Jakob Two Trees is located along the Rainier Trail right behind/near the Issaquah Community Center…read more It's best for a quick, scenic outdoor stop combined with an easy walk. Perfect for families, a short nature break, or troll-hunting adventures around the Pacific Northwest. Ample parking is available nearby at the community center. As public art on a trail, respectful visiting is encouraged. Many people enjoy taking photos and admiring the incredible recycled-material details (like his ponytail with the Snoqualmie Tribe band and birdhouse necklace), and it blends beautifully into the surrounding forest. The short, flat, paved path is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly. Great for families, kids, and troll-hunters.

What a fun attraction in Issaquah - and a great way to learn more about the area. My friend told…read moreme about the miscellaneous trolls that are around the western Washington area, created by artist, Thomas Dambo from Denmark. So, I had to see it for myself. I took my dog on a walk around Issaquah - and we made it a point to check out Jakob Two Trees while in the area. To get here, online sources referenced the Rainier Multiple Use Trail in the old town of Issaquah. If you map to Rainier Trail, it does not take you to the entrance to the trail. However, this trail is near the Issaquah Community Center, which is where I mapped and was easily able to find the entrance to the trail. Along the Rainier Multiple Use Trail in a short distance is Jakob Two Trees. There's a sign that explains more of the artwork and artist, using only up-cycled materials to create these trolls. It was cool to see and you're able to walk all around the giant troll and get pictures up close. Although I am not Scandinavian, I do love how treasured trolls are to the Nordic countries, so now I want to find more of the trolls around the Pacific Northwest.

Located near the Black River Riparian Forest and the South Treatment Plant, the Waterworks Gardens…read moreare a fun show of form and function. It's a great place for a walk, not only though the official garden itself, but the Springbrook Trail. As you most likely guessed by the name: this place is way cooler when it's wet out/they have the system turned on! Lots of various ponds fill up, might see some frogs (probably most definitely some mosquitoes :-P) and there are a series of places where the water can flow throughout the main installation. Definitely a nice place to start or end a walk!

Cute little park. Short trails going through​ it, half of which are very flat, the other half has…read morean incline. It connects to a longer trail system though. Doggie bags are provided, so please clean up after your pet. Interpretive signs provide information about the water reclamation system.

As a seller of a few Pacific Northwest art pieces from my collection when I moved, I was very…read morepleased and impressed with the art knowledge, follow-through and auction expertise of Michael Mroczek of MBA Auctions. The photography and quality of the electronic brochure was first-class. I feel I received a fair price for each item I sold and MBA was very timely with their payouts following each auction. I would highly recommend them!

Decided to try bidding in an auction. Since i have only once (back in the early 70's) gone to an…read moreauction...and (managed to bid against my husband!),because of our "stay-at-home" edict placed on the population of CA-decided to give it another shot. Saw a sweet little Lalique "Happy Cat" up for sale, decided that i have at least two people who are very much cat lovers that would love owning it and made that my "ease into" the auction game. The people at Mroczek Bros. were very helpful and patient with me, and made the process easy. i was the winning bid (!), they did a wonderful job of shipping it with a lot of protection, and arrived in perfect condition!! i had done some research into Lalique and when it arrived i can say without any hesitation it was 100% Lalique and not a blemish on the item. i have it stashed away as a very special gift and i know it will be much loved by whomever is the lucky person that gets it! Thank you Mroczek Bros. for helping make my first "real" foray into the auction world a very happy experience!! i highly recommend their company for anyone looking to sell or buy. Very professional and helpful. Carol R.

With our 70 foot mural/supergraphic, we wanted to add a graphical architectural moment to our…read moreGroup14 headquarters and first commercial BAM Factory. Our goal was to signify pride in who we are and what our brand identity is. Who needs flags when you have an empty canvas wall? At the same time, we're proud washingtonians; it's important for us to support local arts and artists in everything we do from a brand and creative marketing standpoint. Through mutual connections/recommendation, I got in touch with Overall Creative. And the rest is history. It was a seamless and very enjoyable collaboration. Having worked with muralists in the past, I had a fairly high bar for work quality. Overall Creative exceeded this bar. They we're great to work with, kind, very professional, perfectionistic, and frankly, hand-painting machines. The quality of their work, line, and attention to detail was of the highest caliber. And they crushed it fast. Now we have a rad, incredibly professional hand-painted mural that fully articulates our identity to anyone and everyone. If you're looking for an amazing mural or supergraphic, I'd put Overall Creative at the top of your list.

From the owner: We design in house and also work closely with established and emerging artists to produce, curate…read moreand manage creative projects of all scales, from one off events and site specific installations to outdoor murals. Our collective twenty-four years of know-how means we always rise to the occasion through vigor, accountability, and communication.

