Thinking about visiting Seattle in January?

[leastprime]

Originally Posted by goolsbyjazz

Was actually looking into an Airbnb. I am not familiar with the International Hostel? I gather ceom the responses that ferries play a large role in everday life up there? Is Bainbridge one of the more popular ones?

Airbnb (nicer) will cost you a bit more than a Hostel, theThe Hostels are in the core areas and of course more social than a Airbnb.

[fluffydelusions]

Originally Posted by goolsbyjazz

One question; is the PNW humid as New England?

As in summer time humidity where you are hot and sticky and hating life? Nope! It also cools down here significantly at night by comparison. Even by chance if it gets above 90f during the day at night it will drop into the 50s/60s.

-Signed former New Englander

[goolsbyjazz]

Originally Posted by fluffydelusions

I grew up in New England and lived there till I was I was 18. TBH, I think it depends on what you consider "bad/worse." New England is snowy and cold while here it's rainy and cool/cold(not as cold as New England). Also, it doesn't rain hard here like it does on the east coast (though it can at times). It's typically just a drizzle hence why you will not see many people with umbrellas. However you get more sun in New England in winter. Also, here it's very much green during winter minus the deciduous trees of course that lose there leaves in fall. You will still see people mowing there grass in winter here for instance. New England the grass and such turns brown and everything is very barren and dead looking as the deciduous trees are much more abundant there. Some people find that worse (depressing even) while others find rain/grey here worse. Neither bother me but I'm not everybody lol. The only thing I hated about winters in the northeast is shoveling snow and the heating bill! lol. Summers on the other hand there is no comparison. PNW can't be beat IMO. It's glorious. Unless of course you are one of those east coasters that enjoy the beach than you wouldn't like it here lol. Beaches here are much colder and windier. Beach culture like on the east coast doesn't exist here. That said, the coastline here is absolutely stunning. If I were you I would try and come during July/August when you can explore and see more.

Thanks for chiming in! Always good to hear from another former New Englander. Notice the bolded section!??? What??? They still mow lawns during winter? I do plan to make another trip during the summer to experience this glorious weather everyone talks about. How long have you lived in the PNW?