Getting Around in the PNW

Articles with advice for travelers or newcomers (or maybe even those of us who have lived here a long time) about getting around in the PNW.

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Amanda Ng

Making the Most of Your Long Layover in Seattle

Stopping at Seattle for a long layover? Go out and explore the best of Seattle's attractions with the help of the reliable public transportation system. From the captivating glass art at the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum to the coffee shops filled to the brim with coffee culture, to the scenic views at the waterfront.

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Elle

Washington State’s Cycling Rules of the Road

If you cycle in Washington State, there are some rules that every cyclist should know. Continue reading to discover what they are and why they are important.

Greystone Castle Castle Rental Near Seattle
Graystone Castle

Rent a 22,000 sq ft luxury Castle in the PNW for less than $100/person!

This is a sponsored post from Greystone Castle. This place looks like a fabulous luxury vacation rental near Seattle that I would definitely consider for my next local getaway!

Cheryl

A Visit to Underground Hygge: The Hobbit House by the Columbia River Gorge

In Orondo, Washington, near the Columbia River Gorge, there exists a charming hobbit house built into the hillside. We finally got to stay there for a few nights! Here's a review with a brief video, and some things to know before you go there.

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Cheryl

Near-City Escapes: Romantic Waterfront Retreats Near Seattle

If youโ€™re a city dweller who needs a brief escape but doesnโ€™t have the time for an extended getaway, itโ€™s possible to find little waterfront hideaways near Seattle that can allow you to get away from it all without getting too far away from it all. We stayed at this small cabin on Meydenbauer Bay in Medina (graciously loaned to us for an overnight). Read on about this cabin as well as some other near-city hideaways to add to my escape list from cabins to Seattle houseboats that you can rent.

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Cheryl

In the Trees: Your PNW Treehouse Bucket List

We visited the Nelson Treehouse Companyโ€™s B&B Treehouse point, along with a couple of other in-the-tree locations (the Forest House, Free Spirit Spheres, and -- at least in spirit -- the treehouse at Doe Bay) in the Pacific Northwest. Hereโ€™s a lowdown on getting high (up in the trees at least) along with a listing of other treehouses in the PNW you can rent.

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