Washington Park Arboretum

The Arboretum

This place takes more than a day to discover - section it off and keep coming back. Miles of trails, but don't miss the Foster Island trail at the north end for a view of Lake Washington and Husky Stadium and all the boats going by. If you go in spring, prepare for mud on the trail. Nice little floats with benches on the water. Also don't miss the Japanese Garden, famous in these parts. Pay the small entrance fee, buy some food to feed the koi, don't be disappointed that you can't actually walk through the Emperor's Gate and watch for the turtles. It's a horticulturalist's playground.