We wanted to visit this place really bad and I take full responsibility for not researching it…read morebetter but once we got there we found out it costs $25 per person to go in, the pictures I saw of the grounds seem to indicate it's probably worth every penny but we ended up turning around and driving to a nearby park with amazing views for free. Maybe I'm naive, I'm definitely on a budget but I think nature should be free or at least more affordable for all to enjoy, the very nice employee let us know that they do have some days when entry is free or pay what you can but it's some special day like the 3rd Thursday of the month but only if there's a full moon and raining.

Beautiful walk in the Reserve. We took about hr and half to complete the walking tour. Lots of…read morephotos opportunities. We were able to see some deer, be outdoors with nature and it felt really peaceful.

Nice little park & trail!!…read more Perfect for a picnic, short dog walk, or a casual stroll. Has interesting features, topography, varied scenery, and fun wilderness facts posted throughout the park. The neat driftwood salmon on top of the hill is an interesting landmark and a benched viewpoint overlooking the entrance to the park. Overall score: 4.0 / 5.0

This place offers solitude. Although cars can be heard from Bond and other surrounding streets, the…read moretrees, the birds and the ponds are beautiful. There are different paths and plenty of benches to just sit, listen to nature. Very relaxing place. The paths are ADA accommadating.

Really enjoyed an afternoon exploring the Suquamish Museum and learning about the history of the…read moreSuquamish tribe in this area. Be sure to check out the video and also the gift shop.

Worth a a visit for the deep history of the area, adds much needed context to the other historical…read moresites/ museums. Suggestion is to start in the conference room/auditorium for a video presentation, then the permanent display, and then the traveling display. We were lucky to see the weavings of Virginia Adams, and the permanent display helped us contextualize many of the names we had seen while exploring the area.

Awesome views from this lovely pier! There is also beach access from the stairs on the right of the…read morepier. A life jacket kiosk is located near the stairs entrance. On a clear day, you can see part of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier. The pier feels very sturdy and is a short leisurely walk. At the end of the pier, there is a nice long bench available to sit and enjoy the lovely views. Highly recommend when visiting the area.

This place has been around for 100 years. It was such a great place so grow up and spend time on…read morethe water. The pier is free to use and quiet most of the time.

I booked a night in a Tower room since my work holiday party was being held in the Salmon room at…read morethe casino. The tower rooms are very conveniently attached to the casino and easy to get back-and-forth to your room. If you stay in a Resort Room, that building is not attached and you have to walk through the parking lot to get to the casino. I would say that that's the only downfall during the winter time of staying over there. But that is where the pool is so it just depends on what you're looking for at your stay. I have no complaints about the room, very clean and nice decor. My husband wished there was room service for breakfast the next morning but that is not available. I also wish they had valet parking. There is not nearly enough parking in the parking lot so if you don't find parking, you have to park in the parking garage and then walk all the way around back in to the hotel. Hotel staff were very friendly and the checkout process was easy. The second part of this review is going to be on the service from my work holiday party. The room was beautifully set up and the food was delicious. The staff that were coming around refilling water and taking plates were very attentive and friendly. We really liked Richard. The one employee that we encountered was the bartender assigned to our room. My first encounter from her I thought she was just having a bad day and I let it go. Not welcoming or friendly at all. Not even a smile. But as the night went on people started talking and it seemed everyone was having a not so good encounter from Robyn. She did not ID anyone all night, except my coworker that asked for a mocktail. She was rude to some people and unprofessional to others. It just progressively got worse. Yes the management will be reaching out to the contact they have at the casino to let them know. I was just so taken back about how somebody could go out of their way to be so rude at a fun holiday party. Other than that, the experience was great and I would highly recommend renting an event room there. Is it worth the drive?...yes

We stayed at the resort side of the two hotels. Two nights was over $700. Overall, pretty…read moredisappointing. The rooms were clean but old. Low water pressure, noisy fridge, loose fixtures, not enough outlets. The pool is unusable as it's enclosed in glass and is a 100+ degree humid greenhouse. They also didn't service the room after the first night. Just left a pack of soap, didn't touch anything else. The pricing is way too high for a room that is less nice than a Holiday Inn Express. The casino is not classy. It's all digital and feels more like gas station with carpet. There aren't a lot of hotel options up in the islands but we won't be staying here again, the price point doesn't reflect the amenities.

Soulless and inconsiderate small business. Do not get tricked by the official website's ticket and…read morepackage options. They are all arbitrary depending on the mood and the weather of the people who work there, including James (the man in charge). If you are a couple please note that you may be put into a plane with other people regardless of what plane and option you picked. You will not know about it until you get to the meeting point and one couple will not get to sit together. Thus, it may be better to look into other companies and there are others! If you are planning to go as a group, there are better and more professional establishments which are cheaper and/or same priced. The only saving point of this establishment is Mark (seaplane pilot) who made all the efforts to not only ensure that our experience on the air was great but also to redeem the Company. Overall, in the state where aviation is one of the major industries, there are better, more professional, and cost efficient companies and small businesses. Try them. They will have more respect and consideration for your experience. If you insist on booking from this establishment, exaggerate your weight to make sure that they cannot fly anyone with you.

