We ended the year with a great mix of new dates, neighborhood explorations, and a few standout weekend getaways.

Some were cozy, some outdoorsy, and some long overdue. Here are the 10 experiences we enjoyed most this year.

1. Romantic Dinner Then Book Browsing on Capitol Hill

We started the night with dinner at Bateau, then wandered the stacks at Elliott Bay Book Company. It was an easy, relaxed date and a reminder of how good Capitol Hill is for slow evenings together.

2. Catch a Comedy Show at Jet City Improv

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We grabbed dinner at RockCreek before heading to Jet City Improv. The show was fun, light, and a nice change of pace from our usual plans.

3. Wander and Eat in Edmonds

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We spent an afternoon exploring boutique shops, waterfront views, and murals before ending with dinner at Salt & Iron. Edmonds was an easy, slow-paced date and one we’ll keep in the rotation.

4. Steam, Plunge and Relax at Von Sauna

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We visited Von Sauna in October and loved the private steam session and lakeside plunge. We grabbed DERU afterward and made it a full fall date.

5. Coffee, Hiking and Mediterranean Lunch at Discovery Park

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We started with pastries from Petit Pierre, walked the trails down to the lighthouse, and wrapped up with lunch at Damoori Kitchen. Simple and scenic.

6. Seattle Art Museum + Pike Place Lunch

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We spent a November afternoon at the Seattle Art Museum, then walked to Matt’s in the Market for dinner. It was a great culture-focused date and easy to pair with downtown wandering.

7. Wild Lanterns at Woodland Park Zoo

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We visited Wild Lanterns and stopped at Ada’s afterward. The displays were bright and fun, giving us a seasonal date that felt different from our usual winter plans.

8. Spring Walk in the Arboretum

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We explored the Arboretum in full spring bloom and grabbed food from Nick’s on Madison. It was one of our simplest dates of the year and one of the best.

9. Romantic Weekend in Leavenworth

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We spent a quiet weekend at the Posthotel and took full advantage of the pools and spa areas. It was the most relaxing trip we took all year.

10. Weekend Getaway to Victoria, BC

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We took the Clipper to Victoria and spent the weekend exploring gardens, walking the harbor, and enjoying high tea at the Empress. An easy and memorable trip.