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— to explore Lake Union’s houseboat neighborhoods. The Sleepless in Seattle house, a postcardperfect bungalow, is the lake’s claim to fame, but houseboat neighborhoods border the entire lake, some of them moss-covered relics from the days when lumberjacks and fishermen built them with materials salvaged from the city’s lumber mills and shipyards. The originals now tie to the same rickety wooden boardwalks that hold multi-million-dollar two-story mansion-boats. It’s a foodie’s lake too. Tie up to the docks at Ivar’s Salmon House (next door to renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly’s original studio and home) for classic Northwest clam chowder, salmon, and halibut. Or stop at Agua Verde for a margarita and Tex-Mex with the University of Washington crowd. At the south end, the city’s most eclectic chef, Tom Douglas, has erected a mini food empire with three of his restaurants all within walking distance of the lake: Cuoco (Italian), Brave Horse Tavern (Americana pub), and Serious Pie Westlake (pizza, desserts). In the afternoon, head north from Gas Works Park to Green Lake. A three-mile walking trail circles the lake and offers the city’s best peoplewatching. Golfers, especially those who don’t take themselves seriously (like me), can rent a putter, wedge, and ball and play a quick round of nine at the park’s laid-back pitch-and-putt course. After an hour-long round, I like to wander toward the lake’s west end for a round of diving board flopping. Day 3: Mountains, Waterfalls, Massages They call Seattle the Emerald City for its parks and giant trees. But the big boys grow in the Cascade Mountains less than an hour from downtown. I usually take the shortest route possible, via Interstate 90 toward Snoqualmie Pass. Mount Si greets you first on the drive east. A well-marked trail zigzags its way four miles and almost 4,000 feet up, but for a less straining hike, take the Talus Loop trail part of the way up the mountain. The oldgrowth forest has a totally different feel from those in or near the city — open, quiet, ancient. It’s subtle but unmistakable if you stop and rest, which you’ll want to do after the thigh-burning trek. Whether you get to the top of Mount Si for views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier or enjoy a walk through thousand-year-old trees, the digs at nearby Salish Lodge & Spa will cap a summer adventure weekend with indulgence. The natural ★ The DeTails Agua Verde 1303 NE Boat St. aguaverde.com Ivar’s Salmon House 401 NE Northlake Way ivars.com Bastille 5307 Ballard Ave. NW bastilleseattle.com Mount Si Hiking Trail wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-si Bitterroot 5239 Ballard Ave. NW bitterrootbbq.com Dutch Bike Company 4741 Ballard Ave. N dutchbikeseattle.com Hattie’s Hat 5231 Ballard Ave. NW hatties-hat.com Paseo Caribbean Restaurant 226 Seaview Ave. NW paseoseattle.com Peoples Pub 5429 Ballard Ave. NW peoplespub.com Salish Lodge & Spa 6501 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie salishlodge.com Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 3015 54th St. NW Sunset Tavern 5433 Ballard Ave. NW sunsettavern.com Hot Cakes 5427 Ballard Ave. NW getyourhotcakes.com Tractor Tavern 5213 Ballard Ave. NW tractortavern.com mAp illuStRAtioN By tRAci dABERko world remains on full display, with the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls making its thundering drop, but at Salish you enjoy the scene from your room window or over a white-tablecloth dinner of steamed Manila clams and Columbia River steelhead trout paired with a local pinot gris. David Hanson is a contributing editor who writes about travel. This is his first story for us about his hometown. Clockwise from top left: dining alfresco at Ivar’s Salmon House, the Salish Lodge & Spa and Snoqualmie Falls, and the trail to the top of Mount Si usairwaysmag.com AuguST 2013 41 http://www.ivars.com http://www.aguaverde.com http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-si http://www.bastilleseattle.com http://www.paseoseattle.com http://www.bitterrootbbq.com http://www.peoplespub.com http://www.dutchbikeseattle.com http://www.salishlodge.com http://www.hatties-hat.com http://www.sunsettavern.com http://www.tractortavern.com http://www.getyourhotcakes.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013