Tell us: We want the scoop on Seattle, our next Military City

After a stop down South, Military Times heads to the Pacific Northwest for its next Military City, and we want your help.

Everybody knows about the Space Needle and Starbucks, but if you've lived in or been stationed near Seattle, we're after your boots-on-the-ground intel.

What's the best hiking trail? The best restaurant for families at noon, or for drinks at midnight? The best day trip outside city limits? Maybe a military discount worth passing along to others in uniform?

Send your recommendations to klilley@militarytimes.com; they may appear in an upcoming article.

Click here for more Military Cities coverage.

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