If you have out-of-state friends or family who love to ride visiting Seattle for the first time, where would you take them ?
My personal picks would be : Colonnade Bike, Elliott Bay, and Burke-Gilman Trails.
These places have a lot in common : conveniently located in the heart of Seattle, easily accessible with lots of parking, suitable for riders of all ages and fitness levels, and all three of these places offer great sightseeing opportunities !
Also, if your friends/family are ExtraHyperActive ( like us ), you can bike all three spots in one day !
We started our "Seattle bikothlon" in Ballard on Burke-Gilman trail, rode our bikes to Magnuson park, hitched a ride to Colonnade park, where my 7 year old got to learn his first basics of technical mountain biking, and then we made our way from Smith Cove to downtown Seattle to enjoy the beautiful city at night !
There is something special ( and spooky ) to walk around your favorite Pike Place Market at night.
Did you know that in the Market stands the city's first mortuary, part of an old graveyard, and a former brothel that still has a red glow cast on its side ? And that it has been voted the most haunted location in the northwest ?
Even if you don't believe in paranormal activities, walking around the market is a very exciting experience ( not to mention the lack of crowds is perfect for taking iconic pictures ! ).
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