Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Garden Zen For The NewcomerLet the meticulous arrangements of flora, water and rock soothe your soul at the picturesque Seattle Japanese Garden, a 3.5-acre spot on the south end of the (also lovely) Washington Park Arboretum. Even better, make a reservation to experience chado, a traditional…

Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Paddle Upstream Maiden VoyageHead to Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club and rent a paddleboard or kayak for a classic Lake Union adventure, offering striking city views as well as a close-up look at charming houseboats and glass artist Dale Chihuly’s studio (on the north end of Lake…