Seattle's maritime climate receives about 39 inches of rain a year. However, that's not much more than the 36 inches in Dallas, Texas, and less than the 42 inches in New York City. And Seattle is known for its sunny, mild summers.

Below is a smattering of some of the many different things you can do in this enchanted land — rain, sun, overcast, or snow.

Go Out on the Town
Take a break from the ordinary — on any given night! With so much at your fingertips, you can satisfy all your cravings — whether for ethnic food and music, fine arts, contemporary/cutting-edge art, family destinations, scenery, shopping, or movie/theater going. And that's just a sampling!

Get Out of Town
No matter which direction you drive, chances are you'll find yourself somewhere scenic, charming, quaint, historic, or all of the above. With mountains to the east and west, water all around, evergreen forests, nature preserves, and distinctive communities and towns, you can get away for pastoral, back-to-nature experiences, some serious recreation, or incredibly rich and diverse cosmopolitan excitement.

Stay Home
Even if you choose simply to stay home, you'll find no shortage of things to do in one of the Seattle area's many distinct neighborhoods. Also, it's been said that residents in the Pacific Northwest secretly welcome the short, dark, rainy days of winter, because it provides them with an excuse to stay home and snuggle up with a good book in front of the fire. (Seattle has one of the highest percentages of readers per capita in the United States!)