Welcome Back Downtown
Downtown Seattle’s business and nonprofit landscape was significantly altered by COVID-19. Today, more workers and visitors are returning to the center city, helping put downtown on a steady path to recovery. Help support downtown arts and cultural venues, retailers, restaurants and other businesses by using our directory below. Updated regularly, it features over 500 listings, including hours of operation and neighborhood. See you downtown!
The Seattle Center Skate Plaza is designed for street-style skateboarding for both newbies and seasoned skaters! This public space took the place of a former road to become an active community space. The area is free and open to all.
Seattle Children’s Museum provides an accessible, fun, and educational play experience for the community. Watch little imaginations come to life at the kid-size market, eye clinic, construction zone and more.
SCT is one of the most prominent theatres for young audiences in the United States. With a focus on providing all children access to professional theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre offers performances of classic and original stories to audiences of all ages.
The city is full of great roaming food trucks – view the daily schedule to find them in a neighborhood near you!
Whether you’re shopping for the perfect addition to your home or want to try glassblowing for yourself, Seattle Glass Blowing Studio has something for everyone. Come in to browse their selection, watch a live demo or schedule an in-person experience of your own.
Situated on Elliott Bay a quick stroll from the world-famous Pike Place Market, this is the only downtown Seattle hotel offering views of the mountains and water from every guest room.
Showcasing over 50 different pinball machines in a collection that spans more than 80 years, the Seattle Pinball Museum has something for every gaming fan. Unlimited play is included with the price of admission, with snacks and local craft beers available for purchase.
The Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system. For full listing of services and amenities, check out their website.
Seattle Repertory Theatre is the largest nonprofit resident theatre in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you prefer reimagined classics or world premiere musicals, there is something for everyone in their lineup of shows.
Seattle Shakespeare Company is a leading nonprofit theatre group, bringing classic and reimagined Shakespearean works to the greater Seattle area.
This innovative greenhouse-meets-office space features over 50,000 plants from 30 countries. The Spheres are open to the public on the first and third Saturday of each month. Make your reservations now to experience this downtown Seattle gem.
The Seattle Symphony brings classic and modern music to downtown Seattle at the beautiful Benaroya Hall. With over 100 concerts a year, there’s something for everyone.
Seattle Theatre Group operates historic downtown venues bringing hundreds of shows to Seattle audiences. Sing along to your favorite Broadway shows at The Paramount Theatre, enjoy an evening of laughs with comedians at The Moore, or pop by for free theatre tours on select days.
Seattle’s Tall Ship operates an eye-catching sailing ship from Seattle’s historic downtown waterfront. With three public Seattle sailing tours daily, periodic special event tours and private charters, there’s no better time to explore downtown on the beautiful sailing ship The Bay Lady.
SEE is a purveyor of the most eclectic eyewear in the country. The one-of-a-kind collection of prescription glasses are exclusively found in SEE retail stores.
There are plenty of safe and clean ways to get downtown, but if you choose to drive, consider visiting downtownseattleparking.com for the best parking rates.
