Belltown

Explore

Stroll through the Olympic Sculpture Park (2901 Western Ave), admiring its more than 20 contemporary sculptures. Don’t miss the tree walk, where you can spot Pacific dogwoods, paper birches, and other ornamental trees. In the evening, check out some storied nightclubs, such as The Rendezvous (2322 Second Ave), with its stand-up comedy shows, karaoke nights, and burlesque performances, and Vue Lounge (2324 Second Ave), a chic dance bar that hosts celeb DJs and live performances by leading hip-hop and EDM talents. SIFF Cinema Downtown (2100 Fourth Ave) presents arthouse movies in a striking midcentury modern building.

Eat and Drink

With its tropical plants and rattan furnishings, Lenox Afro Latin Soul (2510 First Ave) brings a Caribbean vibe and “Nuyorican” (New York City–influenced Puerto Rican) cuisine to Belltown—try the rum-cured rockfish crudo with cucumber-melon chutney. The patio at Bangrak Market (2319 Second Ave) is ideal for savoring pink-noodle soup with fish, fried chicken wings, and other Thai delights, while Shiro’s Sushi (2401 Second Ave) has been serving artfully plated Japanese fare since 1994. Tavolàta (2323 Second Ave) is a go-to for artfully prepared modern Italian fare, and the colorful Screwdriver Bar (2320 First Ave) is a great place to sip inventive cocktails while playing pinball and listening to tunes on the jukebox.

Shop

Outdoors enthusiasts revel in the racks at Patagonia (2100 First Ave), while bargain seekers love perusing camping gear and workwear at Federal Army and Navy Surplus (2112 First Ave). Steinbrueck Native Gallery (2030 Western Ave) features gorgeous Indigenous paintings, carvings, and jewelry by talented Northwest Native artists. Alhambra (2127 First Ave) is a popular women’s clothier carrying apparel from international designers.