Dunn Gardens

(215 reviews)

8.9 mi

Nice place to relax and enjoy a waterfall. Beware of the local homeless population nearby!read more

I was a nice peaceful moment inside an insanely busy city. What a wonderful place, the architecture…read moreis very impressive and it really looks like a real waterfall

Tree in front of waterfall fountains

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Very relaxing (6/11/23)

Lee's General Landscaping and Yard Clean Up

(460 reviews)

16.3 mi

Absolutely recommend them. Our yard had gotten out of control and we also needed a tree removed…read more They handled the whole cleanup quickly and efficiently, and were polite, professional, and easy to work with throughout. Great experience.

First time working with Lee's, very happy with the process and results. The crew was very friendly…read moreand professional and did a great job cleaning up my overgrown yard. The price was comparable to other quotes I got. Thank you Team Lee!

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Cleaned up

Seattle Japanese Garden

4.2

(242 reviews)

7.5 mi

Lovely Japanese tea garden in Seattle near the Washington Park Arboretum! It's especially gorgeous…read morein the spring because of the wisteria and azalea blooms. Tickets are $10 which is not too bad for such a gorgeous garden. I went on a weekday so the garden was peaceful and not crowded. Definitely worth a visit! We also went to the Washington Park Arboretum after since it was close by.

We visited Seattle Japanese Garden hearing about the blooming wisteria. Parking is free and close…read moreto the entrance. We walked around this beautiful garden. So pretty, serene and peaceful. It makes me feel I am in a different place. The garden so manicured and really beautiful.

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Chihuly Garden and Glass

(3.3k reviews)

7.4 mi

We visited the Chihuly garden and glass museum/exhibition in Seattle. It was amazing! I am a huge…read moreart glass lover and collector. I have always loved and appreciated Chihuly's large pieces, but never his or anyone's "modern" art glass. After seeing this place, I really understand the abstraction that is happening and appreciate the glass more fully. I loved this experience! Highly recommend!

What a beautiful place to visit. The glass work is breathtaking…read more How they hang it from the ceiling without it falling is surprising. The glasswork is so detailed and displayed nicely. I like that there is indoor and outdoor. A it's really cool to see the space needle from the garden.

Glass artwork in the Sealife Room exhibit

Glass artwork in the Macchia Forest exhibit

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Glass artwork in the Sealife Room exhibit

Kevin's Yard Work

(161 reviews)

12.4 mi

Kevin's team did an incredible job! They were fast and very thorough. Definitely recommendread more

Kevin yards works is the best I ever had..they are honest and professional and licensed..I…read morerecommend if you need to upgrade your yards call Kevin yard works

Before-1

Our stone stairs after

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Amazon Spheres

(157 reviews)

How lucky were we to see on Facebook that the Amazon Spheres would be open the day we arrived in…read moreSeattle. We were completely blown away by what we saw when we arrived at our appointed time to visit. The Spheres comprises a trio on connected glass domes, located in the center of Amazon-occupied office towers in Downtown Seattle. The Spheres opened in 2018 by Jeff Bezos for his employees. They are only open to the public for free on two Saturdays of each month. The structure was designed by American architecture firm NBBJ. They serve as an employee lounge and workspace. The Spheres are a fully functioning, self-contained ecosystem - a greenhouse with more than 40,000 different varieties of plants from all over the world. It is built on a concrete foundation, using 620 tons of steel. The structures are connected in an open-plan indoor area filled with numerous exotic plants. The most striking feature inside the Amazon Spheres is a 4,000 square foot Canyon Living Wall. It stands 62 feet tall and 50 feet wide. A path winds up four stories across a suspension bridge to a Bird's Nest meeting area. During the day the temperature inside is in the mid 70's with 60% humidity. At night, it drops to 55 degrees with 85% humidity. The highest of the three Amazon Spheres is 90-meters tall. The catalans at the Amazon Spheres contain an incredible 2,643 panels of glass, making the whole structure visible from the outside thus, creating a clear view on the inside. There's also a cafe with treats and coffee. They also offer free tours. We found The Spheres to be a serene and comforting place to visit. The place was amazing!

