Pioneer Square Pergola Photo Jorge Garrido
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Pioneer Square

Seattle’s original downtown blends legendary history and architecture with creative and contemporary retailers and restaurants.

A person in the Pioneer Square neighborhood holds a bowl and uses red chopsticks to pick up noodles from a tray of fresh vegetables and herbs, next to a hot pot filled with broth on a wooden table. courtesy Saigon Drip Cafe

Explore

Learn the fascinating story of Seattle’s earliest business district on Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour, which literally takes you below ground. Beneath the Streets offers interesting strolls about LGBTQIA+ history and the former Red Light District. You’ll learn more eye-opening tales at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. For a scenic break, relax by the 22-foot manmade waterfall at Waterfall Garden Park or by soaking up the Elliott Bay vistas at Pioneer Square Habitat Beach.

Eat and Drink

Linger over a champagne brunch or dinner with friends at the inviting Muse Lounge Seattle, or sample contemporary Mumbai-style Indian cuisine at elegant Nirmal’s. Korean-style bites and pizza are the bill of fare at Drunken Pizza & Pocha. Matsu serves exceptional sushi and Japanese dishes, and sophisticated 84 Yesler presents artful multicourse feasts of contemporary American fare. Snack on bánh mì and healthy salads at mod-industrial Saigon Drip Café, which also pours Vietnamese coffees and other sips. Foggy Tea Seattle specializes in spiced, herbal, and special blends and serves tempting pastries. Savor an order of sweet or savory crepes at cheerful Lune Cafe. Other standouts include Señor Carbón Peruvian Cuisine, Rojo’s Mexican Food, and—for tasty Korean specialties—OHSUN Banchan Deli & Cafe.

Shop

In this district rife with one-of-a-kind retailers, peruse curated fashion at Bon Voyage Vintage and Flora and Henri, whose in-house line has a devoted following. Since 1966, Foster/White Gallery has shown eye-catching works by regional and international artists in a range of media. Emerald City Guitars carries new and restored antique instruments from Gibson, Martin, Fender, and other iconic brands. You’ll find gourmet goods and whimsical gifts at Cone & Steiner, which also serves beer on tap and espresso drinks. Seek out new and antique editions for your home library with selections from Peter Miller Books, Arundel Books, and Open Books, which specializes in poetry.

Pioneer Square Partners

Lune Café Pioneer Square

Lune Café

  • Address 107 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Phone (206) 479-8034
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Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square Pioneer Square

Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square

  • Address 612 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Phone (206) 625-1111
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Silver Cloud Hotel – Seattle Stadium Pioneer Square

Silver Cloud Hotel – Seattle Stadium

  • Address 1046 First Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
  • Phone (206) 204-9800
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Smith Tower Pioneer Square

Smith Tower

  • Address 500 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Phone (206) 624-0414
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