Take A Day On The Links

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Seattle has some great ways to stay active throughout the city and countryside. This includes the amazing golf courses we have throughout the city. Golf can be a great way to relax and have some fun with friends and family. Take a break from your daily routine and hit a few balls at these great golf courses in Seattle. Keep reading to learn about what each course offers!

Seattle Parks and Recreation

Seattle Parks and Recreation has many different locations for you to enjoy a game this weekend. Don't worry about traveling too far from from Aspira, there are enough locations that you will never have to travel too far from home or work. There are four main golf courses in the Parks and Recreation system. These parks include Interbay, Jackson Park, Jefferson Park and West Seattle. These are all full 18 hole golf courses. You can also choose a shorter game of pitch and putt at their Green Lake location.  After you try all of these great courses, let us know which one is your favorite on our Facebook Page.

Broadmoor Golf Club

The Broadmoor Golf Club is an exclusive club just northeast of Capital Hill. This course has hosted many tournaments throughout the years including the Seattle Open and the LPGA. You can come as a guest to the Broadmoor Golf Club just make sure to check on their dress code and regulations on their website.  This amazing course is something that every golf lover must try at least once.

Tyee Golf Course

If you do not mind a bit of a drive, the Tyee Golf Course is a great course to play on. This gorgeous full length golf course is located in SeaTac Washington. This is the perfect course to have a few drinks and have fun with friends. This is also a great course to work on your game and fine tune your technique for your next big match. Grab some friends, have a drink and enjoy this golf course on your next Saturday free.

These are just seven of the many great golf courses in Seattle. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, we are sure you can have a great game at one of these great courses.

Ice Cream For Everyone

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We love to stay cool in the summer. Going to the pool, running through a sprinkler and even eating a giant ice cream cone are all great ways to keep cool in the summer heat. Seattle has many ice cream shops for us to pick from all year around. If you are craving ice cream after your long work week, we have some great shops that are close to your home at Aspira Apartments.

Gelatiamo

You are craving something cold, but maybe ice cream is not really your favorite cold treat. Gelatiamo has all the gelato you can eat within a short distance from Aspira. Gelatiamo opened in 1996 with the goal of featuring unique gelati and sorbets. However, this company has more than just your standard gelato, they also have sorbets and baked goods, made from old Italian family recipes. There are many flavors that you can choose from or take home with you from their cafe or your local grocery stores. Their cafe which includes gelato, gelato cakes, sorbets and baked goods can be found at Third and Union in downtown Seattle.

Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt

There are many yogurt shops throughout Seattle, but Ellenos stands out from the rest with their all natural fruits and toppings.  Ellenos starts with sourcing fresh milk directly from local farmers in the Seattle area, and then they combine these local ingredients with the family's secret blend of probiotic cultures. Ellenos is not limited to their cafe that is located on 1500 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101, you can also order their delicious flavors online.

Molly Moon's Ice Cream

Molly Moon's Ice Cream has one goal: They want to be the best ice cream in Seattle. Molly Moon's Ice Cream is made with milk and cream from hormone-free dairy cows that are raised at local Northwest farms. This ice cream shop uses seasonal and organic fruits and spices to make their unique flavors. If it does not grow local, they use companies that buy organic fair-trade ingredients so you can get the flavors you love like chocolate and vanilla. Molly Moon's has 14 different flavors that you can only get at their shop located at 917 E Pne St, Seattle, WA 98122.

These three restaurants will give you three different versions of that cold dessert you crave. Whether you want gelato, frozen yogurt, or ice cream, there are many places throughout Seattle for you to indulge your sweet tooth. 

Seattle Fireworks

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Are you excited to celebrate the Fourth of July this long weekend? Seattle has some great events all weekend to celebrate America! However, the event that everyone looks forward to is the Seattle fireworks. These gorgeous fireworks can be seen all over the city. However, we have a few spots that you might want to check out to watch the fireworks.

Seafair Summer Fourth at Lake Union

This is the perfect place to watch the fireworks.  This event has music, a beer garden, food, and entertainment all day throughout the event. You are also able to check out the Wooden Boat Festival. However, due to road closures getting to Lake Union could be tricky. Parking is limited, so we recommend taking a cab service like Uber for the event. For more information on parking and the event, head to Seafair's website. 

