Washington’s second-largest natural lake, located next to Seattle, is home to attractions of all shapes and sizes, from rainbow trout to swanky Mercer Island.
With great shops, bars and restaurants, as well as plenty of open green space, Downtown Seattle is a beautiful area of the city in which to pass the time.
Sip roasted coffee in buzzing shopping districts, amble through flowery gardens and experience the rich undercurrent of artisanship in this modern city.
Take a leisurely stroll along the Sammamish River, picnic on well-maintained lawns and visit a historic pioneer house at this pleasant riverside parkland.