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A 1953 Life magazine featured Tobey as one of the four “Mystic Painters of the Pacific Northwest.” He was a major influence on Jackson Pollock.

The nerve center of Ballard has a vast selection of stores, cafés, Scandinavian gift shops, and taverns lining both sides of the street. Although Ballard is only about 4-miles (6-km) northwest of Pike Place Market, the street’s melange of local businesses and creative signage reflects the community’s small-town personality that has remained intact since the days before Ballard officially became part of Seattle.

Stocks supplies for camping, skiing, and rock climbing.

Queen Anne neighborhood’s stately hotel provides a wonderful alternative to the area’s chain motels and hotels. Walk to quaint cafés, trendy bars, and small shops. Reserve a room away from the street to avoid noise from the boisterous foot traffic heading to or from concerts and sports events.

Relax in the hot tub while the kids frolic in the indoor pool.

Established in 1986, the art gallery specializes in 19th through 21st century American and early Northwest Regionalism, with special emphasis on contemporary figurative art, and early women artists.

Consider a short- or long-term stay in the heart of Seattle in fully furnished studio apartments with kitchenettes. Premises include coin-op laundry, 24-hour front desk, and maid service.

The county’s most popular park, located in Redmond, maintains soccer and baseball fields, a velodrome, and an off-leash dog-training field. Dogs are free to roam and splash in water, a practice seriously discouraged or outlawed everywhere else. Park trails connect with the Sammamish River Trail, a bike route that leads to popular wineries in Woodinville.

Built in 1927, this is one of Seattle’s last independently-owned hotels. Room designs reflect common Queen Anne touches in subtle and dark hues. The house restaurant is Andaluca, a small, top-rated establishment with excellent Mediterranean fare. The adjoining bar, Oliver’s, makes exquisite martinis.

In 2003 the original opera house underwent a massive transformation to become McCaw Hall (see Opera House). Built for no less than $127 million, this plush 2,900-seat auditorium with state-of-the-art acoustics and excellent amenities is home to the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet.