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Category: Outdoor Recreation
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Why You Should Visit Snohomish, WA

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
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Explore Seattle's Ballard Neighborhood

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
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Innkeeper Katie's Daytrip Recommendation: Hurricane Ridge on Olympic Peninsula

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
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Best Hikes at Mt. Rainier

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
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8 Top Outdoor Adventures near Seattle

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
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Making Waves: Exciting Seattle Water Activities

Nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, thrilling Seattle water activities cater to all experience levels. Find the convenience of proximity at Greenlake Guest House, which is right in the center of all the action. Whether you're seeking hea… Read more
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A Perfect Day Trip from Seattle to Whidbey Island

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. Read more to learn where to go, what to do, and why it is worth a visit. Why Go … Read more
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The Best Hikes from Seattle this Spring

Updated for 2024     Where to Hike Lately, we’ve been getting lots of questions from guests about the best places to hike and experience nature near Seattle. The Cascade Mountains and foothills are very accessible from Seattle and offer lot… Read more
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Innkeeper Linsy's Top 3 Local Hikes

Updated May 18, 2022 Hi there, this is innkeeper Linsy writing for the Greenlake Guest House Blog. Born and raised in the neighborhoods of the greater Seattle area, I grew up exploring, playing, and getting muddy all around the Pacific Northwest.&nb… Read more