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Pike Place Market

1st & Pike

Whether shopping for fresh produce, arts and handcrafts, antiques, or exotic goods from around the world, you'll find it among the Market's eclectic collection of stalls, shops and businesses. Pike Place Market, often called "The Soul of Seattle," is internationally recognized as America's premier farmers' market and attracts 10 million visitors a year. www.pikeplacemarket.org
Monorail

5th & Pine

The Seattle Center Monorail is the nation's first full-scale commercial monorail system which provides a fun, quick and convenient link between Downtown Seattle and the Seattle Center. www.seattlemonorail.com
Seattle Center

305 Harrison Street

Entertainment options abound - starting with 63 free and low cost public programs and more than 5,000 events annually. The 74-acre urban park is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment venues. Seattle Center was designed as the 1962 Seattle World's Fair fairgrounds and now is home to the Space Needle, Fun Forest, Pacific Science Center, Key Arena, and many other attractions. www.seattlecenter.com
Smith Tower Observation Deck

506 2nd Avenue

The Smith Tower Observation Deck is Seattle's original and most accessible view! The Smith Tower is one of the world's first skyscrapers and remained the tallest building west of the Mississippi River for almost 50 years. No other observatory puts you in the middle of the Downtown skyline or closer to Seattle's historic waterfront. The 35th floor, outside, open-air observation deck wraps completely around all four sides of the historic Smith Tower providing breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. Plus, it's the closest view in town of Safeco Field, Colman Ferry Terminal, and Pioneer Square. www.smithtower.com
Space Needle

400 Broad Street

Built in 1962, the Space Needle served as the symbol of the Seattle World's Fair. It has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Visit the Space Needle to experience the high speed elevators, the 360-degree view of Seattle or SkyCity, the revolving restaurant at the top of the Needle. www.spaceneedle.com
Washington State Ferries

811 Alaskan Way

Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States. Whether you are looking for a short relaxing getaway, a weekend escape or a great vacation, WSF is the idea way to travel to the San Juan Islands, Port Townsend, Bremerton and Bainbridge Island. www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

1001 Alaskan Way

While the world famous Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is most famous for its sideshow-like museum, it also offers a wide array of Northwest native art, imported arts and crafts from around the world. Mummies, shrunken heads, rare and exotic artifacts! www.yeoldecuriosityshop.com
The Tasting Room Seattle, Wines of Washington

1924 Post Alley

The Tasting Room at Pike Place Market is the first cooperative tasting cellar dedicated to Washington wines. Come and taste the fruits of their labors. Over 50 wines available for tasting daily. www.thetastingroomseattle.com
Town Hall Seattle

1119 Eighth Avenue

A vibrant gathering place in an historic building in the heart of downtown, Town Hall fosters cultural expression and the exchange of ideas through arts, education, humanities, and civic programs. We exist to reflect and inspire this region's best impulses -- toward creativity, empathy, expansive thinking, and an ever-widening conception of community. Formed collaboratively in 1998 as a shared venue, Town Hall extends the reach and capacity of our Presenting Partners and occasional users with an accomplished producing and promotional structure, designed to complement their work with self-produced offerings that complete the tapestry of Seattle's cultural life. www.townhallseattle.org

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

5th Avenue Theatre

1308 5th Avenue

Since 1926, the magnificent 5th Avenue Theatre has captivated audiences with music, drama and laughter. In the early days, people eagerly lined up for first-class vaudeville shows, featuring top entertainers. The theatre later transformed itself into a popular movie palace. Today, it proudly produces top-quality musical revivals, premieres of bound-for-Broadway shows, and presents touring Broadway musicals www.5thavenuetheatre.org
ACT (A Contemporary Theatre)

700 Union Street

ACTS's mission has been to inspire our diverse community through theatre that advances our understanding of human life. To dare, excite, and enrich artists and audiences. ACT seeks to heat things up and create a conversation with each of its featured performances. www.acttheatre.org
Center for Wooden Boats

