Belltown

Explore

Stroll among 20 contemporary art installations at Olympic Sculpture Park (2901 Western Ave)—nine acres of greenery overlooking Elliott Bay. Watch artisans create one-of-a-kind works at the Seattle Glassblowing Studio (2227 Fifth Ave), and view thought-provoking performance art and rotating exhibits at Base Camp Studios (2407 First Ave). Catch a show at one the storied entertainment venues, such as The Crocodile (2505 First Ave) music club or the historic Moore Theatre (1932 Second Ave). The newly restored SIFF Cinema Downtown (2100 Fourth Ave), formerly the Seattle Cinerama, presents arthouse movies in a striking mid-century modern building.

Eat and Drink

Serious Pie (2001 Fourth Ave) serves up seriously delicious pizzas—try the one with Penn Cove clams, pancetta, and chile flakes. Well-crafted comfort fare is the draw at Black Bottle Gastrotavern (2600 First Ave), while boldly decorated Bangrak Market (2319 Second Ave) stands out for Thai-style street food. Cool off on a warm day with a raspberry iced mocha at Fulcrum Coffee Café (590 Bell St), and savor a slice of asparagus-prosciutto quiche or a flaky kouign-amann at La Parisienne French Bakery (2507 Fourth Ave). Speakeasy-inspired Bathtub Gin & Co. (2205 Second Ave) pours Prohibition-era cocktails, and cozy Cloudburst Brewing (2116 Western Ave) is an esteemed craft beer maker. 

Shop

Pick up a memorable gift—maybe a 19th-century Japanese Noh mask or luxurious Meg Cohen cashmere scarf—at Orcas Paley (1914 Second Ave). You’ll find ethically sourced gems and high-vibration stones at Crystal Lounge by Crystallography Gems (2008 First Ave). Since the mid-’90s, Singles Going Steady (2219 Second Ave) has stocked vintage vinyl, CDs, and concert memorabilia.