Seattle Fall Colors

Guessing none of us will be making a trip to New England to take in their famous fall colors. We can still get some summer like days this time of year so pick a nice one and enjoy OUR fall colors. See if you can hit all four in one day! The Arboretum - Officially the Washington Park Arboretum is a joint project of the University of Washington and Seattle Parks Dept. that is nestled between Union Bay, Montlake and Madison Valley. Known for a unique variety of trees and a 3.5 acre Japanese Garden which is one of the oldest in North America. Discovery Park - Seattle's largest park with 534 acres and nearly 12 miles of walking trails. Bluff views of the city and surrounding islands will blow you away! The Seattle Audubon Society has compiled a list of 270 bird species found in the park. Kubota Garden - 20acre Japanese Garden started by Fujitaro Kubota in 1927 and worked until his death in 1973; it has been maintained by Seattle Parks since 1987. 9 ponds, 2 red bridges, 140 maple varieties and 30 hydrangea varieties. A poetic landscape for refuge and meditation. Kerry Park - 1.6 acre park on the slopes of Queen Anne Hill was donated to the city in 1927 "so that all that stop here may enjoy its view." Iconic city and Mount Rainier views! On a fall day you will enjoy the beautiful view of changing colors too.