Hiking: Washington Park Arboretum

One of my favorite walks in the Seattle is the Washington Park Arboretum. It's an easy stroll through some of the nicest botanical gardens in the city. It is a wonderful urban green space containing the nation's largest collection of Maple trees. Each section of the park contains s lovely landscaped garden of particular plant species, such as Rhododendrons, Witch Hazel, Japanese Maples, and more.

One of the best features of this park is the wetland trail, which cuts under the SR-520 bridge and opens into a vast marsh trail where you quickly forget about the traffic noise. This is a fantastic place for birders, because the thick marsh is a natural habitat for so many species. This trail is a favorite for runners as well as parents and children, and highly recommended for a romantic walk. All in all, it is a great "lazy Sunday" kind of place where you can bask in tranquility away from the hustle bustle of the world.