Seattle is a big city, but it doesn’t always feel like it. It’s easy to get caught up in a daily routine of going to the same great but familiar places and miss the lesser-known experiences the city has to offer.
Not far from Ravenna is Fremont’s Peak Park. Although a hilly walk, it’s ideal for soaking up views of the west-side, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains under clear skies, or enjoying a romantic sunset.
On a rainy day, adventure down to SoDo to find Lander Street Vintage, an affordable, well-curated antique shop that sells anything from elf shoes to life-size canine replicas.
A brief light rail trip away lies Capitol Hill’s majestic Volunteer Park Conservatory. Wandering through its humid rooms, you’ll discover an abundance of flourishing exotic plants, and deep serenity.
The ideal setting for a pleasant wind-down can be found off Ravenna Boulevard at Seven Coffee Roasters, a small, sustainable cafe and market. The cozy atmosphere and superb London fogs are a reprieve from daily hustle-and-bustle, and the blustery Seattle weather.