It's a workspace... for employees it's a little slice of work heaven, because it's warm, cozy, and…read morelovely for the long days when you are working yourself to... you know. I spend many a day here, escaping wood tone home of the door deck, and here in the oasis, where I can feel at zen, while writing my OP1 documents, meeting partners who want me to spend money with them, and meeting partners who want to spend money with us. Did I mention I used to have 1:1s with my co-workers here, because everything is better with the sound of running water, and the fine mist of water. Yes, this place does it all, and if you are in the mood to enjoy your lunch that you purchased at Whole Foods (just down the street), then this is your place too. Make no mistake, it's one of the few real amenities for an Amazon employee, and well, you got to take what you can get between reviews.

Meeting area

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Bellevue Botanical Garden

4.7

(373 reviews)

11.9 mi

This was a nice little find. We got here late as my sister had to take her son to this de's appt…read more By the time we got to Seattle, it was already 1 pm. Once the entire family met up, we climbed back into the car and headed to Bellevue. Not sur if it was due to the time. But we were surprised there was a lot of parking available. We spent a good 2-hrs here which included getting lost and finding other street entries into the botanical park from a school and from other busy street corner at the bottom of the park. Nice and shaded, quiet little creeks, plenty of seating for those that were inspired to journal, plenty of elderly people using this time to exercise and stretch. We enjoyed the different areas like the swinging bridge, the Japanese garden and even the little cafe they have there. Fairly priced items and plenty of tables to enjoy a refreshment and snack. By the time we were done, the gift shop was already closed. So I took the opportunity to drop a donation into the box instead.

The Bellevue gardens is a pretty quiet and secluded little spot to relax and take in some nature…read more It's not a huge place, but it's big enough that you can spend an hour or two there, casually strolling about. No trouble with parking, and it is free to enter, so you really should stop by if you are nearby. It's worth it.

Perennial Border & Shorts House

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My favorite color.

I DO YARD Maintenance

4.9

(26 reviews)

13.0 mi

I highly recommend I DO YARD Maintenance. I've used them for three years. They come at the same…read moretime with the same crew on the same day every two weeks. They work hard the entire time they are here. The yard looks great after they leave. Sergio is easy to communicate with and responds in a timely manner if there are any questions.

Excellent, reliable service with great communication. I appreciate Sergio's regular updates.read more

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The Spheres Discovery At The Understory

4.0

(82 reviews)

BIOPHILIA...Sponsored by PRIME.... never heard of it till…read morestumbling across this place. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, an Amazon Company satellite office (i guess where Amazon Corporate employees can go when the need to connect with nature arises during work day)...cool concept, wish my job offer a green house. -lower level open to the public. Cool display of frogs and crystal shrimp. -Staff was knowledgeable and seem like they like their job and sphere concept. -Verdict: worth checking out when in the area....BIOPHILIA for LIFE......

There were plenty of street parking when we came on a week day. Parking was $1 per hour from 8AM to…read more11AM, $5.50 per hour from 11AM to 5PM, and $5.50 per hour from 5PM to 8PM. Wasn't sure what the place was about. We walked into the room and started looking around. There was an attendant who spoke about needing a reservation for visitors to enter the Sphere. The place was cool as there were tiny, poisonous frogs to look at.

Lot of artsy fartsy down here

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Volunteer Park

(224 reviews)

7.0 mi

Smackdab right in the middle of Seattle, this park is a treasure! In addition to the wide open…read morespaces, trees, and fountains, the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum are also located here. If you want to see a good view of Seattle, check out the Volunteer Park Water Tower's observation deck in the southeast corner of Volunteer Park right on top of Capitol Hill. There's no elevator so be prepared to climb the 107 stairs to the top and be rewarded with 360-degree view of Seattle! There are bars and fencing at the windows though, which does detract a little from the experience. Between the windows are informational signs about Seattle's history. I'll be back to check out the art museum and the conservatory in the future!

