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Here's your plan for screaming on the alpine coaster, then biking and mini golfing around Leavenworth. Watch the video 👇

Scream your lungs out at Leavenworth’s newest attraction, then wind down over the weekend with mini golf and a scenic bike ride. 

Alpine Coaster + Chill Leavenworth Weekend 

Begin your adventure by catching a bus or driving directly from Seattle's King Street Station to Leavenworth for an exciting weekend getaway.

Travel to Leavenworth

✅ Before you go
• Make sure to bring snacks for your trip!

💪 Pro tips
• We did this as a car-free weekend! You can book your bus through Flixbus, Amtrak or the Greyhound website
• Uber is not a thing here, but they have town taxis: https://www.leavenworthshuttle.com/

Hop on a car or bus to Leavenworth 

Experience exhilaration at Leavenworth Adventure Park with Washington's first alpine coaster. Control your speed on this unique ride, also try climbing and bungee trampoline.

Alpine Coaster

✅ Before you go
• Entrance is free. You pay for the attraction only, which is $19/per ride. Book online to secure your spot here: https://www.leavenworthadventurepark.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Apply sunscreen!
• Go fast or go slow, you’re in control of this ride
• Try out their climbing wall and bungee trampoline!

Scream your lungs out at Leavenworth Adventure Park 

Check into LOGE Leavenworth Downtown for a central stay with complimentary bike rentals. Enjoy easy access to local attractions and communal amenities.

Bike Rentals

✅ Before you go
• We picked LOGE for a car-free weekend because of their central location and complimentary bike rentals. Make a reservation here: https://www.logecamps.com/book-now
• The bathrooms at LOGE are communal. Pack your own shampoo and conditioner!
• If LOGE is full, here are a few other spots we like: 
- Mrs. Anderson Lodging: https://mrsandersonslodging.com/
- R&R Retreat: https://abnb.me/SzEOegmQrAb 

Check into LOGE Leavenworth Downtown

At Icicle Village Resort, engage in a fun session of mini golf, perfect for relaxation or friendly competition. Remember to bring your own drinks.

Mini Golf

Play mini golf at Icicle Village Resort 

Bike around scenic Blackbird Island in Leavenworth. Stay hydrated and apply sunscreen due to the heat.

Biking

💪 Pro tip
• It gets hot out here! Stay hydrated and use sunscreen

Bike around town

Wanna try new things out over the weekend.

Check out Leavenworth's newest attraction,

chill out for the rest of the week on this outdoorsy hotel. channel

Your worries away next to this river. Drive or take a bus to Leavenworth and then

head to Leavenworth Adventure Park where you will

be experiencing Washington's first ever alpine coaster.

and as far as experience, I'll let the video do the talking

after screaming our lungs out. We then checked into 

LOGE hotel and was welcomed to this lovely hammock in the middle of the room.

Then we freshened up in the super clean shared bathrooms,

took their complimentary bike and rode to

Village resort and spent the rest of the afternoon 

The next morning we took the bikes out again for breakfast and

wrapped the trip up with this pretty relaxing bike ride across the Wenatchee 

So grab your adventure body and experience new things this summer.

Here's your plan for diving with sharks up close at Point Defiance Zoo's underwater tank. Watch the video 👇

Get a deep sea experience right in your own backyard! This is the Eye-To-Eye Shark Dive at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma! 🤿

SCUBA DIVE WITH SHARKS! 🦈🤿

Dive eye-to-eye with sharks at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma—no scuba experience needed! Safe, thrilling, and unforgettable underwater adventure for small groups.

Shark tank diving

✅ Before you go
• You absolutely need a reservation for this: https://www.pdza.org/discover/shark-dives/ 🦈
• This is for small groups, up to 4 people! 🤿🤿🤿🤿
• YOU DO NOT NEED ANY SCUBA EXPERIENCE TO DO THIS! The instructors give you step-by-step instructions on how to participate! 💧
• It’s not scary… it’s AMAZING! I felt safe the entire time! 🫶
• There are huge metal bars and a diver from the aquarium in the water with you, constantly checking on you. 🦈
• Make sure you arrive early! You need enough time to make your way through the zoo and to the aquarium by the time your booking starts!⏰
• You will absolutely need a change of clothes! We wore sweatpants and a sweatshirt to the zoo (no hoods!). You’re given a dry suit to wear over that, but water seeped through mine, and I was pretty damp by the end. 😩
• The hardest part for me was getting used to the oxygen line. Once it’s time to go, the staff help you get in quickly, so you can enjoy the most amount of time in the water. I ended up popping back up for a moment and taking a few breaths above the surface to get used to breathing through the line before going under. 😮‍💨
• The water isn’t bad at all! If you get cold easily, consider one more layer! 💦
• You’re underwater for about 20 minutes! The entire experience is about an hour, including a briefing before and after! 🐠🐟
• The experience costs about $130 per person! 💰

💪 Pro tips
• Your ticket includes a ticket to the zoo as well! We stayed at the zoo for a few hours after and checked out the other animals! 🐯🐼🐻

Head underwater! 🤿

Get a deep sea experience right in your own backyard.

