Popular Gardens in Renton

"The Washington Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a 230-acre park full of interesting gardens and rare plant species. The arboretum is co-managed by Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Arboretum Foundation, as well as the University of Washington. The Arboretum is free (as it is a city park) and offers a small visitors center with restrooms, miles of trails, classes, tours, events, and venue rental."

"The University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle work together to maintain these magnificent 230 acres on the shores of Lake Washington. You can visit free of charge every day from dawn to dusk. Established in 1934, the Washington Park Arboretum has a top-notch winter garden, as well as world-class collections of maples, oaks and camellias."

"This wild and lovely park stretching from Madison Valley up to Union Bay offers a wide variety of gardens, a wetlands nature trail and 200 acres of mature forest threaded by paths. More than 5500 plant species... Top ChoiceMuseum in Queen Anne & Lake Union"

"Kubota Garden was once the personal garden of sought-after landscape artist Fujitaro Kubota, and uses Japanese gardening concepts to showcase Northwest plant life. Now, it’s a city park—an a popular spot for photography, whether an SLR or an iPhone. A post shared by Tuan Lee (@leeleexlove) on Jul 15, 2018 at 12:44am PDT"

"Hidden fountains, bright-red bridges, koi darting about elegant ponds. At Kubota Garden, 20 acres of gorgeous Japanese gardens await visitors willing to make the trip to the Rainier Beach neighborhood in South Seattle. First started in 1927 by Fujitaro Kubota, the complex is now part of Seattle’s public park system."

"With its neat, symmetrical lines and delicate stones and water wheels, the Kubota Garden will let you travel to Japan without stepping foot out of Washington. It’s one of the most gorgeous places to see in all of Seattle. Part of its beauty comes from the fact that it was a labor of love."

"The Volunteer Park Conservatory is a botanical garden with a multi-room display of cacti, tropical plants, orchids, and other species. Its mission is to advocate and encourage preservation, public participation, and education with respect to the Volunteer Park Conservatory and its plant collection. Friends of the Conservatory (FOC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, plays an integral part in stewarding visitors, providing outreach and education though docent-led tours, plant sales, special events, and interpretative classes for adults and school children, as well as an "Urban Safari" summer camp for grade school youth."

"The best of the monuments in Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park is a stunning conservatory modelled on London’s Crystal Palace and completed in 1912. This wrought iron and glass wonder is composed of 3,426 glass panels and houses the park’s collections of bromeliads, ferns, palms, cactuses/succulents and seasonal plants. The heat and humidity varies from area to area and is computer controlled, rising to 27°C in the cactus house."

"Modeled after the “Crystal Palace” of London, the Volunteer Park Conservatory is a stunning example of man-made architecture. Glass walls are fitted into steel and iron frames. Victorian-style decorations give an ornate flair to everything from the windows and trellises to the doorknobs and flowerpots."

"At the south end of the Washington Park Arboretum is a magical 3.5-acre garden laid out in the late-1950s on the supervision of the respected landscape architect Jūki Iida. Meandering paths and benches encourage you to go slow and appreciate the garden’s water, stones, lanterns, plants, fauna, bridges and buildings. This is one of the oldest Japanese gardens in the United States, but also one of the most authentic, and a venue for all sorts of celebrations in the Japanese calendar, like Children’s Day (5 May) and Respect for the Aged Day (16 September)."

"Hidden within Madison Park is the beautiful Seattle Japanese Garden. For just a small fee you can walk the grounds of this vibrant garden. Visiting in spring coincides with the blooming of many of the garden’s flowers."

"The Seattle Japanese Garden is managed jointly by Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Arboretum Foundation. The garden features winding paths through sculpted landscapes evocative of traditional Japanese designs."

"At an area of 11 acres, the Centennial Park, previously known as the Elliott Bay Park is one of Seattle’s most famous waterfront parks. It is often confused with Myrtle Edwards Park since both of them are connected. The main difference is that Centennial Park is operated by Seattle port whereas Seattle City manages myrtle."

"Myrtle Edwards is a city park on the Elliot Bay waterfront, less than a half-mile southwest of the Space Needle and Seattle Center. A standard route to access this beautiful waterfront space is through the Olympic Sculpture Garden. Myrtle Edwards winds next to the shoreline with a 1.25-mile paved bike trail."

"To the north of downtown Seattle is the neighbourhood of Ballard, home to Sunset Park. Placed above the busy bay it’s a wonderful spot to watch the sailboats and ships glide on by. As you can tell by the name the sunset views are the real appeal of this hidden Seattle gem."

"The Seattle Chinese Garden is a Seattle Parks and Recreation partner that offers free public access to a lush, beautiful garden within West Seattle. The garden is a traditional Sichuan-style Chinese garden, the only one of its kind outside China, that celebrates Seattle's rich Chinese heritage."

"Also often referred to as MOHAI, The Museum of History and Industry celebrates Seattle's position as a leader in innovation and industry. This education facility also catalogs the events that led to Seattle's rise as an important port city. The True Northwest exhibit takes tourists on a journey through the region's history, from Native American cultures through the present, exploring how geography and cultural events like the Gold Rush helped shape the Emerald City."

