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…

Georgetown Sign

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…

1st avenue coffee in spokane

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…

Spokane Guide: If You Aren’t Going To These Places in Spokane, You’re Missing Out!

Spokane Guide: If You Aren’t Going To These Places in Spokane, You’re Missing Out!

Spokane Guide: This post was written by Chandler from Spokane…

Aerial view of Tacoma waterfront

Dive, Bars, and Drinks: Tacoma’s Top 5 Dive Bars

Living in Tacoma for most of my life, I have…

Esther Bricques Winery in Omak

Esther Bricques Winery in Omak

Settled above the Okanogan Valley, Esther Bricques Vineyard and Winery…

Steelhead Cider Pouring Cider

Steelhead Cider – Third Generation Apple Grower Brings Cider To Downtown Chelan

Steelhead Cider – Full Interview with Ben Barnes Below is…

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Hoppiest Town in Washington

Hops, the main component in flavoring beer, is a sun…

Wine Please Explore Washington State

Washington’s First Organic Winery

Organic, a buzzword. A lifestyle and a preference for people…

Carpininto Brothers

Visiting Carpinito Brothers Farm in Kent

If you’re looking for a place to buy retail and…

port townsend farmers market

Port Townsend Farmers Market

The Port Townsend Farmers Market in Port Townsend, Washington is…