Have you ever sat around in Seattle wondering what to do with yourself? You have been to the aquarium, you've been to the Space Needle, you've been to the Pike Place Market. You have done most of the touristy things. You want something new. Well, then I have the perfect day planned for you.
This is a great mission to do solo, with a friend, or with a group of friends (even children).
Go down to the Agua Verde Paddle Club in University District. Here you can rent kayaks by the hour. You have a couple of options on where to paddle to. You can paddle all the way over to Kirkland and enjoy lunch there. You can float around in the natural surroundings of the Arboretum, or you can go and check out the many houseboats we have here in Seattle. Whatever you choose, you are bound to have a great time. While it can be peaceful and relaxing being out on the water, remember, kayaking is exercise. You can and probably will burn some calories and some have been known to have sore arms the next day. However, once you arrive back to the dock to turn in your kayak, a wonderful restaurant awaits upstairs.
The Agua Verde Paddle Club Café offers a delicious array of Mexican fare, often using natural, organic ingredients. They have a mission to provide healthy food in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. What does this mean to them?
•· Meat is produced from animals raised on farms (as opposed to factories), given vegetarian feed without growth hormones or antibiotics
•· Seafood is caught or raised sustainably using eco-friendly techniques
•· Their produce is grown organically and obtained from local sources when possible
•· The coffee is shade-grown and produced by small co-ops and specially blended for Agua Verde
In addition to Agua Verde's interest in promoting good health, their food is wonderful and their Margaritas aren't too bad themselves.
What a wonderful way to end a perfect day of Seattle kayaking. SLUUUUUUUUUUUURRP!
Okay....that's my idea of a perfect evening...margaritas and tacos... :)
Ashley - Looks like you had a blast! The outskirts of Seattle have so much outdoor recreational opportunities I don't think anyone can run out of things to do. I went hiking a few years ago with some friends of mine who were finishing up at Bastyr University. It was just absolutely beautiful up there. I'm ready for a new adventure up in your neck of the woods. Thanks for sharing!
OH!!! You three are so cute! I have a little one, too - he would have loved that!