Make a Reservation

Come with me to the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm where it’s Christmas all year!

Tours need to be booked up online ahead of time, and start at $40. The tour includes an informative and safety presentation, along with being able to feed the reindeer in their enclosure. The facilities also has a gift shop and coffee cart with food such as Hot Dogs. 

They are currently closed for calving season but will re-open on April 12th!

Day Trip to the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm

Book a tour online at Leavenworth Reindeer Farm to feed and learn about reindeer. Enjoy a safe and informative experience.

Reindeer Farm Tour

✅ Before you go
• book your tour at www.leavenworthreindeer.com before you get there

💪 Pro tips


Book your tour online

Before visiting the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, plan your trip and arrival. Stop in Leavenworth for bathroom facilities, as only Porta-potties are available on-site.

Reindeer Farm Visit

✅ Before you go
• since the farm is a couple of hours from Seattle, make sure you have your trip planned ahead of time and plan to get there a little earlier before the tour.

💪 Pro tips
• since the farm only has Porta-potties, might be a good idea to plan a stop in Leavenworth to use the bathroom.

Look up the location and plan your trip

Enjoy a safe and interactive reindeer tour at Leavenworth Reindeer Farm; be sure to wear suitable shoes and avoid dangly clothing.



💪 Pro tips
• wear shoes and appropriate clothing. Don’t wear anything dangly. 

Enjoy the tour 

At Blitzen Brew, enjoy coffee, hot dogs, and desserts. Card and cash accepted. Consider dietary options, as alternatives are available in downtown Leavenworth.

Grab Lunch

✅ Before you go
• the concession stand does take card or cash

💪 Pro tips
• the coffee cart has coffee, Hot Dog, and dessert. If you have dietary restrictions you may want to plan to eat lunch in downtown Leavenworth instead.

Grab lunch at Blitzen Brew

Come with me to the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm where it's Christmas all year.

The farm has tours available where you get to learn about the reindeer and meet them.

teaching us about the farm's conservation efforts and about the reindeer.

so we all knew how to safely interact with them.

they gave us some reindeer food which consisted of mushroom and some other things

and we got to feed the reindeer and spend some time with them.

There were so many reindeer hanging around and they were all so cute.

The farm also has a gift store and a coffee cart

so we got a reindeer hot dog at the coffee cart.

They are currently closed for calving season but will reopen on April 12.

So I definitely recommend booking a tour online if you want to visit.

Here's your plan for a dog-friendly stroll, local shopping, tasty burger, and pet treats. Watch the video 👇

Take your pup to Madison Park, where you’ll enjoy a stroll through a beautiful neighborhood, peruse local stores and grab a burger. 

Dog-friendly day in Madison Park

Stroll through Madison Park’s charming neighborhood, admire gorgeous homes, walk along the waterfront, and chat with locals—it’s a dog-friendly spot with lots to explore!

Neighborhood stroll

✅ Before you go
• Dogs are technically not allowed on the actual beach :( But you can still walk along the water! But the beach is a good starting point for your walk! 
• There is a ton of free street parking in additional to actual beach parking.
• You don’t need a dog to do this Nudge! This plan also works great with friends or solo :)

💪 Pro tips
• Start at Madison Park Beach and work your your way South! There are a lot of great houses! I also recommend crossing E Madison St at some point and continuing your walk on the other side!

Explore Madison Park 🏡

Browse dog-friendly shops in Madison Park, especially Madison Books, a cozy bookstore filled with great reads. Ask before bringing your dog inside!

Bookstore browsing

✅ Before you go
• Most of the stores — if not all — are dog friendly, but I still think it’s courteous to ask before you step inside!

💪 Pro tips
• I recommend stopping by Madison Books!

Pop into local stores 📚

Enjoy a dog-friendly meal at McGilvra’s Bar & Restaurant with outdoor seating—perfect for grabbing a burger and relaxing with your pup in Madison Park.

Eat burgers

✅ Before you go
• The restaurant has outdoor seating — super dog friendly 🐶 
• There are some other restaurants in the area, so if you aren’t feeling pub food there are lots of other options!


💪 Pro tips
• Craving dessert? Grab ice cream at nearby Scoop Du Jour.

Grab lunch at McGilvra’s 🍔

Stop by All The Best Pet Care to treat your pup with toys and healthy snacks. Members get a free birthday goodie bag!

Pet supply shopping

✅ Before you go
• While not directly in downtown, the pet store is a short drive (or long walk) away.

💪 Pro tips
• Members get a free birthday goodie bag! 

All The Best Pet store

If you're looking for a nice way to spend your afternoon with your dog,

Madison Park is a great place to explore.

so we started off with a pup cup at a nearby Starbucks before starting our walk.

Madison Park has some really beautiful houses,

so Edgar and I really just wandered around looking at everything,

talking to some locals that were gardening.

Edgar and I returned back to the strip to check out a bunch of stores,

And I also ended up stopping by Madison Books,

which is a really quaint little bookstore packed with a ton of titles.

