Call me a Seattle homer, but I love taking a walkabout in my town! One of my favorite recent walks? Stepping out of Piecora’s Pizzeria on East Madison St. and walking throughout downtown Seattle with a dozen friends the night we won the Super Bowl. Think of high-fiving euphoric strangers and literally dancing in the streets to Maclemore. Here are some other walks that will surely put some joy in your step!
Seattle Sculpture Park—Myrtle Edwards Park—Waterfront—Le Panier for coffee and pastries. Just did this on a windy Sunday morn and what a range of images, from cutting edge art to the urban nature of the Sound to the rustic Pike Place market. And Le Panier serves up still-wicked chocolate croissants at the end!
Beach Drive—Alki Beach—Harbor Avenue. The scenic, residential curves of Beach Drive move you to the friendly funkiness of Alki (don’t miss Lady Liberty and the lighthouse!) and on to the jaw-dropping views of our cityscape. Towards the end, try Marination Ma Kai near the water taxi for great Hawaii food.
West Duwamish Greenbelt. You know that giant patch of forest you see as you approach West Seattle? This is Seattle largest greenbelt and it features miles of trails and loads of urban wildlife including fox (seriously?) and red-legged frogs. This one’s labeled urgent on my bucket list—I’ll let you know how it goes!
Other Great Walks: Blake Island (grab a picnic, get a lift, and enjoy this state park), Foster Island and the Arb (almost in full bloom!), Lake Union (nearly six miles in circumference—end in South Lake Union and check out what’s going on in this brand new “city” within our city). Aren’t we lucky!
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