Around Seattle: Washington State Ferries
The Washington State Ferries are a great way to see Seattle’s natural beauty from the water—and to see some incredible sea life.
Jason Sacks
Fantastic Fiction: Classic Science Fiction Films of the Early 1960s
The early 1960s were a fascinating time for science fiction cinema, blending Cold War anxieties, space-age optimism, and philosophical explorations of technology and humanity. Five standout sci-fi films from 1960 to 1965 left a lasting impact on the genre: The Time Machine (1960), The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961), The Day of the Triffids (1962), The First Men in the Moon (1964), The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), and La Jetée (1962).
Around Seattle: Future of Flight Museum
The Future of Flight Museum offers a look into the future of aviation in a way that will tempt any futurist or futurist in training.
Around Seattle: T-Mobile Park
Seattle’s home for pro baseball is a very fun place, worth visiting whether or not the Mariners are in town.
Around Seattle: Ballard
Once a sleepy neighborhood in Seattle, Ballard is now a go-to area for great food and fun on the beach.
Around Seattle: Pike Place Market
There’s lots more to Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market than just the flying fish. Check out many reasons why it’s a must-see Seattle attraction.
Around Seattle: Wallingford
Discover Wallingford’s innovative Woodland Park Zoo, enjoy peaceful strolls and picnics in Woodland Park, and explore unique antiques and quirky finds at the charming Vintage Mall.
Around Seattle: Archie McPhee
Explore Archie McPhee in Seattle for unique gag gifts, quirky treasures, and the fun Rubber Chicken Museum. It’s a delight for anyone seeking whimsy and laughter!
Around Seattle: Mt. Rainier
Visit one of the most famous icons of the beautiful Pacific Northwest and get away from it all.
Fantastic Fiction: Fantastic Four Premieres and the Marvel Age Kicks Off
With Seattle Worldcon 2025 coming up and Marvel films still in fashion, let’s look back on the premiere of one of the most important comics ever published. Fantastic Four #1 was released to newsstands just weeks before Seattle’s last Worldcon in 1961. This comic heralded Marvel’s emergence as the most popular line of comics in the world.