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Red Mountain Winery Hedges Family Estates

Spending a Weekend at Red Mountain

By Nancy Croisier The first time my husband and I ventured to Red Mountain many years ago, we found ourselves pulling up to a house.…

Swish Swish hot pot in Bellevue, Washington

Top 5 Hot Pot Places to Visit in Washington

What is hot pot, you may ask? A wholesome meal with a soup base and dipping ingredients (meat and vegetables.) It is a comfort food…

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Spending a Day in Seattle’s Georgetown

Considered Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, Georgetown visitors can enjoy the charming architecture, wine tasting and crave-able food.

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A Visit to Eastside Big Tom: Dinner with the Dinosaurs

Travel into prehistoric times and dine among dinosaurs! This diner goes beyond a good burger and gives you an experience of a lifetime.

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Experience the Magic That is White Branches Tea House

White Branches tea house is an experience unlike any other. Step into a new world, watch captivating performances, and of course, have tea.

Hotel de Haro

5 Historical Haunts Worth a Road Trip

If walls could talk, these Washington state attractions would have a lot to say about their storied pasts. #1 Oxford Saloon With a facade that…

wine tasting in pioneer square

Spending a Day in Pioneer Square

Learn how to navigate Pioneer Square like a local. If you’re interested in wine tasting and local recommendations, this article is for you!

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Spending a Day Wine Tasting in West Seattle

During the last two and a half years, has any place in Seattle been more isolated than West Seattle? After all, everyone referred to it…

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Visiting Julep Kitchen & Bar in Ellensburg

Spicy. Creamy. Zesty. Oozing with a fiery sauce and a cold side of ranch, the Nashville Cauliflower Bites served at Julep Kitchen & Bar are…

kaladi bros coffee

10 Cafes to Grab a Coffee in Seattle (That Aren’t Starbucks)

Seattle is stereotypically associated with its rainy weather, tech companies such as Amazon, being the birthplace of grunge music, and having some of the loudest…

Maiz Tacos

5 Must-Try Places to Get a Quick Lunch in Seattle: From Pike Place Market to SoDo

As people head back into the office, we welcome back that dreaded question, “What are you in the mood to eat for lunch?” I’ve been…

drinks at Bangrak Market in Seattle, Washington

Top 5 Places in Seattle for a Unique Cocktail Experience

Seattle is best known for its coffee scene, but the cocktail scene has been growing for quite some time and might be nearing its peak.…

Bakery in Spokane

The Best Brunch Spots in Spokane

Spokane is known for its Riverfront Park and stunning architecture, but what about food? Join Explore Washington State contributor Molly Lindquist as she takes you…

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Spokane Coffee Shops: Our Top 9 List

There have been some changes in the Spokane coffee scene in the past year, and now that things are slowly re-opening, I decided to revisit…

Coffee Beans on Display

Five Cozy Coffee Shops on Whidbey Island

As the crispness moves into the air, I look forward to those fall walks. A warm cup of coffee nestled in between my hands. The…

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Visiting Issaquah Coffee House

Issaquah Coffee House Anyone who loves a warm cuppa shouldn’t miss the good old Issaquah Coffee Company. Tucked in the heart of Issaquah’s downtown, this…

Cowiche Creek Brewing

Visiting Five Yakima Valley Breweries

The Yakima Valley may be best known for its must-visit wineries, but there’s more than grapes growing in this American Viticultural Area. Home to over…

Uplands trail in Yakima

Spending a Weekend in Yakima

From the winding Yakima River Canyon to hilltop hop fields, vineyards and hiking trails, the Yakima Valley is a sweet escape for Washington sun-seekers. My…

beer taster from brewery in Renton

Top 5 Places To Grab A Craft Beer In Renton

The Pacific Northwest is known nationwide for its ever-growing selection of craft beverage establishments, but up until a few short years ago, Renton had a…

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Visiting Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

What started in 1871 — with Missionaries and French fur traders bringing vinifera plants to eastern Washington — turned into the American Wine Growers launching…

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Visiting Owens Meats in Cle Elum

If you’re looking for quality fresh and smoked meats, then…

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Dining at Ellensburg Pasta Company

Although much of life has been changing over the past…

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Pairing Washington Cheese, Food and Wine at Home

Many of us rely on restaurants to source the best…

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Columbia River Gorge Beer and Cider Tasting Tour

Skamania and Klickitat counties are known for their gorge-ous (pun…

La Conner benches at the waterfront

Spending a Day in La Conner

La Conner is an artsy waterfront community located on the…

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Visiting Daily Bread and Mercantile in Ellensburg

Are you looking for a family-friendly restaurant with a community…

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Visiting Tacoma’s Brewery District

With spring rapidly approaching and sunny weekends right around the…

Liberty Theatre

Spending a Day in Downtown Camas

Being new to Washington state, my family and I are…

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Spending a Day in Mount Vernon, Washington

Established in 1889, Mount Vernon is a small city located…

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Spending a Weekend in Ellensburg

Ellensburg, Washington, is just a two-hour drive from Seattle and…

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Spending a Day in Seattle’s Green Lake Neighborhood

One of my favorite aspects of living in the Seattle…

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Must-Visit Breweries in Clark County

Cool, industrial taprooms, tart and tangy sours and all variations…

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Top Spots for a Taste of Asia in Northgate

It’s no secret that Seattle has a thriving international district.…

Roast House Coffee

Visiting Roast House Coffee in Spokane

It’s impossible to talk about Spokane’s thriving coffee scene without…

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Must-Visit Breweries in the Tri-Cities

The Tri-Cities is famous for wine, for rippling rows of…

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Visiting Vinny’s Bakery, Café & Bistro in Pasco

Driving into downtown Pasco, across the iconic beams of the…

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Top Five Cozy Vancouver Coffee Shops

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you know we…

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Spending a Weekend in Fairhaven

Fairhaven is perhaps the most charming place in Bellingham. Perched…

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Must-Visit Yakima Valley Food Trucks

It’s taken a long time for the food truck scene…

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Spending a Weekend in Downtown Bellingham

Situated between the North Cascades and the Salish Sea, Bellingham…