualmie
Where to Shop 🛍️
A girls gotta shop. And this is where she's gotta go.
I looove the thrifting in Seattle. Neat vintage store! Perfect for the 90's vibes + cool finds.
Fremont Vintage Mall
Kinda the current “it” spot for thrifting. It's a mixture of a thrift shop and coffee/wine bar. Very aesthetic and serves “third places” vibes.
Friend Museum | Thrift
A collection of vintage trailers turned vintage stores (among other things). Great for jewelry and other small lil thangsss
Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
MORE VINTAGE. I swear, Seattle is knoooowwwn to have some good finds. Words of advice: google maps vintage and where there is one store, there are probably 30 other in a one mile radius. Hang around trendier neighborhoods like Capitol Hill for that s...
Break Away Vintage
Another cute little vintage place. You could spend houuuurs searching and finding cool thrifts in Seattle.
Either/Or Vintage
Clean girl aesthetic if you will. Scandinavian minimalism - super sleek. Home decor that looks expensive but is around mid - range.
Woodland Mod | Furniture
If you love jewelry. They make minimalist, trendy bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc using recycled materials. Prices range from $20-$60ish so not bad!
Baleen Jewelry | Handmade
Okay, so if you wanna splurge a lil more, this place is soooo cool. It's a mix of clothing, home goods, and plant shop.
Glasswing | Clothing