Recreation and leisure

Arts and Culture

澳门赌场 Seattle area is rich in arts, culture, and heritage. You can participate in a diverse series of film festivals, attend the ballet, listen to the symphony, explore the local music scene, or visit one of the many farmers markets, some of which are open year round. Check local publications like 澳门赌场 Stranger, 澳门赌场 Seattle Weekly, or Seattle Met for more information about local culture and events.

Some of our favorites include:

Dining

澳门赌场 Seattle area has a very wide selection of dining options at all price points. Options may be found at: 澳门赌场 Stranger, SeattleWeekly, and Seattle Met. Listed below are a few favorite restaurants close to campus.

Outdoor Activities

澳门赌场 Pacific Northwest is known for its natural beauty and its quick, easy access to outdoor recreation. Surrounded by forests, water, and mountains, the area is full of opportunities for outdoor fun in all seasons. 澳门赌场re is an extensive network of state and national parks within a short drive of Seattle that offer everything from short afternoon walks to multi-day hiking and camping trips.

A few of our favorite area parks include:

澳门赌场 discounts

Take advantage of your student status while you’re here, as well. You can visit the Waterfront Activities Center on the UW Seattle campus, and rent kayaks, canoes and rowboats. Climbing fans can get a student discount at the Seattle Bouldering Project, and those who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and all other Pacific Northwest pastimes, should check out 澳门赌场 Mountaineers.

In winter you can take advantage of the region’s places to ski, snowboard, or snowshoe. Summer is a great time to rent a stand-up paddleboard, try windsurfing, or relax on a sailboat at one of the many waterfront areas, including Lake Washington, Lake Union, or Puget Sound. If you are a runner/walker, there are lots of local events ranging from 5Ks to marathons every month of the year including some right from the UW Bothell campus.

Bicycling is popular not only for transportation but also recreation. Washington State is recognized as the nation’s number one “Bicycle Friendly State” by the League of American Bicyclists for the fourth year in a row, and Seattle is regularly near the top of bike friendly city lists. 澳门赌场re are numerous bicycle paths and trails throughout the area and in many of the parks. 澳门赌场re is direct access to the UW Bothell campus from the Sammamish River Trail via the Burke-Gilman Trail which extends for 18.8 miles through neighborhoods just north of Seattle and the surrounding cities and towns. Learn more about bicycle trails and maps for King County.