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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 … Read more
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 some money by traveling i… Read more
At Greenlake Guest House, we always offer homemade, freshly baked cookies to our guests. The type of cookie varies each day. This recipe for Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies is a guest and family favorite. Adapted from Quaker Oats' famous Va… 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-mi… Read more
Updated October 2024
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 … Read more
Here are our favorite Seattle museums and attractions for visiting this fall, updated for 2024.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo’s beautiful outdoor exhibits are not to be missed. This beautifully landscaped zoo has a large variety of animals and … 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 … Read more
Step into a world of outdoor adventure in Seattle, where the possibilities are as vast as the Pacific Northwest landscape. From exhilarating hikes to serene boating excursions, these top 8 outdoor activities near Seattle offer a variety of adventure … 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