1010 Valley Street

This unique hands-on maritime experience uses its fleet of historic wooden boats for year-round fun. Its livery (fleet of boats for rent) operates year-round, renting sail and rowboats to the public. It also offers many classes in sailing and other skills for adults and youth. www.cwb.org
Cinerama Theatre

2100 4th Avenue

The magnificently refurbished 808-seat Cinerama Theatre combines the best of mid-century architecture with breakthrough advances in motion picture technologies and theater acoustics. www.cinerama.com
Comedy Underground

109 S Washington Street

The intimate venue has been voted "Best Comedy Club in the Northwest" by Rolling Stone, and Jerry Seinfeld said, "When I played the Comedy Underground in 1983 I sold out a house for the very first time. That was really the beginning of everything for me. I feel like I owe my whole career to Seattle." www.comedyunderground.com
Cornish College of the Arts

1000 Lenora Street

Cornish serves as a focal point in the community for public presentation, artistic criticism, participation and discussion of the arts. Cornish offers live performances by students, faculty and alumni, where audiences are treated to a wonderful evening highlighting the unique and critical role that Cornish plays in the community. www.cornish.edu
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

2033 6th Avenue

This nightclub is a premier concert destination in the Northwest. Dimitriou's Jazz Alley audiences enjoy weekly performances by artists of international stature. www.jazzalley.com
Experience Music Project

325 5th Avenue N

Experience Music Project is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music. By blending interpretative, interactive exhibitions with cutting-edge technology, EMP captures and reflects the essence of rock ‘n' roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock's influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. Visitors can view rare artifacts and memorabilia and experience the creative process by listening to musicians tell their own stories. www.empsfm.org
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame

325 5th Avenue N

Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame is the world's first museum devoted to the thought-provoking ideas and experiences of science fiction. SFM's exhibitions promote awareness and appreciation of science fiction literature and media while encouraging visitors to envision new futures for humanity. In the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, the museum pays homage to the most respected of science fiction practitioners – writers, artists, publishers and filmmakers. www.empsfm.org
Frye Art Museum

704 Terry Avenue

A free museum transforming individuals and communities through art. The Museum has a continuous display of 232 paintings by Munich-based artists and also hosts notable exhibitions of works by recognized and emerging artists from around the world. In keeping with its commitment to the community, the Frye offers many public programs for art lovers of all ages, including school tours, studio workshops, art history lectures, film, and music, many of which are also free. www.fryemuseum.org
GameWorks

1511 7th Avenue

GameWorks is your place to play! With an incredible selection of interactive games and attractions, plus great food and drinks, GameWorks is the perfect place for sharing fun times with friends and family. www.gameworks.com
Intiman Theatre

201 Mercer Street

Intiman's legacy is defined by the boldest vision in the production of classics and new plays. It is rich with talent and amazing artists who are dedicated to engaging the community in conversation, and to having an impact on our culture locally and nationally. www.intiman.org
Market Theatre

1428 Post Alley

Home of Seattle Theatresports Improv Comedy, Seattle's longest running show! The Market Theatre is the largest live theater in the Northwest dedicated to the art of improvisation. www.unexpectedproductions.org
Moore Theatre

1932 2nd Avenue

From Broadway, off-Broadway, dance, opera, and jazz to comedy, concerts of all musical genres, silent film, speakers, and family shows – the theatre's stage is packed with extraordinary artists of all disciplines and top-notch entertainment performers. www.themoore.com
Open Circle Theatre

2222 2nd Avenue

Open Circle Theater is a multi-disciplinary performance company committed to the development of new works and adaptations that speak to the human condition through fantasy and mythic storytelling. www.octheater.com
Olympic Sculpture Park

2901 Western Avenue

The Olympic Sculpture Park has transformed a nine-acre industrial site into an open and vibrant green space for art. This unique waterfront park gives visitors the opportunity to experience the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. www.seattleartmuseum.org
Pacific Northwest Ballet

