These 30 Photos Will Make You Remember Why You Love Seattle

1. Seattle may be infamous for its rain, but it sure does make a pretty picture at sunrise…

2. … and at sunset.

3. However, Mother Nature is not about to let the sun get all the attention.

4. If you’re lucky, you might just catch the moment when the rain and sun meet.

5. Wildlife is constantly in motion here…

6. … until it finds a good book.

Ophelia’s Books

7. You might mistake this place for Hogwarts sometimes…

Suzzallo Library

8. … or even San Francisco.

N. 35th and Meridian Ave. N.

9. Seattleites are really polite…

10. Although sometimes they need more than a phone reminder.

11. Sports teams are more like families in Seattle…

Seattle Seahawks

12. … and games are more like family reunions.

Safeco Field

13. Just about everyone finds an excuse to get out on the water…

Magnuson Park

14. … and any excuse to dress up is a good excuse.

Body Pride Ride

15. Fall never disappoints to put on a good show…

16. … and the farmers’ market never fails to surprise you.

Ballard Sunday Farmers Market

17. The Space Needle stands guard over the city 24/7…

18. … and the street art will always remind you of what really matters.

Cafe Allegro

19. Looks like humans aren’t the only ones who believe in love.

20. Dancing in the street is highly encouraged in Seattle…

21. …and ditto for playing in the snow.

22. Wide open spaces are good for the soul…

23. … but that doesn’t mean you won’t find room to breathe inside city limits.

Marina Park

24. In Seattle, coffee is its own food group.

Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co.

25. Ditto for pizza.

Serious Pie

26. The fish doesn’t get any fresher than this…

Location: Pike Place Market

27. … sometimes so fresh it crawls right out of the water.

28. Everyone knows Hendrix is king around here…

29. But you could feel like the king (and queen) of the world for a day.

Gasworks Park

30. And even if that day is your last, Seattle will help you go out with a bang.