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Why Stay at Greenlake Guest House This 2021 Holiday Season?

Updated November 22, 2021 Why stay at Greenlake Guest House this holiday season? It’s all about the location, the breakfast and amenities, neighborhood restaurants and shopping, festive lights and Christmas cookies, holiday performances and more!   Lakeside Location Guests love our location right across the street from beloved Greenlake Park. The 2.8-mile pathway around the …

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New Light Rail Expansion Makes Getting Around Seattle Easier

Light Rail Expands to the North We’re happy to report that getting from the airport and downtown to Greenlake Guest House just got easier with the grand opening of the Roosevelt light rail station. The U-District, Roosevelt, and Northgate stations opened on October 2, after nearly 25 years of campaigning and construction. Originally opening in …

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A Perfect Day Trip from Seattle to Whidbey Island

Whidbey Island is one of our favorite day trips from Greenlake Guest House for guests who have a car and want to explore beyond the Seattle city limits. Read more to learn where to go, what to do, and why it is worth a visit. Why Go to Whidbey Island? It is beautiful in every …

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Our Favorite Seattle Museums and Attractions Now Open and Ready to Visit This Fall-Updated August 2021

Seattle museums and attractions are open at full capacity this fall. Per Washington State mandate effective August 23, 2021, face masks and social distancing are still required for everyone, even if vaccinated. Here are our top recommendations.   Woodland Park Zoo Woodland Park Zoo’s beautiful outdoor exhibits are not to be missed. This beautifully landscaped …