305 Harrison Street

Pacific Northwest Ballet is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States. The company of 51 dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full-length and mixed repertory. www.pnb.org
Pacific Science Center

200 2nd Avenue

Pacific Science Center is a science foundation serving one million people a year in every county of Washington state, inspiring a lifelong interest in science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs. www.pacsci.org
The Paramount

911 Pine Street

Built in 1928, The Paramount theatre's architectural majesty and Beaux-arts design was created specifically to house film and vaudeville. Surviving everything from the Great Depression to earthquakes, The Paramount theatre has endured to become one of Seattle's most beloved landmark venues showcasing Broadway, off-Broadway, dance, opera, and jazz to comedy, concerts, silent films, speakers and family shows. www.theparamount.com
Seattle Aquarium

1483 Alaskan Way

The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! www.seattleaquarium.org
Seattle Art Museum

1300 1st Avenue

Seattle Art Museum collects and exhibits objects from across cultures, exploring the connections between past and present. Currently the collection consists of approximately 23,000 objects in addition to consistently rotating exhibits. www.seattleartmuseum.org
Seattle Center Fun Forest

305 Harrison Street

Feel the excitement of the Fun Forest at The Seattle Center! This amusement park includes the Entertainment Pavilion, Carousel, and Ferris Wheel. The Entertainment Pavilion contains a 25 foot climbing wall, laser tag, bumper cars, prize games, video games, mini golf, kiddy rides and fun food! www.funforest.com
Seattle Children's Museum

305 Harrison Street

The Children's Museum is a 22,000 square foot environment just for children ages birth through 10 years and their families. At the Museum, every exhibit is interactive, which allows little hands and growing minds to explore, play and learn. www.thechildrensmuseum.org
Seattle Children's Theatre

201 Thomas Street

Seattle Children's Theatre is the second largest resident theatre for young audiences in North America and performs from September through June. Throughout their history, SCT has developed and improved the caliber of plays available for young audiences in the United States and abroad, developing and producing over 90 new works. www.sct.org
Seattle IMAX Theater

200 2nd Avenue

The Boeing IMAX Theater delivers a filmgoing experience like no other! See the power of IMAX on a screen six stories high and 80 feet wide, with 12,000 watts of stereo sound. Its 3D films take advantage of state-of-the-art IMAX 3D technology, putting audiences right in the action. www.pacsci.org/imax
Seattle Opera

305 Harrison Street

Founded in 1963, Seattle Opera is a leading American opera company. The company presents the classics of the European repertoire as well as new works of American opera. Seattle Opera performs five operas per year. www.seattleopera.org
Seattle Public Library

1000 4th Avenue

The Central Library sports a contemporary look and feel that is innovative in both form and function. Currently, the library has 1 million items in the collection and more than 400 computers for public use and wireless Internet access. www.spl.org
Seattle Repertory Theatre

155 Mercer Street

One of the largest and most renowned regional theatres in the country, Seattle Repertory Theatre produces a mix of classic comedies, recent Broadway hits and cutting-edge new dramas. www.seattlerep.org
Seattle Shakespeare Company

305 Harrison Street

In their indoor home at the Center House Theatre at Seattle Center, the Seattle Shakespeare Company produces three plays by Shakespeare, at least one classic and at least one contemporary play based on classic themes or in the classic style. During the summer they produce two free outdoor productions that tour to parks in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. www.seattleshakespeare.org
Seattle Symphony

200 University Street

Seattle Symphony, a vital part of the Pacific Northwest cultural scene, is recognized for its extraordinary performances, programming, recordings and community engagement. The Symphony performs ore presents nearly 220 performances annually and calls Benaroya Hall home. The Symphony's education programs bring classical music to nearly 90,000 people of all ages each year, including students at 190 schools in the Pacific Northwest. www.seattlesymphony.org
The Showbox

