Essential Botanica

Be blown away by the beauty of Wallace Falls. Located in the enormous Wallace Falls State Park, with nine waterfalls (one that is 265-feet!), local wildlife, coniferous forests and lakeside shorelines, is one of the most amazing places to view nature. See these sights and more along the dozens of recreation trails filling 4,735-acre camping park.

Enjoy a Seattle nightlife favorite by hanging out at Re-Bar. At this intimate venue you'll see special dance, burlesque and comedy performances in addition to the concerts by unique and up-and-coming bands, among others. From industrial and cyber-punk to alternative and rock, you´ll hear all kinds of fun music that keeps the party going all night long.

See the city from new heights with Kenmore Air. Fly above the beautiful landscape of Seattle on an adventure that gives you the best views of the city, including views of downtown, the Space Needle, parks, lakes and mountains. Enjoy a recorded commentary as you soar above the city in the seaplane, and the knowledgeable pilots are willing to share their Seattle information as well!

Seattle is known for its delicious brews, but Espresso Vivace Roasteria offers something much different than the Starbucks and Seattle´s Best chains found throughout the city. Opened in 1988 and inspired by Northern Italian espresso, Espresso Vivace creates their drinks with the motto "una bella tazza di caffe"–a beautiful cup of coffee.