Seattle '26

Gum wall, original Starbucks — all in one iconic spot. Fish throwing included.

Premium tasting experience at the flagship Reserve Roastery — note: Seattle location closed 2025, check site for updates

Private boat for the crew — bring your own drinks and vibes

5 brewery stops on a party bike tour

No reservation needed, great views of the Sound

30 min each way — birthplace of pickleball. Beautiful day to save lives.

Space Needle + Aquarium + choose 3 of: Chihuly, Argosy Harbor Cruise, Museum of Pop Culture, Zoo, Pacific Science Center. Valid 9 days.

Astros vs. Mariners — Apr 11–13 at T-Mobile Park

Tons of cool plants, futuristic glass dome architecture — free, reserve in advance (1st & 3rd Saturdays)

Iconic downtown viewpoint, easy walking access — Space Needle & Rainier backdrop

Stunning 268-ft waterfall, short hike to the base

Spring flower festival in the Skagit Valley — peak April bloom

Overlooks Puget Sound and Cascade/Olympic Mountain Ranges

Seasonal orca tours departing from the Seattle waterfront (FRS Clipper — Pier 69)

Jackson Visitor Center, Paradise area, Nisqually entrance. April = lots of snow — may need snowshoes/crampons. Closer than Olympic.

Hoh Rainforest, Hurricane Ridge, Sol Duc Falls, Quinault Rain Forest, Ruby Beach, Kalaloch Beach — full day adventure

One of the most dramatic hikes in the Cascades. Starts with stunning Bridal Veil Falls (can turn around here for an easy 4.2 mi day), then continues up never-ending stairs to a jaw-dropping alpine lake beneath the sheer walls of Mount Index. Full route is a serious workout.

Old-growth forest, multiple waterfalls, and a stunning Research Natural Area alpine lake — one of the best moderate hikes accessible from Seattle. In April the lake basin still holds snow and ice, making it extra moody and beautiful. Open year-round.

Short, beautiful, and accessible for mixed-fitness groups. Ancient cedar and hemlock forest gives way to a perfect alpine lake nestled below jagged peaks. April brings moody fog and snow at the lake — ideal for the PNW atmosphere.

Best bang-for-buck hike near Mt. Rainier. Easy loop through alpine meadows with a half-mile stretch of nonstop face-on views of Rainier — one of the finest mountain views in the state. In April expect snow; bring traction devices.

Among the most dramatic alpine hiking in the lower 48 — you end up face-to-face with Rainier's northeastern glaciers at ~7,800 ft. Three progressively higher summits ("Burroughs") each reward with bigger views. Note: Sunrise Visitor Center opens late June — in April, road may not be open.

Widely considered the most spectacular day hike in Washington — a point-to-point traverse through an alpine paradise of turquoise lakes, granite peaks, and mountain goats. The route starts at Stuart Lake Trailhead, climbs to Colchuck Lake, then ascends the brutal Aasgard Pass (1,900 ft in <1 mile) into the Core Enchantments before descending to Snow Lakes Trailhead. Requires a car shuttle or the Loop Connector Shuttle. Start by 5 AM — this is a full-day sufferfest.

Best for the Group. Fully open — April is peak lushness with minimal crowds. The Hoh River Trail is the go-to; most groups do 5–8 miles out-and-back. The Hall of Mosses loop (0.8 mi) is an absolute must-do and extremely accessible. Expect mud — waterproof boots are essential.

Stunning easy-to-moderate beach hike (~3 miles round trip) with dramatic sea stacks. No elevation gain, great for the whole crew. Note: Single-lane construction near milepost 1.25 on Mora Road through July 7.

Only 1.6 miles round trip, flat through old-growth forest — incredibly beautiful and easy. Pair it with a soak at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort afterward. Sol Duc area is open for the season.

Lake Crescent area is fully open. Marymere Falls is a short 1.8-mile round trip through old-growth forest. For something more strenuous, Mount Storm King (4.65 mi, 2,130 ft gain) is a brutal but spectacular climb — one of the best hikes in the park.

Open from both trailheads — a flat, scenic 8-mile trail along Lake Crescent with two historic tunnels. Great option if anyone wants a mellower walk with beautiful views. Dogs and bikes welcome.