My wife and I returned to Seattle after a two-year absence, and the persistent drizzle welcomed us back. The steady rain lasted for days, leaving us with little choice but to spend most of our time at museums. Seattle Art Museum, often referred to as SAM, stands as a hub for world-class visual arts. We also visited Chihuly Garden and Glass, an art museum and sculpture garden that features the vibrant glass creations of Dale Chihuly. Seattle is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, from the Olympic National Park to the San Juan Islands, offering opportunities for outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, and whale watching.