Living Is Good In Seattle

Last updated on November 25th, 2025

Among the 50 biggest cities in America, Seattle is popular due to the beauty of its natural environment. Sure, it rains, but the rain is what produces the amazing views of its verdant landscape. Known for its environmental consciousness, dog-friendliness, and passion for coffee, Seattle boasts an active outdoor scene, impressive attractions, an appreciation for art and culture, and a thriving job market.

 

The Outdoor Scene

Whether you’re planning to move to Seattle or just visiting, you’ll find plenty of activities to enjoy outside. Opportunities for skiing, sailing, hiking, camping, and gardening abound. One of the best ways to take in all the natural scenery is cycling on the popular Burke Gilman Trail, commonly referred to as The Burke. For 27 miles, the path weaves its way along lakefront residences, wooded shorelines, and parks like Gas Works, Matthews Beach, and Magnuson.

 

There are hundreds of trails and parks throughout and around Seattle. Some of the best spots to explore include:

Discovery Park

Discovery is the city’s largest urban park. Situated on Magnolia Bluff, it offers spectacular views, protected tidal beaches, open meadows, and active sand dunes. It’s a place of quiet and tranquility as well as an outdoor classroom for environmental education.

Seward Park

Seward Park is a 300-acre peninsula that juts out into Lake Washington. It includes swimming areas, boat launches, playgrounds, paved trails, and an environmental learning center. You’ll want to keep an eye out for beautiful bald eagles, which are known to nest there.

Gas Works Park

Once home to the Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, Gas Works Park still incorporates pieces from the plant, some of which have been incorporated into a child’s play-barn structure. Also fun for the whole family is Kite Flying Hill, which has an elaborately sculptured sundial built into its summit.

Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail

A 5.75-mile stretch running through central Kirkland, the Cross Kirkland Corridor is the first developed segment of what is now known as Eastrail. It forms a key link in a larger regional system of trails, transit connections, and utility corridors.

 

Area Attractions

Seattle and its surrounding towns are filled with incredible attractions. Some favorites include:

Space Needle

The Space Needle, an impressive 605-foot-tall spire, is a symbol of Seattle and one of the city’s most visited attractions. An observation deck and rotating restaurant with amazing views await you at the top.

Pike Place Market

Home to more than 200 vendors, farmers, and specialty shops, Pike Place Market is a must to experience.

Seattle Underground

After a fire raged through the city in 1889, the streets were raised, leaving an underground network of interconnected tunnels. Now a Seattle attraction, the buried city can be experienced through guided walking tours.

The Bellevue Collection

Originally a small shopping complex with just 16 stores, The Bellevue Collection has evolved into an internationally celebrated focal point for lifestyle, entertainment, business, and leisure, situated in the heart of Bellevue, WA.

Woodinville Wine Country

Set within the picturesque Sammamish River Valley, Woodinville Wine Country boasts a diverse array of wineries, breweries, restaurants, hotels, shops, and more, spread across four distinct districts.

 

Art and Culture

Seattle is known as the cultural center of the Northwest. It offers abundant opportunities to enjoy exceptional theater, dance, music, and art.

Theater

Seattle boasts a lively theater scene that includes Broadway shows at the Paramount or 5th Avenue Theaters, classic interpretations at the Seattle Repertory Theater, and magic and cirque at the Teatro ZinZanni.

Dance

From classical ballet to modern dance, you can find top international and national companies performing at the Paramount Theater, On the Boards, or at the UW World Series at Meany Hall.

Music

Seattle is a beacon for live music. Some of the best places to see your favorite local and national bands are Neumos, The Triple Door, and The Crocodile.

Art

There are four main art museums in Seattle, as well as numerous other institutions nearby that offer a wide range of exhibits. The city’s largest is the Seattle Museum of Art, which extends outside to the Olympic Sculpture Park. Also worth visiting are the Frye Art Museum and Henry Art Gallery, which house contemporary works. Focused solely on art, craft, and design since 2005, the Bellevue Art Museum has become a significant force in enriching the cultural vitality of the region.

 

More Reasons to Live in Seattle

With all there is to do and see in Seattle, the metropolitan area earned high marks for quality of life, job market, value of living, and people’s desire to live there.

Job Market

The job market in Seattle is booming on all levels. It’s a top destination for tech professionals and boasts opportunities in many other fields, including the arts, environmental organizations, nonprofits, and research. There’s a high demand for workers with skills in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, as well as construction and professional business services.

Schools

Seattle is home to some of the best schools in the country, with 28 high schools and two colleges making U.S. News World Report’s Best Rankings list.

Housing

The housing market in Seattle is one of the hottest in the country. Buyers can take advantage of Toll Brothers’ luxurious new homes in the most sought-after communities of Seattle, including Cross Kirkland Towns, Canopy Cottages, Enclave at Kelsey Creek, Woodinville Square, The Ridge at Big Rock, Toll Brothers at Maple Hills, and Regency at Ten Trails.

 

If Seattle tops your list of places to live, Toll Brothers offers dozens of exclusive home designs and styles to choose from in the area’s top school districts, each thoughtfully constructed with your needs in mind. Visit our website to explore the various communities in and around Seattle and to request an appointment.