I always try to make it a point to support local bookstores,

so I ended up grabbing this book that has been on my wish list for a while.

so Ed and I popped into this local pub where I ordered a burger,

and I know sometimes eating alone can be a little bit daunting,

but I often just bring a book to read or listen to a podcast.

This spot was great because it had outdoor seating,

so on the way home we stopped by All the Best Pet store

Here's your plan for a shaded forest hike with waterfalls, icy dips, and a fun splash pad. Watch the video 👇

A shaded forest trail, sparkling waterfalls, an icy dip finale — plus a bonus stop at Snoqualmie’s new splash pad. The ultimate summer cool-off plan!

Easy Hike w/ Falls & a Dip + Splash Pad Bonus

Hike a shaded trail along a lively creek to Franklin Falls, then take an invigorating dip in the icy pool beneath the waterfall. Arrive early for parking!

Waterfall hike

✅ Before you go
• bring sandal and bathing suit if you want to dip into the pool under the fall at the end!

💪 Pro tips
• on weekends it gets pretty busy after 10 am so be sure to go earlier (or later) on the day.
• you’ll need either a national forest pass/America the beauty or you can pay $5 at the parking lot.

Head to Franklin falls trailhead

Play and cool off at Snoqualmie Community Park’s splash pad—water jets, fountains, and lawns perfect for kids and picnics on a summer day!

Splash Pad Play



💪 Pro tips
• bring a towel! Also you can bring a picnic blanked and sit by the lawns beside splash pad.

Stop at Snoqualmie Community Park

a forest hike that ends with an icy dip on the roaring waterfall,

plus a new splash pad to keep the fun going.

the mountains get closer with every mile.

parking space tucked behind tall evergreens.

A wooden sign welcomes you in right away.

The path runs alongside a lively creek where some hikers are already cooling off,

the trail stays mostly shaded with sunlight dancing through the leaves.

The sound of rushing water following every step with

multiple small falls and swirling pools along the way.

a calm cascade spilling into an emerald green pool,

I swing by Snoquamie's new PNW themed the splash pad,

This perfect cool of plan now is all yours.

Here's your plan for learning kitesurfing at Jetty Island with lessons and wind practice. Watch the video 👇

From zero to body-dragging kitesurfing hero in just one day 🏄‍♀️✨

💨 Ride the Wind at Jetty Island 🌊

Take a beginner kitesurfing lesson at Jetty Island, learning the basics and body-dragging with expert instructors against a scenic, windswept backdrop.

Kitesurfing

✅ Before you go
• 📝 Booking — Fill out Urban Surf’s Rider Intake Form + 2-hour deposit to secure your spot. Book here: https://www.urbansurfkiteboarding.com/lessons-contact-page
• 💵 Cost — $225/hr (2-hour minimum, gear included); add a friend for $125 flat.
• ⏳ Lesson time — Plan for 3–5 hours total, with 2–3 hours in the water.
• 📍 Where to meet — Lessons start at the Everett coast, then a jet ski takes you to Jetty Island.
• 🏄 Progress takes time — It typically takes 10–30 hours of lessons before you’re riding on a board, so one lesson won’t cut it—be patient with yourself!
• 🧴 What to bring — Sunscreen, towel, water/snacks, and warm clothes for after.

💪 Pro tips
• 📅 Book early — summer weekends fill up fast.
• 🧥 Dress in layers — wetsuit keeps you warm, but you’ll want a light layer for before/after.
• 🪁 Practice kite steering on land first — even 10 minutes helps.
• 🌬️ Relax and let the wind work for you.
• 👂 Listen to your instructor — small hand adjustments make a huge difference.

Get kitesurfing at Jetty Island!

Here's your plan for savoring Napoli-style pizzas, fresh salads, and indulgent Italian desserts in Capitol Hill. Watch the video 👇

Step into Capitol Hill’s coziest Italian gem for Napoli-style pizzas, fresh burrata salads, and desserts that’ll ruin all others for you (in the best way). A go-to for an easy date night or a casual indulgent dinner.

Savor true Italian flavours in cap hill

Enjoy authentic Napoli-style pizza, fresh burrata salads, and decadent desserts at Capitale Pizzeria, perfect for a cozy dinner date or foodie night out in Capitol Hill.

Pizza Dinner

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation if you're going on a weekend

• Come hungry: portions are shareable, but rich

• They don’t rush you — plan to linger with a glass of wine

💪 Pro tips
• Order one of their city-named pizzas 

•  The Burrata & The Beet Salad is unexpectedly chef’s kiss — don’t skip it

• Split the Pistachio Tiramisu and Espresso Cheesecake — both are worth it

• The vibe is casual but chic — great for date night or catching up with a foodie friend



Dinner at Capitale Pizzeria

This cozy little gem- Capitale pizzeria completely transported me to Napoli.

and the beet salad absolutely blew me away.

I'm not even a salad person and I was in love.

Cities and honestly each bite felt like a quick trip through Italy's flavors.

Toppings were the quality we could taste.

The desserts are in the league of their own.

tiramisu and espresso cheesecake absolutely addictive.

It's definitely an Italian cuisine hidden in cap hill