INDUSTRIAL TURNS TRENDY IN TWO SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOODS
Lumen Field
SODO
Come for the sports, stay for the fun mix of specialty shops, winery tasting rooms, and tempting eats in this historically industrial district.
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Lumen Field pulses with the energy of Seahawks, Sounders FC, and Reign FC fans, while next door, baseball lovers can get to know T-Mobile Park on a guided tour—even during the Mariners’ off-season. Belt out your favorite songs at a Showbox SoDo concert. To keep active, Momentum Indoor Climbing challenges your grip on towering walls.
Eat and Drink
Start your morning with a flaky pastry or rustic breakfast sandwich from Macrina Bakery. Vinason Pho Kitchen serves steaming bowls of aromatic, slow-cooked pho alongside crisp bánh mì in a bright, modern space. Nearby, colorful Paseo SoDo serves hefty Caribbean-style roast pork and smoked chicken sandwiches; there’s also a tiki bar with tropically inspired cocktails. Jimmy’s on First keeps the sports bar spirit alive with big screens, hearty burgers, and a lively pre-game crowd just steps from the stadiums, while Westland Distillery offers a warm, wood-accented tasting room for sampling acclaimed American single malts. Since 1954, By’s has been a neighborhood standby for hefty burgers and crispy-battered fish and chips. Wine lovers can hop among several tasting rooms at SODO Urbanworks with ease—Latta Wines focuses on expressive Rhône varietals, while Structure Cellars showcases elegant Washington reds in a welcoming, industrial-chic space. Next door, Nine Hats Wines pours flights that pair beautifully with the perfectly baked pies at Nine Pies Pizzeria.
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The handsome Filson flagship began outfitting outdoors adventurers—and Klondike Gold Rush prospectors—in 1897. Silver Platters can address your entertainment needs with its vast selection of vintage movies and LPs. For one-of-a-kind antiques, Lander Street Vintage teems with retro charm.
courtesy Tinte Cellars
GEORGETOWN
This art-filled neighborhood beckons with friendly restaurants and bars and inviting green spaces.
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The giant cowboy hat and boots sculpture at Oxbow Park is a favorite location in Instagram feeds. Georgetown Playfield and Spraypark offers tennis, handball, and basketball courts. Open only on Sundays, the Connections Museum Seattle has a fascinating collection of antique phones and switchboards.
Eat and Drink
At Fonda La Catrina, bright murals and strings of lights set the mood for savoring tart margaritas and the bright flavors of Mexico City, while Georgetown Liquor Company serves cool drinks and vegan comfort food that always hits the spot. For a special night, The Corson Building presents seasonally driven Pacific Northwest fare in an intimate, warmly lit space. Tinte Cellars pours robust Washington reds and crisp whites in a sleek tasting room that’s perfect for lingering over a flight. Loyalists line up at the takeout window of Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks for authentic Philly-style sandwiches—most can’t resist ordering theirs with a generous slathering of Cheez Whiz. Not far away, the original location of Katsu Burger turns out towering Japanese-style burgers that layer crispy panko-fried patties with tangy tonkatsu sauce and bright pickles. Slim’s Last Chance draws crowds for stick-to-your-ribs Tex-Mex, live music, and a down-to-earth roadhouse vibe.
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Handcrafted housewares and art are sold in sleek Airstreams at Georgetown Trailer Park Mall. Peruse comics and graphic novels at Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery, which shares a space with Georgetown Records. Hardmill turns out gorgeous leather goods and restored cast-iron cookery, and Susan Wheeler Home is a must for midcentury modern and other vintage decor.
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