Posts by Christy Garrard
Earth Day 2021
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, we are recycling our 2020 list of 20 practices you can put in place to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle today and every day. See? It’s easy to reduce, reuse and recycle. And Mother Nature will thank you. 20 Meaningful Ways to be Eco-Friendly in Quarantine (& beyond) Use a…
Read MoreNational Plan for Vacation Day 2021
Visit Issaquah is excited to announce it is supporting National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD), the annual day for Americans to plan their vacation for the entire year at the start of the year, on January 26. Though many Americans are not ready or able to take a trip just yet, there is a wealth…
Read MoreThe Outdoors is Open Year-Round in Issaquah
By Nina Milligan, Issaquah Highlands It has never been more important to be outdoors than it is now. The coronavirus pandemic drives us outdoors for the safety of fresh air and respite from work-from-home cabin-fever. Thankfully, Issaquah’s usually mild weather and great parks provide ample opportunities for walks, hikes, and bike rides. Try Grand Ridge…
Read MoreWinterized Eateries & Holiday Festivities
We are sharing a list of winterized eateries in Issaquah and other “goings-on” for the holidays and foreseeable future: Tents and heated patios Enzos Bistro and Bar Fins Bistro Formula Agave Nicolino Gaslamp Sunset Ale House Levitate Vino Bella and Pie Bar Montalcino Sunset Ale Flying Pie Capri Cellars Most all restaurants are open for…
Read MoreIssaquah was Ranked Among 10 Best Places to Live for Dog Lovers
Money.com recently ranked Issaquah, Washington as on of the Top 10 Best Places to Live for Dog Lovers. We can’t say we’re surprised, between our gorgeous parks, access to hiking trails and volume of pet care services, Issaquah is a mecca for all things DOG. Read the full article here. Money.com article written…
Read MoreIssaquah Dining Guide
Thank you for using Visit Issaquah’s dining guide as your resource for up to date hours of operation and website information. Help us keep our listings current and updated! Please email us if you notice any information that should be updated, changed, or added (new openings, closings, changing of hours, etc). The Visit Issaquah…
Read MoreThe Perfect Fall Family Day in Issaquah, WA
Author: Megan Worzella, Owner, discovertheeastside.com When Visit Issaquah reached out to see if we’d be willing to share Discover the Eastside’s favorite Fall activities in Issaquah, WA, our response was an ecstatic “YES!” Over the past couple decades, we’ve lived, worked and played in Issaquah; and as we’ve grown from a young married couple to a family of…
Read MoreFeel Good Fridays: Art by Fire
425 Magazine’s Feel Good Fridays: ART BY FIRE Quarantine has inspired many people to renovate or redecorate their houses this year. What better time to support local than when making purchasing decisions for your home base. Art by Fire, a glass blowing studio on Issaquah’s Front Street, not only produces high-quality hand-blown goods, but…
Read MoreSalmon Golf Tournament Chips
Thanks for stopping by our table at the Salmon Open Golf Tournament! You can use your golf chips as ball markers AND to receive some great discounts at local Issaquah businesses. See below for details: Show your golf chip to the local businesses below for discounts: Krawbar – 10% off Las Margaritas – 10% off…
Read MoreVisit Issaquah To Offer Up To $100,000 For Local Orgs
Visit Issaquah recently approved funding up to $100,000 for Issaquah non-profit organizations to help sustain and/or encourage tourism or hospitality. Visit Issaquah promotes travel and visitation to Issaquah and is the official destination marketing organization for the community of Issaquah. “Many of our partners in tourism have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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