This is the eye to eye shark dive at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma.

You submerge right into a shark tank and get

up close and personal with these incredible creatures.

I had zero scuba experience before doing this.

You're given step by step instructions and information about the

types of sharks and other fish in the tank with you

before you suit up and head under the water.

so you're underwater for about 20 minutes of that.

The sharks will come within inches of the bars if you stay still.

There's a diver from the aquarium in the water with you,

and there are giant bars to keep you separated.

I really recommend it for anyone interested in getting over their fear of jaws.

Here's your plan for tasting Korean rice wines paired with savory comfort food in Woodinville. Watch the video 👇

Explore varieties of Korean rice wines in this tasting room experience, pairing with traditional savory comfort food.

Rice Wine Tasting

Taste authentic Korean rice wines at Rainbrew in Woodinville—sample flights, try savory Korean comfort fare, and explore seasonal brews on weekends only.

✅ Before you go
• Double check which days they open - currently they only open on Fri, Sat and Sun.
• They have plenty of parking spots.
• If you want to book a tour or brewing class, check their website first.

💪 Pro tips
• I recommend ask what’s their current seasonal drop and give it a try.

Head to Rainbrew

They are crafting authentic Korean rice wines, from creamy Makgeolli to bold Takju.

grab a flight to taste their core line up and don't miss their latest seasonal drops.

You can't have rice wine without comfort food.

Try their instant ramen and seafood pancake for the perfect salty-

they also have a cocktail menu all built on a rice wine base.

Take a bottle home or book a tour or brewing class to learn the craft.

Here's your plan for a peaceful riverside hike with forest views and a charming waterfall stop. Watch the video 👇

Do a meandering hike through the quiet woods on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail. 

River and Woods Hike

Enjoy a peaceful hike along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail, weaving through lush forests and scenic river spots—choose your adventure distance!

Forest River Hike

✅ Before you go
• Familiarize yourself with the route and recent reviews using WTA or AllTrails (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/middle-fork-snoqualmie-upstream) (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/middle-fork-snoqualmie-river-trail?sh=ktpvm7&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality)


💪 Pro tips
• The parking lot is large and has bathrooms, so no need to get there super early. 
• Although the hike isn’t up a mountain, the trail does have rolling elevation up and down, so it catches up to you!
• Always remember to leave no trace!  


Hike on the Middle Fork Trail

choose your own adventure hike along a river.

You'll park at the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trailhead,

where you'll start the hike by crossing this picturesque suspension bridge.

you'll turn left to hike on the Middle Fork Trail.

so you can choose whatever distance suits you.

This trail is absolutely stunning and weaves in and

out of the forest with a few stream crossings.

Make sure to keep your eyes out for slugs!

we found a spot on the river to hang out and enjoy some snacks.

but we kept going another 1.5 miles to see this little waterfall.

This is the perfect hike the next time you need an escape from the city.

Here's your plan for sipping natural wine at a cozy outdoor patio in Fremont. Watch the video 👇

Spend some time sipping natural wine on an outdoor patio tucked away in Fremont. 

Hidden Natural Wine Bar in an Outdoor Garden

Sip natural wine in The Botanicale's charming Fremont patio, enjoy a wine flight, and bring your own snacks for a cozy, relaxed experience.

Wine Tasting

✅ Before you go
• Bring a snack if you want! They allow outside food. 


💪 Pro tip
• I’d highly recommend the wine flight! It’s a great way to try a bunch of different wines you may not normally reach for. 


Enjoy a drink at The Botanicale

Let's go to a cozy natural wine bar tucked away in Fremont.

The Botanicale started as a plant store but has now evolved into the cutest wine bar.

but they also allow outside food and drink,

and the group next to us even brought in a delicious looking charcuterie spread.

I'll definitely be doing that next time I go.

are super friendly and knowledgeable about their wine.

They like to know their growers and currently have met about 80% of them.

About half the wine they pour is local to Seattle and Oregon.