Category Archives: Washington

Spokane, Washington

Posted on August 13, 2021 by kenwehner

28 to 30 July 2021 Our final stop in our Minnesota to Washington tour was Spokane.  Named for the Spokane tribe, meaning “Children of the Sun”, the city exceeded our expectations.  We stayed in town within easy walking distance of … Continue reading →

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Seattle, Washington

Posted on July 17, 2019 by kenwehner

10 – 14 July 2019 The last stop in our Pacific Northwest Trip was Seattle, our favorite of the cities. Staying near the Westlake Center and Washington State Convention Center was perfect for visiting the most popular tourist sites. Westlake … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Boeing Museum of Flight

Posted on July 17, 2019 by kenwehner

11 July 2019 When researching our trip, the Museum of Flight stood out from its reviews. Despite the outstanding reviews, there are other aviation museums on the East Coast and we have been to the National Air and Space Museum … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Space Needle

Posted on July 17, 2019 by kenwehner

12 July 2019 No postcard of Seattle is complete without a view of the Space Needle. An iconic observation tower, it is difficult to come to Seattle and not visit the Space Needle. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Chihuly Garden and Glass

Posted on July 17, 2019 by kenwehner

12 July 2019 Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit of Dale Chihuly’s art with glass. Adjacent to the Space Needle, the exhibit is easy to access and is heavily visited. The exhibit is made up of three sections: dimly … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture

Posted on July 17, 2019 by kenwehner

12 July 2019 The Museum of Pop Culture just sounded cool and looked cool, so we went and loved it! We spent a lot more time there than we planned but everyone in the family, different ages and interests, found … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Pike Place Market

Posted on July 17, 2019 by kenwehner

13 July 2019 Pike Place Market is one of the most well-known places in Seattle. Even if you do not recognize the name, you’d recognize it as the fish market where workers toss and catch freshly caught fish. The market … Continue reading →

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Shake Shack Seattle

Posted on July 17, 2019 by kenwehner

11 July 2019 Our Shake Shack obsession continues.

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Snoqualmie Falls

Posted on July 13, 2019 by kenwehner

10 July 2019 Snoqualmie Falls is a popular stop only 30 minutes east of Seattle. It only requires a short walk along a paved pathway. The waterfall is nice and I imagine its popularity is largely based on its easy … Continue reading →

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Leavenworth, Washington

Posted on July 13, 2019 by kenwehner

10 July 2019 Continuing along the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway, we made our way from Lake Chelan to the Town of Leavenworth. We spent about 4 hours in town and walking the trails of Waterside Park. Leavenworth is a charming … Continue reading →

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