Moon 52 Things to Do in Seattle Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways

by Lewis, David

• ISBN13: 9781640496026
• ISBN10: 1640496025
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-10-04
• Publisher: Moon Travel

Summary

From a farmers market you haven’t hit yet to the mountain getaway you keep meaning to plan, experience something new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Seattle.

• Cool things to do in and around the city: Learn more about the Native Duquamish at historic sites and modern art installations or brush up on Seattle’s social justice movements at the Unity Museum. Take a drive past the old mansions of Madrona, discover a new watering hole in Ballard, or go old-school for a night with a VHS from Scarecrow Video. Play a round of golf in the middle of the city or take your bike out for a breezy ride on the Burke-Gilman Trail
• Day trips and weekend getaways: Build a bonfire at Alki Beach, paddle the Lake Washington Wetlands, or spend a weekend in the great outdoors at Lake Keechelus or Mount St. Helens
• Experiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities for kids, outdoor adventures, arts and culture, delving into diversity, old-school Seattle, and more
• A local's advice: Author David Lewis was born and raised in Seattle, and he knows the Emerald City’s ins and outs, from unexpected street art to hidden local history
• Inspirational full-color photos throughout
• Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses, nearby attractions, and tips for avoiding the crowds if you're heading to a popular spot

What are you doing this weekend? Try something new with Moon 52 Things to Do in Seattle.

Author Biography

David Lewis is a Seattle native and tour guide who has written extensively for the Seattle Weekly, The Stranger, and BlackPast.org, among other publications. His earliest published work focused on Indigenous history, and he is passionate about educating the world about Seattle’s Indigenous culture—beyond the common saying "we are on Duquamish land."
 
David has written about every facet of Seattle culture, from food, to music, to history, to politics. He speaks Mandarin and can read Chinese, which has come in handy when scouring for Seattle’s best Chinese food. He is also working on a complete history of Seattle titled Death of Ghost Land and is heavily involved in the local film and theater community, appearing in a variety of plays and writing and directing numerous short films for the Film Forum's Local Sightings festival.