Definitely worth a visit. Volunteer Park is a beautiful historic park located in the heart of…read moreSeattle, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and a it's a must see as one of Seattle's well known landmarks. We skipped the inside of conservatory and Asian Art Museum but enjoyed strolling the grounds and admiring the views and taking in the fresh are. The sculpture, Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi, is here too and perfectly frames the Space Needle when you look through it. The highlight was climbing the water tower. The hike up was tiring, we were so out of breath and had to take some breaks, but the views were stunning. Definitely worth it and the walk down was so much easier! The park is peaceful and well-maintained, with plenty of spots to relax. Parking is free but fills up fast. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike! Check out the website for more info at https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/volunteer-park

Volunteer Park Conservatory (3/25/23)

Seattle Asian Art Mueseum (3/25/23)

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SIFF Cinema Downtown

(668 reviews)

7.9 mi

Great location, friendly staff, and the screens and seats were comfortably large, exactly what…read moreyou'd want from a movie theater. I'd seen enough hype about the chocolate popcorn to finally try it myself. It was well-balanced and the portion was massive. My company and I barely made a dent in a medium. That said, if you're a classic butter popcorn person, this probably won't convert you. Overall, a solid experience. Would recommend.

Great theatre. Comfy seats. Clean and well kept. Interesting memorabilia around the theatre…read more Friendly and efficient staff. Great concessions. Don't sleep on the chocolate popcorn. It's amazing! Will definitely be coming back for another movie.

Chocolate popcorn

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Amazon Spheres

(157 reviews)

How lucky were we to see on Facebook that the Amazon Spheres would be open the day we arrived in…read moreSeattle. We were completely blown away by what we saw when we arrived at our appointed time to visit. The Spheres comprises a trio on connected glass domes, located in the center of Amazon-occupied office towers in Downtown Seattle. The Spheres opened in 2018 by Jeff Bezos for his employees. They are only open to the public for free on two Saturdays of each month. The structure was designed by American architecture firm NBBJ. They serve as an employee lounge and workspace. The Spheres are a fully functioning, self-contained ecosystem - a greenhouse with more than 40,000 different varieties of plants from all over the world. It is built on a concrete foundation, using 620 tons of steel. The structures are connected in an open-plan indoor area filled with numerous exotic plants. The most striking feature inside the Amazon Spheres is a 4,000 square foot Canyon Living Wall. It stands 62 feet tall and 50 feet wide. A path winds up four stories across a suspension bridge to a Bird's Nest meeting area. During the day the temperature inside is in the mid 70's with 60% humidity. At night, it drops to 55 degrees with 85% humidity. The highest of the three Amazon Spheres is 90-meters tall. The catalans at the Amazon Spheres contain an incredible 2,643 panels of glass, making the whole structure visible from the outside thus, creating a clear view on the inside. There's also a cafe with treats and coffee. They also offer free tours. We found The Spheres to be a serene and comforting place to visit. The place was amazing!

It's a workspace... for employees it's a little slice of work heaven, because it's warm, cozy, and…read morelovely for the long days when you are working yourself to... you know. I spend many a day here, escaping wood tone home of the door deck, and here in the oasis, where I can feel at zen, while writing my OP1 documents, meeting partners who want me to spend money with them, and meeting partners who want to spend money with us. Did I mention I used to have 1:1s with my co-workers here, because everything is better with the sound of running water, and the fine mist of water. Yes, this place does it all, and if you are in the mood to enjoy your lunch that you purchased at Whole Foods (just down the street), then this is your place too. Make no mistake, it's one of the few real amenities for an Amazon employee, and well, you got to take what you can get between reviews.

Meeting area

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Bailey Family Farm

4.8

(66 reviews)

16.2 mi

I came here with my parents the other day to do some strawberry picking while they were visiting…read more We all had a great time and got some delicious strawberries! The parking lot for pickers is just north of the address on Yelp but they had plenty of signs that made it easy to find. You have to go down a gravel road to get there so keep that in mind if you don't want your car getting dirty. They had quite a few rows of strawberries for picking, and had 4 different varieties available. We also saw some apple trees where the apples were growing for picking in the fall and some peach trees. They also have veggies to pick but we didn't walk that far back. A lot of the strawberry plants had been pretty picked over but still had plenty of fruit if you pulled up the leaves and looked. We ended up picking about 3 lbs of fruit to take home. The fields are super dusty so make sure to wear sneakers you don't care about because they will get covered in dirt. We enjoyed a relaxing time picking berries and enjoying the beautiful views. I will definitely be back with my husband and daughter to enjoy picking some more fruit.