Fremont Bridge

This bridge gives you the perfect view of the Lake Union fireworks. Traffic and parking will be tough, but if you plan ahead of time this will give you a great viewpoint. Check out the viewpoint by clicking here.

Arthur Foss

If you are looking for a spot that is close to Aspira Apartments, this next event is perfect for you. You can enjoy the Seattle Fireworks on the Arthur Foss. For $73.00 a person, you can enjoy drinks and dessert while watching the gorgeous sky on the Fourth. All proceeds benefit the Maritime Heritage Center. You can purchase your tickets here. 

Bellevue Downtown

The Bellevue Downtown Association is hosting a celebration at Downtown Park this Saturday. The event will start at 2pm and is the largest celebration on the Eastside of Seattle. You can enjoy food, games, music and more before viewing the Seattle fireworks at night.

These are just four of the great spots to check out the Lake Union fireworks in Seattle. Do you know of other great places to watch the fireworks? Comment below this post on our Facebook Page.

Summer in Seattle

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What is your favorite event to attend throughout the summer in Seattle? Seattle has great events for all ages from May until September. Attractions, movies, or summer dancing are all great options in our beautiful city. Keep reading our blog to learn about all of these great events within a short drive from your home at Equinox.

Seattle’s Great Wheel is perfect for every occasion from a day out with the kids to a first date night with your new beau. Admission is $13 for adults and $8.50 for kids 11 and under. The largest observation wheel on the west coast is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM until midnight so there’s plenty of time to ride! If you’re lucky enough to be riding on a special holiday you might get to see a laser light show! Only a 10 minute drive away from the Equinox Apartments.

This summer there are 15 chances for you to Dance til Dark in one of Seattle’s beautiful parks. Have two left feet? That’s okay! Beginner’s dance lessons are offered in the first hour of the night for anyone just getting started or feeling a little rusty. The best part of it all is that all lessons and dances are free!

Sticking with the outdoors at dark theme, you can try a outdoor movie! Perfect for the kids or a date night (depending on the movie). There are so many parks and outdoor theaters offering outdoor movies. Fremont Outdoor Cinema (a 15 minute drive from Equinox), Marymore Park (Only 20 minutes away) and West Seattle Outdoor Movies are just a few examples of the places you can find to see an outdoor movie this summer. For a list of more places to see them check here.

There is no shortage of farmer’s markets around Seattle for you to visit. The fresh, local produce will help enhance any meal you make. Check out the U-District on University Way or West Seattle Farmer’s Market in West Seattle Junction. For a list of other farmer’s markets in the area go here. See what delicious fruits and veggies you can find at any one of the local farmer’s markets.

Summer is the best time to take a relaxing water taxi ride for a scenic tour of the bay before taking a stroll down Alki Beach. If the beach isn’t your thing, you can take a walk through West Seattle for a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants before window shopping through the shops and stores. The water taxi port is a short 10 minute drive away from Equinox Apartments.

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to get out and have some fun! Seattle is never dull and you can always find an outing or fun activity to do with the whole family, with a date or with a group of friends! What’s your favorite summer activity in Seattle? Tell us on our Facebook page!


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Seattle Concerts Are Piling Up This Summer

This summer is heating up fast but not because of the sun. The shows and musical acts coming into town in the upcoming months are going to set the city on fire. Spanning everything from comedy shows to country concerts to star studded pop shows, there is a show this summer for everyone. You better strap in because this summer is going to be a wild ride!

Ingrid Michaelson will be performing at the Paramount Theater on June 17 with guests Jukebox the Ghost and Greg Holden. Michaelson’s indie-pop tunes have given us songs like The Way I Am and Girls Chase Boys.

If you’d prefer a laugh to the sweet notes of a singer-songwriter, check out Dana Carvey at the Tacoma Dome on June 17. Along with Carvey will be Dennis Miller and Kevin Nealon.

Hot House Party 2 is taking it back to the 90’s with Bell Biv DeVoe, Coolio, Lisa, Lisa, Next, Young MC and Rob Base. The hip-hop and rap acts are not to be missed! You’ll want to throw on your denim jacket and crimp your hair.

Chicago will be rolling into Seattle on June 20th. Performing at the Chateau St. Michelle, you won’t want to miss this show!

The same night you can see Amy Schumer and some of her comedian colleagues like Judd Apatow, Dave Attell, Vanessa Bayer, Mike Birbiglia and Colin Quinn do live stand-up comedy at the Moore Theater to promote the new movie Trainwreck coming soon.