"Opening hours: 10am to 5pm daily (10am to 8pm on Thursdays in July and August and every first Thursday of the month). Wish to know more about the city you’re visiting?. Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) offers you an insight into its rich and storied past."

"Kids and adults alike will appreciate the entertaining exhibits that show how the Northwest’s environment and diverse population have influenced its development. Be sure to check out the temporary exhibits as well. View this post on Instagram"

"With an extensive collection of world art, from Ancient American to Modern Art to Mediterranean to Islamic to Oceanic to Native American, The Seattle Art Museum, located downtown near the Pike Place Market, is a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. They’ve also got a sister Seattle Asian Art Museum in Capitol Hill and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the waterfront, which are equally worth exploring. But if you find yourself in Seattle for a day and pressed for time, a visit to Seattle Art Museum is a safe choice, as it’s the most all-encompassing collection you’ll find in Seattle."

"The Seattle Art Museum’s sleek and contemporary digs are as artful as the works that inhabit it. As an institution of Seattle’s art scene, it’s a must-see for any visiting art lover. And while it's not uncommon that a museum’s exhibits play second-fiddle to the permanent collections, here they are one of the main attractions."

"A post shared by Red Cow (@redcowseattle) on May 3, 2018 at 4:45pm PDT. Red Cow serves homemade French dish like the charcuterie. Local seafood and a wide variety of steaks are also available for diners choose from."

"A French bistro menu, a fleet of crisp white-shirted waiters, and a bubbling crowd greet diners in this iteration of the minimalist cement-walled space on the Madrona strip—the best iteration yet."

"Enjoy an authentic New Orleans culinary experience at Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge. The big, bold Creole and Cajun flavors coming out of the kitchen keep diners happy and smiling for the entire mea..."

"The 12-year-old Cajun-Creole bistro nestled below Queen Anne opens its doors for all manner of bennies and scrambles at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday."

"Tucked behind a row of work lofts on Western Ave., this Belltown beauty focused primarily on brunch and lunch along with weekend dinners is easy to miss but worth seeking out. Boat Street’s ambiance is simple, bright and appealing, the food impeccable, featuring such wonders as delicately poached eggs Benedict drizzled with hollandaise, pillowy soft honey biscuits, and a bread pudding soaked in melted butter that consistently delivers."

"Imagine visiting your French grandmother's warm and cozy cottage for some homemade food. Now stop imagining and visit Boat Street Cafe."

"High above Capitol Hill’s busy sidewalks, this Mexican restaurant’s rooftop includes a well-placed overhang to protect diners from a too-bright sun. The large space can seat dozens of parties — even at half capacity — and diners here have access to a separate bar with a few specialty cocktails not available downstairs. There’s also a walkup window for takeout orders."

"Mezcaleria Oaxaca is a Mexican restaurant serving incredible bites, and well-crafted cocktails. Don’t miss out on their spicy margaritas, and try out their micheladas… you’ll be wanting more. This rooftop is great for a casual summer evening, and it’s perfectly located in the heart of the party capital in Seattle."

"Mezcal drinks along with loads of Mexican drafts complement the wide street food menu at Oaxaca. There’s a couple of locations, both bearing the same sexy menu, but only the Capitol Hill joint will give you the topside experience. Get a fruity margarita and some enfrijoladas, then enjoy."

"Lola is a lively eatery on 4th Avenue owned and managed by author-chef Tom Douglas that serves modern, Greek-influenced dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The cozy restaurant serves a menu that features classic Pacific Northwest fare inspired by the cooking styles of Greece with modern Mediterranean and North African riffs on local ingredients such as fresh Penn Cove shellfish, Anderson Valley lamb, and wild Bristol Bay sockeye salmon. Signature breakfast plates include Greek scramble eggs with spiced lamb and beef, kasseri cheese and smashed garlic fried potatoes; omelet lacinato kale with white cheddar; Bavarian eggs benedict with ham and dill; and Tom’s favorite breakfast Mediterranean octopus, with bacon, Aleppo yogurt, soft poached eggs, and radicchio."

"This upscale dining room serves inventive Greek cuisine in the heart of downtown Seattle. Making an excellent starter, pita bread is served with your choice of spread, like roasted sweet red pepper, barrel-aged minty feta or skordalia. Meze, such as grilled octopus and dolmades with rice plus a variety of kabobs appear on the menu, and Lola doesn't skimp on main courses either."

"South Lake UnionHelmed by the people behind Mamnoon, this 14th story spot is accessed through a small street level bar/waiting room. From there an elevator takes you to a short windowed corridor strewn with neon light that opens into a sprawling 2,800 square foot space -- two-thirds of which is outside -- where, in addition to Middle Eastern fare you will also enjoy unparalleled views of Seattle Center and the Space Needle, Queen Anne, and Lake Union just two blocks to the north. But only if you have a reservation since they're not currently accepting walk-ins."

"MBar just reopened on March 10, so the time is right to pay this rooftop bar a visit and settle in for an afternoon beer or two. The best part of this establishment is arguably its view—with sweeping views of Lake Union, it’s the kind of place that encourages slow, easy summer living (which, I might add, is just around the corner)."