1426 1st Avenue

Founded in 1939, Seattle's beautiful art-deco gem now known as the Showbox is a significant contributor to Seattle's music scene, presenting more than 200 concerts per year to a diverse group of Seattle music lovers. www.showboxonline.com
Triple Door Theatre

216 Union Street

The Triple Door combines world-class entertainment with the award-winning food and wine of Wild Ginger. Its mainstage theatre features touring national acts and its Musicquarium lounge is one of Seattle's best destinations for happy hour and local music. www.tripledoor.com
Tula's

2214 2nd Avenue

Tula's restaurant and nightclub is the hot spot for Seattle jazz. At Tula's you'll find music seven nights a week with top jazz artists and great Mediterranean and American cuisine. www.tulas.com
Wing Luke Asian Museum

719 King Street

A Smithsonian Institution affiliate, the Wing Luke Asian Museum engages the public in exploring issues related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans. www.wingluke.org

Downtown Parks & Outdoor Recreation

1-5 Colonnade Park

1800 Franklin Ave E

This park connects the South Lake Union and Capitol Hill neighborhoods with pedestrian walkways and bicycle trails. The highlight of the park is a top-notch series of mountain bike courses for all skill levels.
Plymouth Pillars Park

Boren Avenue & Pike Street

This newly renovated park features a dog off-leash area and offers panoramic views of Downtown Seattle.
Hing Hay Park

423 Maynard Avenue S

Hing Hay Park – "Park for Pleasurable Gatherings" – is a hub of the International District. Terrace-like stairs lead down from Maynard Street to a red brick square with an ornate Grand Pavilion. Artwork on an adjacent building features a dragon in a depiction of Asian-American history in the Northwest.
Jim Ellis Freeway Park

700 Seneca Street

Located between 6th and 9th Avenues, this truly unique ark located on top of I-5 provides a space where residents, shoppers, Downtown office workers, hotel visitors and an array of people from all backgrounds who make up the Downtown population may come together to enjoy the social elements of a city park.
Kerry Park

211 W Highland Drive

This unsurpassed view of Downtown, The Space Needle, and Mount Rainier draws photo enthusiasts from near and far. At sunset they line up for the perfect shot of Downtown just as the city and the sound are beginning to glow with lights.
Northwest Outdoor Center

2100 Westlake Avenue N

Rent a kayak on Lake Union, take a kayak lesson from friendly knowledgeable instructors or visit the online retail store for kayaking gear you can't live without. The Northwest Outdoor Center has introduced thousands of people to the joys of kayaking each year. www.nwoc.com
Emerald City Charters

1001 Alaskan Way

Emerald City provides day sails, group charters and parties all aboard its two high-performance luxury sailboats. www.sailingseattle.com
Myrtle Edwards Park

3130 Alaskan Way W

Myrtle Edwards Park features a 1.25-mile winding bike and pedestrian path along Elliott Bay and fantastic views of the Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainer and Puget Sound.
Occidental Park

Occidental Avenue S & S Main Street

Occidental Park is in the heart of the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. This busy square overflows with business people, pigeons, tourists, shoppers, and wanderers, most of whom coexist surprisingly well. Maple trees, benches, and a modern pergola, provide shade and shelter besides fashionable shops and eateries. (Excerpt from Enjoying Seattle's Parks by Brandt Morgan)
REI Climbing Pinnacle

222 Yale Avenue N

Recreational Equipment, Inc.'s flagship store if one of Downtown's top tourist attractions and features one of the tallest freestanding indoor climbing structures in the world! www.rei.com/stores/seattle
Lake Union Park

Westlake Avenue N & Aloha Street

This 12-acre park is a unique urban gem where neighborhood residents and visitors can enjoy a green lawn, waterfront steps and a pedestrian bridge. This beautiful waterfront park celebrates the cultural, industrial and maritime heritage of the city and the region.
Victor Steinbruck Park