Such a fun little hangout!! Really cool collection of both vintage and new games, and the bartender…read moregave amazing service. Love that they offer CBD drinks!

This was a fun place to escape from reality and a true blast from the past. It truly felt like we…read morewere back in an original arcade many years ago. I originally thought this was a place meant to look like an old arcade based on reviews and pictures but this is truly an old arcade. Everything from the smells, carpet, machines, and vibe brings you back to the peak arcade days. There are a couple newer machines like Minecraft and 4 person PacMan but the majority of the machines are classics. They have multiple coin machines to exchange cash for coins and it seemed like games were between 25-75 cents each credit. We didn't try any of the food or drinks so I can't comment on that but there were other people enjoying that. They had signs on the front door that kids are allowed until a specific time as well.

Loved it here. Such a great place…read more I was looking for gardens with trails and found this place. It was relaxing and quiet. I loved it. I highly recommend stopping here if you're looking for scenic views.

Lovely gardens. Peaceful and Serene. Our guide Ellen very knowledgeable. Spring time is beautiful…read morewith the trees and flowers. Private parking so easy to park and it's free to visit.

We only stopped in for a quick visit to buy some supplies, but we were very impressed by this…read morelittle store with a lot of heart. I can't wait to improve my skills to take better advantage off all Wyldwood has to offer.

Its been on my list to check this place out and glad I finally got to visit on an early afternoon!…read moreFor there only being about 5 people in the store during my visit, it did not feel cramped at all. Tons of different selections of fabric. Unique patterns ane solid colors, all 100% cotton. Even appreciated the hemp fabric available as well as those are generally hard to find for me. Overall, definitely recommend!

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! I went in to get my nose pierced for the second time (first time was at…read morelouvisa) and I cannot express how perfect of a piercing experience I had with Robin !! She was so kind and helpful, straightforward with everything. The piercing was so fast and I didn't feel nervous at all because robin was so awesome and clearly an expert. Loved her vibe so so much. I would tell everyone to go right to robin for any piercings at the handsome devil, but just because robin was so awesome I think everyone there must be pretty awesome too. 1000% recommend the handsome devil and shoutout to robin!! Thank you so much.

I love this shop! It's my go to shop. Ben and Hannah to be specific are both fantastic humans and…read moreartists. Both of them made me feel not only welcome as a newbie tattoo getter, but also have made me feel respected in my body while getting tattooed in vulnerable places. They also are so cool about moving the stencil if you aren't quite happy with placement. They both are wonderful humans are I would refer either of them in a heartbeat. Not only that, but the other workers in the shop are always so supportive and kind. I love the vibe of this shop. Here are a few pics of pieces I have gotten from this shop! Sternum done by Hannah which I trusted her to customize,8 could not be happier and I am returning for an extension of it and butterflies done by Ben which I'm obsessed with. The shop is also very clean, including the bathroom. Parking is easy if you don't mind walking a block or two!

Highly recommended!! We had such a fun time. Be prepared to…read moretake a lot of photos. Staff are around to assist with ideas too. Perfect date night or night out with your friends. You're definitely gonna spend over an hour if you're like us. If you knew in town or a local like us, it's a good way to get out and try - see something new :-)

We came here on a Saturday night and it was nearly empty. It's $40 per ticket, which is absolutely…read morenot worth it. Fun to swing by after dinner, but too short for it to be a single event. Pros: -helpful staff around to help take photos or answer questions -parking garage close by -plenty of tickets available -kid friendly with step stools to stand on Cons: -very expensive -mostly illusions using mirrors, so it's the same type of exhibit every time (looks like there's five of you in a room, looks like four of you sitting down, looks like a lot of you down a hallway) -doesn't last long

This was a nice little find. We got here late as my sister had to take her son to this de's appt…read more By the time we got to Seattle, it was already 1 pm. Once the entire family met up, we climbed back into the car and headed to Bellevue. Not sur if it was due to the time. But we were surprised there was a lot of parking available. We spent a good 2-hrs here which included getting lost and finding other street entries into the botanical park from a school and from other busy street corner at the bottom of the park. Nice and shaded, quiet little creeks, plenty of seating for those that were inspired to journal, plenty of elderly people using this time to exercise and stretch. We enjoyed the different areas like the swinging bridge, the Japanese garden and even the little cafe they have there. Fairly priced items and plenty of tables to enjoy a refreshment and snack. By the time we were done, the gift shop was already closed. So I took the opportunity to drop a donation into the box instead.

The Bellevue gardens is a pretty quiet and secluded little spot to relax and take in some nature…read more It's not a huge place, but it's big enough that you can spend an hour or two there, casually strolling about. No trouble with parking, and it is free to enter, so you really should stop by if you are nearby. It's worth it.