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Category: Itineraries & Day Trips
Updated November 2025 The weather may be wet and the days may be shorter during the winter, but that won’t stop Seattleites from having fun. With a good rain jacket or an umbrella, you can enjoy activities inside and out. Skip the crowds and save som… Read more
Updated July 2025 Hello, Innkeeper Linsy here to share some of my favorite quirky things about the Fremont neighborhood, located just a 15-minute drive from Greenlake Guest House. This quaint part of town has a variety to offer if you are looking for… Read more
Mount Rainier National Park is one of the crown jewels of the Pacific Northwest. With its towering glacier-capped peaks, lush forests, vibrant wildflowers, and dramatic waterfalls, it’s no wonder so many nature lovers dream of making the trip. Whethe… Read more
Updated June 2024 Seattle is known for its distinctive and unique neighborhoods. Although the Greenlake neighborhood is our personal favorite, we always recommend that guests spend some time in Ballard, too, when visiting Seattle. It’s an easy 15-min… Read more
Snohomish, Washington, also known as "the antique capital of the Northwest," is one of our favorite year-round day trips from Greenlake Guest House . This small town is located just 30 minutes northeast of Seattle. We love browsing the shops and rest… Read more
Hello, this is Katie writing a guest blog for Greenlake Guest House. Originally from Kentucky, I love the outdoors and try to go outside whenever I can. Recently, my boyfriend and I did a day trip to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic Mountains, across P… Read more
Assistant Innkeeper Katie’s Favorite Hikes at Mt. Rainier Over my past 4 years of living in Seattle, I have had many opportunities to visit and hike in Mt. Rainier National Park . One of the best things about this area is waking up and thinking "I th… Read more
Guests visiting Seattle often ask us for recommendations for what to do. The tough part is narrowing down the list to something reasonable whether you are staying one day or a week! Here is our favorite 3-day itinerary from Greenlake Guest House in s… Read more
Updated for 2024 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. It offers a less demanding alternative to Mt. Rainier or Olympic, while still pr… Read more
Updated for 2024 In our opinion, a visit to Seattle is not complete without a visit to a lovely garden. Spring is one of the prettiest times to visit Seattle. There is nearly always something in bloom. Seattle springtime begins quite early with flowe… Read more