2001 Western Avenue

Victor Steinbrueck Park is located at the north end of Pike Place Market. On a summer afternoon, the park bustles with a lively combination of neighborhood residents, visitors, tourists, and people who work in the area -all enjoying picnics, sunbathing, playing and relaxing on the park's lawn, benches, and tables.
Waterfront Arcade

1301 Alaskan Way

Seattle Waterfront Arcade is the premier location to play the best arcade machines around. It offers a wide variety of games and attractions to ensure fun and excitement for the entire family. www.seattlewaterfrontarcade.com
Waterfront Park

1301 Alaskan Way

Comprising the area from Pier 57 to Pier 59, this park features. From either of two viewing platforms, from which visitors can enjoy excellent views of the city skyline, the waterfront, the ships in drydock, container cranes, the West Seattle Bridge, Magnolia Bluff, Blake Island, Bainbridge, and, on a clear day, the Olympic Mountains. Occasionally you may even see a seal. Four coin-operated telescopes on the sidewalk offer view assistance.
Westlake Park

401 Pine Street

Westlake Park lies in the heart of Downtown's retail core. It's the perfect spot to take a break and admire the fountain, or watch shoppers as they visit the Westlake Mall and the surrounding retail stores.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park

319 2nd Avenue S

Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park preserves the story of the 1897-98 stampede to the Yukon gold fields and Seattle's role in this event. The park offers a glimpse at the stories of adventure and hardship of the gold rush. www.nps.gov/klse
Waterfall Park

219 Second Ave S

Waterfall Park encompasses exotic greenery, including ginkgo trees, with several benches and small tables and a 22-foot crashing waterfall, all within four stone walls. Though hidden from street view, the park's roaring cascade reveals its whereabouts to passersby. At noon on warm days, nearby nine-to-fivers assemble at the four small iron tables for an alfresco lunch. www.pioneersquare.org/highlights.html
Kobe Terrace

221 6th Ave. S

This terraced hillside on the northeast edge of the International District is adorned with Mt. Fuji cherry trees and laced with ground vines and pathways winding alongside the freeway. The trees and a four-ton, 200-year-old Yukimidoro stone lantern on the hilltop were gifts from the people of Seattle's sister city, Kobe, Japan. The garden is divided into small plots of vegetables, herbs and flowers, each tended by community residents. www.seattle.gov/PARKS/park_detail.asp?ID=3915

Professional & Exhibition Sports

Rat City Rollergirls

1st Avenue N and 305 N Harrison Street

Rat City Rollergirls is Seattle’s first flat track, all-female roller derby league. RCRG is composed of about 100 member-owners who are divided among four teams: Derby Liberation Front, Grave Danger, Sockit Wenches and Throttle Rockets. www.ratcityrollergirls.com
Seattle Mariners

Safeco Field

The Seattle Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball’s American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners’ home ballpark since 1999. www.seattlemariners.com
Seattle Seahawks

Qwest Field

The Seattle Seahawks are a member of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League. The Seahawks call the notoriously loud Qwest Field home. www.seahawks.com
Seattle Sounders FC

Qwest Field

The Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer team that participates in Major League Soccer. The Sounders also call the notoriously loud Qwest Field home. www.seattlesounders.net
Seattle Storm

Key Arena

The Seattle Storm is a Women’s National Basketball Association team in the Western Conference. The Storm call Key Arena home court. www.wnba.com/storm

Tours & Excursions

Argosy Cruises

1201 Alaskan Way

Argosy Cruises is the Northwest's premier cruise company operating from the historic Downtown Seattle Waterfront, South Lake Union and Kirkland City Dock. Currently, Argosy operates nine vessels providing private and public cruises around the Puget Sound area. www.argosycruises.com
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour

