Katherine Winters Photography

Prepare to be surprised at The Funhouse. A dive bar by day, this Halloween-themed bar and nightlife destination transforms into a live music venue by night. Listen to the music of great local and national bands, relax on the outside patio, shoot a few basketball hoops or test your pinball skills indoors.

Make some memories at the Northwest Folklife Festival. This annual festival brings some of the city´s best local, ethnic, folk and traditional arts and music to the Seattle Center for a free three-day party over Memorial Day weekend. Take in the spirit of the Northwest as you visit the vendors selling all kinds of foods and handmade goods.

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.

Take a trip through time at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, the Pacific Northwest´s only major natural history museum. The oldest museum in the state, this museum features over 12 million artifacts and attractions in its permanent collection, as well as a host of continuously changing temporary exhibits.