If you want to see Seattle the way locals live it, join the loop around Green Lake — the city’s most beloved urban lake park.
This 2.8-mile paved path around the lake draws walkers, joggers, cyclists, rollerbladers and dog walkers from dawn to dusk. The park also offers paddleboat and kayak rentals in summer, wading pools for kids and plenty of grassy spots for picnics.
Ideal for fitness fans, families and anyone who loves people-watching. Tip: go on a sunny weekend morning for the full Seattle experience, rent a paddleboat at the east shore, and grab the path’s inner dirt loop if you prefer a softer run.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Joe Mabel