This was a bucket list item for my Son and Daughter in law. It's a 20 min tour over Lake…read moreWashington, Puget Sound, around the Space Needle, over the Seahawks Dome, Pike Place, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates house. They thoroughly enjoyed the tour and their pilot was very informative. Highly recommend this excursion. Our kids said next time they would do the 60 min tour. They have been talking about this all day. Not expensive either.

Seems like the only private sailing tour available in the area and is absolutely worth the price!!!…read morePurchased as an early birthday gift for my wife who loves being on the water. The sunset was breathtaking, Russ was an incredible host, and we were able to fully enjoy the experience and each other's company without being crammed in a boat with a bunch of strangers! We brought snacks and drinks and completely forgot about them because we were so entranced with the view. If you're on the fence about booking...do it!! You won't regret it.

Captain Russ is an amazing boat host. He skillfully sailed our group of six out of Shilshole Bay…read moremarina one spring evening in his immaculately-maintained boat. We snacked, drank, socialized, and enjoyed staggeringly beautiful views as Russ pointed out marine life (this time mostly sea lions and some porpoises, but he does regularly see whales!) and answered our questions about local geography and marine history (he seems to know everything about both). Russ is charming and knowledgeable and, most importantly, very good at sailing. He is focused on both the enjoyment and safety of his guests. His outings also a great deal; I did some comparison shopping and no one beats Russ's rates for what you get. He delivered an experience above and beyond our expectations so we will be back. Be sure to tip this man well!

Spoiler alert: we attend often though not regularly and we know a few of the thespian's who ply…read moretheir craft here and in Bremerton. This afternoon we saw "The Laramie Project 10 Years After" - if you're much younger than me you may have no recollection of what happened in Laramie in 1998. I highly recommend that you see it anyway. The play is very well written and the production we saw at the Jewel Box was very well acted! Bravo for all involved! If you can't see it live that's a shame but do Google it and watch it on some platform or another. Spoiler alert: the TV Entertainment Program called 20/20 did a great injustice to the people of Laramie....IMHO

This is a Wonderful theater, with 96 seats, arranged on three sides of the stage, making you feel…read moreyou are right there with the actors, even if you are in the back row. It presents six plays and musicals per season, plus a new series that presents authors, concerts and improv comedy. Known for its free cookies and coffee and its low cost bar, this theater attracts people from throughout the county and even from Seattle.

This tour made me so happy. Kevin and Russ were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and their passion (and…read morenerdiness) for the public arts was infectious and endearing. I'll never walk over another hatch cover the same again. I'm excited to go home and see what's beneath my feet there. I would highly recommend this off the beaten path tour to anyone and i'll be happy to do it again the next time i'm back in Seattle. Thanks guys!

I am always looking for low cost, less formal ways to learn about places I either live in or visit…read moreand have done many free tours both in Seattle and while traveling. I learned about this tour from a friend and I think it's fairly new. At any rate, interesting tour. Not your typical here's the city and these are some of the landmarks and here are some fun facts. The difference is this tour was focused around the public art that can be seen everyday along the streets and sidewalks, built into the infrastructure, in the form of manhole covers or hatches as they are referred to. The folks conducting the tour included information of the various artistic manhole covers, combining it with first hand information from the artists and discussed the history of the work and how it fits into the identity of Seattle. They also provide information on the history of the city and how Seattle became the city you see as you take the tour. Pretty neat concept exploring aspects of the city that folks often take for granted as they pass by. Another fun fact about this tour is that it evolved out of an art project. I thought that was particularly interesting. Some of the prints, etc are pretty cool and again not what you would typically expect or encounter from one of these free tours. I'd recommend this tour to anybody to who wants to learn more about the history of Seattle, who appreciates public art or art in general and who has a free hour or so on a Saturday morning.

I took my wife to dinner and then surprised her with a Sunset float for our (mid-year) celebration…read morefor 32nd Anniversary. Very relaxing and cozy! Our Gondolier (John) had a beautiful voice for serenading us around the Harbor. Felt like we were floating the waterways in Venice. His stories and history lessons on the different homes, landmarks, & businesses along the shore was a plus. It went by too fast and we didn't want it to end! We did the 90min trip. We will do it again!!!

A taste of Venice and Gig Harbor all in one bite. Enjoy the charm of an old fishing village that…read morewas wrapped up in great Pacific Northwest history. Some intriguing stories about how this glorious inlet became a true gem of the Tacoma area. Stunning views of upscale living and of our Mount Tahoma aka Mt Rainier. Our gondolier, John painted our experience with a beautiful saranade and a lovely rendition of a birthday wishes. This is a must do, mark it on your list for this summer. Recommendation: go on a Sunday. Still vibrant but not as packed. End or start at the Brimstone Bar on Pioneer. Enjoy and you're welcome!