There are over 130 tasting rooms in Woodinville! We recommend coming here on Saturday if you are staying in Redmond for the wedding. Tasting reservations are recommended for large groups.
Here are a few of our favorites:
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery- famous Washington winery that Max proposed at! Great place to take photos, grab a glass of wine, & grab a bite to eat at!
- Mark Ryan
- DeLille
- Longshadows
- JM Cellars
- Gorman Winery Hollywood Hill Tasting Room
Food:
- Pablo y Pablo: great Mexican food
- Purple Cafe
- Vivi Pizza: next door to Gorman
A must-do activity in Seattle! ~40 minute ferry ride from Seattle to Bainbridge island
Drinks & Food:
- Bainbridge Brewing
- Eleven Winery Tasting Room
- Amelia Wynn Winery: also has great food and snacks
- Fletcher Bay Winery
- Proper Fish: the best fish & chips (usually a big line, but worth the wait)
- Doc's Marina Grill: dining on the water
There are also tons of boutique shops to stop into!
Other things to do:
*will need a car
- Bloedel Reserve
- Play pickleball at the Founder's Courts: where Pickleball began!
There are several different Flatstick locations in Seattle.
We love taking guests here for a fun round of mini golf or table-top golf. This is Amanda's grandpa's favorite place to get competitive :)
*will need a rental car to get to these trails - they're about an hour outside of Seattle
All Trails website has plenty of hikes to choose from
Here are a few of our favorites:
- Lake 22
- Lake Serene & Bridal Veil Falls
- Mt. Si & Little Si
- Heather Lake
- Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead
Grab a bite to eat & a drink at Old Stove if you're visiting Pike Place Market. Amazing view!
beach with mountain views in our neighborhood, Ballard. Highly recommend bringing a bottle of wine & some snacks to watch the sunset here!
one of Bodhi's favorite places to walk/hike with several trails to choose from.
This is where our save the date photos are from!
walkable from Redmond hotels. Lots of drink & food options. Also has dart boards!
seattle's famous fish market! Some of our fav spots are Beechers Mac & Cheese, Ellenos greek yogurt, smoked salmon from any of the fish stands. Gorgeous & cheap flower bouquets.
you can also sign up for a food tour- a great way to navigate the market and learn some history! https://eatseattletours.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApNW6BhD5ARIsACmEbkURQa9G9vmLeQZst-FCgpZiRFQHV9ap7ouOp5JcRNaSmnsugkfThG0aAhuFEALw_wcB
Park with several walking trails in Redmond
delicious & popular Italian restaurant in Pike Place market. Aerial performances Tuesdays & Saturdays in the bar. Accepts walk-ins, but reservations are recommended.
Breweries:
- Stoup (our first date was here!)
- Reubens
- Wheelie Pop
- Yonder Cider
- Urban Family
*most of the breweries have rotating food trucks as well
Bars:
- Old Peculiar : our favorite Irish pub. Sports bar with darts and pool
- Hazlewood
- The Ivy
- Kangaroo & Kiwi
Food:
- Serious Pie : available for pick-up and dine-in. Great flatbread pizzas
- Matador: Mexican food
- Ocho: small tapas restaurant
- The Garrison: oyster bar
-Ballard Cut: nice steaks, but also great happy hour deals
3 mile walking loop in Seattle
Fremont is a neighborhood that we love to walk around, shop, and eat ! A few fun things to do:
- Fremont Troll
- Fremont Brewing
- Paseo : amazing Caribbean sandwiches. We love picking these up and eating @ Fremont Brewing
- Several boutiques in the area
- Pacific Inn- super divey bar with the best fish & chips
- Stampede - cocktail bar w/ great dumplings
- Ester's Enoteca
- The Dock: outdoor sports bar
If you're staying for an extended period of time...Victoria, Canada is a ~3 hour clipper ride away!
We recommend spending a night here so you don't feel rushed, but you could make a day trip here.
*Cocktail in the Empress Hotel
*Beacon Hill Park
*Walk around the Fisherman's Wharf