608 1st Avenue

One of Seattle's top tourist attractions, The Underground Tour is a leisurely, guided walking tour beneath Seattle's sidewalks and streets. As you roam the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor storefronts of old Downtown Seattle, its guides regale you with the stories Seattle pioneers didn't want you to hear. It's history with a twist! www.undergroundtour.com
Chinatown Discovery Tours

719 S King Street

Chinatown Discovery is an intimate, lively, personal guided tour that is true to the daily cultural life of the Asian Community in Seattle's Chinatown/International District. Chinatown Discovery's Asian Cultural Tour includes a sit-down presentation and a leisurely guided walking tour. www.seattlechinatowntour.com
Gray Line Tours of Seattle

4500 W Marginal Way SW

Gray Line of Seattle offers sightseeing tours, package tours, charter services and an airport shuttle. Group discounts and tour planning are available. www.graylineofseattle.com
Ride the Ducks Tours of Seattle

516 Broad Street

Visitors and Seattle-ites of all ages love to Ride the Ducks! Its hilarious, Coast Guard-certified maritime captains take tourists on an adventure tour of Seattle while narrated with historical information and local folklore, dance to funky music and QUACK you up with jokes and comedy! Then, SPLASH into the water to cruise on Lake Union and view a breath-taking view of the Seattle skyline! www.ridetheducksofseattle.com
Seattle Architecture Foundation Tours

1333 5th Avenue

Architecture is more than concrete, glass and steel. It's about the past, present and future. Through entertaining and informative guided walking tours, well-timed exhibits, and special events, SAF increases the awareness and appreciation of design in the community. www.seattlearchitecture.org
Sub-Seattle Tour

608 1st Avenue

SubSeattle is a rollicking, 90 min ride through city neighborhoods, peppered with irreverent humor. 18 years old and over. Offered May-September. www.subseattletour.com
Tillicum Village Northwest Coast Indian Cultural Center

1200 Alaskan Way

The 4-hour adventure to Tillicum Village on Blake Island State Park begins at Pier 55 on Seattle's Central Waterfront. Daily tours are available May-September. Relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery during the 50-minute cruise. Tillicum Village provides a unique overview of the Northwest Coast Native cultures and their connections to other Pacific Rim indigenous people. While on Blake Island, visitors enjoy a traditional Indian-style salmon bake and a spellbinding performance featuring the Tillicum Village dancers. After the show, visitors can watch carving demonstrations and view artwork of local artisans. www.tillicumvillage.com
Victoria Clipper

2701 Alaskan Way

Take a high-speed Victoria Clipper ferry for a fast trip to Victoria with a host of great amenities. Enjoy a three hour cruise through Puget Sound and into the Strait of Juan de Fuca on your way to Victoria's Inner Harbour, located right in the heart of downtown Victoria. www.victoriaclipper.com
Bill Speidel's The Underworld Tour

608 1st Avenue

Historic Guided Tour of Sin and Flimflam in Seattle's Infamous Old Red-Light District. www.undergrountour.com
Seattle Tours

Seattle Tours will introduce you to Seattle and the spectacular scenery that surrounds the city. Knowledgeable guides, comfortable mini-coaches and door-to-door service. www.SeattleCityTours.com
Safeco Field Tours

1200 First Avenue South

Tour Safeco Field and the home of the Seattle Mariners! Visit www.seattlemariners.com for a complete schedule and details.
Let's Go Sailing

1001 Alaskan Way

Sailing excursions from Downtown Seattle's Pier 54 for day sails, group charters and parties aboard its two high performance luxury yachts. www.sailingseattle.com
Savor Seattle Food Tours

Food and cultural tours that focus on tasting F.L.O.S.S. (fresh, local, organic, seasonal, and sustainable) foods and beverages. Each tour offers a large variety of tastings, while visiting 7-10 different specialty food shops, artisans, and neighborhood restaurants. The tours highlight the vibrant stories of the people and places that make Seattle one of the greatest culinary and cultural centers of the world. www.savorseattletours.com