GET TO KNOW THE AREA
According to Resonance Consultancy, Seattle ranked #8 on the list of the Top 10 Best Cities in America in 2023. Known for becoming a growing tech hub, Seattle was also ranked as the seventh-best biking city in America, to go along with its top 10 Walk Score.
Parks and Recreation
The Trust for Public Land also ranked Seattle #8 out of 10 for the 2023 ParkScore index. The TPL index is a national comparison of park systems across the 100 most populated cities in the United States. Published annually, the index measures park systems according to five categories: access, investment, amenities, acreage, and equity.
Seattle scored 98 out of 100 points when it comes to access, meaning 99% of its population lives close to a park.
Seattle is also home to several beaches, between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington. The Seattle Times notes there are about 200 miles of fresh and saltwater shoreline.
There is also no shortage of hiking opportunities near the city of Seattle. TheTravel.com lists the Top 10 Best Hikes You Can Do Near Seattle. The list includes:
- Discovery Park Loop
- Lake 22 Trail
- Deception Pass State Park Bridge And Beach Trail
- Myrtle Falls Viewpoint
- Snoqualmie Falls Trail
- Poo Poo Point Trail
- Mount Baker Summit
- Wallace Falls Woody Trail
- Mailbox Peak Trail Loop
- Heybrook Lookout
Washington is home to several national parks and state parks. From snowy, volcanic peaks and waterfalls, there is something for every lover of the outdoors.
