Stadium Place and Beyond
Food scene
Walking Distance: Local favorite for delicious dumplings, Dough Zone is easy on the wallet and satisfying for your taste buds! Order ahead for pickup as dine-in is currently restricted.
34 locals recommend
Dough Zone™ Dumpling House
504 5th Ave SWalking Distance: Local favorite for delicious dumplings, Dough Zone is easy on the wallet and satisfying for your taste buds! Order ahead for pickup as dine-in is currently restricted.
Walking Distance: If you're in Seattle you must visit Ivar's to get the freshest PNW seafood. While they have rotating menu's some of my favorites include Manila Clams and Truffle Halibut.
26 locals recommend
Ivar's Acres of Clams
1001 Alaskan WayWalking Distance: If you're in Seattle you must visit Ivar's to get the freshest PNW seafood. While they have rotating menu's some of my favorites include Manila Clams and Truffle Halibut.
Walking Distance: Enjoy your morning coffee at Starbucks Headquarters with delicious menu items and alcohol bar at the local Starbucks Reserve!
11 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve
2401 Utah Ave SWalking Distance: Enjoy your morning coffee at Starbucks Headquarters with delicious menu items and alcohol bar at the local Starbucks Reserve!
Driving Distance (15 min): One of my favorite breakfast places, the Fat Hen offers unique coffee blends along with amazing breakfast dishes and pastries. Expect long wait times if arriving after 9a.
143 locals recommend
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StDriving Distance (15 min): One of my favorite breakfast places, the Fat Hen offers unique coffee blends along with amazing breakfast dishes and pastries. Expect long wait times if arriving after 9a.
Walking Distance: Local coffee place with pastries and free WiFi.
33 locals recommend
Zeitgeist Coffee
171 S Jackson StWalking Distance: Local coffee place with pastries and free WiFi.
Walking Distance: A hidden gem, this local sushi place is very intimate and a must! Visit their website to view details on how to make a reservation.
82 locals recommend
Maneki Restaurant
304 6th Ave SWalking Distance: A hidden gem, this local sushi place is very intimate and a must! Visit their website to view details on how to make a reservation.
Walking Distance: If you're into fresh oysters and seafood, this is the place to eat!
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
Walking Distance: If you're into fresh oysters and seafood, this is the place to eat!
Walking Distance: About a ten minute walk, this local bagel shop is a must have experience for breakfast or lunch.
Blazing Bagels
1911 1st Ave SWalking Distance: About a ten minute walk, this local bagel shop is a must have experience for breakfast or lunch.
Driving Distance (20 min): Located West of Green Lake Park, this Caribbean fare has some delicious, mouth watering plates. From blackened or jerk chicken to fried plantains, it's a great place to stop by after a day at the park!
74 locals recommend
Bongos
6501 Aurora Ave NDriving Distance (20 min): Located West of Green Lake Park, this Caribbean fare has some delicious, mouth watering plates. From blackened or jerk chicken to fried plantains, it's a great place to stop by after a day at the park!
Groceries
Walking Distance: Need to get groceries? While Amazon Fresh is available for delivery direct to your location, everything you would need for your long stay is also available at Uwajimaya, from fresh seafood to local produce and snacks.
181 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SWalking Distance: Need to get groceries? While Amazon Fresh is available for delivery direct to your location, everything you would need for your long stay is also available at Uwajimaya, from fresh seafood to local produce and snacks.
Walking Distance: Order groceries online and have them delivered to you! This is also the same location for any Amazon return drop-off.
Amazon Package Pickup @ Fresh SODO
76 S Lander StWalking Distance: Order groceries online and have them delivered to you! This is also the same location for any Amazon return drop-off.
Sightseeing
Walking Distance: Of course this is on the list! Check out local markets with everything from fresh produce, flowers, jam, and lots of other goodies!
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveWalking Distance: Of course this is on the list! Check out local markets with everything from fresh produce, flowers, jam, and lots of other goodies!
Walking Distance: Check out International District, with plenty of Asian cuisines and culture to immerse yourself into.
200 locals recommend
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Walking Distance: Check out International District, with plenty of Asian cuisines and culture to immerse yourself into.
Driving Distance (10min) or Public Transit (30 min): Located in Seattle Center, this is a hot spot for tourists with a restaurant at the top and gift shops at the bottom. Nearby is also the Seattle Armory (free access) with a food court and the Pacific Science Center.
1747 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StDriving Distance (10min) or Public Transit (30 min): Located in Seattle Center, this is a hot spot for tourists with a restaurant at the top and gift shops at the bottom. Nearby is also the Seattle Armory (free access) with a food court and the Pacific Science Center.
