The PNW is a magical place in the summer! We encourage our guests to make a trip of it if they can. There is such an abundance of things to eat, see, and do.

In Bellingham:

Fairhaven Village

Cafe Blue

Colophon Cafe

Village Books

Cafe Rumba

Makeworth Coffee Roasters

Aslan Brewing Company

Iron Rooster Bakery

Avenue Bread

In Nature (ranging from closer to further away):

Whatcom Falls Park

Chuckanut Drive

Larrabee State Park

Mt. Baker National Recreation Area

Deception Pass

Whidbey Island

San Juan Islands (San Juan, Orcas, Lopez)

Mt. Rainier National Park

In Seattle:

SO many places! Here are some of our faves.

Fine dining:

Shiro's Sushi ($$$)

Nell's Restaurant

Chengdu Memory

Plum Bistro (vegan)

FlintCreek Cattle

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

Casual dining:

HK Dim Sum

Bangrak Thai

The Grill King (AYCE Korean BBQ)

Xi'an Noodles

Masala of India

Jebena Cafe (Ethiopian)

Bongos (Caribbean)

Other eats and drinks:

Queen Mary Tea Room

Needle & Thread Bar (need code)

General Porpoise donuts

Growler Guys

Other activities:

Green Lake Park

Gas Works Park

Seward Park

Volunteer Park

Alki Beach

Chihuly Gardens and Greenhouse

Elliot Bay Bookstore

Boutiques and bars in Capitol Hill, Fremont, or Ballard

Across the Border:

Vancouver is just across the border and is a lovely and big city in its own right.

Richmond, just south of Vancouver, boasts some of the best Chinese food on the west coast.

Victoria is also extremely cute and is Ivy's favorite place for boutiqueing and having fancy afternoon tea! Nearby is the not-to-be-missed Butchart Gardens.