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100 Ways to Get Outside and Play This Summer

Don't waste a precious weekend with our summer guide.

By Seattle Magazine Staff June 26, 2017

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This article originally appeared in the June 2017 issue of Seattle magazine.

No matter how long you’ve lived here—six months or 60 years—when the sun comes out to stay for a while, it’s time to get out and play. There’s a bounty of adventures to fill our gloriously long days; here’s our guide to the best experiences tailored for both the Seattle neophyte and those who’ve been there, done that.

Outside Adventures

Hit the Water

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Music, Arts and Museums

Shopping

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