Seattle Things to Do

Tom Douglas operates three of the most popular restaurants in the city: Dahlia Lounge, Etta's Seafood and Palace Kitchen, opened in March 1996. Locals swarm to this dimly lit spot with its incredible U-shaped bar. Appetizers in... more

This place has two faces and they blend magnificently. By day it's a sunny cafe specializing in complicated and delicious egg dishes. By night, it becomes a smoky lounge showcasing local jazz bands and serving shots. The suprem... more

After a day at Pike Place Market, you'll want something to eat and you'll want calm surroundings. This restaurant provides both. The menu changes often, in accordance to what is fresh in the markets. You will likely find appeti... more

Comet Tavern's bright interiors speaks about the place. More famous as a venue for local bands to play it has become an epicentre of Seattle's music activity. And to add to the fun is the tasty brunch to satisfy your gastronomi... more

This 1920s movie palace-turned-concert hall was renovated in 1995 and is now one of Seattle's premier theaters. The ornate interior with its crystal chandeliers is reminiscent of classic European theaters. Thanks to technology... more

Because this Seattle-based store has been around for over 100 years, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a bona fide event for many Seattleites. Once a year, usually at the end of July, Nordstrom holds its two-week-long Anniversary S... more

Head over to Seattle's Central Library for a dose of knowledge and info-tainment. This striking establishment, with its glass exterior and revolutionary interiors, has over 1 million items in its collection, including 9,906 she... more

The community of West Seattle centers around this former streetcar crossing at Alaska Street and California Avenue SW, called the 'spine' of West Seattle. The streetcars run no more. Now other cars rule the road, but the inters... more

Built in 1902, the Pier 70 is a 140,000 sq. ft. pier in Seattle. After undergoing renovations, it now houses offices and retail tenants. There is also an upscale restaurant that serves seafood and grille. Any residential use of... more

Union Station Great Hall is a historical structure with a brick-like form for its exterior and neo-classical touches in the interiors. This enormous barrel-vaulted hall is 11,000 sq. feet in size and has a capacity of accommoda... more