Driving Distance (15 min): A beautiful and busy place to take a walk around the lake (2.8 miles it 4.5km) or enjoy the day in the park and people watch. Rent kayaks, canoes, standup paddle boards, or take a refreshing swim.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NDriving Distance (15 min): A beautiful and busy place to take a walk around the lake (2.8 miles it 4.5km) or enjoy the day in the park and people watch. Rent kayaks, canoes, standup paddle boards, or take a refreshing swim.
Driving Distance (20 min): Beautiful walking paths and information on native plants in the Pacific Northwest.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EDriving Distance (20 min): Beautiful walking paths and information on native plants in the Pacific Northwest.
Walking Distance: Catch a game of soccer or chess, relax on the rocking chairs with views of the Olympic Mountains, or get close to the water on the floating pier.
Pier 62
Walking Distance: Catch a game of soccer or chess, relax on the rocking chairs with views of the Olympic Mountains, or get close to the water on the floating pier.
Walking Distance: Beautiful views of the sound while exploring sculptures throughout the park, this waterfront path is great to walk or run along to take in Seattle.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveWalking Distance: Beautiful views of the sound while exploring sculptures throughout the park, this waterfront path is great to walk or run along to take in Seattle.
Nightlife
Walking Distance: My favorite local bar...you might just run into me there during your stay!
9 locals recommend
Diller Room
1224 1st AveWalking Distance: My favorite local bar...you might just run into me there during your stay!
Walking Distance: Events that include concerts, plays, and culture, Benaroya Hall adds a great flare to the nightlife of the city!
100 locals recommend
Benaroya Hall
200 University StWalking Distance: Events that include concerts, plays, and culture, Benaroya Hall adds a great flare to the nightlife of the city!
The Pike Brewing Company
1415 1st AveWalking Distance: Get some great local beers!
Entertainment
Walking Distance: You can't be any closer to the stadium without being in the stadium!
385 locals recommend
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SWalking Distance: You can't be any closer to the stadium without being in the stadium!
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SWalking Distance: Just down the road!
Walking Distance: Live concerts and music from a great selection of artists.
19 locals recommend
Showbox SoDo
1700 1st Ave SWalking Distance: Live concerts and music from a great selection of artists.
Driving Distance (15 min): One of my favorite places to enjoy some of the best selections of jazz musicians and dining.
95 locals recommend
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveDriving Distance (15 min): One of my favorite places to enjoy some of the best selections of jazz musicians and dining.
Shopping
Interested in shopping? Westlake Center has all of the high-end stores and is about 30 min away using public transit (light rail to Westlake Station) or 15 min by car.
189 locals recommend
Westlake Center
Pine StreetInterested in shopping? Westlake Center has all of the high-end stores and is about 30 min away using public transit (light rail to Westlake Station) or 15 min by car.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Interested in Public Transit? Get the Orca Card!
ORCA Card can now be used to get you from the airport, around the city, and on the ferries and are available through vending machines at the airport, King Street Station, and many locations throughout the city. Once you get a card, it can be added to the myORCA app with auto-reload and prove access to the light rail, street car, buses, and ferries.
Getting around
TBT: Homeless Encampments
Pioneer Square is not free from the challenges the city faces and is evident as soon as you arrive. Expect homeless encampments in the area, especially as you get closer to downtown.
Safest areas to walk is along Alaska Way or 1st Ave at anytime of day. Advise caution around Occidental and Yesler as well as all areas along 3rd Ave. Please practice street smarts and be aware of your surroundings at all times and no matter where you go.
Don't miss
J Pod Orcas
If you decide to travel by ferry, don't miss the Orca's that may be passing through Puget Sound. Ferries are required to slow and yield to the Killer Whales and would typically announce of their presence through the loud speakers. J Pod is known to travel throughout the Puget Sound year round with K and L Pods also seen in the area from time to time.
Customs and culture
Drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) generally publishes Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR's) during large events, such as sports and concerts. We are also located within five miles of SeaTac Airport, which is a Class E airspace, and any flights are limited to a maximum ceiling of 100 ft AGL.
Ways to save
Seattle CityPASS
If you're interested in visiting all of the five attractions, it's definitely a great discount to have. This includes 30-day access to the Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, Museum of Pop Culture, Woodland Park Zoo, and Chihuly Garden and Glass. Once restrictions are lifted this may also include Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour and Pacific Science Center.
Ways to save
Free admissions
First Thursday of every month, the Seattle Art Museum, Museum of History and Industry, Museum of Flight, and National Nordic Museum, and the Seattle Japanese Garden offer free admissions. Check websites for location and times.
The Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington is free for educators, students, children, and UW staff.
Getting around
Parking
Have a rental car or your own ride? Stadium Place parking offers rates at $35/day, which may not include in/out privileges. Street parking is available in the area and is free 6p-8a and on Sundays.