On July 11, see Zac Brown Band perform including songs from their new album Jeckyll and Hyde. Gorge Amphitheater.

July 12 brings with it J. Cole, Big Sean, YG and Jeremih to the White River Amphitheater for the Forest Hills Drive Tour.

You won’t want to miss One Direction when the boy band comes to CenturyLink Field on July 15th.

August 2nd will bring together rock and rap for one show that’s going to tear the house down. Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa are touring together this summer along with Hoodie Allen and DJ Drama.

On August 5th you can “Let It Go” with Idina Menzel at the Paramount Theater. Fans of Broadway and Frozen will love this show.

Summer is going to be musical and filled with laughs. There are no excuses for you to stay home this summer. These are all can’t miss acts and there’s something here for every music style and age and sense of humor. Don’t miss out! Most of these shows are within an hour’s drive away from Aspira, some are even within walking distance!

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Fun Concerts in Seattle

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Grab a blanket and a few drinks and head to these outdoor concerts in Seattle. There are many outdoor shows all summer long in the city. You can see big headliners or even some small local bands play the stage almost every week. The best part is that all of these concerts are within a short drive from Equinox Apartments. 

Marymoor Park Concerts

Marymoor Park is located Redmond, Washington.  This gorgeous park features trails, rentals, aquatics along with their summer concert series. The summer concert series is located within the park at the 5000-capacity outdoor venue, making it the best place in Seattle for outdoor concerts. There is a five dollar concert parking fee for each show. Here are some of the great bands playing at Marymoor.

June 27 Willie Nelson and Family and Alison Krauss and Union Station
July 22 Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional
Aug 9 Of Monsters and Men
Aug 28 Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick

You can check out more of the concerts at Marymoor by visiting Seattlemet.

Zootunes at Woodland Park Zoo

Head to the Woodland Zoo to see some of today's top artists at their gorgeous venue with its beautiful backdrop of the North Meadow. Woodland Park Zoo is located at 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle WA 98103.  These concerts require tickets that can be purchased ahead of time at the Woodland Park Zoo's website. Here are a few of the great bands coming to the zoo this year.

June 28 The B-52s
July 21 Melissa Etheridge and Blondie
Aug 19 Kenny Loggins

To see more of the shows coming to the zoo this summer click here!

CenturyLink Field

Finally, if you are looking for some bigger name artists to check out this summer, CenturyLink Field is the place to look. Big names come throughout the year to perform at this huge arena. There are still a few tickets left to each of these shows.

June 27 Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean
July 15 One Direction
Aug 8 Taylor Swift

You can purchase tickets for these shows at LiveNation.

These are just a few of the many shows coming to Seattle this year. We hope you get the chance to check out a few on your summer vacation.

Best Brunches Near Aspira

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Getting up early on the weekends can be hard, but we think these brunches are well worth the effort. Make sure to set your alarm to try the best brunches in Seattle. After a long weekend, getting up to french toast and a mimosa is a great way to relax. These brunches are all within a short distance of Aspira Apartments.

TanakaSan

Just a short walk from Aspira Apartments you can grab some delicious brunch at TanakaSan. This place is perfect for sharing with friends or a loved one as it’s menu is dim sum-inspired. Buttermilk pancakes with bacon, ramens, or any of their delicious cocktails and juices are all served on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-2:30pm. Click here to see how to get there from Aspira. 

Terra Plata

Hop in the car for a minute or two to have brunch at Terra Plata. This local brunch spot serves savory and sweet menu items all made from fresh local ingredients. The menu is based off an earth to plate concept that they have believed in for years.  They have every brunch item you can think of all made from locally sourced fresh ingredients. 

Cafe Campagne

Get up early this weekend to try the french inspired menu at Cafe Champagne.  This local brunch spot has fans all around the city. You can enjoy their brunch Saturdays or Sundays from 8am-4pm. Sandwiches, omelettes, and french toast are just some of the many options they have for your weekend brunch.  Do not forget to pair your menu item with a delicious cocktail or drink.  It is only a short drive from Aspira, so make sure to make your reservations to try your french inspired brunch this weekend. 

These are just some of the great brunches in the city.  You can find more that are located near Aspira by checking out Seattle Eater.