As soon as we turned onto the dirt path, a breeze rolled through the front strawberry field and…read moreswept into the car. The scent hit us--warm, sweet, and sun-soaked and in that instant, we knew we were exactly where we were meant to be. No one can convince me there's a better smell on this planet than fresh strawberries in the summer breeze. Not rain, not bread, not even raspberries--though those came in close second. Bailey's Farm is a dream. My mom and I spent the afternoon picking strawberries and raspberries together, surrounded by blooming fields and buzzing bees. The strawberries were bright red, perfectly ripe, and so fragrant it felt like walking through a natural perfume. That smell alone could heal your entire nervous system. The raspberries were generous and delicious too, but it was the strawberries that made time stop. We picked slowly, laughed often, and let the wind guide us from row to row. It wasn't just a farm--it was a pause button in the middle of our road trip, and a memory I'll hold close forever. The only thing that could use improvement is the parking lot. The entrance and exit are one-way, but it's not clearly marked. It's a small detail, but clearer signage would make arrival smoother. Still, nothing compares to stepping out of the car and into that scent. Bailey's Farm gives you more than berries--it gives you a reason to breathe deeper. And I already can't wait to go back.

Mini sweet melons

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Duris Strawberry Farm

(12 reviews)

24.8 mi

Went strawberry picking with a 5 year old! It was such a great experience. If you use Apple Maps to…read moreget here, the GPS will tell you that you've arrived - but really you'll need to keep following the posted signage for .5 miles! I'd recommend going early to pick strawberries so you aren't stuck in the heat. When you arrive, go to the stand to grab a box and then start picking away! The strawberries were ripe and there were plenty to pick from.

We stopped and bought some strawberries today and they were spectacular. We received the tip to…read morevisit Duris today from our waitress Lisa at Mama Stortini's during lunch. She said they have great produce so we stopped there on the way home along River road and I'm so glad we did. They had big juicy sweet strawberries picked today just like she said. It was a great tip so I'm paying it forward for anyone who is looking for strawberries. It's best to call them before you go since when they run out, they close and we barely made in time after a late lunch. They only had a few half flats of strawberries bu the time we got there. GPS got us there the back way but once we found it, I have to say it's very easy to find.

Price for U-pick is $4.5/pound

Strawberry plants $10 each

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Field in the left newly opened and has big and sweet strawberries

The Spheres Discovery At The Understory

4.0

(82 reviews)

BIOPHILIA...Sponsored by PRIME.... never heard of it till…read morestumbling across this place. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, an Amazon Company satellite office (i guess where Amazon Corporate employees can go when the need to connect with nature arises during work day)...cool concept, wish my job offer a green house. -lower level open to the public. Cool display of frogs and crystal shrimp. -Staff was knowledgeable and seem like they like their job and sphere concept. -Verdict: worth checking out when in the area....BIOPHILIA for LIFE......

There were plenty of street parking when we came on a week day. Parking was $1 per hour from 8AM to…read more11AM, $5.50 per hour from 11AM to 5PM, and $5.50 per hour from 5PM to 8PM. Wasn't sure what the place was about. We walked into the room and started looking around. There was an attendant who spoke about needing a reservation for visitors to enter the Sphere. The place was cool as there were tiny, poisonous frogs to look at.

Lot of artsy fartsy down here

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Majestic Bay Theatres

4.1

(225 reviews)

4.2 mi

Very cool cinema with a huge theater. It feels like going back in time and I hope that never…read morechanges!

I should've tried coming here soon after I moved to Ballard! I live like five minutes from here and…read moreI've been missing out for so long. Similar to the Varsity Theater in University District, Majestic Bay Theatres also offer $6 movies all day on Tuesday. Varsity offers that every day, but the Majestic Bay is eons cleaner, has nicer movie screen and sound, and the seat more comfortable than Varsity and I thought it was worth every penny. I went to go watch Mean Girls at 4 pm yesterday. Seems like everybody knows about the Tuesday deal so the 7 pm show was sold out, but there were plenty of seats left for the 4 pm show for obvious reasons. It looks like they only show three movies at a time, and I don't know how often they get new movies, but I'm looking forward to taking advantage of the Tuesday deal more often. Also one thing to note for myself mostly - aisle C was a bit too close to the screen so I recommend sitting around aisle E.