Travel

An Adventurous Winter Escape for Skiers and Non-Skiers Alike

Go fat-tire biking in the snow, visit a classic ski lodge and enjoy holiday fa-la-la.

Outdoor attractions: Skiers snake down the mountain during the annual torchlight parade in Sun Valley,

Danny Sullivan

The Best of 2017 Readers’ Choice Winners

The people have spoken and these are the restaurants, shops and more they loved this year.

Shrimp and grits at Junebaby, our readers’ choice best new restaurant.

Seattle Mag

Entertaining Guru Builds VRBO Dinner Party Palace in Walla Walla

Kelley Moore creates a retreat for friends in Washington's wine capital.

A bust of Marie Antoinette stands against lavish hand block printed wallpaper from London-based Cole & Son in the main entry of Kelley Moore’s remodeled 1905 Dutch Colonial retreat in Walla Walla.

Kirsten Telander

New App Gives GPS-Guided Walking Tours of Seattle Neighborhoods

The travel app Sidewalk taps locals for walking-tour recommendations.

User-generated walking tours aim to give travelers a more intimate experience.

Danny Sullivan

Retrace These Retro Washington Road Trips, Updated for the GPS Era

Drive the state’s historic scenic byways with an updated version of a 1940s-era road trip guide.

Cruise through Leavenworth’s downtown.

Max Rose

Road Trip Snacks Are Not to be Taken Lightly. Here’s What We’re Packing

You put gas in your car to keep it running, but what keeps you fueled on the road? Our road-trip writers share their favorite snacks.

There’s no more appropriate place to eat beef jerky.

Seattle Magazine Staff

Some of Washington’s Best Indie Bookstores Require a Ferry to Get To

Happy things happen when you let your reading passion take the wheel.

Catch an early ferry to Vashon Island.

Hilary Meyerson

The Perfectly Nostalgic Road Trip From Seattle to Sequim

A Westfalia van is the road-trip-ready vehicle to launch an exploration of all things vintage.

An old-school Westfalia van (this one from Peace Vans Rental) is the perfect transport for a vintage-focused road trip, and makes camping and picnicking easy

Diana Wurn

Idaho’s Up-and-Coming Wineries Deliver Bold Tastes and Impeccable Views

Dry days and cool nights give Idaho grapes great acidity and rich flavor.

Idaho’s oldest continuous winery Ste. Chappelle is a must for vino vacationers.

Shannon Borg

Find Hot Springs, Hidden Waterfalls and More Off One Stretch of Central Oregon Highway

A single highway leads to myriad adventures, all within an hour’s drive of Eugene.

Travel through Lane County’s several dozen picturesque covered bridges, including Deadwood Bridge.

Danielle Centoni

White Water and 70-Plus Wine Varietals Await in These Beautiful River Valleys

Wines from A to Z thrive in southern Oregon.

The Ledger David vineyard near Talent (visit the tasting room in Central Point to try the wines).

Danielle Centoni

Experience the Splendor of Washington’s Most Gorgeous Sights in 6 Days

Take a nature-focused tour of Western Washington's high points.

Take in the 360-degree view of the San Juan Islands from the top of Mount Constitution.

Kristen Russell

Go Farmhouse or Fancy at the Epicenter of Oregon Wine

Oregon’s Willamette Valley caters to wine lovers of many tastes.

A convivial multi-generational group crowds up to the bar at the Brooks Winery tasting room, near Amity, which offers live music on Sundays

Danielle Centoni, Caroline Craighead